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Roedelius ' early
life as a child actor in the German movies was violently ended by the
wartime Berlin firestorms. The communists forcibly conscripted the
teenage Roedelius into the DDR Volksarmee (work camp). He deserted
and was sentenced to a term of two years in prison with hard labour,
tucked away over a thousand metres underground toiling in the coal
mines. From there he went to become one of the most enduring musicians
to emerge from the 1960s West German counterculture. Stephen Iliffe's
book,Painting with Sound tells the story of the remarkable life of
a "true pioneer
of electronic music".This beautifully-illustrated 120-page collectors'
limited edition is well presented with candid insights into this extraordinary
man, and analysis of his creative contributions, including over 80 rare
photographs. Many of these photos have never been published before. information: |
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Painting with Sound
starting
point. Iliffe has put together a detailed look at Roedelius' life, philosophy,
and musical compositions for the past four decades. Roedelius' work encompasses
a wide range of musical instrumentations and styles. In examining the
impetus behind the various stages in Roedelius' career, the author looks
at movements like Futurism, the Bauhaus school, and twentieth-century
composers. This coverage provides readers with historical context for
the various avant-garde art/music schools and a framework to explain
Roedelius' work. Iliffe does a good job of correlating the history of
these movements and composers to the work of Roedelius.The book gives
a unique insight into the workings of Roedelius' mind, and is a fine
tribute to one of the most unique and creative composers of the twentieth
century. The book includes a brilliant forward by Brian Eno.