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Founded in Duisburg, Germany in 1968. Inspired by the American folk music of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Phil Ochs and Joni Mitchell, German master of acoustic guitar Peter Bursch formed the first line-up of BROSELMASCHINE back in 1968 along with flautist/vocalist Jenni Schucker - a female singer with an irresistible whispy voice - Willi Kissmer on vocals,guitars and zither, Lutz Ringer on metallaphon and bass, and Mike Hellbach on congas, tabla and mellotron. Although many tracks bear German names, almost all are sung in English. The quintet disbanded after a first album in 1971 and Bursch, keeping only guitarist Kissmer from the original line-up, pursued his musical endeavours under the name of PETER BURSCH UND DIE BROSELMASCHINE, joined by percussionist Mani Neumeier (GURU GURU), drummer Jan Fride (KRAAN) and three other musicians. Their eponymous LP is their best: a wonderful acoustic album full of finesse of subtle Indian & Middle-Eastern flavours (sitar, tabla, flute) as well as Irish/Scottish traditional folk (mandolin, multi-voice harmonies). For fans of EMTIDI, or other such cosmic folk bands, the first BROSELMASCHINE album is a breath of fresh air.
Tracklist
1 Gedanken
2 Lassie
3 Gitarrenstuefck
4 The Old Man's Song
5 Schmetterling
6 Nossa Bova