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Edgar Froese

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Edgar Froese (1944–2015) was a German electronic musician and founder of Tangerine Dream. He released several solo albums in the 1970s and later, notable for Mellotron use, sequencer-based textures and ambient/kosmische styles.

Founder of Tangerine Dream; active from the 1960s until his death in 2015; released solo albums on Virgin and other labels in the 1970s; used Mellotron, synthesizers and sequencers in his solo work; collaborator Klaus Krüger played drums on Ages (as noted in DeBaser reviews).

DeBaser's reviews highlight Edgar Froese's 1970s solo work and craftsmanship. Frequent references to Mellotron, sequencers and a blend of ambient/kosmische textures. Solo albums often contemporary with Tangerine Dream's key records. Reissues vary in track listings.

For:Fans of 1970s electronic/kosmische music, Tangerine Dream listeners, ambient and synthesizer enthusiasts.

 It’s honest craftsmanship, and with this spirit, one should approach listening to it.

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 During the phase of growing success for the group he founded, Tangerine Dream, Edgar Froese managed to find the flair and creativity to create a handful of solo albums:

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 I had just turned 18, and I don't remember why this LP caught my attention so much that I decided to buy it with the few high school student money I had in my pocket.

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