Tangerine Dream [Import]

Product Description
Limited edition Japanese pressing of the1967 album has been digitally remastered and includes 3 bonus tracks 'A Dream For Julie', 'Just How Much You Are' & 'Jenny Artichoke'. Air. 2005.

Tangerine Dream,Kaleidoscope,Cool Sound,Pop,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Not quite as good as I had hoped Revolutionary for it's time A VIRTUAL ACID TRIP TOP 3 TD Very overrated

Phaedra Tangerine Dream Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rubycon Stratosfear Ricochet Tangram Exit ASIN: B00000DR5E Release Date: 1992-06-29

Tracks:

1. Phaedra
2. Mysterious Semblance at the Strand of Nightmares
3. Movements of a Visionary
4. Sequent C'

Amazon.com essential recording

This 1974 masterpiece from Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, and Peter Baumann ebbs and flows with richly dark soundscapes of electronic sounds and synth. Phaedra was a progenitor for much ambient--and some dance--music, influencing such artists as Steve Roach. After listening to Phaedra it's easy to understand why. The signature pulsing of thick, beautiful Tangerine Dream synth falls across the ambient treasures here, pulling along the orchestral dreamscape before oozing aside for thick washes of expansive sound. The now-classic title cut is both soothing and ghostly, throbbing with subtle sequences and twisted metallic calls before diving into a swamp of nightmarish whistles and hoots. "Mysterious Semblance" soars and swoops like a lovely electronic eagle, bringing tripped-out light and cosmic dignity to the collection. This and the follow-up Rubycon are juicy pieces to the Tangerine Dream pie. --Karen Karleski

Customer Reviews:

Not quite as good as I had hoped.......2007-07-02

After reading so many comments about this album, I decided to pick it up myself. I bought "Phaedra" at the same time as "Zeit", and had listened to Zeit first. After having enjoyed Zeit quite a bit, I was optimistic about Phaedra. I've listened to it now, and I have to say, it wasn't quite as good as I had hoped.

I actually enjoyed Track #2 in this album the most. It wasn't quite as boring as the rest of the tracks, and I liked the flanging and other such effects used. This track is the reason I gave this album higher than two stars. Track #1 wasn't all that bad either, but the first half was a bit too repetitious. My primary gripe about this album is the last two tracks; something about them made me groan. They contained too many cheesy 70s style sounds mixed with flutes and Organs that I felt were more suitable for a medieval themed movie. Perhaps they are just too "cheery" for my taste. I really didn't enjoy them.

Another complaint I have about this album is the length. The first two tracks are average length for an Ambient CD, while the others are only eight minutes and two minutes long. It's almost as if the Authors didn't know what sound they were going for, so they just ended the tracks abruptly.

Like I said previously, I really enjoyed other albums by Tangerine Dream, such as Zeit. I just didn't enjoy this album as much. Most of my opinion might be attributed to the fact that I enjoy darker, more supernatural Ambient CDs. Some favorites of mine include "On Land", by Brian Eno, and "Selected Ambient Works Volume II", by Aphex Twin. If you enjoy the darker side of Ambient, then you might want to avoid Phaedra, and grab these albums instead (or Zeit).

Revolutionary for it's time.......2007-06-19

I have been a HUGE Tangerine Dream fan since the late '80s. I was very excited to purchase all of their older albums at that time and listened with great anticipation and sweet satisfaction to every one.



Phaedra was a bit of a disappointment for me. Phaedra, although it was something completely new and revolutionary as far as music goes, seemed to be directionless and dispassionate.



TD were still in the process of taming the musical beast known as he Moog synthesizer and I get the impression that they were still trying to get a feel as to exactly what they could do with it.



Yes. Phaedra was unlike anything ever heard at the time and the music is very spacey and atmospheric, but it really doesn't go anywhere. There are a few points that the music evokes certain feelings, but just when you get into it, the tone or timbres shift without warning and the mood is lost.



I do still listen to this CD from time to time, just to understand where TD came from and to appreciate how much they've evolved over the years. I do, however recommend "Phaedra 2005" which is basically the same album, but updated with "modern" synthesizers and keyboards and contains a newly recorded track "Delfi". This version seems to have a bit more going for it than the original. It is available through TD's website www.tangerinedream.org.



Peace

A VIRTUAL ACID TRIP.......2007-05-18

I was introduced to this album along with "YOU" by Gong on the same evening. Needless to say, I haven't been the same since. I was into so-called "progressive rock" at the time. Groups as disparate as Jethro Tull, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, ELP and Yes, and perhaps everyone else, were trying to "out space" each other. Tangerine Dream were, quite frankly, the most far out of them all. In fact, they dispensed with drums, bass and vocals altogether (leaving three guys on a stage with keyboards (Kraftwork, anyone?). Picture it as a "Steve Reich meets King Crimson meets Gong" instrumental type of art. This stuff has since been done to death, but, at the time, it was truly breathtaking. The music is similar to some so-called "serious" European composers of the era. Phaedra is, to my ears, the first strong, cohesive album of the group and marks their departure from an initial experimental phase into their classic period. This album was highly influential, preceeding Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" and the Vangelis "Chariots of Fire" music and serving as an obvious influence. New comers to this music may think there is nothing special here. That is because there has been a whole industry of film music based on the style of this group. In fact, Tangerine Dream later produced a number of film scores ("Sorcerer" being one of the first). Tangerine Dream were also pioneers for such new Wave groups as Ice House and what passed as "Eurodance" music of the '90s. Firmly rooted in the classical traditions of Stockhausen, Steve Reich and Terry Rielly,as well as the avant Garde Jazz and "progressive rock", Tangerine Dream crosses all styles and represents none (I like to think of it as music you would listen to as you float in a spacesuit around Werner Von Braun's space station). They are one of the few truly innovative and original groups around. Call them "noise makers"? Maybe. However, a good definition of "music" is "organized sound". THAT definition describes them well. Phaedra is one of their best albums. Check it out!!

TOP 3 TD.......2007-02-09

A classic of the ambient genre, primal electronic music for the brain. Anyone giving this album a 1 star based on comparisons to other (commercial) music are completely missing the point of this album & music.

Very overrated.......2007-01-08

Like every album, some say it's a masterpiece, some say it's a disaster.
I respect both, for me, this album is overrated. It is hard to find any melody in this, it looks like the keyboard player fell asleep on his keyboard, just like I felt asleep on my lazy boy. Another overrated product.

