Tangerine Dream - Firestarter

0:00:00 - Crystal Voice
0:03:10 - The Run
0:08:04 - Testlab
0:12:06 - Charly The Kid
0:16:04 - Escaping Point
0:21:18 - Rainbirds Move
0:23:56 - Burning Force
0:28:20 - Between Realities
0:31:21 - Shop Territory
0:34:40 - Flash Final
0:40:02 - Out Of The Heat
1984
Edgar Froese, Chris Franke, Johannes Schmoelling

[@universalsoldier2293]

I was obsessed with this soundtrack when I was a kid. I'm happy to see that others appreciate it four decades later!

[@IKARIking67]

This movie and it's soundtrack are literally embedded into the subconscious of a lot of my childhood memories. Especially when the synth lead kicks in on "Charly The Kid".

[@alberthor37]

Me ocurrió lo mismo, también me obsesione con este album, en especial con algunos temas.

[@AndyKing1963]

about to be re-released by Varèse Sarabande (CD on July 22) and (LP August 19)

[@poldon1968]

👍👍

[@user-gd2ys5tu8d]

I had it on cassette :)

[@visionaryhomemanagement9234]

This is excellent. John Carpenter and Tangerine Dream, the Kings of 80s synth. This reminds a lot of us of growing up in the best decade ever.

[@monkbop8044]

And Carpenter was originally gonna direct but got fired. Wonder what his score would be like, cause this is amazing

[@MrCarpen7er]

More in the 70's than the 80's. Sorcerer score is the best Tangerine Dream work on a movie.

[@ianburton8050]

Speak of the devil...Carpenter did the music for the remake out in May.

[@FotogInkArt]

@@ianburton8050 And now that it's out...doesn't even hold a candle to the 84 TD version. And I'm a HUGE Carpenter fan, but I think it's safe to say...paycheck accepted by ole JC.

[@The80sWolf_]

@@ianburton8050 And its epic

[@zenpaganwarrior]

The right music really elevates a film into another realm. Tangerine Dream were the soundtrack gods in the 80s, right alongside Vangelis! Thank you, Richard W.

[@briancates4758]

Yes, 80’s they were. And let us not forget Sorcerer, their first soundtrack, from 1977

[@Marthark1]

Yes alongside van gel is. True

[@lostcauselostcause69]

Crystal Voice is one of the most astonishingly beautiful tracks they ever made, a true masterpiece

[@CMMalvado]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@zeona80]

to me , Crystal Voice is one of their signature tunes back in the 80s...deeply rooted in 80s electronic music.

[@cocorose6809]

Firestarter is how I discovered Tangerine Dream and I've been listening to and collecting their music ever since so this album will always be the most special of their discography to me personally. I play it all the time, there is something so hypnotic and mysterious about this music that really stirs my imagination. Thanks, Richard, for sharing such a high quality recording!

[@RIKER359]

Well said m8 and totally agree, big tange fan since a teen. The most enigmatic music I ever heard..

[@carlosyomismo.5860]

A mi en lo personal me gustó Thief

[@Oldsckool]

Check out the original Blade Runner from 1979. The best.

[@eddiekingham]

Check out the keep.

[@Skumberg74]

@@Oldsckool Wasn't that Vangelis?

[@1987vosje]

Charly the kid, one of the most beautiful TD tracks

[@RichardW001]

I agree. Great track :-)

[@Bandido894]

The best is in the film end credits!

[@flannelfan433]

I think Test lab is the best

[@snowyhudson975]

it's the way the theme completes and repeats all variations only at the conclusion and goosebumps ensue, the throat gets tight, and the eyes well...music from an era when children could fearlessly walk alone outside where they would, where phones didn't follow us or track our whereabouts, where we spent time with one another, face to face, eye to eye, and where we could hear our own thoughts when we stared at the ceiling from our beds and considered a future that looked nothing like this. nothing at all. music from an era when music was carefully chosen from among an unaffordable variety and paid for with cash, sweat-stained bills crushed in shallow jeans pockets on the way to the record store; music that was listened to, studied, internalized, and shared, and deeply loved. music that was used over the landline phone with first loves to express emotions for which there were no words yet available. music that stayed special and solid and real, and not the present online wallpaper of immaterial sound wiping away all meaning in a wash of infinite tunes from everyone across all eras available in an instant at any instant.

