24th December 2005
 | piezo from München | Germany wrote:
Hallo , wie wär´s denn mal mit einer Newsletter-Funktion auf der KB-Homepage?
Ansonsten wünsch ich Karl und dem Audiovision-Team eine frohe Weihnacht und ein erfolgreiches neues Jahr!
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24th December 2005
| Beverley wrote:
Frohe Weihnachten und Glückliches Neues Jahr!!
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21st December 2005
| Stephan Kr. from Wolfenbüttel | Deutschland wrote:
Ein frohes Fest wünsch ich dir Karl und natürlich auch dem ganzen Karl Bartos Team und natürlich einen guten Start in das neue Jahr. Der Höhepunkt für mich war ja das Konzert in Braunschweig. Es war trotzdem klasse und sehr familiäre Atmosphäre. Danke nochmals.
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19th December 2005
| martinnonstop wrote:
wie wärs mal mit ner live-dvd / cd - würde mich sehr interessieren
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19th December 2005
| Michael Whelan from Dublin | Ireland wrote:
Merry Christmas Karl & Audiovision team!
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13th December 2005
 | beNcooKe from Birmingham | UK wrote:
In case anyone hadnt seen it, BBC Birmingham carried my review of the gig here:
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13th December 2005
| SEANHART from LOS ANGELES | USA wrote:
ITS MORE FUN TO COMPUTE
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10th December 2005
| Joe from NYC | USA wrote:
Any plans coming to the big apple soon?
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27th November 2005
| günther from Hamburg | Germany wrote:
Hallo,
tolle Seite und freut mich wie "aktiv" das alles ist... hoffe auf ein baldiges Konzert im Norden!!!
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25th November 2005
| Marshall from Edinburgh | Scotland wrote:
I was unable to get to Birmingham to see Karl Bartos. I would be delighted if Mr Bartos would consider playing Glasgow or Edinburgh at some point. Best wishes!
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23rd November 2005
| Otherland from Düsseldorf wrote:
Hallo,
wo gibt es denn Tickets für das T-COM Event im Dezmeber in Köln?
Oder ist das ein "nichtöffentliches" Event von der T-COM?
Viele Grüße
Otherland
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23rd November 2005
| sean behan from glasgow | scotland ( united kingdom ) wrote:
karl bartos when are you coming to play at the carling academy in glasgow, i am hoping you visit very soon i am itching to see you play live !!!!
ill keep hoping in the mean time and congratulations with communication its excellant to hearfresh stuff since electric music
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22nd November 2005
| Sean from Kingston | Canada wrote:
Herr Bartos, we need you in Canada. :)
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22nd November 2005
| James Scanlon from Prague | Czech Republic wrote:
It's about time Mr Bartos re-visited Prague!
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19th November 2005
| AudioVision team wrote:
On behalf of the AudioVision team we would like to thank the audience for the fantastic and affectionate reception of our performance at the Birmingham Carling Academy on November 13th. Your resonance is a great motivation and it gives a meaning to what we are doing. Thanks again for your support and enthusiasm - that means a lot.
Karl, Mathias, Karsten, René, Claas, Robert, Kirsten & Bettina
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18th November 2005
| Eric from Birmingham wrote:
What a fantastic show last Sunday!
I can only hope you come back and see us again soon Karl.
Many thanks for all the music.
Eric
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18th November 2005
| Jason Quinney from Birmingham | UK wrote:
What a gig, a truly fantastic musical experience. I was lucky to have seen Kraftwerk at the Academy( then know as the Hummingbird back in the early 90's and to have seen Karl their as well was fantastic...I wish the gig had been longer. I was not supprised to see Barney and Hooky from NewOrder being at the gig and was a pre bonus as I went to Manchester on Monday night to watch New Order. Karl come bask to Brum soon ...can't wait otherwise I will need to come to Colongne to see you in December Cheers Jase
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18th November 2005
| mare from mainz | germany wrote:
auf wiederlugen, shalom
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18th November 2005
| Ken from Glasgow | Scotland wrote:
Somebody wrote "Robot Returns”, the posters say, diplomatically announcing this one-off date in a chilly Midlands town. To aficiandos, Bartos, formerly one part of generally reclusive techno pioneers Kraftwerk, is an enigma to many : a German university professor who also sidelines as a occasional musician, DJ, producer, remixer, and even more occasionally as a live performer : this is his first show in Britain outside of London in almost twenty five years."
I think you'll find KB played in Glasgow in October 2003.
Glad you Brummies enjoyed the show.
