This is my conversation with Olaf Lux. It took place on 7/11/2021 from his home in Germany.
Olaf Lux (born 1970) is an author and long-time admirer of Klaus Schulze and his work. As admin of one of the biggest KS fan forums on Facebook he thought it would be time for a comprehensive book about this extraordinary artist.
Finally the time has come - after almost five years of work, my Klaus Schulze biography VIOLINS DON'T GROW ON TREES can now be ordered from me (and only me). On more than 400 pages the life and work of one of the most important musical artists in electronic music is illuminated, from the first school band to his (almost) current early retirement. Especially the conversations with friends, colleagues and companions of Klaus have impressed me very much and partly deeply moved me, as well as the intensive occupation with the musical work both as a whole and with every single piece.
What can you expect from this book? Well, first of all the complete chronological processing of Klaus' work - every album, every track, every collaboration is mentioned, illuminated and put into its temporal context. Plus background information, details and anecdotes about everything Klaus ever produced or published. Furthermore, special topics are discussed in detail in excursions. The extensive appendix also offers detailed film reviews of the Klaus Schulze soundtracks, as well as discography, filmography, literature references etc... A further highlight is the collection of greetings and anecdotes, which I received from many well-known companions - let me surprise you...