[@marsupialmicron]

My wife asked me why I like Tangerine Dream so much, i told her it provided me the soundtrack of a movie i like to live in

[@templarseries]

That's a great remark: that's kind of how I see it too.

[@andrewcarnell9432]

Very true, Tangerine dream allowed me to listen to other form of electronic music but every week I have to listen to their classic Albums from the 1970,'s. It puts me on level spiritual life.

[@johnmarshall299]

... best response ever, to anyone doesn't know their music.

[@draccoonxcii1288]

I remember watching _Firestarter_ on SciFi once. Twas the first time I'd seen it, and I remembered thinking how unique the music sounded. Went looking for it and discovered Tangerine Dream, and for a while they became my high school study hall music.

[@floydwaters7335]

RIP Edgar Froese. You will be sadly missed.

[@sethraelthebard5459]

Tangerine Dream was cyberpunk before cyberpunk even existed. They were so ahead of their time.

[@terrycharnley]

I can remember being blown away by this brilliant movie, directed by Mark L Lester, and as good as it was, it's the soundtrack that steals the show. The opening music Crystal voice is beautiful, haunting and unforgettable. I have the soundtrack on cd, it's one of the best I have.

[@schlumbl84]

I know this soundtrack since I was a kid. I always knew it is something very unique and special. Its amazing how scores can really shape a movie and make it complete. Tangerine Dream and John Carpenter were THE 80s sound in movies.

[@lucasmolenaar6073]

I especially like the track 'Charly The Kid'!

[@chriswarburton71]

Just spoke to another Tange appreciator who agrees with you, as do I, what a track, so emotionally charged I think ... Crystal Voice too ... Peace

[@juliusebola9389]

My fav off this album too

[@Len1977gt]

You should also listen to "The Keep" (1983 ) soundtrack. Blow you away

[@noctis69something95]

Daniel Mullen I’m totally NOT feeling that idea! But I would have liked a proper Firestarter sequel done years ago when Drew Barrymore was in her early 20s and sporting that burning red hair look

[@richawdon3856]

Charly the kid breaks my heart everytime I listen. I read Steven King Pet Cemetery to this as a teenager in 1985. This is an amazing album to read to. Judd's death cut me up.

[@Bo_Nidle]

I first discovered TD in 1981 with the awesome soundtrack for Michael Mann's "Thief". I followed them ever since. I saw them live in 1986, they did not disappoint. If you have come here because of the "Stranger Things" tv show then check out their other soundtracks for "Thief" (brilliant film and soundtrack), "The Keep", "Wavelength", "Near Dark" (another great film and soundtrack), "Flashpoint", the list goes on. For me their best work was during the Edgar Froese, Chris Franke, Johannes Schmoelling, line up. Froese was truly gifted.

[@snowyhudson975]

you must've been somewhat sad to see that for your 1986 concert Johannes Schmoelling had departed and been replaced with Paul Haslinger's debut.

[@Bo_Nidle]

@@snowyhudson975 Wow, you're right, I'd forgotten about that. At first I thought you were mistaken but I still have the concert programme and checked and it reawakened a memory....Wow!.....that did disappoint.....now I'm disappointed again. It was still a great concert and Froese did a fantastic guitar solo.

[@barriniho]

I was surprised you didn't list Risky Business on your soundtrack list. Were you not a fan?

[@firerodan94]

I always love Crystal Voice, The Run, Charly The Kid and Flash Final

[@gorilla16mn]

Played this album constantly in the 80s. Reminds me of my first apartment, lying on a futon and smoking a Camel, thinking life was wonderful and I was all grown up. Thank you for posting this and bringing back those memories. Oh to get my vinyl LP of this back!

[@crescentcomics1]

Same here. Katrina (the storm) took my copy.

[@steelstreet3765]

gorilla16mn how is life like in 2017 then when that futon in the 80s?

[@Len1977gt]

gorilla16mn Thanks for sharing. I was a kid in the 80s, born in 77,but i do remember these movies and Tangerine Dream.

[@dogstar5764]

Thank you for sharing. I remember that furniture .

[@ashleyp287]

I love this post. I could literally picture it as I read ur comment. Hahaha I luv smoking a camel cig

[@mikepeterson343]

Firestarter and legend, two of tangerine dream's best!

[@briancates4758]

Yes, but let’s add Sorcerer to the list.

[@televiper11]

Crystal Voice, Charly The Kid, Burning Force -- amazing compositions. This whole score soars, one of their finest.

