Wolfgang Riechman

The Profile

Multi-instrumentalist who played in progressive bands Streetmark and The Spirits of Sound, released the solo instrumental electronic album Wunderbar in 1978 and died a year later.

Released 1978 album Wunderbar; work described as sequencer-based Berlin School instrumental electronic pop influenced by Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream; previously played with Streetmark and The Spirits of Sound; reportedly died a year after the album's release.

The single DeBaser review describes Wolfgang Riechmann as a multi-instrumentalist who moved from progressive bands to instrumental electronic pop. His 1978 album Wunderbar is placed in the Berlin School tradition, influenced by Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream. The reviewer finds the album pleasant though not highly original. The review also reports Riechmann's death a year after the album's release.