Beauty in the Beast cover

Released 40 years ago

Beauty in the Beast

Wendy Carlos · 1986

57 min · 8 tracks · electronic

A mesmerizing blend of synthesized textures and organic sounds that evoke a dreamlike landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike soundscapes for relaxation
  • wave-like pacing with calm moments
  • exploratory listening for introspection
  • immersive journey through imagination

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat music
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1986, Wendy Carlos had already made significant contributions to electronic music with her groundbreaking album 'Switched-On Bach' in 1968. 'Beauty in the Beast' represents her continued evolution as an artist, showcasing her mastery of the Moog synthesizer while exploring new compositional ideas and soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Isao Tomita· Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Incantation 6:46
  • 2 Beauty in the Beast 3:58
  • 3 Poem for Bali 17:41
  • 4 Just Imaginings 12:06
  • 5 That’s Just It 3:37
  • 6 Yusae‐Aisae 3:13
  • 7 C’est Afrique 6:14
  • 8 A Woman’s Song 4:09

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