[@SherlockHoles2012]

Just ordered the remastered edition on CD. Can't wait for July 22nd.

[@Justdisco2]

Those chimes are just bliss on my ears, TD are kings of this genre.

[@christopherhawkins6985]

flash final will always been my favorite its so terminator sounding and this came out the same year lol 1984 with that future sound in there just so iconic and powerful its the perfect score they could've made for when Charly goes beast mode

[@michaellowden]

Charly the kid. This was my favourite music when i was a kid. Now i finally know the name.

[@jimb0brite]

This movie, music, and me are FOREVER.

[@urh8523]

This album became one of my favorites!!! I love it so much!

[@SIGHBOY6]

My first time in LA was 2019, I drove around and walked around North Hollywood to this soundtrack for my entire stay there.

[@MikeUIibarri]

Brother-in-law passed many years ago, RIP. Left me a great gift of much vinyl. Never knew how much E.F. meant to the soundtrack to my life, RIP.

[@clincpb8903]

Necrology section ;-((

[@greenalien3857]

This band is a golden 💎 gem it will always be loved for centuries.

[@jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712]

such a great movie soundtrack, i love tangerine dream. one of the best bands of all time. real legends. and this movie firestarter an underrated classic.

[@jonathantravies1858]

Jonathan travies dont remember this.remember the soldier sound track though

[@PrankZabba]

First thing I ever heard by this group when I was a kid. It's still one of my favorite movie scores of all time.

[@ASARCUS]

even my goose bumps get goose bumps

[@chascarpenter5006]

Every time.

[@Len1977gt]

You should also listen to "The Keep" (1983 ) soundtrack. Blow you away

[@dljo710]

Risky business, the keep, firestarter, legend... So many great soundtracks from arguably my favourite decade the 1980's. Along with Vangelis, john carpenter, john harrison etc, Tangerine dream have to be one of my fav composers of soundtracks.

[@darrendetoni4649]

How could you forget ‘Thief?!’ ;)

[@eniregnat]

@@darrendetoni4649 Miracle Mile?

[@noahholt7489]

@@eniregnat , my personal favorite.

[@blixaland]

Just watched this film tonight. Damn, what a role for Drew Barrymore. So glad the name itself caught my eye. All through it, I was like, "Great music, great actress.."

[@timsollen7748]

OUT OF THE HEAT is just amazing.

[@templarseries]

That one just hits a sweet spot doesn't it?

[@tangent4416]

Played on repeat maaaaaaany times.. Ahh!!!!!

[@templarseries]

One of my fave TD albums and fave films. TD have done some amazing soundtracks like THE KEEP,and LEGEND,creating atmosphere that lends itself and enhances scenes, but FIRESTARTER is probably well up there with the fusion of sound with image contributing to a net experience that neither could achieve alone. TD movies become something peculiar unto themselves. Wages of Fear only makes sense to me because of the Sorcerer soundtrack which would not have been quite the same without the eminently watchable Roy Scheider. So many golden moments in an aural landscape by possibly the master magicians of the electronic synthesizer. I can only think of Vangelis off the top of my head who comes anywhere near doing the same thing.

[@cashlinart]

The most killer study / reading soundtrack of all time

[@HouseJawn]

Gorgeous.. i never heard this album 🥰🌌

[@joanmelnick1704]

Aah...love Stephen Kings book and movie. Great then and now. :)

[@Seiferboi]

Flash Final is my fave track because of how epic that scene is!

[@noctis69something95]

“For you Daddy😭”

[@marcvanhoof6893]

I love this album.

[@jasoncoslet7238]

Have loved this music since I saw this movie almost 40 years ago….

[@onlybosslion9267]

This is the limbo , between Mind , Heart and Ecstasy . Light a candle for purity / clarity ❤️. Great “ Chill” Music

[@chuckbaranoski4788]

Crystal Voice is a killer song!

[@Timelord2001]

One of the great regrets of my life was that I never had the honor and privilege of meeting the *great* Edgar Willmar Froese. How I wish I could've hugged him, expressed my gratitude to him for being the great musical Artist he was, and maybe, gained the luxury of his autographed picture of him and myself. {Sigh.} Well...all I can do is extol his great contributions to us *all,* in music and its resultant thought, as the fantastic artist he was. I for one will *always* be your true fan. Thank You, to you *and* those who worked with you. ... Truly. ... Thank You.

