What does Livemiles sound like?

Expansive electronic landscapes intertwine with hypnotic rhythms, creating a transcendent journey through live improvisation. Rooted in electronic and Krautrock. Start with "Livemiles, Part One (The Albuquerque Concert, Green Trail Part)".

Is Livemiles a good place to start with Tangerine Dream?

Yes, Livemiles is recommended as a starting point for new Tangerine Dream listeners. Expansive electronic landscapes intertwine with hypnotic rhythms, creating a transcendent journey through live improvisation. Released in 1988, Livemiles captures Tangerine Dream during a period of transformation, following their shift to predominantly live recordings after the '80s. This album showcases their ability to blend ambient textures with experimental improvisation, marking a notable departure from their earlier studio-focused work.

Who is Livemiles for?

Livemiles works well if you're into immersive auditory journey, wave-like pacing with dynamics and ethereal soundscapes for reflection.

How many songs are on Livemiles?

Livemiles has 7 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Livemiles

Tangerine Dream

57 min · 7 tracks · electronic music

Expansive electronic landscapes intertwine with hypnotic rhythms, creating a transcendent journey through live improvisation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Livemiles, Part One (The Albuquerque Concert, Green Trail Part) Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its lush synth layers and extended improvisation, encapsulating the essence of Tangerine Dream's live experience.
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Livemiles, Part Two (The West-Berlin Concert, Velvet Autumn) — With its haunting melodies and intricate sonic textures, this piece exemplifies the band's ability to evoke emotions through expansive soundscapes.
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Livemiles, Part Two (The West-Berlin Concert, Dolphin Dance) — This track features dynamic shifts in rhythm and mood that highlight the improvisational prowess of the band while maintaining an immersive atmosphere.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

68 /100

Alpine

Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

The album's seamless structure and live improvisation create an immersive experience, showcasing Tangerine Dream's unique sound.

What we noticed

The album consists of two long, continuous pieces that blend multiple sections without clear breaks, creating a seamless flow.
Each section features evolving layers of synthesizers and rhythmic patterns, often building in intensity before tapering off into quieter passages.
The use of live improvisation is evident as the musicians explore variations on themes throughout the performance.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 9/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

immersive auditory journey
wave-like pacing with dynamics
ethereal soundscapes for reflection
live improvisation enhances experience

Maybe skip if you

seeking quick, catchy tracks
prefer structured song formats

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Represents a shift to live recordings and innovative electronic music exploration.
Themes: Albuquerque landscapes· West-Berlin improvisation· hypnotic soundscapes
Moods: Ethereal· Chill
Career context: Released in 1988, Livemiles captures Tangerine Dream during a period of transformation, following their shift to predominantly live recordings after the '80s. This album showcases their ability to blend ambient textures with experimental improvisation, marking a notable departure from their earlier studio-focused work.
Stylistic neighbors: Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

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Tracklist

1 Livemiles, Part One (The Albuquerque Concert, Green Trail Part) Start here 14:20
2 Livemiles, Part One (The Albuquerque Concert, Section 2) 5:21
3 Livemiles, Part One (The Albuquerque Concert, Section 3) 5:11
4 Livemiles, Part One (The Albuquerque Concert, San Buena Ventura) 5:00
5 Livemiles, Part Two (The West-Berlin Concert, Caspian Sea) 8:44
6 Livemiles, Part Two (The West-Berlin Concert, Velvet Autumn) 9:08
7 Livemiles, Part Two (The West-Berlin Concert, Dolphin Dance) 9:20