Category Archives: 1. Futurologischer Congress

The 1st FC started life in the somewhat wild and macabre Kreuzberg district of West Berlin in the early 1980`s. The founding members consisted of: U.W.A Heyder- vocals, synthesisers, programming, guitars Johann Sebastian Mac Wasty- keyboards, bass, vocals Jens T. Troendle – keyboards, moog, bass, drums, programming, mixing. Also in at the beginning was Eberhardt Bingel (Excellent PA) production & technical support. The Futurologists small but renowned rehearsal and recording studio was situated right by the Berlin Wall at Leuschnerdamm with the street separating West from East Berlin. This location -a.k.a. the ‘Game’ wall-studio was frequented by a wide range of musicians, from jazz to rock and punk. Many local new wave ( so-called neue deutsche Welle )bands recorded demos and cut singles here- (Prima Klima, Einstürzende Neubauten, UKW, Mania D, MDK, Foyer des Arts, Bel Ami etc.) The other main hangout was the hip ‘Schwarzes Cafe`in the Kantstrasse. The name “First Futurologischer Congress” is the title of a book by the celebrated science Fiction writer Stanislaw Lem (author of such works as “Solaris”) whom the band were lucky enough to meet during his residence in Berlin. The first independent single was released in early 1981. “Posthum” was a minimalistic electronic remix of pop classics from the recently deceased Marc Bolan, Bob Marley and John Lennon. “The title hits the music on the head. The first single brings together three wild, clettering cover versions of late rock legends. Praises were already being sung for this much heralded band….the song is an absolute electronic smash… From “tip” (berlin biggest listings magazine).

1. Futurologischer Congress – Posthum 7″

( Preußen Records 1981)

Tracks:

1. Hot Love
2. Give Peace a Chance
3. No Woman no Cry

1. Futurologischer Congress – Heimatlied 7″

(Berlin Rock News A-6661/1981)

Tracks:

1. Heimatlied
2. Stoned Im Dschungel

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