Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream (2017)

Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream (2017) poster

‘Tangerine Dream is science fiction!’ declares band leader Edgar Froese who died in January, 2015 aged 70. For almost fifty years he and his band ‘Tangerine Dream’ explored sound and its effect on our emotions. This film about one of Germany’s first electronic bands kicks off with the young Berlin musicians who were as inspired by the space age of the 1960s, with its rocket launchings and visions of the future, as they were by their own heartbeat, on which Froese also based compositions. Aided by the Moog and other synthesisers Froese (and various band members) revolutionised popular music. His explorations took him into the worlds of classical, new and film music. He preferred to visualise moods rather than create clearly structured songs. A blend of amateur footage, interviews with band members, relatives, friends and colleagues such as Jean-Michel Jarre that creates a comprehensive portrait of an artistic pioneer.

Director: Margarete Kreuzer
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Henning Brümmer
Editing: Volker Gehrke, Lukas Schmid
Production: ARTE, RBB, WDR, TAG/TRAUM Filmproduktion, Eastgate Music
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

electronic music

More Films by Director: Margarete Kreuzer
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream about?
‘Tangerine Dream is science fiction!’ declares band leader Edgar Froese who died in January, 2015 aged 70. For almost fifty years he and his band ‘Tangerine Dream’ explored sound and its effect on our emotions. This film about one of Germany’s first electronic bands kicks off with the young Berlin musicians who were as inspired by the space age of the 1960s, with its rocket launchings and visions of the future, as they were by their own heartbeat, on which Froese also based compositions. Aided by the Moog and other synthesisers Froese (and various band members) revolutionised popular music. His explorations took him into the worlds of classical, new and film music. He preferred to visualise moods rather than create clearly structured songs. A blend of amateur footage, interviews with band members, relatives, friends and colleagues such as Jean-Michel Jarre that creates a comprehensive portrait of an artistic pioneer.
Who directed Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream?
Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream was directed by Margarete Kreuzer.
How long is Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream?
Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream?
Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream produced?
Revolution of Sound - Tangerine Dream was produced in Germany.