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Great Wall of China

Tangerine Dream · 2000

57 min · 11 tracks · electronic · Krautrock

A mesmerizing blend of ambient electronic textures and evocative soundscapes inspired by Chinese culture.

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

Career context
In 2000, Tangerine Dream was in a transitional phase, releasing 'Great Wall of China' as their first studio album after the departure of longtime member Edgar Froese. This album marked a shift towards incorporating more world music influences while maintaining their signature electronic sound, following their previous work 'Mars Polaris' from 1999.
Stylistic neighbors
Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Meng Tian 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

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