Great Wall of China
Tangerine Dream · 2000
57 min · 11 tracks · electronic music
A cinematic tapestry of electronic soundscapes weaving through lush melodies and intricate rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Meng Tian Start here — The opening track sets the tone with expansive synths and a gradual build-up, reflecting the vastness suggested by its title.
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Silence the Barking Monk — This track features a haunting melody layered over rhythmic pulses, embodying the album's thematic exploration of tranquility amidst chaos.
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Lights of Beijing — An evocative piece that combines vibrant electronic textures with traditional influences, highlighting Tangerine Dream's innovative fusion style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative soundscapes exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — A notable release in the new millennium showing continued artistic exploration.
- Themes
- expansive synth landscapes· tranquility amidst chaos· vibrant electronic textures
- Career context
- Released on March 20, 2000, 'Great Wall of China' is Tangerine Dream's first studio album in the new millennium, following their previous album 'Mars Polaris' from 1999. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a blend of their classic electronic roots with modern sensibilities, continuing to evolve after decades in the industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis
Tracklist
- 1 Meng Tian Start here 5:13
- 2 Summer in Shauxi 3:58
- 3 The South Gate Knights 5:59
- 4 Silence the Barking Monk 7:23
- 5 Zhu Zhanji 6:14
- 6 Stranded Without Shade 4:32
- 7 No More Candles Burning 4:12
- 8 Lights of Beijing 5:44
- 9 Snow on Dragon’s Peak 4:43
- 10 Cradle of Prodigies 5:22
- 11 Tiger Forest 4:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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