Ambient Monkeys
Tangerine Dream · 1998
48 min · 13 tracks · electronic · Krautrock
A serene exploration of ambient textures, blending ethereal melodies with intricate electronic soundscapes.
Why this album works
'Ambient Monkeys' is significant for its embodiment of the late 90s ambient trend and its reception as a contemplative piece in the electronic genre. The album's focus on atmospheric composition contributed to its positive critical reception, reinforcing Tangerine Dream's legacy as pioneers of ambient music.
- Best for
- steady flow with gentle peaks serene exploration of soundscapes ideal for focused work sessions
- Context
- By 1998, Tangerine Dream had transitioned into a period focused on ambient music, moving away from their earlier sequencer-driven works. 'Ambient Monkeys' represents a continuation of this evolution, following their previous album 'Phaedra' and showcasing their adaptability to changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Modern Talking· Thomas Anders· Die Ärzte· Nena· Alphaville· ATB· Fools Garden· Bad Boys Blue
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Token From Birdland (1997 remix) Standout 5:59
- 2 Symphony in A minor 3:26
- 3 The Seventh Propeller of Silence Standout 3:51
- 4 Calyx Calamander 4:41
- 5 Largo (From Xerxes) (1997 remix) 3:04
- 6 Riddle of the Monkey Tribe Standout 3:42
- 7 Moon Marble 3:32
- 8 Concerto in A‐Major / Adagio 1:46
- 9 Lemon Vendor Khaly 3:37
- 10 Campera de Mon Glyan 4:47
- 11 Virtue Is Its Own Reward 3:10
- 12 Pantha Rhei 3:15
- 13 Myopia World 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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