Tangerine Dream: Untangling the Tangram

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Tangerine Dream: Passed and Presence

Psychedelic Paul wrote: Tangerine Dream Team: Passed and Presence PAUL FRICK     Paul Frick is the newest addition to the Tangerine Dream line-up, having joined the TD trio in 2020, following the sudden departure of Ulrich Schnauss. Before that, Paul Frick had tried virtually EVERYTHING in the world of music, going from being a guitarist in a heavy metal band to a house music MC, a wannabe rapper, a jazzy keyboard player and a hip hopper to boot, before finally becoming the newest face in the electronic music scene by entering the frenetic pace of life on the road with Tangerine Dream, just before they embarked on their longest world tour in their entire career in 2023. Paul Frick has the notable distinction of being the only member of Tangerine Dream never to have met Edgar Froese.

I'm still not sure he's a good addition. He doesn't stand out. I think he's there to fill the "third person" quota.

Tangerine Dream Team: Passed and Presence

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - March 20 2024 at 06:12

Psychedelic Paul wrote: Tangerine Dream's magnificent nine concerts with the fabulous five of Bernhard Beibl, Iris Camaa, Edgar Froese, Thorsten Quaeschning & Linda Spa  - Part Three ...  2010: Tangerine Dream - Zeitgeist: Live in Lisbon - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Thpd59FmvAE ...

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - March 13 2024 at 09:56

Tangerine Dream Team: Passed and Presence

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - March 13 2024 at 10:03

moshkito wrote: Psychedelic Paul wrote: ... IRIS CAMAA   ...  2003: Iris Camaa - Chameleon - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n9Dl16UM49fh_ZgRMhkoLETdOhKnlwVKA  2008: Iris Camaa - Intimate Exchange - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nGyt9EQSa58ICiUbPUKJYMKTgaycIYmlw  2010: Iris Camaa - Snapshot (EP) - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k9wqNAFVfsYGjqcB8ucQ1Rvs_v36MWp28  2015: Iris Camaa & Ariel Ramirez - Colsas Boas - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_knXrEnszKt1miXtHE-uPn2TTn4WnlwzI4  2017: Iris Camaa - Irisistible - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kCACVdSDrIjsvEx4pBLyrmccO7h8Mm9Ss ... Hi, Paul ... "this playlist is private". There went my taste for Iris ... I'll just watch the TD videos, thank you!

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - March 11 2024 at 09:50

moshkito wrote: verslibre wrote: 1993: Tangerine Dream – 220 Volt Live It's a shame that 220 VOLT LIVE is not on DVD ... the album, alone, is magnificent, and sometimes not appreciated by many TD fans, but it brought about a "NEW" TD live experience, and it was EXCELLENT, but not to be seen until a bit later with Bernard and the ladies, which might have come alive after Jerome left (2006)

I was at the concert and it was a mixed bag. Zlatko's "shreddy-metal" guitar playing didn't pair well with the electronic backing. Jerome played some uninspired guitar lines alongside Zlatko. It wasn't until Edgar's guitar spotlight that it really "felt" like Tangerine Dream that night. The new music all blended together, but "Hamlet" was wonderful.

As for the sax, I know Paul won't like reading this, but Linda just wasn't "there" yet, though her stage presence was very, uh, pleasant. She should've stuck to keyboards on that tour.

moshkito wrote: ... but the history of TD is empty since the book Edgar left us with ended BEFORE Jerome ... and I imagine that Bianca is not releasing it because of Jerome, and since he will take over from Bianca, when she passes, it will become rather interesting if he will bother not using it as anything but a book. My guess is that a new version of TD will take place, as I doubt that he will get along with the professor and master Thorsten.

If Bianca is no longer in control, Jerome will end Tangerine Dream. He believes the name died with his father and what's happening currently is for commercial gain. In that respect, he's correct, as the current trio probably wouldn't do as well under a different or modified name -- Quantum Dream?

moshkito wrote: But his technical ability, is far superior to his creative ability ... and something that I imagine Jerome could work with, but I doubt he will do it ... probably go it alone for a while, and add folks as time allows and passes by.

Jerome has already struck out on his own. I think his guitar playing was rather good with Loom. I'm surprised Loom has already concluded their activities, but as Jerome and Johannes happen to be good friends, maybe they'll resume at some point.

moshkito wrote: It's a shame, the experimental and live improvisations TD is doing these days, are far superior to any CD/DVD they have put out, but I have not checked to see how many of these sessions have been placed on DVD ... some of them are outstanding, but not being heard, or discussed at all. I do think, however, that it is really difficult to describe and discuss this material ... like a lot of "improvisations" it is what it is, and defies description, and these are closer to that then the released CD material which is too self-conscious to be better, and more interesting, not to mention the variety of guests they have done some work with (Steve Roach, Nick Beggs ... I do not know the name of that woman guitarist at all !!!! anyone???) and hopefully will add more to their listing. You get to see the creative side of things, and for once, Hoshiko is more interesting than mere ... background to the sequencer and the rest!

I think the Sessions have been a mixed bag, too. The next studio album will be the one that shows where the current trio is really at. Their next release will be a soundtrack.