[@ProckGnosis]

This needs to be re-released. I was going to lay down some cash for it, but I can't find it. Therefore, thanks for the post.

[@thejoker-ie1mm]

Tangerine Dream old school, great music, fantastic 💯👍👍👍

[@octofish]

Never saw the film. Bought the album when it came out. Personal favorite, even today.

[@andik8570]

this has sentimental Value for me so its Tangerine Dream"s finest & Best Soundtrack ever...? The Movie , the Music , very young cute Drew B. , amazing Storyline as I watched it back than in my Teens in the Cinema around 1983/84 I belive....? Awesome 80s......

[@scitsalcoryp]

I caught a buzz ! It is so nice listening to this knowing there are a lot of people there enjoying one of TD's top Thank You Richard....... as always

[@RichardW001]

See your YT messages. Ive found a BAD sci fi movie channel lol

[@scitsalcoryp]

haha Richard ...I think the last thing we shared,,,,was EEgah ! I am really happy you called back !

[@RichardW001]

I was watching Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet yesterday. I'ts on KZbin too :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWTbfIuooquWjcU

[@scitsalcoryp]

that is a good movie....the color is all washed away

[@SamuraiPulse]

Hi Richard, hope you are well. I love the Tangerine Dream music you post; absolutely mind blowing. You used to have a full score of Thief on here, but took it down. Man do I miss it. Can you reach out to me via message here on KZbin? Regards, Joel@@RichardW001

[@sasha5320]

Fantastic movie and one of the best Tangerine Dream soundtracks )

[@rgray5783]

Crystal Voice is a song I've heard for ages ... just recently hearing the strains in my mind ...being mellow ...

[@MrEtermen]

I listen to music Tangerine Dream from a young age. It is for inspiration and an opportunity to close his eyes to look at another better world of dreams. Not once I entered with the sounds of trance meditation .. It's a unique album, I remember the first time I saw the film, and the background music moved me further off the screen, it was almost tangible experience. What is hidden in the human soul and what powers it lie? Thank you greetings

[@jdsbeau1]

Thanks for the music, Tangerine Dream - Edgar, Chris and Johannes.

[@mikegarrens5286]

Tangerine dream does it right!!!

[@adventist123]

Awesome soundtrack from a great movie.

[@richawdon3856]

Such a beauty.. Thank you Richard W.

[@nealfry2230]

" Yoo Hoo, " "I'll Always Love you Yoo Hoo" Background Music for SCREAM!,!!!,!!! "Legends Never Die... "

[@JenniferAndreason-yn6ei]

I remember seeing this movie as kid and I still love it

[@graham4467]

It is nice to read these comments about a band that are pioneers of Electronic Music. If you really do like this soundtrack, then I recommend you listen to Sorcerer.

[@mickypd1]

There was a book, then along came a movie and we get to listen to TD with their haunting music for this Stephen King novel.

[@lanceb2522]

There's a quality to this music that is reminiscent of some of the music in "Escape From New York."

[@dr.feelicks2051]

Lance B you mean they used sequencers and synths?

[@marcvanhoof]

Love this music.

[@mandarinlily]

This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥💗

[@eddieondo4047]

Great Soundtrack. Sure enough, I'm never gonna listening to it like the first time, in 1987. I was high and did not have the severe loss of audition I have now...

[@abyios]

thank you for this ... soundtrack of my life tangerine dream

[@IKARIking67]

Thank you so much for posting. This movie and it's music are one of the staples of my childhood.

[@ChrisBrengel]

Great song! Thank you Tangerine Dream for making my life a little better!

[@eddiekingham]

If you like tangerine dream then check out their soundtrack on a movie called the keep.

[@robertmartin7803]

Whayyyyyyyyyuu of head of it's time, Its literary trance at it infancy, no, no, no,no lie at all!!!!!!!

[@clincpb8903]

Ahead of its time ! please.

[@AwakeningtheHeart-tv1it]

This album is the literal definition of "phoning it in".

[@Timelord2001]

Each piece is perfect for that part of the story. My goodness, what genius musicians these folks are...especially the now-lost-to-us Edgar Froese. This fan salutes all you've each done and contributed.

