This latest instalment in Soul Jazz Records’ successful Deutsche Elektronische Musik seriesrndelves deeper into the German nation’s vaults to bring a fascinating new collection thatrnagain brings together a selection of classic German electronic and rock groups, includingrnNeu!, Cluster, Popol Vuh, La Düsseldorf, Agitation Free, alongside a host of rare tracks byrnlesser known artists which includes Michael Bundt, Bröselmaschine, Dronsz, Achim Reichelrnand others.rnThe music of Deutsche Elektronische Musik 3 ranges from the introverted pastoralism ofrnHans Joachim Roedelius and Bröselmaschine, to the angular and futuristic electronicrnexperimentations of Klauss Weiss, Pyrolator, Deuter, Michael Bundt and others, to the protopunkrnof La Düsseldorf and the heavy space, progressive and cosmic rock of Missus Beastly,rnNiagara and Dyzan.rnThe music on Deutsche Elektronische Musik 3 was all recorded in the 1970s up to the earlyrn1980s, at a time when forward-thinking German electronic and rock groups were searchingrnfor a new musical identity in order to separate themselves from both the cultural legacy ofrnpost-world war two Germany as well the ‘cultural imperialism’ of USA and UK rock. In thisrnprocess German groups created some of the most unique and inspired music, the definingrnmotorik beat alongside a host of ethno-musical influences from far afield – includingrnTurkey, India, Brazil – as well as the musical and futurist possibilities of developments inrnelectronics and technology itself.rnDeutsche Elektronische Musik 3 is released as a heavyweight 3xLP, deluxe double CD packrnand digital release. The new extensive sleevenotes are by David Stubbs, who is the author ofrnthe acclaimed book, ‘Future Days: Krautrock and the Building of Modern Germany’ (Faberrn& Faber).