Average customer rating: Tang's hay-day It was just aiight for me A Paramount listening experience A nice mix of psychedelic styles and pulsating electronica Idea vs. Execution

Stratosfear Tangerine Dream Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Phaedra Rubycon Ricochet Tangram Exit ASIN: B00000DR5J Release Date: 1992-06-29

Tracks:

1. Stratosfear
2. The Big Sleep In Search Of Hades
3. Am At The Marsh From Okefenokee
4. Invisible Limits

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Consisting of four parts, Stratosphere reworked the Tangerine Dream trademark sound--a heady mix of electric guitar, drum, and assorted other electronic instruments--into a form more readily available to those new to the genre than their previous works. A rich blend of racing sequences, dramatic chord structures, and a stranger-than-strange bluesy treatment of a track called "3 am at the Border of the Marsh from...." A surreal experience indeed. This was the last Tangerine Dream release to feature long time associate Peter Baumann, who left the band a year later. --Paul Clark

Customer Reviews:

Tang's hay-day.......2007-06-27

In my opinion, this album the pinnacle of this genre of music, not only for Tanagerine Dream but inclusive of all compositions of this type I've heard to date. This composition is not as slow moving and nondescript as some of their early work or for that mater many other artists and yet it can still be considered "ambient". I believe Tang's only other piece that reaches near this level competience is Ricochet. I highly recommend that as well.

It was just aiight for me.......2007-06-20

Stratosfear was a landmark album for Tangerine Dream. The album was doing the rounds at all of the colleges in Europe and the U.S. and gave the band the largest bit of noteriety they had ever had at that time.

The music, though, is a major departure from what they had done with the likes of Rubycon and Ricochet. The seemingly endless forays into sequencers and synthesizers took a back seat to shorter and more structured compositions that contained heavy doses of guitar and even harmonica.

The title track is interesting, but the plinky sequencer rhythms seem to overwhelm what's being done on the surface and makes the song seem almost cartoonish. The ending, however, laced with Edgar's guitar and mellotron voices, seems to be the more traditoinal TD that people had grown to love.

The Big Sleep In Seach of Hades has an interesting harpsichord sound that dominates what is probably the best track on the album. The other two tracks are somewhat lackluster although Invisible Limits does have an excellent piano part that could be heard live at many of the TD concerts performed in the '70s (can also be heard on the 1977 live album Encore).

This one was OK and I listen to it occasionally, but TD has done much better things before and after this release.

A Paramount listening experience.......2006-08-10

I only had listened to Phaedra until buying this album. In a nutshell, Tangerine Dream is the only act to say absolutely everything they intend to without word one. This album is my next step into a world away from diva front men and women, and everyone else who has something to say.

Take with you a grain of salt with the the words I say as I am a person who yearns to be entertained and transported into another world, if this describes you, you will thoroughly enjoy this production.

A nice mix of psychedelic styles and pulsating electronica.......2006-07-23

This is a great album released in 1976 that shows the band weaving aspects of psychedelic rock into their electronic compositions.

The musicians on Stratosfear comprise the classic TD lineup and include Chris Franke (mini-moog, Hammond organ, percussion, loop mellotron, and harpsichord); Edgar Froese (mellotron, mini-moog, 6 & 12 string guitars, grand piano, bass guitar, harmonica); and Peter Baumann (mini-moog, Project electronic rhythm computer, Fender electric piano, and mellotron). Just a quick scan of the instrumentation indicates that this is a mellotron-heavy album with instruments typically associated with a rock band, e.g. guitars, bass guitar, and (believe it or not) a harmonica. Trust me, they do a great job of making the harmonica sound "otherworldy" and eerie and it fits right in with the generally creepy mood of the album.

The individual tracks are somewhat short by TD standards and range in length from 4'32" to 11'35". My general impression of the overall sound is that along with the brooding electronica, there is a bit more of a psychedelic feel to the tracks (especially The Big Sleep in Search of Hades). Specifically, there are times when the music sounds like the dreamier moments of late 1960s Pink Floyd...the track Julia Dream comes to mind in fact. This has a lot to with the instrumentation, which includes passages of bass guitar, acoustic piano/Hammond organ (with minute modulations in minor keys a la Rick Wright) harpsichord, heavily echoed mellotron (with flute setting), and soft electric guitar. Of course this is a Tangerine Dream album however, and the psych passages pretty much take a back seat to the pulsating and brooding electronic soundscapes that made them famous. I just love the combination though.

All in all this is yet another wonderful album by Tangerine Dream and is highly recommended along with all of their albums released from 1970-1980.

Idea vs. Execution.......2006-05-07

2 1/2 stars


Attempting another soundscape masterpiece, Stratosphere has not aged so well. The music - simple, the production- dated, the performances- uninspired. There are attempts at greatness, hints of interesting fusions try to breathe a different life into the hollow art of looping. Mostly though this is more akin to like acts such as Jarre or Kraftwerk then their more inspired material. Whereas on an album like Phaedra, the mechanics of their repetition somehow liberated, on Stratosphere the mechanics enslave entire compositions into tight neat little boxes to look at, rather then truly feel. The self conscious songwriting further keeps the experience at bay, but if you concentrate more on the spaces in between the generically frustrating fast synth-bass-cheese, you might feel a few conceptual ideas worth the investment.

Average customer rating: Timeless Woooossshhh! Experimental Music At Its Best GREAT MUSIC FROM PRE NEW AGE SUPERSTARS Another Tangerine Dream Classic

Rubycon Tangerine Dream Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Phaedra Stratosfear Ricochet Tangram Hyperborea ASIN: B00000DR5I Release Date: 1992-06-29

Tracks:

1. Rubycon
2. Rubycon (Part II)

Amazon.com essential recording

Tangerine Dream's 1975 album picks up where 1974's Phaedra left off--with sequenced teases of palpitating synth under ambient washes of cosmic sound and traces of melody. If Phaedra was the marsh of dank electronic washes and eerie sounds in the night, Rubycon is that marsh just before dawn, awakening in a dusky light of bubbling metallic sequences and murky movements of lush synth. There's plenty of dreamy sections here, continuing on for several long delicious moments while creating a cosmic space that hovers between the unconscious and awakening. "Rubycon, Part II" builds an electronic wind tunnel of sound before breaking like a sunbeam through a cathedral and soaring into softly urgent skies of nuanced melody. The piece moves as an ocean wave, washing gently into a shore of tinkling cosmic rocks that reverberate and find hints of subtle, aching harmony before finally evaporating into the album's end. A brilliant ambient work. --Karen Karleski

Customer Reviews:

Timeless.......2007-06-19

Rubycon is a tremendous improvement over the previous year's "Phaedra". Tangerine Dream seem to have gained mastery over their instruments and they let loose with every sound in their electronic arsenal.

