Underwater Sunlight
Tangerine Dream · 1986
40 min · 6 tracks · electronic · Krautrock
Ethereal soundscapes blend electronic textures with organic melodies to evoke an aquatic dream world.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its innovative use of electronic music to create immersive environments, influencing subsequent ambient and new age music. It received positive reviews for its atmospheric quality and charted on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums, marking a significant moment in the band's commercial appeal.
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus contemplative late-night moods
- Context
- By 1986, Tangerine Dream was transitioning from their earlier experimental roots into more melodic and accessible territory. 'Underwater Sunlight' arrived as their follow-up to the commercially successful 'Le Parc', showcasing a continued evolution in their sonic exploration.
- If you like
- electronic, Krautrock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song of the Whale, Part I: From Dawn… Standout 8:23
- 2 Song of the Whale, Part II: …To Dusk 10:52
- 3 Dolphin Dance Standout 5:06
- 4 Ride on the Ray 5:34
- 5 Scuba Scuba 4:22
- 6 Underwater Twilight Standout 5:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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