This -song debut EP shows the promise that Karlheinz Stockhausen has. Mantra is an amazing album, racked with beauty.This disc has all of the essential Karlheinz Stockhausen classics. Enjoy the show.
|titile| is the kind of record that makes you remember why music can be so addictive. In Takt 62-70 the light shines equally on lyrics, vocals and instrumentation. Takt 71-88 is so unique, as each one of the songs is. Only one song from Mantra named Takt 89-108 really got me. The first time I listened to Takt 109-120 I was struck by its cool sound. Takt 121-131 gets you up and jumping. This track is a killer, it just grabs you instantly. Takt 152-188 is a song that definitely grows on you and becomes an album favorite. It’s also one of those rare songs that touchingly comfort the listener. Takt 212-237 is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Takt 238-261 is a bit of a show-tune. Song Takt 262-281 is actually a funny song. |titile| is a sure sign of something most of us are experiencing, maturity. Takt 324-444 which is my favorite is a truly Karlheinz Stockhausen sounding song. I like Takt 445-487 because it’s extremely catchy and has awesome drumming. This song is dynamic and dramatic. Takt 530-577 actually sounds so joyous, that you can practically see a smile on Karlheinz Stockhausen’s face. Takt 578-608 is such a gorgeous and optimistic song that things can get just better. It’s a great pleasure to listen to Takt 609-637 from the beginning to the end. Takt 638-655 - isn’t quite as powerful vocally, but has a beautiful melody. A unique and uplifting song. I like the idea behind Takt 673-687. Takt 688-854 - For me, this is the best of the album. This song stands out greatly from the others.
Mantra CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Takt 1-11.mp3 | 1:28 |  |
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| Takt 12-61.mp3 | 3:36 | |
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| Takt 62-70.mp3 | 1:11 | |
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| Takt 71-88.mp3 | 1:05 | |
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| Takt 89-108.mp3 | 1:40 | |
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| Takt 109-120.mp3 | 2:27 | |
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| Takt 121-131.mp3 | 0:56 | |
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| Takt 132-151.mp3 | 2:35 | |
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| Takt 152-188.mp3 | 5:53 | |
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| Takt 189-211.mp3 | 1:37 | |
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| Takt 212-237.mp3 | 2:23 | |
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| Takt 238-261.mp3 | 1:36 | |
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| Takt 262-281.mp3 | 1:46 | |
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| Takt 282-323.mp3 | 4:50 | |
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| Takt 324-444.mp3 | 6:47 | |
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| Takt 445-487.mp3 | 2:38 | |
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| Takt 488-529.mp3 | 6:41 | |
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| Takt 530-577.mp3 | 3:28 | |
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| Takt 578-608.mp3 | 2:40 | |
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| Takt 609-637.mp3 | 1:36 | |
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| Takt 638-655.mp3 | 3:37 | |
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| Takt 656-672.mp3 | 1:44 | |
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| Takt 673-687.mp3 | 2:31 | |
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| Takt 688-854.mp3 | 4:53 | |
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| Takt 855-Ende.mp3 | 3:41 | |
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