Both tracks begin with synth washes thay convey a sense of eeriness and then pure wonderment and joy. After a while, the sequencers kick in and sound upon sound is layered together to form a chaotic yet controlled composition. At various intervals, synth voices seem to well up out of nowhere and explode into oblivion. Both tracks evoke a sense of urgency and profound ambience.

Please, by all means, add this album to your TD collection.

Woooossshhh!.......2006-11-09

My hat is off to anyone who can describe this music. I love this album, and since getting in on cassette a month ago (after having it on vinyl for about ten years) have been listening to it almost every night at bedtime...and almost every morning as I get up! I love this era of Tangerine Dream, from 1974's Phaedra up until about 1983. Though there are not too many melodies floating around, I find I can both fall asleep to it and listen to it. Actually, this isn't music that you really listen to...you put it on and just let all the synthesizers and keyboards and sequencers wash over you and absorb you. Even their album covers put me to sleep! Actually, the music is like the soundtrack to the cover...when I listen to the music, I think of the cover and the inside sleeve.

I would say this album is a slight improvement over Phaedra...I don't know why. Maybe because I think it flows better or the fact that it only has two seventeen minute songs (or pieces, or movements) on it. My only complaint? It's not long enough!!! This is wonderful electronic, ambient music, and at the time being, one of my favorite Tangerine Dream albums.

Experimental Music At Its Best.......2006-05-28

I have had both Pheadra and Rubycon since they first came out on imported LP's!. When they finally released them on CD I bought 2 copies of each title!. This is experimental or if you prefer advant-garde music at its best. I have most of Tangerine Dream's CD's and even saw them live at Radio City. I can tell you Rubycon and Pheadra are thier best works. When I really want to get away from it all, this is the music I listen to. Only early Steve Roach (Structures From Silence)comes close.

GREAT MUSIC FROM PRE NEW AGE SUPERSTARS.......2005-09-30

THIS IS A TRIP BACK TO WHEN EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC WAS ALLOWED. I RECOMMEND THIS TO SOMEONE LOOKING TO HEAR A TRIPLE KEYBOARD BAND. AMAZING

Another Tangerine Dream Classic.......2005-01-22

"Rubycon" is TD's 5th album release,coming right off the huge international success of their previous release,the now-classic,"Phaedra".In many ways,"Rubycon" is similar to "Phaedra",both in style and in the use of instruments,such as mellotron,etc.,but there are also many differences as well,with one of the most obvious being the lesser amount of only two tracks instead of the usual four,but even with the fewer tracks,"Rubycon" is still able to dazzle you with its lush mellotron soundscapes and stimulating musical directions.The first piece,the appropriately titled "Rubycon",can be considered the light side of the album,with its gently pulsating mellotron in the background and the other synths taking you away,sucking you into a whole other dimension of sound that you will never want to leave from.The beauty of this early ambient piece surrounds and consumes you,leaving you in a natural,music-induced high.Once again,I find that words cannot fully describe the emotions that I feel while listening to this electronic soundscape of no return.Simply breathtaking.This brings me to the final piece,"Rubycon Part 2",which is the dark side of the album.From the very first seconds of listening to this piece,you will instantly know that this track will be different than the first.The first few minutes consist of what I believe to be some of TD's most darkest sounds ever in their entire history,with electronically generated chorus-sounding male voices that remind me of some gothic horror film,truly an eerie few moments of dark ambient bliss.Eventually,the artificial chorus gives way to some equally eerie sounding synths,continuing in this pattern for a good portion of the rest of the track.Simply astonishing,considering this was recorded in 1975!The final few minutes of the piece sees the eerie atmosphere slowly dissipating,and for the rest of the piece,the darkness gradually fades and the sun starts to peak out of the black clouds for the first time since the beginning of the album,with the piece ending with a beautiful,brighter melody of calm,and then,sadly,the album comes to a close,leaving you with the mindset that it could have gone on for all eternity and you wouldn't have minded.This album's theme is most accurately described as a journey to the darkest corners of the universe and back.A powerful early ambient masterpiece by Tangerine Dream.Very Highly Recommended!

Average customer rating: Finally some stability essential 80s TD A new sound Too Incomplete to be called "Definitive" An excellent, brooding bookend to their 1970s output.

Tangram Tangerine Dream Manufacturer: Blue Plate Caroline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Progressive | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stratosfear Rubycon Phaedra Hyperborea Ricochet ASIN: B000000HZC Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Tangram Set 1
2. Tangram Set 2

Customer Reviews:

Finally some stability.......2007-06-19

After Peter Baumann left TD for good in 1977, the band struggled, not only musically (for example, the critical and commercially unsuccessful "Cyclone" in '78) but they also struggled to keep a "regular" third member of the band.

Many session musicians came and went in '78 & '79 (Klaus Krieger, Steve Joliffe, Michael Hoenig)as the band tried to "find themselves" again.

Enter Johaness Schmoelling. Schmoelling helped breathe new life into TD's sound that brought them into the '80s. The band hearkened back to the older days with this latest release in the fact that the album contained only two tracks that each took up an entire side of an LP (or cassette - don't even get me started on 8-track!), but this time, the music was brighter and more vibrant. The new decade heralded a new Tangerine Dream with a more modern feel.

Edgar Froese's guitar is present during some passages and Chris Franke's sequencers are upbeat and aggressive. Schmoelling adds bright and warm synthesizer melodies to complement Edgar's dark and brooding ones.

This album was a turning point for TD and it proved that most of the fans were willing to follow them into the next decade and beyond...

essential 80s TD.......2007-02-06

One of their best, this album is full of warm, classic synth sounds married with outstanding compositions. Tangram part1 in particular is one of the best analog workouts ever, featuring polyrhythmic sequences of the highest possible personality, mystery and charm. This is more structed, proper 'music' than their 70s output. Some feel that their earlier magic may be compromised by the newer structures, but here the Dream are at the peak of their powers compositionally and so I feel much is gained.
This is easily one of the best all-synthesizer albums ever made.

