Kraus (a.k.a. Pat Kraus) is a multi-instrumental performer, composer, and producer of psychedelic music based in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland.
His singular and eclectic work encompasses a range of influences, from Golden Age electronics and psychedelic rock, to Eastern folk and medieval Western music. Since 2002 he has released 18 albums, and presented his endlessly evolving live performances throughout New Zealand, Australia and Europe.
His latest album "A Golden Brain" is available now on Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music.
kraussss.bandcamp.com
credits
from In Thrust We Trust,
released November 7, 2020
Kraus played Serge modular synthesizer and Elektron Octatrack. Recorded at Pudding Island, Auckland, May 2020.
The usage of minimal is fresh here and the space between notes and chords gives this album a unique feel and bounce.
It’s cool as fuck.
No complaints from me. I glad I stumbled across it.
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