Knights of Asheville
125 min · 18 tracks · electronic · Krautrock
Ethereal synth landscapes entwine with organic textures, creating a transcendental auditory journey through time and space.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its critical reception, reflecting Tangerine Dream's ability to innovate within the electronic music genre. It has been recognized for its atmospheric compositions that influenced subsequent electronic artists and contributed to the evolving landscape of ambient music in the 1990s.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with resolution transcendental auditory journey ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- 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
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Marmontel Riding on a Clef Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 9:05
- 7 Darkness Veiling the Night 9:07
- 8 Edgar’s Closing Words 3:49
- 9 View From a Distant Star 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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