Hanuman - Hanuman (1971)

Hanuman - Hanuman (1971)

Artist: Hanuman
Album: Hanuman
Released: 1971/2006
Ohrwaschl (OW-031)
Genre: Krautrock

Progarchives: Early 70's krautrock band from Berlin, Hanuman was formed by Peter Barth (flute, sax, vocals), Jörg Hahnfeld (bass), Thomas Holm (drums) and Wolf-Rüdiger Uhlig (organ, piano, vocals). In 1972 the band will change the name to Lied des Teufels. Rüdiger Uhlig will join the legendary heavy progressive rock band Murphy Blend. The band released an unique album in 1971, largely made of extravagant, colourful, tastefull hybrid rockin' compositions with discreet influences from Van Der Graaf Generator.

The Crack In The Cosmic Egg: Berlin band formed by Murphy Blend organist Wolf-Rüdiger Uhlig in May 1971 at a festival in Munich, along with a trio of jazz and blues musicians. Hanuman took the Murphy Blend sound, sans the classical style, hinting at Out Of Focus, but more lyrical and offbeat. The odd German vocals can be off-putting to non-Germans! Without Uhlig, Hanuman transmuted into Lied Des Teufels. Wolf-Rüdiger Uhlig (organ, piano, vocals), Peter Barth (flute, alto sax, vocals), Jörg Hahnfeld (bass), Thomas Holm (drums)

My Favourite Records: First period of this rare Kraut-rock group from Berlin was named Hanuman and between the members played Wolf-Rüdiger Uhlig, keyboard player from next famous Kraut-rock group from Berlin, Murphy Blend. In 1972, when Uhlig was replaced with guitar player & singer Ralf Schultze, they renamed their name to Lied Des Teufels (Song For Devil), what was a name of one short track from Hanuman LP. Music of both groups is very good, with a nice flute & sax solos and with long instrumental places. In Hanuman they used most of Uhlig's keyboards, but Lied Des Teufel was guitar orientated. They sang in german language. Good stuff.

01 - Schädelstätten 10:42
02 - Machtwechsel 09:41
03 - Lied des Teufels 03:13
04 - Taue der Fremdheit 03:48
05 - Sonnenaufgang 11:28