Artist description the great dynamo is the one person i'd choose to be if i had the choice... he's living in my place whistling these silly little melodies all the time. he is a melody maniac, which - as to me -makes him a nicer flatmate than a beat-maniac could possibly be.he is very much a nineties-style guy: emotional, ironic and not at all in love with the world. he keeps telling stories about fortuna, wittgenstein and madonna - this kind of thing nobody really wants to hear, except for those who know anyway.i like him 'cos he makes me laugh and so i'll buy funny instruments for him from time to time. in return he changes my place into a music-dump - ungrateful bastard. anyway - you'll love him!

Music Style lo-fi strangepop

Musical Influences tall dwarfs, sebadoh, jesus and mary chain, pixies, flaming lips, sonic youth,guided by voices, grifters, brian wilson, electric prunes, husker du, swell, the fall, the wedding present, liz phair, punk rock, madonna, wittgenstein, fortuna duesseldorf, elvis, pavement, cake,daniel johnston, violent femmes, velvet underground, the sound, cure

Similar Artists lo-fi, built to spill, beck, tall dwarfs, sebadoh, jesus and mary chain, guided by voices, folk implosion, pixies, flaming lips, liz phair, ween, pavement, the chills, swell, they might be giants

Artist History the great dynamo is former member of the german strangepop four-piece FRANTIC FLOWERS. They released three eps between 1992 and 1997. after the band split in 1998 he focussed on those 4- and 8-track adventures taking place in my place in duesseldorf or elsewhere in europe - praise the benefits of portable 4-trackrecorders. since the pile of master tapes is growing constantly this might be the right time to throw it to the internet-family, whatever might be to come - have fun!!!

Group Members the great dynamo and on occasions:manuel krahl (ex-frantic flowers)lars schmidt (subterfuge)oliver dueren (ex frantic flowers)stefan sperling (various bands)ekki fleischhammer (ex fantasma desnuda)

Instruments vocals, guitars, bass, organ, synth, samples, rebirth, percussion and everything making sound

Albums dam-cd "soundview" and "poolshark singalongs" ep

Press Reviews "Formerly of the Frantic Flowers, this Germany-based artist creates pop that transgresses all borders. His gently tangled guitars and determinedly laid-back voice will cause you to kick back in lazy anticipation. Music for daydreaming." - Sarah B. / Listen.com review: polaroid your dreams "Who is still in love with the pixies? I am. And this guy has a strong tendency to create those particular harmonies that send shivers down my spine..." TinaMB / besonic.com

Location Duesseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen - Germany

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