A new sound.......2006-05-03

When Johannes Schmoelling was brought into the TD fold, he brought with him a sense of musicality and tunefulness that was lacking in much of TD's earlier work. Tangram does contain many of the characteristic effects and sequences that made their earlier work so noteworthy, but Schmoelling's contribution took the album to a soulful and emotionally appealing level. This made TD's sound more appealing to listeners who wanted a more visceral, organic experience. Purists will not be dismayed: this recording still retains driving synths and loops; but instead of letting these rhythms take over and dominate the album, there is a sense of cohesion that ties it all up very neatly. It's a beautiful album, and for a person just jumping onto the TD train, a nice introduction to this important band. It is not mainstream, and, like a lot of TD's work, will take some getting into. Yet, if the listener is willing to hang in there, (he) will find this album appealing, innovative and facinating.

Too Incomplete to be called "Definitive".......2006-01-23

I'm not even sure how the definitive edition differs from the original version, they both sound the same to me. I think they missed a golden opportunity by not adding an extra track which I believe was recorded for the album. It was a pretty awesome prelude simply titled "Intro" and it only appears on an out-of-print LP from a small record label called Crescendo Records. If ANYBODY out there knows where I can obtain that track on CD (or anything by Michael Garrison who was another synth pioneer) please contact me!!!

An excellent, brooding bookend to their 1970s output........2006-01-16

Released in 1980, Tangram marked the beginning of the Johannes Schmoelling period and ushered Tangerine Dream forward into the new decade, while simultaneously glancing backwards at the 1970s. Although the synth tone colors used on Tangram are "newer sounding" than the brooding mellotron and synthesizers used on their 1970s works, they are still very somber and organic sounding and impart a gloominess to the album that I find very appealing. The album consists of two lengthy pieces including Tangram Set 1 (19'51") and Tangram Set 2 (20'22"), which are fairly interesting and feature the spacey sections and trademark pulsating sequenced synth bass lines that were characteristic of their late 1970s output. Instrumentation consists predominantly of Moog and Oberheim synthesizers, some string synthesizer, with acoustic and electric guitar parts here and there. Percussion is absent. All in all, this is an excellent Tangerine Dream album and forms a nice bookend to their 1970s recordings. I guess that my only complaint is with the shoddy CD reissue packaging, which features a thin paper insert without a single liner note apart from the track listing. Otherwise, this is highly recommended along with all of their albums from 1970-1979 (yes, Cyclone too!).

Average customer rating: Hauntingly beautiful The last great effort by Tangerine Dream with Chris Franke. A Synthesizer Lovers Dream! Very interesting I rate this with 10 stars!!!. In short: The BEST Tangerine Dream release ever.

Underwater Sunlight Tangerine Dream Manufacturer: Castle Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tangram Hyperborea Phaedra Rubycon Exit ASIN: B0007TKFT0 Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

1. Song of the Whale, Pt. 1: From Dawn...
2. Song of the Whale, Pt. 2: ...to Dusk
3. Dolphin Dance
4. Ride on the Ray
5. Scuba Scuba
6. Underwater Twilight

Customer Reviews:

Hauntingly beautiful.......2007-06-20

This was the third or fourth release by TD I had ever purchased. I was just getting into their sound at the time, and this release only served to invigorate my love for their music.

Johannes Schmoelling had departed the band after nearly 6 years and Underwater Sunlight introduced yet another newcomer to the TD lineup: a young Austrian by then name of Paul Haslinger. Paul sems to have brought a new edge to the band's music.

This "concept" album seems to focus on the sea and the life therein (judging by the song titles) and each composition is masterful work of art.

The first track, "Song of the Whale - Part One: From Dawn..." is obviously an allegory to the plight of a vanishing species (in '86 when this album was released, "Save the Whales" was a popular slogan and an issue that seemed to be on everyone's mind at the time). This composition will tear at your heartstrings as Edgar's guitar cries alongside Chris's crystal-clear sequencers, and Paul's melodies.

This album has it all; beautiful, relaxing melodies, up-tempo songs, and atmospheric journeys into the mysteries of the sea.

Spellbinding.

One of my favorites.

The last great effort by Tangerine Dream with Chris Franke........2007-06-14

If you are an educated and long time fan of TD then you'll understand the title of this review. I do not consider this their best album ever as stated below. Because TD has had several stages in their long and illustrious career. However..if you take out the soundtracks and live albums, then compare all their albums in the eighties only..when Franke was in the band, then yes this is my favorite. Le Parc and this one are simply fantastic records of the era. It is a beautiful,inspired and oceanic new age record..so to speak. The best one ever? Well they have about 50 or more albums over a 40 year period. I own at least 20. So it depends what kind of electronics your talking about. This album is more musical and involved. I personally will always call Rubycon my favorite. But that's a completely different time period. This is not an acid or soudscape record. It's just a really good feeling record, and a credit to the band that even after more than 10 albums at that point, they still wrote great music. After Chris Franke departed soon after it's release I think TD began to go downward on quality and inspiration. But if you like TD and you want a safe buy. This absolutely is worth the money and time.
You won't be disappointed by any means.

A Synthesizer Lovers Dream!.......2007-05-22

While I have not had enough time to listen to Tangerine Dream's expansive library of music, I have to say of what I have heard, this is my most favorite on my list. If you love keyboards/synthesizers as much as I do (I am an 80's fanatic), you will not be disappointed. Also, the guitar riffs in this CD by co-founder Edgar Froese are outstanding! My persoanl favorite track is "Dolphin Dance" for its serious yet playful melody. As I hardly ever give any of my CD's the coveted "5 stars", this is an awesome listen for sure... if they only had this in SACD format (haven't found one yet), I could only imagine how expansive the sound would be... in a single word, "Wow!"!

Very interesting.......2007-01-09

Although I am not a huge fan of this kind of music, I have to tell that I find this one really interesting to listen at. The best moments is by far the first two tracks. The progression in the second one is simply sublime. A music to listen alone with eyes closed and ears wide open.

I rate this with 10 stars!!!. In short: The BEST Tangerine Dream release ever........2006-03-23

The exceptional work on this CD is the PERFECT TD Resume. Underwater Sunlight shows you why Tangerine Dream is the BEST electronic-rock band in the world. I know; every single CD from TD is a Masterpiece, and, each one is totally unique. But this Masterpiece is everything: it is mystical, emotive, magical, rhytmical, delightful, well structured, superb, melancholical, and crystal clear. This is a must to have for every TD fan an even for those of you who never had listened (I doubt that) TD's music. I can tell you; you can play this CD as many times as you want and you will never get tired of listening it. Buy it now!. Enjoy.

Average customer rating: Stereo Review December 1986 a weird dream The best TD has to offer The Keep- more music, PLEASE! OUTSTANDING!

