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The dream mixes

Tangerine Dream · 1995

67 min · 10 tracks · electronic · Krautrock

Pulsating electronic landscapes intertwine with organic textures, crafting an immersive auditory dreamscape.

Why this album works

'The Dream Mixes' is notable for its innovative approach to remixing, combining elements of ambient music with rhythmic structures that appealed to both longtime fans and new listeners. The album helped rejuvenate interest in Tangerine Dream's catalog during the mid-90s, showcasing their adaptability within the evolving landscape of electronic music.
Best for
immersive auditory dreamscape exploration steady pacing for deep focus organic textures enhance tranquility
Context
Released in 1995, 'The Dream Mixes' marked a transitional phase for Tangerine Dream as they explored new sonic territories post their 1994 album 'Turn of the Tides'. By this time, the band had shifted towards a more ambient and experimental sound, embracing contemporary electronic styles while still retaining their signature atmospheric elements.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Little Blond in the Park of Attractions (The Thai dub) Standout 7:16
  • 2 Rough Embrace Standout 5:30
  • 3 Touchwood (The Forest mix) Standout 7:00
  • 4 Jungle Journey (Reptile mix) 6:20
  • 5 Virtually Fields 6:50
  • 6 Firetounges (The Break Freak mix) 6:17
  • 7 San Rocco 7:17
  • 8 Catwalk (Dress-Up mix) 7:48
  • 9 Change of the Gods 7:19
  • 10 Bride in Cold Tears (The Motown Monk mix) 5:32

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