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Katzenmusik

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Katzenmusik is the third studio album by the German solo musician Michael Rother and was released in 1979. He recorded it between March and July of that year, at his own studio in Forst and at Conny's Studio. As on his first two records, he worked with producer Conny Plank, for the last time. Jaki Liebezeit of Can plays drums. Everything else he played himself, on guitar and electronics.

He limited his instruments and wrote the album as a suite in two parts. They are not separate songs, but twelve pieces: variations on four five-note melodies that keep returning. Most critics were positive. AllMusic called it one of his best works.

Listening

Listening tip. Listen to Katzenmusik 9, the album's single. Notice the five-note melody that keeps returning.

Track list

  1. 1Katzenmusik 10:36Apple Music ↗
  2. 2Katzenmusik 24:07Apple Music ↗
  3. 3Katzenmusik 30:26Apple Music ↗
  4. 4Katzenmusik 43:10Apple Music ↗
  5. 5Katzenmusik 54:05Apple Music ↗
  6. 6Katzenmusik 62:44Apple Music ↗
  7. 7Katzenmusik 73:35Apple Music ↗
  8. 8Katzenmusik 82:27Apple Music ↗
  9. 9Katzenmusik 94:22Apple Music ↗
  10. 10Katzenmusik 106:47Apple Music ↗
  11. 11Katzenmusik 112:54Apple Music ↗
  12. 12Katzenmusik 125:20Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

Categories: Albums and songs