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Released 30 years ago

Are You Sequenced?

Klaus Schulze · 1996

142 min · 18 tracks · minimalist music

A kaleidoscopic blend of synthetic textures and organic rhythms that evokes a cosmic journey through sound.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Welcome to the Moog Brothers Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its playful integration of classic synth sounds, showcasing Schulze's mastery over his instruments and inviting listeners into his sonic world.
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    No Frets - No Bass — The track stands out with its rhythmic complexity and absence of traditional bass lines, emphasizing Schulze's avant-garde approach to composition and sound design.
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    Are You Sequenced? — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's exploration of sequencing technology while maintaining an ethereal quality that resonates throughout the project.
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    Moldanya — This piece showcases Schulze’s ability to create expansive soundscapes, capturing a sense of movement and depth that reflects his innovative spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive soundscapes for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing encourages exploration
  • dynamic peaks and valleys experience
  • for late-night listening
  • extended tracks for patient listeners

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Attempts to merge traditional electronic music with contemporary styles, showcasing a new direction.
Themes
Krautrock legacy· synthetic landscapes· cosmic sound journey
Moods
Focus· Ethereal
Career context
By the time Klaus Schulze released 'Are You Sequenced?' in 1996, he was already an established pioneer in electronic music, known for his role in the Krautrock movement and for albums like 'Moondawn' (1976). This album came as part of his prolific output in the 1990s, which saw him exploring more structured forms of composition while still embracing improvisation. It marked a period where he integrated modern production techniques without sacrificing his signature ambient soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Tangerine Dream· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Welcome to the Moog Brothers Start here 6:28
  • 2 Vocs in the Dark I 4:23
  • 3 Vocs in the Dark II 10:04
  • 4 No Frets - No Bass 9:39
  • 5 Valle de la Luna 9:00
  • 6 Are You Sequenced? 3:14
  • 7 Moogie Baby Goes Solo 7:18
  • 8 Moldanya 10:21
  • 9 Vidanya 2:11
  • 10 The Wizard of Doz 10:22
  • 11 Are We Getting Lost? 6:50

Disc 2

  • 1 SQ1 (Essentials) 17:44
  • 2 Voices in the Dark (Lite mix) 8:16
  • 3 SQ2 (extended mix) 8:14
  • 4 Flutish Baby (Humate mix) 7:35
  • 5 SQ3 (Subsonic Affair mix) 7:45
  • 6 Voices in the Dark II (Chill mix) 8:30
  • 7 SQ4 (Short Cut) 4:29

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