Guru Guru: Dance Of The Flames (1974/2006) Dance Of The Flames represents a pivotal shift in the career of the legendary Krautrock outfit . Originally released in 1974 on Atlantic Records, the album marked the departure from the band’s earlier "acid-drenched" psychedelic rock toward a sophisticated jazz-fusion and world music sound. A New Line-up and Sound Mastermind and drummer Mani Neumeier
The album opens with a taut, almost funky bassline from Hartmann. Neumeier’s slide guitar doesn’t soar—it crawls , like hot tar. The FLAC encoding captures the microtonal bends and the grainy texture of his amplifier. Midway, the track collapses into a free-jazz drum breakdown (Fischer is a revelation here), then reassembles into a mocking call-and-response vocal. It’s absurdist philosophy set to a riff.
formed a new power trio for this specific recording, replacing long-time guitarist Ax Genrich. The new line-up included: Mani Neumeier : Drums, percussion, and vocals. Houschäng Nejadepour
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For those seeking to experience the album in its full sonic glory, the FLAC version of "Dance of the Flames" is a must-listen. Whether you're a seasoned audiophile or simply a music enthusiast, Guru's Guru's magnum opus is an essential listen that will transport you to a world of ecstatic soundscapes and spiritual exploration.
Originally released in 1974, this album marks a pivotal shift for the legendary German outfit. Moving away from the raw, psychedelic space-rock of their earlier years, Mani Neumeier