The Plastic People of the Universe (funk, albums, shows, band)

**Janszoon** · 12-18-2008, 08:15 PM

Has anyone on here ever heard of these guys? Their story is pretty interesting. They were this experimental band from Prague that started in 1968, the year that Czechoslovakia was invaded by the Soviets. They were constantly in conflict with the new government and were forced to put on shows secretly. Eventually they were made an example of and thrown in jail.

I managed to find one of their albums from the 70s. I'm still up in the air on whether I like it or not but it's definitely interesting.

I can't find any videos of them playing back in their heyday, but here's a video of them from 2007 to give you some idea of what they sound like:

Terrible Lizard · 12-18-2008, 08:30 PM

I like it, funky and alien.
The violin is an incredible asset to the sound.

Kamikazi Kat · 12-18-2008, 10:17 PM

Thats pretty good, I still would have to listen more to get into it, but I agree, the violin is awesome in that song.

jackhammer · 12-19-2008, 12:31 PM

Definitely intriguing to say the least. Music is such a powerful beast and will never be tamed. Great story.

12-18-2008, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	The Plastic People of the Universe Has anyone on here ever heard of these guys? Their story is pretty interesting. They were this experimental band from Prague that started in 1968, the year that Czechoslovakia was invaded by the Soviets. They were constantly in conflict with the new government and were forced to put on shows secretly. Eventually they were made an example of and thrown in jail. I managed to find one of their albums from the 70s. I'm still up in the air on whether I like it or not but it's definitely interesting. I can't find any videos of them playing back in their heyday, but here's a video of them from 2007 to give you some idea of what they sound like: __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm Last edited by Janszoon; 12-18-2008 at 08:33 PM.

12-18-2008, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrible Lizard **ER OF HOLES Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Butt**, Nebraska Posts: 1,211	I like it, funky and alien. The violin is an incredible asset to the sound. __________________ “YOU ARE SCUM SLUT.” -John Martyn

12-19-2008, 12:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Definitely intriguing to say the least. Music is such a powerful beast and will never be tamed. Great story. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-18-2008, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kamikazi Kat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 329	Thats pretty good, I still would have to listen more to get into it, but I agree, the violin is awesome in that song.