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Tangerine Dream's 'Raum': A Majestic Echo of Past Glories
31 Aug
Summary
- German electronic group Tangerine Dream releases their second album since Edgar Froese's 2015 death.
- The new album 'Raum' draws from Froese's archive and the band's classic synth sound.
- Tangerine Dream continues its legacy of vast, cosmic synthesizer soundscapes.
Tangerine Dream, the legendary German electronic music group, has released "Raum," their second album since the 2015 death of founding member Edgar Froese. The band, known for its massive synthesizer soundscapes, operates on an grand scale, having released over 100 albums since its formation in 1967.
"Raum" was produced using Froese's archive, including Cubase arrangements and recordings from 1977 to 2013, ensuring his spirit and sound are present. This new work revisits the band's classic synth, sequencer, and electric violin formula from the 70s and 80s, updated with present technology.
Tracks like the title song "Raum" evoke the omniscient ambience of earlier works, while others, such as "You're Always On Time," feature strong melodies. While "Raum" is a recreation of past glories rather than a groundbreaking release, it successfully embodies the band's enduring, expansive, and cosmic musical continuum.
