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220 Volt Live

Tangerine Dream

72 min · 11 tracks · electronic music

A mesmerizing blend of cosmic synths and rhythmic pulses, capturing the essence of live electronic exploration.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Oriental Haze Start here — This track opens the album with a rich tapestry of Eastern motifs and atmospheric synths, setting a meditative tone for the performance.
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    220 Volt — The title track embodies the energetic pulse of the album, blending intricate electronic layers with driving rhythms that highlight the band's improvisational prowess.
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    Homeless — This piece stands out due to its emotional depth and haunting melodies, demonstrating Tangerine Dream’s ability to evoke feeling through instrumental music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This live album solidified their reputation as pioneers in electronic music.
Themes
cosmic synth landscapes· Eastern motifs· live electronic exploration
Moods
Chill· Dreamy
Career context
Released in 1986, 220 Volt Live marked a significant moment for Tangerine Dream as their first live album since their early years. By this time, the band had solidified their status in the electronic music scene, following their successful studio albums like Le Parc and Exit.
Stylistic neighbors
Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

Tracklist

  • 1 Oriental Haze Start here 6:52
  • 2 Two Bunch Palms 5:48
  • 3 220 Volt 9:01
  • 4 Homeless 9:51
  • 5 Sundance Kid 8:03
  • 6 Backstreet Hero 8:48
  • 7 The Blue Bridge 4:47
  • 8 Hamlet 8:30
  • 9 Dreamtime 3:48
  • 10 Purple Haze 3:35
  • 11 Treasure of Innocence 3:41

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