Mani Neumeier
Mani Neumeier (born 31/12/1940) started as a jazz drummer in the early-1960's, who during these early days caught the attention of many as a highly original percussionist, especially famous for custom rebuilding his drum set, and inventing the novel (instantly re-tuneable) "Mani Tom". His earliest known works are with Alexander von Schlippenbach, and then came the roots of the band Guru Guru, with the Irene Schweizer Trio, at which time he also did work as a solo percussionist and experimentalist.
Mani Neumeier (born 31/12/1940) started as a jazz drummer in the early-1960's, who during these early days caught the attention of many as a highly original percussionist, especially famous for custom rebuilding his drum set, and inventing the novel (instantly re-tuneable) "Mani Tom". His earliest known works are with Alexander von Schlippenbach, and then came the roots of the band Guru Guru, with the Irene Schweizer Trio, at which time he also did work as a solo percussionist and experimentalist.
From Sticksland With Love (LP)
Original first edition on Saba of the Swiss keyboardist's percussive extravaganza featuring Guru Guru's Mani Neumeier, Charly Antolini and Pierre Favre.
Another other places
An unlikely trio: Cluster's Moebius, Guru Guru's Mani Neumeier and Die Krupps' Jürgen Engler. 'Another Other Place' grinds electronics, percussion and industrial edge into taut, exploratory grooves, three generations of German sound in dialogue.
Zero Set
A summit of German sonic royalty: producer Conny Plank, Guru Guru drummer Mani Neumeier and Cluster's Moebius. 'Zero Set' is muscular, percussive electronic funk, dubwise, propulsive and years ahead. A krautrock supergroup in the studio.
Globe Unity
*Limited edition of 500 copies.* In 1966, pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach assembled his first large ensemble to play his compositions “Globe Unity” and “Sun.” This 14-piece band, which brought together some of the leading figures in European improvised music, would eventually expand – incorporating not only Europeans but also American and Asian musicians – and assume its rightful name: Globe Unity Orchestra. In its nascent outing, beautifully recorded at Ariola Studio in Cologne, Schlippenba…