Tangerine Dream - Underwater Sunlight

another TD best.

had this as an lp, now on cd and can play in the car. great as always . April 27, 2008

Hauntingly beautiful

This was the third or fourth release by TD I had ever purchased. I was just getting into their sound at the time, and this release only served to invigorate my love for their music.

Johannes Schmoelling had departed the band after nearly 6 years and Underwater Sunlight introduced yet another newcomer to the TD lineup: a young Austrian by then name of Paul Haslinger. Paul sems to have brought a new edge to the band's music.

This "concept" album seems to focus on the sea and the life therein (judging by the song titles) and each composition is masterful work of art.

The first track, "Song of the Whale - Part One: From Dawn..." is obviously an allegory to the plight of a vanishing species (in '86 when this album was released, "Save the Whales" was a popular slogan and an issue that seemed to be on everyone's mind at the time). This composition will tear at your heartstrings as Edgar's guitar cries alongside Chris's crystal-clear sequencers, and Paul's melodies.

This album has it all; beautiful, relaxing melodies, up-tempo songs, and atmospheric journeys into the mysteries of the sea.

Spellbinding.

One of my favorites.
June 20, 2007

A Synthesizer Lovers Dream!

While I have not had enough time to listen to Tangerine Dream's expansive library of music, I have to say of what I have heard, this is my most favorite on my list. If you love keyboards/synthesizers as much as I do (I am an 80's fanatic), you will not be disappointed. Also, the guitar riffs in this CD by co-founder Edgar Froese are outstanding! My persoanl favorite track is "Dolphin Dance" for its serious yet playful melody. As I hardly ever give any of my CD's the coveted "5 stars", this is an awesome listen for sure... if they only had this in SACD format (haven't found one yet), I could only imagine how expansive the sound would be... in a single word, "Wow!"! May 22, 2007

Very interesting

Although I am not a huge fan of this kind of music, I have to tell that I find this one really interesting to listen at. The best moments is by far the first two tracks. The progression in the second one is simply sublime. A music to listen alone with eyes closed and ears wide open. January 9, 2007

I rate this with 10 stars!!!. In short: The BEST Tangerine Dream release ever.

The exceptional work on this CD is the PERFECT TD Resume. Underwater Sunlight shows you why Tangerine Dream is the BEST electronic-rock band in the world. I know; every single CD from TD is a Masterpiece, and, each one is totally unique. But this Masterpiece is everything: it is mystical, emotive, magical, rhytmical, delightful, well structured, superb, melancholical, and crystal clear. This is a must to have for every TD fan an even for those of you who never had listened (I doubt that) TD's music. I can tell you; you can play this CD as many times as you want and you will never get tired of listening it. Buy it now!. Enjoy. March 23, 2006

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