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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft in German means awesome.



DAF is a German band formed in 1978 as a satirical response to Soviet influence in Eastern Germany.  I don't care either.  Anyways, their sound is quite unique as demonstrated by intentionally de-tuning unintentionally detuned analog synthesizers (naturally).  By adding minimalist percussion (at times non-syncopated) and hiring a singer that not only looks like a skinny Pete Sampras, but has stated that he only sings words that enhance the rhythm of the song, DAF achieves a dark/comical sound that is fresher than shucked corn. 
I'd be terribly remiss if I didn't point out the similarities of the drummer and Dolph Lundgren.  He's the real brains behind this outfit (not Dolph Lundgren although that would be interesting).  I might add that awkward stoicism and the cleanest shave on Earth seem to go wonderful with the music.  I've got a feeling this guy really knows what's up; his subtle smirk reveals an entire Universe of coolness.

2 comments:

  1. DAF: German-American Friendship: that's us! His movements are inredible by the way

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  2. B-rad "Blowing Magic Dust in your Eye" SaineOctober 5, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Not to get off the subject at hand (as facsinating at that is), but those checkers are on the wrong squares on your board sir. Shame sir, shame.

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