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Artist Information
Biography
Absolute Autonomy
As steadily as the earth turns our human world changes too. As conscious beings we can't escape our duty to examine our ever-evolving social, moral, physical and technological landscape.
Absolute Autonomy is a multi-layered view of the world, portraying the wonder, confusion, frustration, humor and beauty of being alive on earth at this time in human history. It's honest and unafraid to state its case.
This music was not created just to satisfy market trends. A beat you'll recognize, words you might have heard before, rhymes you can anticipate the first time you hear them. Listen to an acoustic guitar track just as closely as you listen to the lyrics of a song. Ditto the drums and other supporting instruments. Each element needs the other to make something greater than the mere sum of the parts.
Absolute Autonomy has developed more into a concept and a brand than merely a band name or the name of a newly released CD. It’s about entertainment which is not so commercial that it has become mindless without meaning or purpose. It’s for those with an open mind who want something truly original, fresh and meaningful.
Manfred is a singer/songwriter/musician whose original acoustic guitar style and unique vocal are woven into a tapestry of music that acts as a voice for his social commentary. His music has an acoustic feel that is uniquely Manfred Zipfel and always conveys the mood of the song. This talent has given him the opportunity to compose and produce music for advertisements and documentaries as well as two complete CD’s and a DVD featuring his own work. CHECK IT OUT ON YOU TUBE!!!
Instrumentation
Manfred Zipfel: vocals
acoustic guitar
bass guitar
lead guitar
keyboards
rythem
Discography
1995 The Manfred Project album released by CAP
records and Music for Africa.
1997 - composed, arranged, recorded and
produced music for H.R.A.T.S which was used
in their program for M-Net television.
This included the main signature tune, slow
motion replays and background music.
1998 - composed, arranged, recorded and
produced music for Phumelela which was used
in their program for M-Net television.
This included the main signature tune and
supportive music.
2000 – composed, arranged, recorded and
produced music for Warptech in their 4x4 CD.
This included opening theme music, mood
music and background music.
2001 – composed, arranged, recorded and
produced all the music for African Odyssey
film works.
2006 – Included on several compilation CD's and
international Film & TV music catalogs.
2011 - Released a new album ("Absolute Autonomy") with producer Trevor Pienaar - still focusing on current "hot topics".
Audio
Lyrics
Video
Photo Gallery
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Absolute Autonomy CD cover
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Manfred Zipfel
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Manfred
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Gallo house long ago
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Conley on drums
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Producer Trevor - smiling
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Setting up for a drum session
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For the ficksburg crowd
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Will we remember (CD / DVD booklet)
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What can I do?(CD booklet)
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Blind Revenge(CD booklet)
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No Time(CD booklet)
Press
Setlist
All songs and music by Manfred Zipfel
Will we remember
No Time
The Victim
Bright Star
Exam Blues
Blind Revenge
We'll make it
God is Good
Airline crew
What can I do?
Autumn
Sudden Change
The Voice
Another morning
My Africa
Paying for an MP