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A.R. & Machines

A.R. & Machines is the experimental krautrock project helmed by the German musician Achim Reichel, formerly a member of The Rattles – a beat band that found success in the 1960s. The project was born out of Reichel's interest in exploring the intersecting frontiers of rock music, psychedelic sounds, and technology. Emerging in the early 1970s, A.R. & Machines' innovative approach to composition involved a significant use of echo and reverb effects, tape loops, and the early integration of synthesizers, which were novel at the time. This sonic experimentation underpinned Reichel's guitar work, creating an immersive and otherworldly atmosphere that became signature to the band.

Their debut album "Die Grüne Reise" (The Green Journey), released in 1971, is highly celebrated among aficionados of the genre for its visionary qualities and is seen as a pioneering work in the German electronic and psychedelic music scenes. Over several albums throughout the early '70s, A.R. & Machines built a cult following with their avant-garde style, melding folk, psychedelic rock, and electronic experimentation. Notable among their recent releases, "71/17 Another Green Journey: Live at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg," captures Reichel's continued relevance and artistic vigor, showcasing live performances that reflect both the roots and evolution of his craft. Even decades into his career, Achim Reichel and A.R. & Machines remain influential, standing as a testament to the enduring appeal and creativity of the German underground music movement of the era.

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