Dream Sequence: Best Of Tangerine Dream Tangerine Dream Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Krautrock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music New Age | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Underwater Sunlight Tangram Thief Stratosfear Sorcerer (1977 Film) ASIN: B0000074C5 Release Date: 2000-05-15

Tracks:

1. The Dream Is Always The Same
2. Phaedra
3. Rubycon Part One (Excerpt)
4. Stratosfear (Excerpt)
5. Choronzon
6. Cherokee Lane (Live)
7. Cinnamon Road
8. Kiew Mission
9. Ricochet Part Two

Tracks:

1. Cloudburst Flight
2. Force Majeure
3. Tangram Part One
4. Beach Scene
5. Logos Part One (A)
6. Logos Part One (B)
7. Logos Part Two
8. Dominion
9. White Eagle
10. Love On A Real Train

Album Details

Double CD Retrospect Feat Tracks from 13 Albums Recorded for Virgin Records.

Customer Reviews:

Stereo Review December 1986.......2007-04-05

Going through some old stuff, I ran across a review of this album that I'd saved 20+ years ago in the hope that I could find it (the CD) someday. Here's what Michael Smolen of Stereo Review magazine said about it in the December, 1986 issue:

"Covering every major phase of T. Dream's illustrious career, 'Dream Sequence' is a two-disc set of the group's finest work from 1974 to 1983. Such care and attention to digital remastering have rarely been equaled. From 'Phaedra' to 'The Dream Is Always the Same', synthesizers, drums and electric guitars have never sounded more alive than they do here. Disc Two of this set just may be the finest CD in existence."

This review was of the Virgin CDTD 1 release. Don't know if Amazon's offering is from the same batch.

a weird dream.......2003-09-03

They were spacy, new agey and electronically ambient long before 808:State, Devo, Hawkwind, Kraftwerk or William Orbit but this 2 CD career retrospective of Berlin's prolific Tangerine Dream is perfectly timed. In that 30 years, the Dream have had the greatest impact on the widest variety of music, most notably in the sample-happy ambient and new age electronica scene of the `90s. Though the band went through three dozen different lineups and four distinct stages of development, the experimental and minimalist period of the late `60s and early `70s is given short thrift here chiefly because they didn't sign with Virgin until mid' 70s. Fortunately, most of these instrumentals are also from the band's most influential period - the Moogy moods and stark sequencer trance styles of the mid-1970s and the more organic sound journeys of their final years with Virgin in the early `80s. Obviously, assembling a greatest hits collection of Tangerine Dream's relentless, trance-inducing barrage of multi-minute rhythm and sound nuggets tunes is no easy task; their albums often contained only one extended song per side of vinyl and that dilemma is prominent on the first disc. With fully hour and a bit of the band's mystic, swirling and elongated soundscapes, it contains much from their early work with the label, including the title track from 1974's milestone release Phaedra and a three minute excerpt from the 17 minute Rubycon Part One from 1975's Rubycon, though the inclusion of the complete 20 minute sound journey Ricochet Part Two a cut from the live Ricochet is laudable. The second disc sacrifices the truncated for the overstated, offering up complete atmospheric orchestral slabs from 1980's Tangram, 1982's Logos, the hard-to-find Cloudburst Flight from 1979 and a taste of their soundtrack work (Beach Scene from 1981's Thief ). What you won't find is anything from 1978's Cyclone, their much-hated vocal debut or the multitude of snore-inducing soundtracks from stinker flicks like The Keep, Firestarter, Flashpoint or Vision Quest. That's a good thing, leaving untarnished the notion that their best works remain masterpieces of aural sculpture often imitated but never duplicated and more popular now - whether rave-goers know it or not - than ever before.

The best TD has to offer.......2002-06-14

This is the Tangerine Dream I like. Not too far fetched and disturbing like their very early efforts (Zeit, Alpha, etc.), and before they became commercial and bland producers of techno (berk!).

My first TD album had many songs from the Haslinger era (The Parc, Tyger and especially Underwater Sunlight). I loved their music best during long-distance drives. Then I discovered "Poland" which introduced me to a more remote style of music. Finally I took the plunge and bought Tangram, Exit and Dream Sequence. I am not especially fond of their early-70 music and I believe that with this album I have been exposed to just enough of it. I know a lot of people love their Phaedra and Rubycon albums, but I personnaly like music with a few more notes and melody (that's me...).

Anyway I have discovered TD's Schmoelling-Virgin era and I am very happy I did. I recommend this album to anyone who enjoys space-like music, like Jean-Michel Jarre but with more substance.

A bientôt!

Jean C.

The Keep- more music, PLEASE!.......2002-01-01

What a way to start the new year. I've just found and order-
ed Tangerine Dream's "Dream Sequence," which contains music
from "The Keep." I've been looking for the entire sound-
track for over 10 years. They didn't make it. If anyone has
more info on the music from this excellent soundtrack,
and where I can purchase it, please e-mail me.

OUTSTANDING!.......2001-04-05

I purchased this great double cd in 1986 as a French import and have never tired of listning to it! Disc one containes my favorite - "The Dream Is Always the Same" and "Ricochet Part Two". Disc two gets even better with "Force Majeure", "Love on a Real Train" (from the movie RISKY BUSINESS)and the incredable "Logos Part One (A&B)" and "Logos Part Two" ( from the movie THE KEEP)! This double CD will make your system sound GREAT, or perhaps indicate what new equipment you might need! Buy and enjoy!

Average customer rating: Exquisite Another upbeat must get TD album Even though I love their 1970s output, this album still holds interest for me To Associate With the Friends... TD enters the 80s with a pulsating BANG

Exit Tangerine Dream Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Electronica | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Electronica | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hyperborea Stratosfear Phaedra Tangram Rubycon ASIN: B000002GXA Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Kiew Mission
2. Pilots Of Purple Twilight
3. Choronzon
4. Exit
5. Network 23
6. Remote Viewing

Amazon.com

Released during a period of tense Cold War saber rattling, Tangerine Dream's Exit (1981) shows that even a machine-driven electronic band can claim a social conscience. Its first track, "Kiev Mission" (which the label misspelled on the album), opens with explosions, sirenlike wails, and then, against a stark sonic backdrop, a whispered plea (a female voice speaking Russian) to end the threat of a "limited" nuclear war, a genuine and much-discussed danger at the time. Some of the album's atmospheric pieces are a touch dated and static (though the X-Files-like "Remote Viewing" merits a thumbs-up). Still, Exit contains two of the most intriguing short-form compositions the group ever released: the driving "Choronzon" and the pulsing, ever-evolving "Network 23," a truly arresting piece in its day, and one that still sounds good a few decades later. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

Exquisite.......2007-06-19

This was the first TD album I ever heard or bought. After this one, I was hooked on TD for life.

