Tangerine Dream

Pioneering German electronic music group, central to the development of 'kosmische Musik'.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Tangerine Dream
Role / Field:
Pioneering German electronic music group, central to the development of 'kosmische Musik'.
Born:
1967
Century / Era:
1967s Historical Era
Database Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Foundations

Tangerine Dream is a German electronic music band founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese. The group has seen many personnel changes over the years, with Froese the only constant member until his death in January 2015. The best-known lineup of the group was its mid-1970s trio of Froese, Christopher Franke, and Peter Baumann. In 1979, Johannes Schmoelling replaced Baumann until his own departure in 1985.

Key Developments & Impact

This lineup was notable for composing many movie soundtracks. Since Froese's death in 2015, the group has been under the leadership of Thorsten Quaeschning. Quaeschning is Froese's chosen successor and is currently the longest-serving band member, having joined in 2005. Quaeschning is currently joined by violinist Hoshiko Yamane who joined in 2011 and Paul Frick who joined in 2020. Prior to this Quaeschning and Yamane performed with Ulrich Schnauss from 2014 to 2020.

Enduring Legacy

Schnauss only played three shows with Froese in November 2014 before Froese's passing. Tangerine Dream are considered a pioneering act in electronica. Their work with the electronic music Ohr label produced albums that had a pivotal role in the development of the German musical scene known as kosmische Musik ("cosmic music").

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1967: Birth of Tangerine Dream — Pioneering German electronic music group, central to the development of 'kosmische Musik'.
  2. 1979: 1979 Milestone — In 1979, Johannes Schmoelling replaced Baumann until his own departure in 1985.
  3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Quaeschning is Froese's chosen successor and is currently the longest-serving band member, having joined in 2005.
  4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Quaeschning is currently joined by violinist Hoshiko Yamane who joined in 2011 and Paul Frick who joined in 2020.
  5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Prior to this Quaeschning and Yamane performed with Ulrich Schnauss from 2014 to 2020.
  6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — The group has seen many personnel changes over the years, with Froese the only constant member until his death in January 2015.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Tangerine Dream

True or False: “Tangerine Dream's early work was solely focused on mimicking classical orchestral structures.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While they incorporated orchestral elements, their pioneering work was deeply rooted in the burgeoning sounds of psychedelia and krautrock.

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  • 1967 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1967

Frequently Asked Questions about Tangerine Dream

Who was Tangerine Dream and what are their primary contributions?

Pioneering German electronic music group, central to the development of 'kosmische Musik'. Origins & Foundations: Tangerine Dream is a German electronic music band founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese. The group has seen many personnel changes over the years, with Froese the only constant member until his death in January 2015. The best-known lineup of the group was its mid-1970s trio of Froese, Christopher Franke, and Peter Baumann. In 1979, Johannes Schmoelling replaced Baumann until his own departure in 1985.

When was Tangerine Dream born and during which historical era did they live?

Tangerine Dream was born on 1967. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1967 Chrono-Archive.

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