Transrapid is an extended play by German electronic artist Alva Noto. It was released in 2004 via Raster Noton label.[1][2]

Transrapid
EP by
Released2004
Recorded2002–2004
StudioR-N Modul Berlin, In Transit
GenreElectronic, abstract, minimal, experimental
Length20:43
LabelRaster Noton r-n 61
Alva Noto chronology
Transform
(2001)
Transrapid
(2004)
Transvision
(2005)

Background

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This is the first part of the transall triptych that, according to the artist, respectively deals with one of three interrelated themes: the increased speed of information flow, utopias, and the fragmentation of ideas.[3][4] The record is accompanied by an essay written by journalist and author Ulf Poschardt, addressing such issues as the acceleration of art, technology and culture and concluding that a key aspect of the contemporary is the embracing of both speed and stasis.[5]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Alva Noto

No.TitleLength
1."Funkbugfx"8:29
2."Pulse (Xs Version)"2:32
3."Future"7:15
4."Highmatrix"2:21
Total length:20:43

Personnel

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  • Carsten Nicolai – all sounds
  • Nibo, R-N Modul Berlin – design
  • Ulf Poschardt – liner notes

References

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  1. ^ "Transrapid". Boomkat. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Alva Noto – Transrapid". Discogs. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Alva.Noto Transrapid & Transvision (Raster-Noton)". Rare Frequency. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Alva Noto: Transrapid". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  5. ^ Buttimer, Colin (April 2005). "Alva Noto ~ Transrapid, Transvision, Transspray". Eleventh Volume. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
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