More offerings from Eno, Moebius, Roedelius, Plank, and Neumeier, Begegnungen II is the equivalent of its predecessor.
The tracks on the compilation (recorded in 1976-1983) are an appealing mix of artsy electronic ambiance and progressive Krautrock.
Eno's mechanical "Broken Head" stands out as the only vocal track -- a dark, almost oppressive industrial tune not unlike early Gary Numan, but warmer.
"Speed Display," originally recorded for Moebius, Plank, and Neumeier's Zero Set, is a fantastic showcase for Mani Neumeier's speed and endurance as a percussionist.
He generates an incredible rhythmic groove, supplemented by sparkling synthesizer flourishes.
Roedelius shines with two contributions to the set.
His atmospheric "Mr.
Livingstone," an Asian-influenced synth piece with complementary percussion, is pleasantly reminiscent of the opening to "The Colony of Slippermen" from Genesis' Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.
Along similar lines, the warm colors of "Langer Atem" may have been inspired by Eno's more melodic ambient work, perhaps Music for Films.
Elsewhere on the record, Moebius and Plank's "Conditionierer" scores as upbeat, quirky synth rock.
The well-crafted recordings on the Begegnungen albums are easily some of the most interesting compositions by all involved; the albums therefore serve as excellent introductions to the musicians' work.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ConditioniererDieter Moebius, Conny Plank | Brian Eno, Dieter Moebius, Moebius, Conny Plank, Hans-Joachim Roedelius | Play | 04:50 | 11 MB | 30 MB |
| 2 | Speed DisplayDieter Moebius, Mani Neumeier, Conny Plank | Brian Eno, Dieter Moebius, Moebius, Conny Plank, Hans-Joachim Roedelius | Play | 05:13 | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| 3 | Mr. LivingstoneHans-Joachim Roedelius | Brian Eno, Roedelius | Play | 05:39 | 12 MB | 31 MB |
| 4 | Broken HeadBrian Eno, Dieter Moebius, Hans-Joachim Roedelius | Brian Eno, Dieter Moebius, Moebius, Hans-Joachim Roedelius, Roedelius | Play | 05:20 | 12 MB | 26 MB |
| 5 | Langer AtemHans-Joachim Roedelius | Brian Eno, Roedelius | Play | 07:12 | 16 MB | 41 MB |
| 6 | HasenheideDieter Moebius | Brian Eno, Dieter Moebius, Moebius, Hans-Joachim Roedelius | Play | 02:37 | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| 7 | Es War EinmalDieter Moebius, Hans-Joachim Roedelius | Brian Eno, Dieter Moebius, Moebius, Hans-Joachim Roedelius, Roedelius | Play | 05:18 | 12 MB | 22 MB |
| 8 | Für LuiseBrian Eno, Dieter Moebius, Hans-Joachim Roedelius | Brian Eno, Dieter Moebius, Moebius, Hans-Joachim Roedelius, Roedelius | Play | 05:01 | 11 MB | 21 MB |
| 41 mins | 94 MB | |||||
| 41 mins | 220 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Eno | Composer, Keyboards, Member of Attributed Artist, Primary Artist, Synthesizer, Vocals |
| 2 | Gary Hobish | Reissue Mastering |
| 3 | Stephen Lliffe | Liner Notes |
| 4 | Moebius | Performer, Primary Artist, Producer |
| 5 | Dieter Moebius | Composer, Keyboards, Member of Attributed Artist, Primary Artist, Synthesizer |
| 6 | Mani Neumeier | Composer, Producer |
| 7 | Conny Plank | Composer, Keyboards, Member of Attributed Artist, Performer, Primary Artist, Synthesizer |
| 8 | Roedelius | Performer, Primary Artist |
| 9 | Hans-Joachim Roedelius | Composer, Keyboards, Member of Attributed Artist, Primary Artist, Synthesizer |
| 10 | Pat Thomas | Reissue Producer |
| 11 | Michael Weisser | Cover Photo |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |