Martin Zeichnete is working as a sound editor in the DEFA (Deutsche Film-Aktiengesellschaft) animation department in Dresden but his mind is elsewhere. Like many young East Germans of the time he listens furtively to West German radio at night and becomes infatuated with the ‘Kosmische Musik’ drifting across the divide from his neighbouring country. Martin, a keen runner, hits upon the idea of using the repetitive, motorik beat of this new music as a training aid for athletes. He believes these pulsing, hypnotic rhythms will have a positive mental as well as physical effect if used correctly.
Naively sharing his concept and his love of Western music with one too many colleagues Martin is taken from his studio and driven to East Berlin. Fearing the worst he is quizzed…

You need to be logged in to view the rest of the content. Please .

« »