However, Neubauten soon outgrew the confines of even the broad scope of industrial music. In their 25-plus years, they have produced a dozen studio albums, live records, a remix album and EP, scored theatre pieces, and more.
Lead vocalist Blixa Bargeld is perhaps the best-known member of the group, both for his work with Neubauten and as guitarist for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. His fellow founding members Alexander Hacke and N.U. Unruh have likewise been active in various musical roles outside the group over the years.
Bassist Mark Chung was a member of the group from 1981 to 1994. He founded the publishing house Freibank Music Publishing to handle business affairs for Neubauten and other groups, and has continued in this role (concurrently serving as a senior vice-president of Sony Music International for nine years). Percussionist FM Einheit, was a member from 1981 to 1995, and has also been active as a solo artist and member of groups such as Gry.
Since 1997 the group has also included guitarist Jochen Arbeit and percussionist Rudi Moser.
Neubauten's most recent work has been available exclusively to subscribers to their online home, www.neubauten.org. Neubauten completed the third incarnation of their online project in November 2007 and were touring Europe in 2008 in support of their latest album Alles Wieder Offen.
Currently Einstürzende Neubauten is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a tour through Europe and the United States. In October/November 2010 the band is releasing Strategies Against Architecture IV, the fourth album in the archival compilation series by Neubauten which collates the band’s output from 2002-2010.
Newton's Gravitätlichkeit
Einstürzende Neubauten Lyrics
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Natürlich nicht, eher ein verbrechen
Denn ich hab' sie nicht bestellt
Grad' gegen seine Apfelfalle hab' ich mich gewehrt
Sie wurde gegen meinen Willen trotzdem installiert
Seitdem hat sich mir die Fliegerei um einiges erschwert
Holt sie die Firma wieder ab dann bleibe ich kulant
Das ich für nichts mehr garantier'
Selbst in einem Schwerkraftregelkreis kann die Regel leicht zerbrechen
Und das ist nur für bleierne und Flügellahme, verbrechen
The lyrics to Einstürzende Neubauten's song Newton's Gravitätlichkeit address the concept of gravity and its place in the natural world. The singer questions whether Newton's theory of gravity is truly a natural law, arguing that it is more of a crime or offense against free will, as they have not chosen to adhere to it. The singer also mentions struggling against the well-known example of Newton's apple falling, which has become synonymous with the concept of gravity. Despite their efforts to resist the force of gravity, the singer concedes that it has made flying much more difficult for them.
The lyrics take an almost confrontational stance towards the idea of gravity, suggesting that it is not an immutable or unbreakable law, but rather something that can be challenged or overthrown. This rebellious attitude is reflected in the language used, including the use of the word "verbrechen" (crime/offense) to describe gravity, as well as the assertion that the singer will no longer be responsible for anything if the force of gravity continues to impede them. The singer seems to be advocating for a more flexible and adaptable understanding of the forces that govern the natural world, rather than blindly accepting long-held beliefs or theories.
Line by Line Meaning
Ist Newtons Gravitätlichkeit natürliches Gesetz?
Is Newton's law of gravity a natural law?
Natürlich nicht, eher ein verbrechen
No, it's not natural law, rather it's a crime
Denn ich hab' sie nicht bestellt
Because I didn't order it
Grad' gegen seine Apfelfalle hab' ich mich gewehrt
I fought against his apple trap
Sie wurde gegen meinen Willen trotzdem installiert
It was installed against my will
Seitdem hat sich mir die Fliegerei um einiges erschwert
Since then, flying has become much more difficult for me
Holt sie die Firma wieder ab dann bleibe ich kulant
If the company takes it back, I'll remain lenient
Tut sie's nicht, dann sag' ich jetzt und hier
If they don't, I'll say it here and now
Das ich für nichts mehr garantier'
That I won't guarantee anything anymore
Selbst in einem Schwerkraftregelkreis kann die Regel leicht zerbrechen
Even in a gravity control loop, the rule can easily break
Und das ist nur für bleierne und Flügellahme, verbrechen
And that's only for those who are heavy and wingless, a crime
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