Exit is a departure from previous TD albums in that it has more than just 2 or 3 tracks and each track is considerably shorter than older, traditional TD compositions. This, in my opinion, brought TD one step closer to mainstream music but without the band losing any of their mystique and uniqueness.

Each song is a sleek, modern (for 1981) foray into electronic realms that evoke pictures of a thriving, pulsating, neon-ridden, rain-soaked metropolis. TD's sound had evolved with this album and it was only a sign of the great things yet to come from such a remarkable band.

Any TD fan SHOULD own this album.

Another upbeat must get TD album.......2007-05-05

this is another upbeat TD album that is worth getting if your a td fan i usually skip the first track cause there is some spoken word in russian i think. but then every track is pretty good after that. network 24 really gets you into the groove. good driving music too. worth getting for shure if your a td fan. especially if you like upbeat stuff.

Even though I love their 1970s output, this album still holds interest for me.......2006-05-21

I really do enjoy this 1981 release even though 80's tone colors and textures are starting to creep in around the edges - perhaps even moreso than on the excellent Tangram (1980). Fortunately, there is enough of a brooding and organic feel to Exit that it all balances out in the end. The six tracks on the album are pretty short by Tangerine Dream standards and range in length from 4'07" to 9'18". Although there are no weak compositions on the album, I do have my favorites and they include Kiev Mission, the title track Exit, and the closing track Remote Viewing.

Although the music on Exit is clearly different than the music from their peak during the mid-1970s, it is still pretty darn good and is certainly one of their better albums from the 1980s. If you enjoy this album, it is likely that the wonderful Tangram would also prove enjoyable. If you have not explored the 1970s material, start off with Rubycon (1975). Many fans (and critics) feel that it is the high point of their entire recorded output.

To Associate With the Friends..........2006-03-02

Hello, fans of Tangerine Dream!
I will reveal the mystery of Russian words in "Kiev Mission"! Of course, I like the album because of this track.
The humour of TD is the following: for English or German speaking listener these words sounds as spoken by Russian girl, while for Russian listeners (girl speaks-whispers-sings with the strong foriegn acsent) it sounds as Russian words spoken by friendly foreigner.
The words are the following:

Continents
Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, America
It`s - the Earth
Past tense
Present tense
Future tense

World is we are

To understand
To ask
To answer
To talk
To start thinking
Transmission...

To associate (to communicate) with the friends...
To exchange opinions...
Infinity
An intelligent being
Talking, dialog
Continents:
Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, America
It`s all - the Earth.

As you see there were nothing poltical in these words. Only idea of global unity which is close to people of different countries.
I think that Russian words were choosen because they sounded exotic for the Western ear and beacuase of their rhythm.

By the way, electronic music by TD and Jarre was popular in the USSR in time of cold war... And still is popular in Russia.
As to cold war itself -
We lived the same normal usual every-day life as you but with our own problems. For the people in the state which lost more than 20 million lives in the 2WW - nearly every family lost its relatives - every talk and wish of possibility of new world war was a kind of sacrilege. And Chrustchev didn`t told: "We will bury you". He spoke vulgar Russian-Ukrainian slang, so English translation was complete fake (the meaning was lost in translation). He meant that (in his humble opinion:) USSR will win competition with America and would show much better results of development. So don`t think of political stupidity of the cold war - simply enjoy the music!

Also I recommend you best albums by TD:
Le Parc (1985)
Underwater Sunlight (1986)
Goblin`s Club (1996)
Try also "Jeanne D`Arc" (2005) and interesting solo albums by former TD members (though music differs from TD sound still it`s dynamic and interesting):
Christopher Franke "The London Consert" (1992) and "Celestine Prophesy" (1996), Paul Haslinger "World Without Rules" (1996).

TD enters the 80s with a pulsating BANG.......2005-07-08

Exit(1981). Tangerine Dream's 14th(?) studio album.

All throughout the 70s, Tangerine Dream had been experimenting the limits of various keyboard, pedal synthesizer, and sequence effects in order to create very atmospheric musical soundscapes. They weren't meant for everyone, but each album proved to be an interesting listen for those who could get into them. Every release would have very few, yet lengthy tracks, and that aspect didn't really change much over the years. Phaedra(1974) and Rubycon(1975) were the peak output of those type of TD albums, and served as the first real means of gaining a cult fanbase. Then Force Majeure(1979) saw the group beginning to incorporate rhythms into the music, making it more accessible to new listeners. This culminated in 1980's Tangram, which was the last album to feature one giant album-length song. Shortly thereafter, the band created the soundtrack to the movie Thief(1981), shortening the lengths of each instrumental and making them more numerous, and this would carry over onto Exit.

This album is the first one of theirs to have more than four tracks, and most of them rarely go beyond 5-6 minutes. Unlike most of the TD output to be released throughout the 80s, Exit carries a dark, futuristic feel to it, and it can be felt all over the album. White Eagle(1982) continued to explore in the same vein, and Hyperborea(1983) went for a dark ambient sound with cultural references, but Exit probably pulled the theme off the best during this period. Much of the style is brought over from their Thief soundtrack score and given its own breathing space on Exit. High-reverb keyboards had begun to be incorporated heavily into the melodies, and although sounding VERY 80s and maybe coming off as cold to some people, it works for its warish 1984-type atmosphere.

And speaking of future wars, the first track 'Kiev Mission' delivers 10 minutes of melodic rhythm mayhem. The story here is that this track was written as a protest statement against the Cold War in Russia, and many copies of this album were sold throughout the country to get the message across. It starts out with a few bangs, then slowly the synthetic drum beat pulses in and carries a powerful theme around, shortly before an unnamed Russian girl vocalist whispers her plea against a world war. This is where the whole "protest" theme came from. It doesn't end as strong as it starts, but the final part of Kiev Mission shouldn't be skipped. 'Pilots Of The Purple Twighlight' is run without any drumming, but carries an awesome melody that repeats for several minutes. 'Chorozon' is a bit more upbeat and positive sounding, and could easily fit on White Eagle. I love the title track's slow, dark, and powerful bass synth that plods along, complete with a memorable keyboard line and rain sound effects. Then 'Network 23' has a surprisingly non-dated techno drum sequence which sort of serves as a prototype for some 80s and 90s techno. Finishing off Exit is the outstanding 'Remote Viewing' which goes through a few different transitions in its 8-minute span. The first 3 minutes or so has sort of a dark soundscape reminding the fans that TD still held onto their 70s era to an extent, and wouldn't abandon it completely over the next couple of albums. 80s TD may be somewhat less complex than TD's earlier material, but it still was very well produced. Then the song ends with a lighter section that repeats a number of times.

