Wavelength
Tangerine Dream · 1983
38 min · 16 tracks · electronic · Krautrock
A sonic journey through atmospheric soundscapes and ethereal melodies that evoke cinematic landscapes.
Why this album works
The album's significance lies in its successful marriage of electronic music with film scoring, showcasing Tangerine Dream's ability to adapt to the evolving music landscape of the early '80s. It reached notable positions on various charts and contributed to the band's reputation for crafting immersive auditory experiences that resonated well with both fans and critics.
- Best for
- cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming wave-like pacing for relaxation short tracks for focused listening
- 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
- Modern Talking· Thomas Anders· Die Ärzte· Nena· Alphaville· ATB· Fools Garden· Bad Boys Blue
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alien Voices 0:19
- 2 Wavelength Main Title Standout 1:56
- 3 Desert Drive Standout 2:04
- 4 Mojave End Title 4:02
- 5 Healing Standout 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
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