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120. Vangelis

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(April 2017) I have completed episode 120 of my “opus project,” in which I listen to an artist’s full discography. This edition: VANGELIS. Best known for his lush, new age-y soundtracks, his career is much more, covering psychedelic rock, avant-garde jazz, ambient and experimental electronica. As a fan of 1970s electronic music, I especially like his pioneering work in that period. Also, his first band, Aphrodite’s Child, makes an excellent contribution to psychedelic rock and probably should have received its own treatment.

Favorite album: Heaven and Hell

Favorite soundtrack album: Opera Sauvage

Favorite song: The Dragon

Favorite period: 1975-79

If you want nine hours of uninterrupted meditation music: The Tegos Tapes

Compared to expectations: same

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80. Tangerine Dream

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(March 2016) I have completed phase 80 of my “opus project,” in which I listen to an artist’s complete discography.   This edition: TANGERINE DREAM. This was a lesson learned for my project, of falling down a rabbit hole, not being able to get out, and forcing myself to make it to the end. I absolutely love Tangerine Dream’s work in the 1970s as pioneers of electronic music.   From the 1980s, it was mostly banal, new age, synth drivel, although it had some value in soundtracks. With 98 albums and parts of 22 others, this was quite a time suck.

Favorite album: Phaedra

Favorite song: Phaedra

Favorite period: 1971-78 (mostly the “Virgin years”)

Favorite soundtrack: The Keep

Worst album: among many, I select the recording of cover songs “Under Cover — Chapter One”

Compared to expectations: ↓

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