Replayability: medium. Enter the Exit often (pun intended).

Although the album's length is slightly less than 40 minutes, each of Exit's tracks is of high quality, and so I'll give it 5 stars. It ended up being my fifth purchase (of many!) for TD, but I would say that it makes a good starting point if you're first getting into 80s TD. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The sad thing is that EVERY ALBUM IS OUT OF PRINT! Even the remasters! So don't expect to find these in the stores. Unless you know of a used cd shop that happens to get TD albums from time to time, you're best off ordering them online. There are many, many albums, but thankfully most all of them can be found for very cheap. Either version of the album works. There are no bonus tracks, and the volume difference is only minimal, so buying any of them is ok.

See also:
-Tangram(1980)
-Force Majeure(1979)
-White Eagle(1982)
-Thief(1981)
-Hyperborea(1983)

Average customer rating: Classic Dream Autumnal and gloomy electronica - great stuff! This is a great recording Rocking Ricochet One of the best

Ricochet Tangerine Dream Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rubycon Stratosfear Phaedra Tangram Encore ASIN: B00000DR5D Release Date: 1992-06-29

Tracks:

1. Ricochet: Part One
2. Ricochet: Part Two

Customer Reviews:

Classic Dream.......2007-06-20

This is an excellent "live" (some parts were overdubbed in the studio) album by Tangerine Dream. Chris' sequencers are just simply awesome. Edgar's guitar work is good, but a bit repetitive.

Overall, this album is a perfect sample of the classic Froese, Franke, Baumann lineup. Both tracks take you on an atmospheric and ambient journey into the universe of sound and the opening piano part of track 2 is a memorable tune that was often a staple of piano solos performed in the '80s during TD concert tours.

One of their best recordings from the '70s.

Autumnal and gloomy electronica - great stuff!.......2007-04-21

This live album was released hot on the heels of their 1975 masterpiece Rubycon and has a similarly gothic and gloomy atmosphere. In contrast with other live albums however, this sounds just like it was recorded in the studio - the sound quality is excellent and the audience can not be heard at all (apart from the beginning and end of the piece). Ricochet was cobbled together from live performances recorded during the autumn of 1975 in both France and Britain. If the recording was taken from a number of separate performances, there is no evidence of that in terms of sound quality - furthermore, I feel that the the performances were seamlessly and expertly "stitched together".

The lineup on Ricochet is the classic incarnation of the band: Edgar Froese (electric guitar; bass guitar; mellophonium; mellotron; VCS3 Synthi); Chris Franke (double moog synthesizer; Synthi A; organ; piano; VCS3; drums); and Peter Baumann (Organ; Synthi A; Flute; electric piano; VCS3). The guys put in a great performance and Edgar throws in some slightly distorted electric guitar work to spice things up a bit.

The 38'14" Ricochet composition is split into two parts including Ricochet (Pt. 1 - 17'03") and Ricochet (Pt. 2 - 21'11"). The music is classic Tangerine Dream, with loads of brooding analog synthesizers, pulsating sequencers, and dreamy atmospheres. There are small drum and electric guitar parts here and there, but for the most part this is a synth-dominated album with very quiet textures. As can be imagined, there are elements of albums like Rubycon and Stratosphere (1976) on Ricochet. A very nice combination in fact.

All in all, this is a great album from the classic mid-1970's period of the bands' output and is highly recommended along with Phaedra (1974); Rubycon; and Stratosphere.

This is a great recording.......2006-08-08

This 1975 recording captures Tangerine Dream at what I think is the pinnacle year of their peak period (1974-1976), and features the classic lineup: Edgar Froese, Chris Franke, Peter Baumann. They were on top of their game at this point. Part 1 was recorded in France during the autumn of 1975 (most likely in September) and has more of a rhythm/groove to it than Part 2, thanks in large part to Froese's guitar playing. Part 2 was recorded on 75-Oct-23 at Fairfield Hall in Croydon, England. It starts off with some gentle piano playing before delving into Tangerine's more traditional synth playing, then ends gently again. The sound quality is very good and the audience is not heard other than at the beginning/end. This was not some studio wizardry, as almost all Tangerine concert recordings I've heard during this period have incredibly well behaved audiences that usually only make noise before and after a musical segment. Apparently, the band made some changes to the raw live tape in the studio. Comparing the untouched recording to Ricochet Pt 2 confirms this. Nevertheless, Ricochet is a great cd and my favorite of their original LP live releases. Both Ricochet and Boxed Set Vol 1 (which is a more complete and untouched recording from the 75-Oct-23 show) are highly recommended if you are a fan of this fruitful period of Tangerine Dream.

Rocking Ricochet.......2006-03-14

Ricochet may be a short and edited version of TD's many live concerts but still it was so excellently crafted that gives you an impression "how did they do it". I had this album on vinyl and the sound was already crispier when the remastered version came out even better. Td is trully ahead of their time and this early live concert is a living testament to that. Richocet stands out as one of TDs best live release. Though with the TD tree this live album may be obsolete but at its release it was a phenomenal achievement.

One of the best.......2005-12-14

This era of Tangerine Dream (TD) was just great. The Virgin Years were truly a great period for TD. For me it deals with space and landscape. It's so close to repetitive music that would come much later. It's also the one group that used rythm to structure these flying melodies. You could fly with them and end up with more in the end. You can't say that for too many of these Electronic groups. After that period they would go on with this ambient music that wasn't up to the same standards. It seems they are back (with other musicians of course) with the same kind of concept. Great! They were an important link on the electronic scene. A great album! A great period!

Average customer rating: Not their best soundtrack, but still good An original trippy sound Deja Vu All Over Again.... The creepiest music they ever made Interesting and strange score.

Sorcerer (1977 Film) Tangerine Dream Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Krautrock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Progressive Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Thief Ricochet Stratosfear Phaedra Tangram ASIN: B000002OOK Release Date: 1993-10-12

Tracks:

1. Main Title
2. Search
3. The Call
4. Creation
5. Vengeance
6. The Journey
7. Grind
8. Rain Forest
9. Abyss
10. The Mountain Road
11. Impressions Of Sorcerer
12. Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme)

Customer Reviews:

Not their best soundtrack, but still good.......2007-07-12

Sorcerer was TD's first "Hollywood" soundtrack work. The band would go on to be in-demand soundtrack composers during the 1980s and after listening to this soundtrack, it's easy to understand why.

