'Phaedra', an electronic epic that still knows to keep the beatįlowing. Meridian', a sidelong instrumental piece feels like a second It is my leastįavorite track of this record, but still solid. 'Rising Runner Missed byĮndless Sender' is very fast paced and fun. Vocals, pairing drums with Moog (now that's odd), and soįorth. Plethora of esoteric and interesting techniques to create theīest sound possible, such as vocoders, a blend of electronicĪnd acoustic instruments (like that amazing flute), aggressive 'Bent Cold Sidewalk' kicks off the album, using a Tangerine Dream and lyrics? Surely, it can't be true, yet it is.Īnd 'Cyclone' is a great album, not something that should Posted Monday, J| Review this album | Report (Review #2935721) 'Alpha Centauri', for your consideration. This early Tangerineĭream album is an amazing one that everyone should ownĪnd/or listen to. What sounds like whale calls to the hum of a refrigerator. There are many interesting sounds here, from Just a collage of droning sounds that ring beautifully, creatingĪ sea of noise. The flute here is mesmerizing, and the drums are Out, painting an interesting picture (one that changes every Synths make a simple hum and other elements zoom in and 'FlyĪnd Collision of Comas Sola' is a beautiful ambient piece. All three but the first, 'Sunrise in the Third Like many of their otherĪlbums, 'Alpha Centauri' is prone to long, droning song Only background effects and flute, organs, and occasional Probably the most organic they ever sounded. Tangerine Dream's second album, 'Alpha Centauri', was See also: Risky Business (OST), 1983 read more : : :Ģ) The Virgin Years (1974 - early 80ies):ĥ) The TDI Music Catalogue (1991 - present):ġ995 - Tyranny Of Beauty / The Dreams Mixes (1 CD & 2 CDs)Ģ001 - Dream Mixes 3 - The Past Hundred MoonsĢ002 - Inferno 'Dante Alighieri - La Divina Commedia'Ģ004 - Purgatorio 'Dante Alighieri - La Divina Commedia' : : : This section lists the most important albums released by TANGERINE DREAM since 1970. They release several albums as "Melrose", "Rockoon". Edgar Froese's son, Jerome integrates the band. During the 90s, TD published numerous live albums, soundtracks. The departure of Chris Franke in 1988 marks momentarily a hard blow to the band's musical creativity. In the 80s, TANGERINE DREAM knew a long and fruitful career in writing music for screen. Formed in Berlin, Germany in 1967 - Still active as of 2018 In 1979, almost in duet, Edgar Froese and Chris Franke record "Force Majeure". Disconcerted, the album is badly seen by the public and the critic despite that it introduced many interesting elements to TD's music. The vocalist Steve Joliffe and the drummer Klaus Krieger were employed for Paul Baumann's replacement and record "Cyclone". "Sorcerer" is also the last studio work with the classic TD line up. A dark, moody atmospheric album (with a rather similar material used in previous albums). In 1977, the band released the soundtrack of "Sorcerer" (directed by William Friedkin). Next to "Phaedra", "Rubycon", the live "Ricochet" and "Stratosfear" deliver ethereal and complex rhythmical soundscapes. An all time classic that launched the band's notoriety and career outside of Germany. The captivating "Phaedra" contributes to the trademark sound of TD, with Moog arpeggio, pulsating sequencer patterns and powerful synthesisers sounds. In 1973 start TD's classic & popular Virgin years. "Atem" (1973) whose line up (Froese / Franke / BAUMANN) will participate to TD's classic years until 1977 is an obscure and mind-blowing electronic symphony. The following year, the contemplative "Zeit" represents a milestone, an abstract & timeless musical world. Without a regular pulse but just with organ chords, a few manipulated guitar lines and synthesisers effects, "Alpha Centauri" remains an absolute epic and classic cosmic adventure. "Alpha Centauri" (1971) will be a landmark of the band's first explorations in electronic realms. After several private concerts (notably at Salvador Dali's house), the band changes its name for Tangerine Dream.Īfter a first release featuring Klaus SCHULZE and Conrad SCHNITZLER "Electronic Meditation" (1969) Tangerine Dream will abandon aleatoric experimentations to concentrate on radical cosmic synth atmospheres. Formed in Berlin, Germany in 1967 - Still active as of 2018Įdgar FROESE first formed The Ones in 1965.
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