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Le Moulin de Daudet

Klaus Schulze · 1994

64 min · 21 tracks · minimalist music

A serene blend of minimalist melodies and evocative soundscapes capturing a pastoral essence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • serene soundscapes for reflection
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • pastoral essence evoking nostalgia
  • short tracks encourage exploration
  • wave-like flow for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat music
  • seek immediate gratification in tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Le Moulin de Daudet' was released in 1994, Klaus Schulze had established himself as a pioneering figure in electronic music since his debut in the early 1970s. This album came after his explorative works like 'Tageslichter' (1994) and continued his journey through ambient and minimalist compositions, showcasing his evolving sound palette.
Stylistic neighbors
Tangerine Dream· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Beginning / The Delegates 4:10
  • 2 Mother Sadness 3:02
  • 3 The Loss of the Factory 2:01
  • 4 The Youth 1:49
  • 5 Fiday's Departure 1:01
  • 6 The Mill of Maitre Cornille 1:53
  • 7 Maitre Cornille in the Fields 1:14
  • 8 Folk Dance 1:35
  • 9 The Discovery of Maitre Cornille Secret 1:51
  • 10 Joy of Maitre Cornille / Garden & Youth (reprise) 3:18
  • 11 Landscape / Way to the Old People 2:42
  • 12 Old People's Piano 3:28
  • 13 Old People's Farewell 2:05
  • 14 Exodus 4:54
  • 15 Le Petit Dauphin I 5:29
  • 16 Le Petit Dauphin II 1:39
  • 17 First Church Sequence 1:59
  • 18 Second Church Sequence & Organ 7:00
  • 19 St. Pierre 2:17
  • 20 Paradise & Inferno 5:56
  • 21 Finale 4:57

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