Kraftwerk/TV Live and Video Collection

Kraftwerk, a band that dramatically changed the history of electronic music and laid the foundation for techno/electronic music, is the subject of this 4-DVD set, approximately 500 minutes of video footage, featuring a wealth of rare TV live performances, promotional videos, TV appearances, documentaries, and interviews. Its greatest appeal lies in its comprehensive overview of Kraftwerk’s video history, from their early experimental TV appearances to their innovative visual expressions utilizing robots, and their later work in the digital age. Including not only their representative songs but also TV footage from various countries, commercials, interviews, and documentaries, this is a must-have for avid collectors. Disc 1, “TV LIVE AND VIDEO COMPILATION VOL.1,” contains 27 items totaling approximately 102 minutes, including a 1981 live performance, as well as TV advertisements, interviews, and Karl Bartos-related footage. TV Live and Video Compilation Vol.1 It’s More Fun To Compute (Live 81) Radioactivity Antenna Die Mensch Maschine (Documentary) The Model (Live German TV) Pocket Calculator (Live TV 81) Showroom Dummies Autobahn (TOTP 2) Homecomputer (Live 81) Pocket Calculator (Live 81) The Telephone Call Musique Non Stop Tour De France The Model The Robots Sellafield 2 Warning (91) Radioactivity (GMEX 91) The Mix (German TV Advert) Expo 2000 Minimum Maximum (TV Advert) The Robots (Electric Picnic) Tour 2006 (TV Advert) The Man Machine (Sonar 98) Florien Schneider (TV Interview) I Am The Message (Karl Bartos) Neon Lights (Karl Bartos Live)Running Time 102min Disc 2 “TV LIVE AND VIDEO COMPILATION “VOL.2” begins with “Rueckstossgondoliere” at the Beat Club in 1971. This approximately 125-minute series allows viewers to enjoy the evolution of Kraftwerk’s visual expression chronologically, featuring the animated film “Autobahn,” “Radioactivitaet” (1976), “Trans Europe Express” (1977), “Showroom Dummies” (1978), and works from the 1980s-2000s such as “Pocket Calculator” and “Tour De France.” TV Live and Video Compilation Vol.2 Rueckstossgondoliere (Live at Beatclub 1971) Autobahn (Animated Film 1979) Radioactivitaet (Video 1976) Trans Europe Express (Video 1977) Showroom Dummies (Video 1978) Das Model (Video 1978) The Model (Video 1978) The Robots (Video 1978) Neon Lights (Video 1978) Pocket Calculator (Video 1981) Tour De France (Video 1983) Musique Non Stop (Video 1986) The Telephone Call (Video 1986) Radioactivity (Video 1991) Tour De France 1999 (Video 1999) Expo 2000 (Orbital Remix) Radioactivity (Tokyo 2002) The Robots (Big Day Out 2003) Aerodynamik (MTV Awards) Vitamin (Tokyo 2004) Running Time 125min Disc 3 Complete TV Clips Vol.1 This is Vol. 1 of a DVD series packed with extremely rare footage, featuring a massive collection of Kraftwerk’s music videos and precious TV appearances! Some of the images are a bit grainy due to the age of the original footage, but considering how rare it is to see this footage of them, it’s more than acceptable. As there are no official clip collections like this, this is probably the only item where you can see their music videos! In particular, the music video for their most representative song, “AUTOBAHN,” is a 20-minute psychedelic animation reminiscent of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” and is a must-see video that is worth watching just for this one song! It is a professional edition with a menu chapter and a total running time of 188 minutes. Disc 4 Complete TV Special This must-have video collection for fans covers all of Kraftwerk’s pro-shot video sources from their early career to the present. The Robots The Telephone Call Radio Activity The Mix, Film Reel (The Model, Tour de France, Music Non Stop, Robots) Germany TV Clips (The Robots, Truckstop Gondolero etc…) Music Non Stop France Europe Express Interview + Clips (Crips, Mini Clip, Radio Interview etc…) Italy TV (Truckstop Gondolero) Neon Lights Tour de France Music Non Stop The Model The Model Showroom Dummies The Robots Tour de France Mini Calculatar Autobahn Complete Clip Running Time 188min Disc 4 Complete TV Special From rare 1971 footage showing Ralf Hütter’s departure at the beginning, to footage from their golden age in the 70s when they rose to fame with “Autobahn,” through their somewhat stagnant 80s, and their gradual return to the spotlight from the 90s into the early 2000s, the entire collection features remarkably stable video and audio quality considering the era. In 2009, when Florian’s departure was officially announced, literally putting an end to an era in both music history and band history, this item is an ideal overview of the career of this unique and extraordinary band, and is truly a must-have. It is a professional edition with menu chapters and a running time of 92 minutes. Rueckstoss Gondoliere (Beat Club TV Appearance) Autobahn (Animated Film) Radioaktivitat (Video 1976) Trans Europa Express (Video 1977) Show Room Dummies (Video 1978) Das Model (Video 1978 German) The Model (Video 1978 English) The Robots (Video 1978) Neon Light (Video 1978) Pocket Calculator (Video 1981) Tour De France (Video 1983) Musique Non Stop (Video 1986) The Telephone Call (Video 1986) Radioactivity The Mix (Video 1991) Tour De France (Mix 1999) (Video 1999) Expo 2000 (Video 1999) Tour De France, 2003 (Video 2003) Documentation “Die Mensch-Maschine” (Austrian TV Special, credited as Swiss (TV) Running Time: 92 min