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.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its unique thematic focus on Chinese culture, which resonated with both fans and critics. It showcases Tangerine Dream's ability to evolve their sound while exploring new cultural landscapes, further solidifying their influence in the electronic music genre during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- 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
- Modern Talking· Thomas Anders· Die Ärzte· Nena· Alphaville· ATB· Fools Garden· Bad Boys Blue
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Meng Tian Standout 5:13
- 2 Summer in Shauxi 3:58
- 3 The South Gate Knights 5:59
- 4 Silence the Barking Monk Standout 7:23
- 5 Zhu Zhanji 6:14
- 6 Stranded Without Shade 4:32
- 7 No More Candles Burning 4:12
- 8 Lights of Beijing Standout 5:44
- 9 Snow on Dragon’s Peak 4:43
- 10 Cradle of Prodigies 5:22
- 11 Tiger Forest 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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