
The first vinyl edition of Tangerine Dream’s “Finnegan’s Wake” (2011), one of the band’s most adventurous releases and a superb example of TD’s singular approach to composition.
Limited double LP edition in gatefold with side D featuring an exclusive etching.
“The best synth band in the world.” – New York Times
Based on the classic novel by James Joyce, Tangerine Dream’s “Finnegan’s Wake” is as mystifying as the work that inspires it. Originally released in 2011,
Across the 8 tracks on “Finnegan’s Wake,” Tangerine Dream weave a tapestry of sound that mirrors the intricate and enigmatic narrative of Joyce’s novel. The album’s layered textures and sparse use of vocals amongst electronic instrumentation transports listeners into a world of dreamlike ambiguity. “Finnegan’s Wake” follows “The Island of Fay” and “The Angel of the West Window” as the third release in Tangerine Dream’s “Sonic Poem” series.
Founded by the late Edgar Froese in 1967, Tangerine Dream’s illustrious career has ventured into numerous avenues, composing soundtracks for some of the biggest movies, games and television shows of the past 50 years and picking up seven Grammy nominations along the way. This reissue of “Finnegan’s Wake” on double vinyl LP not only celebrates the enduring legacy of Tangerine Dream but also invites a new generation of listeners to experience their groundbreaking work.
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Tracklist:
SIDE A
01. The Sensational Fall Of The Master Builder [9:03]
02. Finnegans Excessive Wake [8:12]
03. Resurrection By The Spirit [5:38]
SIDE B
01. Mother Of All Sources [8:53]
02. The Warring Forces Of The Twins [4:33]
03. Three Quarks For Muster Mark [6:16]
SIDE C
01. Everling’s Mythical Letter [8:01]
02. Hermaphrodite [8:21]
SIDE D
01. Etching