Kraan & Helmut Hattler: Vollgas Ahoi (1977)
Here’s an unsung name of pick-playing bassist: Helmut Hattler.
Founder of the German krautrock-turned-fusion band, Kraan, Hattler made a name for himself, in Germany especially, playing with a pick. When I think of pick-players, the first name that springs to mind is Chris Squire of the band Yes, the next name is Hattler.
Here is Kraan’s tune Vollgas Ahoi (featuring some wonderfully weird mime artists):
For more on Hattler, check out his official web site.
The mimes are too spooky…. Check out the 2009 version:
KRAAN: Vollgas Ahoi (live 2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A11bAJOOqF8
Thanks for sharing that Tom! That was a very cool version.
I just can't help but think there is something special about their sound in the 70's :) Maybe it's something about the Rickenbacker and the drums…
The mimes are spooky though…
Nice thread on TalkBass about Hellmut Hattler:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=…
The mimes are too spooky…. Check out the 2009 version:
KRAAN: Vollgas Ahoi (live 2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A11bAJOOqF8
Thanks for sharing that Tom! That was a very cool version.
I just can't help but think there is something special about their sound in the 70's :) Maybe it's something about the Rickenbacker and the drums…
The mimes are spooky though…
Nice thread on TalkBass about Hellmut Hattler:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=…