AQUA

"Aqua" can easily be considered as the best Edgar Froese's effort next to "Epsilon on Malaysian Pale". This album is a representative introduction to Edgar Froese or Tangerine Dream's musical universe. The technology in use is in the direct line of albums as "Phaedra", "Rubycon" (Rhythmic Moog modulated ostinato, unique arpegiated sound) incorporating a few influences from TD's earlier period (with organic, ambient Mellotron lines). This recording very well summarizes all early TD meditative, typical electronic / synth experiments. In addition, Aqua features many manipulations of sounds taken from concrete noises (as Airplane, Water). The album begins with a very aquatic piece, including long dreamy, meditative nature keyboards lines, including electronic gadgets. The two following musical landscapes continue into a deep journey throw time and space. Next to environmental sounds we can hear some very beautiful Melottron/ Moog synth lines moved into a pulsating sequencer (in the vein of "Rubycon"). The last title produces a hypnotic background with an endless driving sequencer mixed with an introvert, deeply spiritual repetitive organ sound. "Aqua" is a little classic album, experimentating the electronic roots in popular music!