Rumpelstiltskin
Tangerine Dream · 1992
44 min · 8 tracks · electronic music
A mesmerizing blend of ambient soundscapes and rhythmic electronic textures that evoke a dreamlike journey through mythical landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rumpelstiltskin Start here — The title track is an expansive sonic exploration that sets the thematic tone for the album, weaving intricate melodies with atmospheric layers.
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A Walk Through the Woods — This track captures a serene yet haunting ambiance, effectively embodying the mystical essence of nature, which is central to the album's narrative.
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Alchemy of Straw — Bringing a playful energy, this piece merges light-hearted motifs with deeper textures, illustrating Tangerine Dream's knack for storytelling through sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with exploration
- immersive storytelling through sound
- late-night reflective journeys
- atmospheric themes of nature
- cathartic moments of release
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a transition in sound, exploring new electronic realms in the early '90s.
- Themes
- mythical landscapes· serene woodlands· dreamlike journeys
- Career context
- Released in 1992, Rumpelstiltskin marked a transitional phase for Tangerine Dream as they continued to explore new electronic realms following their 1990 album, Lily on the Beach. The band was navigating the changing landscape of electronic music while maintaining their signature ethereal style, reflecting both innovation and nostalgia in their work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis
Tracklist
- 1 Rumpelstiltskin Start here 21:53
- 2 Rumpelstiltskin Theme 2:56
- 3 Alchemy of Straw 2:55
- 4 Rumpel Town 4:21
- 5 The Countryside 2:24
- 6 A Walk Through the Woods 4:36
- 7 Dance on the Hill 3:11
- 8 A Mother’s Triumph 2:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Ambient 1: Music for Airports
Brian Eno
Shares a similar ethereal quality and immersive soundscapes, for dreamlike journeys.
U.F.Orb
The Orb
Combines ambient textures with rhythmic elements, creating mythical and serene atmospheres.
Moondawn
Klaus Schulze
Explores expansive sonic landscapes with a blend of ambient and rhythmic electronic elements.
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