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Wavelength

Tangerine Dream · 1983

38 min · 16 tracks · electronic · Krautrock

A sonic journey through atmospheric soundscapes and ethereal melodies that evoke cinematic landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • atmospheric journeys through landscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek high-energy instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Wavelength' was released in 1983, Tangerine Dream was already an established name in electronic music, known for their pioneering work in the genre. This album served as a soundtrack for the film of the same name, marking a significant point as they transitioned towards more mainstream cinematic compositions after their influential 'Rubycon' and 'Stratosfear'.
Stylistic neighbors
Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Alien Voices 0:19
  • 2 Wavelength Main Title 1:56
  • 3 Desert Drive 2:04
  • 4 Mojave End Title 4:02
  • 5 Healing 2:25
  • 6 Breakout 1:13
  • 7 Alien Goodbyes 1:51
  • 8 Spaceship 2:24
  • 9 Church Theme 3:46
  • 10 Sunset Drive 3:27
  • 11 Airshaft 3:15
  • 12 Alley Walk 2:57
  • 13 Cyro Lab 2:20
  • 14 Running Through the Hills 1:35
  • 15 Campfire Theme 1:27
  • 16 Mojave End Title (reprise) 3:55

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata