Kraftwerk in Randers

I drove into the cosy Danish town of Randers in the evening, with a few hours to spare. At dusk it was time to walk to the venue called Værket, receiving 3D glasses at the entrance.

After the strange trip hop warmup band Tosca and random tunes of DJ Mike Salta, everyone was just waiting for the concert to start. This was one of the first gigs of Kraftwerk with 3D effects and I guess we all didn’t really know what to expect.

Kraftwerk in Randers, Denmark.

The curtain fell and the four Germans of Kraftwerk appeared. Ralf Hütter as usual positioned to the left, with his three minions in line. They started somewhat predictable with Man Machine, but I’m not one to complain about one of my favorite songs.

Kraftwerk in Randers, Denmark.

After the usual set the 3D effects started to appear during the two encores: first with the robots on stage, then the glowing grid suits. It was nice for a change, but I think they have some serious work to do on the effects.

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Still, for a band this conservative and enduring, it’s nice to see some change once in a while.