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Knights of Asheville

Tangerine Dream

125 min · 18 tracks · electronic · Krautrock

Ethereal synth landscapes entwine with organic textures, creating a transcendental auditory journey through time and space.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • transcendental auditory journey
  • ethereal soundscapes for reflection
  • immersive exploration of time
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Knights of Asheville' marked a significant moment for Tangerine Dream as they explored new sonic territories after the departure of founding member Peter Baumann. This album came during a period of experimentation, following their transition to a more ambient sound that diverged from their earlier Krautrock roots and embraced modern electronic influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Marmontel Riding on a Clef 8:14
  • 2 Hoël Dhat the Alchemist 6:16
  • 3 Serpent Magique 7:59
  • 4 Carmel Calif 7:53
  • 5 Sunshift (Moonmother’s mix) 7:29
  • 6 Living in Eternity 3:58
  • 7 Asheville Sunrise 9:07
  • 8 Restless Mind 5:40
  • 9 One Night in Space 6:47

Disc 2

  • 1 Hunter Shot by a Yellow Rabbit 10:19
  • 2 The Evening Before Easter 3:55
  • 3 Dream Phantom of the Common Man 6:23
  • 4 Long Island Sunset 7:01
  • 5 Stratosfear ’95 8:47
  • 6 Cloudburst Flight 9:05
  • 7 Darkness Veiling the Night 9:07
  • 8 Edgar’s Closing Words 3:49
  • 9 View From a Distant Star 3:56

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