The French PWM Association and the German Spheric Music label have joined forces to pay tribute to Tangerine Dream, demonstrating that the band has had a cross-border impact on the music world and that the scene is still going strong.
Stream the official teaser video for “Keep On Dreaming – A Tribute To Tangerine Dream” via the YouTube player below:
Tangerine Dream was a pioneer in Electronic Music. Starting out in the early 1970s with an Experimental approach to
different sounds, effects and sound collages, they developed their distinctive style in the mid-1970s, placing sequences at the centre of their compositions. The repetitive sound patterns had a hypnotic effect that fascinated many.
The Tangerine Dream formation Baumann/Froese/Franke combined this stylistic device with mysterious or atmospheric sounds and improvised melodies, creating long works that took the listener on a journey to another world. The Berlin band Tangerine Dream thus shaped the style of the so-called “Berlin School.”
In the 1980s, film music played an increasingly important role for the band, and not least due to Johannes Schmoelling joining the band, the music became more catchy, rhythmic, melodic and varied in terms of
harmonies. This led to the creation of the well-known Schimanski Tatort single release “Mädchen auf der Treppe” (Girl on the Stairs) with the collaboration of Schmoelling. Tangerine Dream continues to exist today with various line-ups. For many musicians, Tangerine Dream of the 70s and 80s is particularly influential and inspiring.
The French PWM Association and the German Spheric Music label have joined forces to pay tribute to Tangerine Dream, demonstrating that the band has had a cross-border impact on the music world and that the scene is still going strong. The current CD, Keep On Dreaming, features previously unreleased tracks by French and German musicians who are keeping the spirit of Tangerine Dream alive. As you can hear, each musician has found their own way of expressing themselves with synthesizers, sequencers and electronic sound generators.
What unites them all is their fascination with Tangerine Dream. Just like Tangerine Dream, all of the musicians involved create their own dream world: “Keep On Dreaming” It is a special honour that Johannes Schmoelling, former member of Tangerine Dream, has enriched the compilation CD with a special track.
Johannes Schmoelling comments:
Since my participation in ‘Synthfest France’ in 2017, the encounters I had with French musicians at that time have developed into genuine friendships that continue to this day. A musical collaboration such as this CD is therefore only logical. I am all the more delighted that this project is dedicated to the band Tangerine Dream, as I was a member of this band for many years.
The CD will be released at Synth Fest in Nantes in April 2026. Further information about the musicians can be found inside the booklet. Keep On Dreaming is a treat for all sequencer enthusiasts.
Distributed in France by PWM Distribution (asso-pwm.fr).
Purchase “Keep On Dreaming – A Tribute To Tangerine Dream” here: https://sphericmusic-shop.de/de/startseite/1924-keep-on-dreaming-a-tribute-to-tangerine-dream-compilation.html
Tracklist:
01. Peter Mergener – Pilot Light (Mergener) 6:21
02. Bertrand Loreau – Ripples In A Mirror (Loreau) 8:45
03. Axess – A Thousand Miles (Stupplich) 8:06
04. Olivier Briand – Red Comet (Briand) 7:56
05. Lambert – Tangerine Twilight (Ringlage) 7:41
06. Lionel Palierne – Aldebran (Palierne) 7:39
07. Jiannis – The Prophecy Of 23 (Zedamanis) 8:46
08. Kryfels – In The Fields Of Proxima (Raffailac) 4:47
09. Johannes Schmoelling – Icewalk (Remix 2025) from WHITE OUT (1990) (Schmoelling) 6:49