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Tangerine Dream – Stratosfear – Cassette

Stratosfear is an album by the influential electronic music group Tangerine Dream. It was released in 1976 and is considered one of their seminal works. Tangerine Dream, known for their pioneering use of synthesizers and ambient soundscapes, played a significant role in the development of electronic music.

One of Tangerine Dream’s earliest and most classic recordings, STRATOSFEAR’s Mellotron-soaked melodies have not only found their way into samplers and DJ repertoires worldwide. The band have also even revisited the album’s plangent themes in their successive soundtrack compositions, such as RISKY BUSINESS.

In 1976, the band (Edgar Froese, Chris Franke, and Peter Baumann) was still creating music as imagistic, fantastic and phantasmagorical as its accompanying track titles (‘The Big Sleep in Search of Hades,’ ‘3 AM At the Border of the Marsh from Okefenokee’).

Stratosfear showcases Tangerine Dream’s signature blend of atmospheric and melodic compositions. The album features a combination of sequenced electronic rhythms, ethereal textures, and intricate melodies, creating an otherworldly and immersive listening experience. It is often described as a landmark release that bridges the gap between the band’s earlier experimental works and their later, more accessible sound.

The title track, ‘Stratosfear,’ is a standout piece that exemplifies Tangerine Dream’s ability to create cinematic and evocative soundscapes. The album as a whole explores themes of space, time, and the unknown, reflecting the band’s fascination with cosmic and ambient music.

Stratosfear remains highly regarded among electronic music enthusiasts and continues to be recognized as a significant album in Tangerine Dream’s discography. It exemplifies the band’s innovative approach to sound and their lasting impact on the electronic music genre.

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Virgin Records

Track Listing
1. Stratosfear
2. Big Sleep In Search Of Hades, The
3. 3 A.M. At The Border Of The Marsh From Okefenokee
4. Invisible Limits