Their first album Esperanto (1993) features guest vocals by Andy McCluskey (of OMD) on the track Kissing The Machine. The tracks "Crosstalk" and "Overdrive" were co-written with Kraftwerk collaborator Emil Schult, who also created the graphics for early Elektric Music releases. The sound of ‘Esperanto’ is reminiscent of Kraftwerk and the more recent solo work of Karl Bartos.
Manteuffel left the group following the release of 'Esperanto' and all future releases were credited to Bartos alone. The second eponymous titled album (now spelled Electric Music) appeared in 1998 and represented something of a departure in style. Envisaged as an exploration of 60’s pop music, this album was less driven by the electronic sound normally associated Bartos and Kraftwerk and sought to create "guitar pop out of the computer!" The single "Sunshine" (1998) remains the last release credited to Elektric Music as Bartos reverted to using his name for the album Communication
Esperanto
Elektric Music Lyrics
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You've got the perfect pitch
For the universal language
Esperanto musiko
La lingo futuro
You've got the perfect pitch
Esperanto musiko
La lingo futuro
[Another phonemes solo]
Eh-ss-p-eh-rr-ah-n-t-o mm-you-ss-ih-k-o
Ll-ah ll-ih-n-g-o ff-you-t-you-rr-o
Esperanto musiko
La lingo futuro
You've got the perfect pitch
For the universal language
[Repeat until fade]
The lyrics to Elektric Music's song "Esperanto" talk about the potential of a universal language that could bring people from different countries and cultures together. The lyrics mention Esperanto, which is a constructed international auxiliary language that was created in the late 19th century by L. L. Zamenhof. The language was designed to be easy to learn, with simple grammar and a vocabulary that draws from various languages. The song talks about "La lingo futuro" or "The language of the future," suggesting that Esperanto could be that language.
The lyrics also mention "perfect pitch," which refers to the ability to accurately perceive and reproduce musical pitch. This could represent the idea that the language of the future could be musical, something that transcends traditional spoken or written language barriers. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Esperanto musiko," suggesting that music could be a way to communicate and connect people from different parts of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got the perfect pitch
You possess the innate ability to accurately identify and produce musical tones.
For the universal language
This skill is particularly significant for a language that seeks to be accessible and comprehensive to all cultures and nations.
Esperanto musiko
The combination of this musical prowess with the language of Esperanto is particularly powerful.
La lingo futuro
In fact, Esperanto may well be the language of our collective future, bringing people of diverse backgrounds together without the barriers presented by existing languages.
[Another phonemes solo]
At this point, the music takes over to further evoke the power and beauty of this concept.
Eh-ss-p-eh-rr-ah-n-t-o mm-you-ss-ih-k-o
The phonetic syllables of Esperanto are highlighted, further emphasizing the unique characteristics of this language.
Ll-ah ll-ih-n-g-o ff-you-t-you-rr-o
In contrast to traditional languages, Esperanto is designed with the intention of removing any obstacles to understanding, leading to a true sense of shared understanding and community.
You've got the perfect pitch
The opening lines are repeated, driving home the idea that this special skill truly is essential to the success of Esperanto as a global language.
For the universal language
Once again, the lines underscore the universal appeal and importance of a language like Esperanto, able to cross borders and facilitate communication for all.
[Repeat until fade]
The song ends with a final repetition of these themes, bringing it all together in a powerful and evocative close.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KARL BARTOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Johan Birch
Could we please have this album on Spotify.
Rammsteiner
Oh, yes 👌
alexis alejandro nunez donoso
Mucho tiempo que queria escuchar este album ,,,se nota la mano de karl
Ese señor de negro
I heard the full album before. FANTASTICO.
Rob Clapperton
Nice Kraftwerk touch. Well done
Tecnica Sonora
Chip Guy is right. Composer is ex-Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos. Other works from him are "Communication" and "Off the Record" with not published recordings from Kraftwerk.
Chip Guy
In case you didn't know: The composer of this album was ex Kraftwerk, a newer one would be this here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MARmAG9Is4s
Antonios Koutsoyiannis
Electropop or Electronica? In any case, it would be great if all the Kraftwerk members realesead a couple of records each, so we could have more of their greatness.
Antonios Koutsoyiannis
@zopuh242 Agreed.
zopuh242
just electro