En=Trance cover

En=Trance

Klaus Schulze · 1988

70 min · 4 tracks · minimalist music

A deep sonic journey through layered synthesizers and ethereal textures that evokes a meditative trance.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Explores trance music elements, marking a departure from previous styles.
Themes
sonic meditation· hypnotic soundscapes· synthesizer exploration
Career context
Released in 1988, 'En=Trance' marks Klaus Schulze's continued evolution in the electronic music landscape following his influential albums of the 1970s and 1980s. By this time, he had established himself as a pioneer of ambient and minimalist music, exploring new soundscapes while maintaining his signature style.
Stylistic neighbors
Tangerine Dream· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis
If this clicks, go next to
Miditerranean Pads — Continues the immersive soundscapes with new textures and rhythmic elements.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Rubycon by Tangerine Dream — Shares ethereal textures and deep sonic explorations, creating immersive soundscapes.
Ambient 1: Music for Airports by Brian Eno — Both focus on minimalism and atmosphere, inviting meditative listening experiences.
Structures from Silence by Steve Roach — Explores similar deep ambient realms with layered synths and tranquil soundscapes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 En=Trance 18:57
  • 2 α-Numerique 16:31
  • 3 FM Delight 17:30
  • 4 Velvet System 17:46

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