Michael Hoenig

Musician

Forfans of 1970s electronic music, synth/mellotron enthusiasts, listeners interested in early electronic-to-pop transitions and soundtrack collectors.
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The Profile

Michael Hoenig is a German electronic composer, initially a member of Agitation Free, who released the solo album Departure From the Northern Wasteland (1978) and later worked on soundtrack and game music.

Member of Agitation Free (recorded two albums and a live album with them); supported Tangerine Dream on their 1975 Australian tour (mentioned in the review); solo debut album Departure From the Northern Wasteland released in 1978; has soundtrack credits including titles listed in provided works (e.g., The Blob, Dark Skies, Baldur's Gate series).

The available DeBaser review (levioloris) praises Michael Hoenig's 1978 Departure From the Northern Wasteland for its blend of mellotron-led long forms and aggressive sequencer patterns. The reviewer situates the album as a transitional work between early pioneering electronics and later more melodic electronic pop. Rating given: 7.5/10.

Notable Quotes

❝ This work represents the sum of everything that had been produced in previous years, and its assembly is so refined it could represent the ideal transition between the pioneering early years and what is to come.