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101, Milky Way

Klaus Schulze · 2024

79 min · 13 tracks · minimalist music

A transcendent blend of minimalist textures and cosmic soundscapes that invites deep contemplation and immersion.

Top tracks — play these first

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    INFINITY Pt#1 — Opening the album with ethereal synth layers, this track sets an expansive tone that encapsulates the vastness explored throughout the project.
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    MULTI Pt#5 — At over ten minutes long, this track delves into intricate rhythmic patterns and evolving textures, exemplifying Schulze's masterful command of minimalism.
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    UNI Pt#2 — This composition features a gradual build-up of sound that culminates in an immersive sonic experience, highlighting Schulze's signature ability to create depth within simplicity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • mesmerizing journey through soundscapes
  • immersive headphone experience
  • ideal for reflective solitude
  • explorative listening in two halves

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2024, Klaus Schulze was a veteran of electronic music with decades of influence behind him. '101, Milky Way' serves as his return to the studio after a five-year hiatus, following the ambient explorations of his previous releases and showcasing his continued evolution in sound design.
Stylistic neighbors
Tangerine Dream· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 INFINITY Pt#1 4:27
  • 2 INFINITY Pt#2 4:28
  • 3 INFINITY Pt#3 5:55
  • 4 ALPHA 4:59
  • 5 MULTI Pt#1 4:57
  • 6 MULTI Pt#2 5:38
  • 7 MULTI Pt#3 5:17
  • 8 MULTI Pt#4 5:56
  • 9 MULTI Pt#5 10:46
  • 10 META 8:38
  • 11 UNI Pt#1 4:17
  • 12 UNI Pt#2 8:41
  • 13 UNI Pt#3 5:37

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata