Inferno
Tangerine Dream · 2002
79 min · 18 tracks · electronic music
An immersive journey through ambient soundscapes that evoke the haunting imagery of Dante's Inferno.
Top tracks — play these first
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Before the Closing of the Day Start here — This opening track sets the tone with ethereal synths and a slow build, encapsulating the album's reflective mood and thematic depth.
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Dante in Despair — The haunting melodies and layered textures evoke a visceral sense of loss and longing, embodying the emotional core of the album's narrative.
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At the Deepest Point in Space — This piece contrasts silence with subtle electronic pulses, illustrating the profound isolation felt by Dante in his journey through the infernal landscape.
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Justice of the Karma Law — The rhythmic intensity and rich harmonics create a sense of urgency, reflecting the moral complexities present in Dante’s allegorical universe.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- dynamic exploration of emotional themes
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- evocative atmosphere for nighttime reflection
- immersive journey through surreal imagery
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, immediate gratification
- seek standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents an ambitious thematic exploration in their cinematic electronic style.
- Themes
- Dante's journey· moral complexities
- Moods
- Dark· Introspective
- Career context
- By 2002, Tangerine Dream had shifted from their earlier experimental krautrock roots to a more cinematic electronic style. 'Inferno' represents their continued exploration of thematic concepts, following their previous work, 'Mota Atma' released in 2000, which also delved into narrative-driven compositions. This album further cements their reputation for creating atmospheric soundtracks inspired by literature.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis
Tracklist
- 1 Before the Closing of the Day Start here 4:50
- 2 The Spirit of Virgil 2:39
- 3 Minotaurae Hunt at Dawn 3:24
- 4 Those Once Broke the First Word 3:38
- 5 Dante in Despair 3:25
- 6 Io non mor 5:49
- 7 Vidi tre facce 4:41
- 8 At the Deepest Point in Space 2:38
- 9 L’omperador del doloroso regno 4:45
- 10 Voices in a Starless Night 4:14
- 11 Fear and Longing 3:06
- 12 Fallen for Death 4:38
- 13 Where All Light Went Silent 3:39
- 14 Charon, il barchere 3:59
- 15 La grey de los almas perdidas 7:28
- 16 Justice of the Karma Law 3:02
- 17 As the Sun Moves Towards Heaven 7:57
- 18 Beatrice, l’âme infinie 5:10
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