Kirlian Camera makes some of the most addicting music that I have ever heard. Like some bands, they were successful altering their sounds without alienating their fans. I have read a lot of reviews and talked to many people and really no one has bad thing to say.
Years ago there was controversy about their politcal views and their associations with other controversial artists like Death In June and a few others. The band basically doesn't speak about their views or politcal affiliations.
Being a long time collector of their works in the 90s onward, I thought the reissues of older material from 80's off "The Ice Curtain" in 1998 was fantastic. It opened another door for me into their earlier days from vinyl releases. As some of you know, Out Of Line just releases a 4CD Box that sold out in no time at all. So many rarities and great tracks revealed to us for the first time and some old faves as well.
Some releases I really enjoy"
Eclipse (Das Schwarze Denkmal)CD (Discordia)
Schmerz Box CD & 7" (Discordia)
Obsession CD (Discordia) collaboration with Dirk Ivens, Dive
The Desert Inside MCD (Triton)
Unidentified Light CD (Triton)
What are your thoughts on this band? Anyone like cover of "The Final Countdown"? ha!
I would love to see them live one day. I guess they played the Vendetta Fest last year as their only US date. Any reviews?
Below is their profile on discogs
Kirlian Camera are the historical pioneers of the Italian electronic scene. Active since 1977, the band has published its self-titled debut in 1981. The early records contain a mix of synth pop and new wave/dance songs, while towards the end of the 1980s' Kirlian Camera's music has progressively become darker and darker, turning into a monumental electro-gothic sound. Nearly every release since then has explored different fields, from industrial to ambient, from experimental to drum 'n' bass. The mind of Kirlian Camera has always been Angelo Bergamini, other important members have been or still are Simon Balestrazzi (of T.A.C.), Gianluca Becuzzi (of Limbo), Emilia Lo Jacono and Elena Fossi. Kirlian Camera are well-known and respected in the European electronic scene a lot more than in Italy, where they remain mainly unknown. The band has collaborated with the likes of Dive, :Wumpscut:, Death In June, T.A.C., Limbo, and many others.
current line-up:
Elena Alice Fossi . lead and backing vocals, keyboards, electronics, bass guitar
Angelo Bergamini . keyboards, electronics, vocals
Sarah Crespi . violin, viola, keyboard, guitar, pc
Falk Pitschk . keyboards, guitar
Andrea Savelli . keyboard
Check out their website for more detailed info:
http://www.kirliancamera.com/
Twilight is re-releasing a lot of their out of print disc.
