What makes Electronic Meditation by Tangerine Dream notable?

This album is significant for being one of the earliest examples of electronic music that incorporated improvisation and live performance elements. Its experimental nature helped pave the way for the genre's evolution, influencing contemporaries and future artists alike, while also contributing to the broader Krautrock movement. Released in June 1970, 'Electronic Meditation' is Tangerine Dream's debut album, marking their entry into the burgeoning Krautrock scene. At this point, the band was still forming its identity, experimenting with avant-garde techniques that would later define their sound and influence electronic music.

Who is Electronic Meditation for?

Electronic Meditation works well if you're into hypnotic immersive experiences, long contemplative listening sessions and dynamic sonic explorations.

How many songs are on Electronic Meditation?

Electronic Meditation has 5 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Released 56 years ago this June

Electronic Meditation

Tangerine Dream · 1970

36 min · 5 tracks · electronic · Krautrock

A hypnotic blend of experimental sounds and immersive textures that defy traditional musical boundaries.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

hypnotic immersive experiences
long contemplative listening sessions
dynamic sonic explorations

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in June 1970, 'Electronic Meditation' is Tangerine Dream's debut album, marking their entry into the burgeoning Krautrock scene. At this point, the band was still forming its identity, experimenting with avant-garde techniques that would later define their sound and influence electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors: Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

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Tracklist

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

1 Genesis 5:56
2 Journey Through a Burning Brain 12:27
3 Cold Smoke 10:49
4 Ashes to Ashes 3:59
5 Resurrection 3:26

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