''Transrapid'' is an extended play by German electronic artist

Alva Noto Carsten Nicolai (born 18 September 1965 in Karl-Marx-Stadt, now Chemnitz) is a German artist, musician and label owner. As a musician he is known under the pseudonym Alva Noto. Life and career Carsten Nicolai was born in Karl-Marx-Stadt (now Ch ...

. It was released in 2004 via Raster Noton label.

Background

This is the first part of the ''transall'' triptych that, according to the artist, respectively deals with one of three interrelated themes: the increased speed of information flow, utopias, and the fragmentation of ideas. The record is accompanied by an essay written by journalist and author Ulf Poschardt, addressing such issues as the acceleration of art, technology and culture and concluding that a key aspect of the contemporary is the embracing of both speed and stasis.

Track listing

Personnel

*Carsten Nicolai – all sounds *Nibo, R-N Modul Berlin – design *Ulf Poschardt – liner notes

References

External links

Alva Noto official website
{{Authority control 2004 albums Alva Noto albums Raster-Noton albums