German duo Neu! recorded their first, self titled album in 1971, and have since become one of the more respected groups to emerge from the Krautrock scene. The albums first track, “Hallogallo”, was also a major landmark, featuring what was subsequently coined the “Motorik” beat. Many groups have since followed in Neu!’s footsteps, one in particular is that of Stereolab.
Listen to “Outer Accelerator” off of Stereolab’s 1994 album, Mars Audiac Quintet, as well as Neu!’s “Hallogallo”.
Past and Present is Tavik’s way of paying homage to the musicians that may have been forgotten, but continue to inspire us today. In each installment we take music from earlier generations and compare it to the songs they influence today.