Klaus Beyer Covers Osaka Popstar: Die Shaolin Affen EP Vinyl 7-inch (2 Color Options)
Klaus Beyer Covers Osaka Popstar: "Die Shaolin Affen EP" vinyl 7-inch As heard on the Dr. Demento Show! In one of the most unusual and eclectic musical team-ups in contemporary punk-rock, German outsider artist Klaus Beyer, infamous worldwide for his off-beat, lo-fi, cover versions of Beatles classics, (often utilizing the original music track), sets his sights—and sounds—on inimitably crooning adapted German language lyrics to the anime inspired punk-pop stylings of NYC’s Osaka Popstar. Those endeared to the cult of Klaus Beyer join a discerning fan base that includes Osaka Popstar’s John Cafiero, and the likes of Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore among others. The same lo-fi techniques applied to Beyer’s 13 year mission of covering the entire Beatles catalog stands true to form. Utilizing the original instrumental music beds from “Osaka Popstar & the American Legends of Punk” (featuring guest appearances in the backing band by members of the Misfits, Ramones, Black Flag, & more),