Water
1984
Begegnungen
About This Album
A prime compilation from the Eno/Cluster family, Begegnungen features previously released solo, duo, and trio recordings circa 1976-1984. These include pieces from various configurations of Eno, Moebius, Roedelius, Plank, and percussionist Mani Neumeier. The compositions are strong and inventive, and the music, an eclectic mix of progressive Krautrock and artistic, ambient electronica, is the best of its genre. All the material is synth-based and mostly upbeat, even bubbly at times, as in the jumpy "Nervos" (from Moebius' Tonspuren) and the quirky, rhythmic "Pitch Control" (from the exquisite Zero Set), which features electronic horse whinnies.

"Johanneslust" and "The Belldog" are highlights. From Roedelius' Durch die Wuste, the vibrant, reflective "Johanneslust" stands out with its acoustic guitar-like synthesizers and ambient landscape; and "The Belldog" (After the Heat), the only vocal track on the album, benefits from industrial overtones, musically and lyrically. Based in a warm, synthetic rhythm, "The Belldog" features beautifully mood evoking Eno vocals. And the song takes on an air of importance and sophistication with its epic quality.
Track List (try tracks 3,4,5 and 7)

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