Name: Movies
Brand: Holger Czukay

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CDGRON201

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Limited edition

Release date

2018-09-28

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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5060238634939

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Artist

Holger Czukay

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Krautrock

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Gronland

Gronland is a German record label founded and operated by Herbert Grönemeyer. With a strong presence in the music industry, Gronland has established itself as a leading label in Germany and beyond. Known for its diverse roster of talented artists, Gronland showcases a wide range of musical genres including rock, pop, electronic, and more.

Under the leadership of Herbert Grönemeyer, Gronland has become synonymous with quality music and exceptional talent. The label's commitment to artistic integrity and innovation is evident in every release. Whether it's discovering emerging artists or supporting established musicians, Gronland consistently delivers captivating music that resonates with audiences worldwide.

With the *Label Code: LC 1387 / LC 01387*, Gronland also operates under the names *Grönland* and *Groenland Records*. This versatility allows the label to reach a broader audience while maintaining its distinctive identity.

Holger Czukay was a German musician known for his influential work as a member of the rock group Can. Born on March 24th, 1938 in Gdansk, Poland, he studied under Karlheinz Stockhausen from 1963–1966 before co-founding Can in 1968. In addition to playing bass guitar for the band, Czukay also took charge of most of their recording and engineering. He was recognized for his early ambient albums and his innovative use of radio sounds and sampling.

Czukay's musical contributions extended beyond his work with Can. He recorded several solo albums that showcased his talent and creativity. His unique style influenced artists such as Cluster, Harmonia, Moebius, Michael Rother, Popol Vuh, Amon Düül II, Ashra, Roedelius, Faust, Guru Guru, Agitation Free and many others.

Tragically, Holger Czukay passed away on September 5th, 2017 at the age of 79 in Weilerswist near Cologne Germany. His legacy lives on through his groundbreaking music and lasting impact on the world of experimental rock.

Upon examining the eventful life of Can bassist Holger Czukay, one might come to the conclusion that this intrepid musician was a loner. His turbulent career exuded an enduring eccentricity governed by a boundless free spirit. Yet Czukay, who passed away unexpectedly last year at the age of 79, constantly emphasized that his creativity was always contingent upon a musical partner, whether that was a skin-and-bones counterpart or an anonymous manifestation that interacted with him through radio waves or, as happened later, the internet. Nonetheless, most of his partners were of flesh and blood. His oeuvre, which is in itself cinematic in nature, boasts a cast worthy of a Martin Scorsese film. Only the most interesting character actors were cast: Brian Eno, Phew, Rolf Dammers, David Sylvian, Annie Lennox, Jah Wobble, his Can bandmates… The list could go on and on. Many of these masterpieces are now out of print, so Groenland Records, which already released the highly acclaimed retrospective CINEMA to mark the occasion of Holger’s 80th birthday at the beginning of the year, has taken it upon itself to release reissues of Holger’s music in order to make it accessible once again.

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