Legend
Tangerine Dream · 1986
40 min · 11 tracks · electronic · Krautrock
Ethereal synthscapes and haunting melodies evoke a fantastical realm, seamlessly blending electronic textures with orchestral elements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout ethereal soundscapes for dreaming fantastical themes for imagination
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Legend' marked Tangerine Dream's transition into film scoring, following their influential album 'Hyperborea' in 1983. This soundtrack showcased their ability to merge ambient soundscapes with narrative-driven compositions, further solidifying their presence in the cinematic music landscape during the 1980s.
- If you like
- electronic, Krautrock
Legend is an album by Tangerine Dream, released in 1986. Ethereal synthscapes and haunting melodies evoke a fantastical realm, seamlessly blending electronic textures with orchestral elements. 'Legend' is significant for its role in popularizing electronic music within film soundtracks, particularly in the fantasy genre. The album features the iconic track 'Loved by the Sun,' which has been praised for its emotive quality, helping to shape the film's atmosphere and garnering a cult following over the years. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Legend sound like?
Ethereal synthscapes and haunting melodies evoke a fantastical realm, seamlessly blending electronic textures with orchestral elements. Rooted in electronic and Krautrock.
What makes Legend by Tangerine Dream notable?
'Legend' is significant for its role in popularizing electronic music within film soundtracks, particularly in the fantasy genre. The album features the iconic track 'Loved by the Sun,' which has been praised for its emotive quality, helping to shape the film's atmosphere and garnering a cult following over the years. Released in 1986, 'Legend' marked Tangerine Dream's transition into film scoring, following their influential album 'Hyperborea' in 1983. This soundtrack showcased their ability to merge ambient soundscapes with narrative-driven compositions, further solidifying their presence in the cinematic music landscape during the 1980s.
Who is Legend for?
Legend works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, ethereal soundscapes for dreaming and fantastical themes for imagination.
How many songs are on Legend?
Legend has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Is Your Love Strong Enough Standout 5:08
- 2 Opening 2:55
- 3 Cottage 3:23
- 4 Unicorn Theme Standout 3:27
- 5 Goblins 3:03
- 6 Fairies 2:57
- 7 Loved by the Sun Standout 5:56
- 8 Blue Room 3:24
- 9 The Dance 2:23
- 10 Darkness 3:05
- 11 The Kitchen / Unicorn Theme Reprise 4:49
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