The tone of this soundtrack is moody, dark and downright spooky which DEFINES the tone of the film better than any other single factor (acting, ligthing, cinematography, etc.). TD had composed this soundtrack by only reading the script. They had not viewed a single foot of film during the composing and recording process which was the complete opposite of the industry norm. As far as I know, Tangerine Dream were the first to ever accomplish such a feat.

I only give this release 3 stars because, when compared to some of their other soundtrack work, this one is a little flat. Most of their other soundtracks seem to be a bit more cutting edge musically, although this release is very satisfying to the ear. We get to hear quite a bit of sequencing work as well as snippets from Edgar Froese on guitar.

I would only recommend purchasing this title to fans of the band or fans of the film. I don't think the casual music listener would be too jazzed about this one.

An original trippy sound .......2007-05-05

This has short tracks that are similar to stratosphere and mostly up beat some mellow ones this sound is unlike anything else. it is trippy in a sense. a mellotron sound is present hear with treated guitar and synths. search, grind and journey and rainforest and betrayal are my favorite tracks because there kinda up beat. grind will definitly get you into the groove. a rare sound very original worth getting if your a td fan.

Deja Vu All Over Again...........2006-12-17

.... as Yogi Berra might have said. It's hard to believe that Tangerine Dream could compose music so absolutely "spot on" for the film Sorcerer without having seen the movie but, as pointed out by other reviewers that is exactly what happened. I recommend you see the movie FIRST. Then, consider buying this CD which is at once captivating but definitely creepy! Filmed on location in the heart of a Dominican Republic rain forest, Sorcerer is NOT for the faint of heart. Although the film and the music are both thirty years old, both compare favorably with the music and plot of any contemporary soundtrack or movie plot. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED by a listener who is NOT fond of Tangerine Dream!

The creepiest music they ever made .......2006-05-03

Of all the albums Tangerine Dream released in the 1970s, this 1977 score for the film Sorcerer is undoubtedly the scariest. In fact, even the photo of the three band members (Peter Baumann, Edgar Froese, and Chris Franke) depicted in the liner notes is somewhat disturbing and menacing. Interestingly enough, William Friedkin's liner notes indicate that the music was written without any of the band members actually having viewed any footage. This is an even more impressive achievement when you consider that Freidkin felt that the film and the soundtrack were virtually "inseparable". The CD is approximately 45 minutes in length and the music is spread across twelve, uncharacteristically short tracks. Each track is dominated by loads of analog synthesizers including instruments by Moog, ARP, and Oberheim. Mellotron use (including the large Mark V) is also very heavy and should please most mellotron fans. Although I really enjoy this album, the only minor complaint that I have is that the tracks are just too short - just when I start being drawn into a piece it rather abruptly ends. However, the compositions all convey the same brooding and menacing mood, so the momentum is only slowed a tiny bit during the pause between individual tracks. All in all, I would have to highly recommend this album to all general electronica fans and Tangerine Dream fans. Excellent stuff.

Interesting and strange score. .......2005-06-10

The first time I heard this score it came off as a bit cheezy. I'm used to listening to Vangelis and Tangerine Dream in the late 70's was somewhat of an up and coming group. The music is from older synthesizers and "Sorcerer" was their very first soundtrack.

Upon listening to each track in it's entirety I soon found myself humming along with the music. While much of music on the CD wasn't in the film. And the CD is missing the spheres track by Keith Jarrett that was used quick often in the film, this CD as it stands is superb (the best tracks being, "Journey", "Creation" and "Betrayal". William Friedkin stated that had he heard of Tangerine Dream prior to 1976 he would have had them score all the music to "The Exorcist".

The CD is definately worth owning and even the tracks not used in the film are unique and captivating themselves.

Average customer rating: great uk style psyche pop ala early floyd Tangerine Dream - ( Band = Kaleidoscope from UK)

Tangerine Dream Kaleidoscope Manufacturer: 5 Hours Back ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Faintly Blowing Tomorrow Pulsating Dream The Open Mind Before the Dream Faded ASIN: B000E1NVJM Release Date: 2006-03-08

Tracks:

1. Kaleidoscope
2. Please Excuse My Face
3. Dive Into Yesterday
4. Mr. Small, The Watch Repairman
5. Flight From Ashiya
6. Murder Of Lewis Tollani
7. (Further Reflections) In The Room Of Percussion
8. Dear Nellie Goodrich
9. Holiday Maker
10. A Lesson Perhaps
11. Sky Children
12. Flight From Ashiya (Mono Mix)
13. Holiday Maker (Mono Single Mix)
14. Dream For Julie
15. Please Excuse My Face (Mono Single Mix)
16. Jenny Artichoke
17. Just How Much You Are

Album Details

The British Group, Not to Be Confused with the American Band Kaleidoscope. This Band was also Psychedelic, and was around at the Same Time in the Late '60s.

Customer Reviews:

great uk style psyche pop ala early floyd.......2007-01-07

Ive been recently hunting down all the long lost 60s psyche albums from both sides of the ocean and stumbled upon this. Kaleidoscope's debut is heavily debted to Syd Barrett in both lyrical and musical sense but in many ways theres a more orchestrated approach here that makes this stand on its own rather well. Sometimes theres a hint of very early Bee Gees and the Byrds. Bonus tracks and great liner notes fill this cardboard flipcase remaster- and if youre a fan of any summer of love or LSD fueled recording this is a must own- out of the original tracks almost all are great- nice vocal harmonies quirky story telling and interesting arrangements. Ofcourse it has all the trappings of psychedelia- the effected vocals- chimy organs and guitars and sound effects but again the songs are memorable. In fact i would put this in my top ten of psyche recordings along with piper-sf sorrow-pet sounds-sgt peppers- forever changes and others.

Tangerine Dream - ( Band = Kaleidoscope from UK).......2006-08-23

Just a clarification - The Album is listed as a CD Single which may suggest (as it did to me) that there are only a couple of songs on it - This is not the case.
As the original description page correctly indicates - there are 11 Tracks to the Album and a further 6 bonus tracks, making 17 tracks in all.
The quality is good and takes me right back to the days when I had the Vinyl Record Album (which I still have somewhere).
Another confusion I'm happy that the original write up clarifies - The Band's name is Kaleidoscope, a 60's British Band and the Album's title is Tangerine Dream (not the other way round as some of us always thought).
For my Money, worth the $$.

BC

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