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17th November 2005
| Steve H from Fleet | UK wrote:
Karl, Great concert on Sunday. "Life and "The Telephone Call" were the highlights for me. Would love to hear tracks from "Esperato" live - perhaps next time?
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17th November 2005
| Someone wrote:
KARL BARTOS - Birmingham Academy, 13
November 2005
Written by Mark Reed
“Robot Returns”, the posters say, diplomatically announcing this one-off date in a chilly Midlands town. To aficiandos, Bartos, formerly one part of generally reclusive techno pioneers Kraftwerk, is an enigma to many : a German university professor who also sidelines as a occasional musician, DJ, producer, remixer, and even more occasionally as a live performer : this is his first show in Britain outside of London in almost twenty five years.
Whilst barred from using the word “Kraftwerk” anywhere in relation to the performance, it’s clear that to the thousand or so punters in the cavernous Academy, that Bartos is as revered as Kraftwerk themselves. In person, it’s clear his departure from his former band wasn’t due to musical differences. The set (comprising of solo work, the entire of Kraftwerk’s classic “Computer World”, and a handful of KW’s better known works), resembles nothing so much as an ‘alternate history’ to his former band – an example of what could have been, had Kraftwerk decided to make records instead of excuses.
The opening medley of “Numbers/Computerwelt” presents a revamped approach to the established canon – the old songs are beefed up, flourished, and expanded upon – though this approach dispenses with the minimal and tasteful economy of Kraftwerk’s vision in favour of a rather larger, unsubtle reworking, the songs techno potential is unleashed in favour of thumping, enormous epic visions of the songs.
During Bartos’ solo work (taken from the recent “Communication” album), the same themes – electronic pop music – are followed. In many respects, it’s impossible to see the join between the old and new : the ideas, presentation and sound are the same. However, with the brand recognition and major label contract that Kraftwerk have, Bartos cannot, unfortunately, fail to seem as anything except a lesser player, despite the integrity of his vision – the same vision that was instrumental in making Kraftwerk unique and important in popular culture.
Visually the show is certainly the equal of any touring act today - the themes of man and machine, computers, communication, the universal language of music are presented within a classic format - a panorama of video screens with simple logos, animation and archive footage to illustrate the point. To Bartos’ left and right, a small team of boffins flesh out his musical vision with an array of laptops, keyboards and video players.
Naturally, the biggest cheers for the night – aside from a dedication to New Order, who are in the far corners of the building - are for the old classics. You are never more than a song or two away from the clipped beauty of “The Model”, the sleek romance of “Trans Europe Express”, or the synergy of “Tour De France”. It’s impossible not to compare his performance to that of his former bandmates Kraftwerk, currently touring a similar set on the back of a concert album, and the similarities are what also bring out the differences. Bartos’ performance is warmer, the songs more immediate, less cerebral and more emotional.
He may be a robot, but he’s more human than the man machine. And that is no bad thing : as good as Kraftwerk, but in an entirely different way.
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16th November 2005
| Finlay Shakespeare from Gloucester | UK wrote:
Thank you so much for the brilliant concert in Birmingham Karl! Being so close to the speakers lets you get the full effect of your bass!
Thank you so much!
Finlay Shakespeare
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16th November 2005
| James Bailey from Birmingham | United Kingdom wrote:
Excellent Concert at the Carling Academy Birmingham on Sunday 13th November! Please Come back again soon. Favourite Track was Neon Lights - Spectacular remix well worthy of a general release or maybe included in a Karl Bartos Live CD !!!
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16th November 2005
| GARY from BIRMINGHAM wrote:
ONE OF THE FIRST ALBUM'S I EVER BOUGHT WAS THE MAN MACHINE AND KARL BARTOS YOU TRULY ARE THAT CREATION,THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL CONCERT ON SUNDAY,THANK YOU FOR MAKING ELECTRONIC MUSIC THE REALITY IT IS TODAY,IM SURE YOURE IN EVERYONES HALL OF FAME,NOT JUST FOR 15 MINUTES,BUT FOR A LIFE TIMES WORTH OF TRUE VISION,ONCE AGAIN KARL BARTOS,THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE MUSIC,PEACE OUT GT.
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15th November 2005
| Matthew Perks from Walsall | UK wrote:
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed last night’s gig in Birmingham. What a great experience. It was a pleasure to see a genuine musical legend at work.
It was good to hear Electric Music tracks again; didn’t realise that it’s been twelve years since I purchased the Esperanto album.
Hope there will be some more material out soon.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen/ Best Regards.
Matthew
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