[@michaelpedley2831]

I found this difficult to get a hard copy of ,its great to hear this again,lovin it

[@realmackinder]

I never see the movie but this album take me into a trip

[@jardin638]

Jamas olvidare que antes de mirar la pelicula a esta musica la escuche por primera vez de fondo incidental en una novela argentina donde trabajo Grecia Colmenares! ! ! asi fue la historia y me enamore...al año sgte. fue un amigo que me la consiguio escuchando radio, sin saber que era mi grupo musical preferido. Hasta que buscando en negocios musicales di con el...o con esto: LLAMAS DE VENGANZA de DREAM! ! ! Demoledor y arrasador, este sonido es lo mas grande que hay!!!!! Gracias por tan valioso regalo, lo estoy escuchando con mucho placer!!!.- HENRY '16 de Argentina.-

[@swenjohansson9812]

Thanks a lot Richard for all music. This was one of may absolute favourites, when I bought the LP in the middle of the 80:s. And is still a top sound track!

[@joetaylor3862]

Opening themed fire starter watching TV

[@Warholful]

this is very cute Drew Barrymore & Martin Sheen movie,my favourites....Very very 1983 in brilliant movie & soundtrack music... i love it,and always my heart nice remember :)

[@skeletonshorror5184]

My new favorite horror OST, thanks for posting! 💀🔥🖤

[@retrosound72]

PPG wave synthesizer played awesome. Wonderful songs.

[@scitsalcoryp]

Shop Territory is a funky little number

[@cosmicdrifter287]

i believe this album is brilliant.

[@mrfrogbutt1]

amazing music

[@strangerinwhite]

Thanks for posting this gem of a soundtrack. You got yourself a new subscriber.

[@juansebastianedinger4292]

Llamas de venganza excelente música instrumental y sonido Original!!!

[@philipwong6437]

Thanks Richard!

[@ashleyp287]

I love this music from this movie. When u hear it u automatically know the 80's...I've seen the movie a few times but never really understood the storyline. Maybe I'll watch again

[@EnriqueGonzalez-er1nr]

Mil millones de agradecimientos !!!!!! Desde q conoci esta musica , alla por el Año '85 no dejo de escucharla y pude comprarla en Casset. Luego , volvi a escucharla en mi Tierra Argentina dentro de la exitosisima Novela Nacional con Grecia Colmenares " Maria , de Nadie" tan hermosa como la musica. Jamas , pasara de Moda. Me lleve una grata sorpresa al escucharla en los 200 Capitulos que duro.

[@undergroundwarrior70]

Yo mire Tangerine Dream en concierto en el '92 en la Majestuosa Ventura Teatro en Ventura, California. Tambien el hijo de Edgar Froese, Jerome Froese era parte del grupo. Yo naci y vivo en Santa Barbara, California norte de Ventura. Es como 25 minutos de viaje en la autopista. Era muy suave el conierto!

[@EnriqueGonzalez-er1nr]

@@undergroundwarrior70 En verdad , este Sonido me lo obsequio mi Amigo Pablo y en cuanto a tu gran experiencia de haber conocido al Grupo , realmente es para felicitarte. El Sonido de Tangerine debe estremecer , Una Noche Unica para recordarla ! ! ! !

[@EnriqueGonzalez-er1nr]

Y , tambien , te felicito por Vivir en California porque es una zona arbolada , llena de Atracciones Mecanicas y pura Maravilla ... llena de Fantasia. Desde que cayeron Las World Trade Center , perdi bastante mi

[@EnriqueGonzalez-er1nr]

Perdi bastante Interes hacia la Amada Nueva York.

[@VogonPoet81]

Thank you for posting this. I had the cassette tape a long time ago and of course in CD print, its' hard to find and if you do, it's very expensive. I've really enjoyed this soundtrack.

[@Len1977gt]

where did you find this? its about as hard to find as The Keep soundtrack

[@katharineatkins1347]

Great music to create to, no matter the medium.

[@Ralphecy]

haunting Music I can't get it out of my mind Thanks for sharing this John

[@thelaflee]

Just like to say thank you for this, for allowing fans who discover the music later and when it's difficult to find anywhere else. Much appreciated.

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

Thank-you for posting this, I just finished watching this on Hollywood suite and it's been awhile since I first seen it at the theatre, but the soundtrack is great like all of their soundtracks especially the 80's output of classic albums!

[@sturoc0]

One of the more Iconic later day TD album/soundtracks. A classic theme which weaves thru out the recording. It will haunt you forever...in a good way.

[@warrenbienz6607]

About my fifth time listening on YT.I feel it too!

[@joseaguilar2783]

Muchas gracias por compartir este álbum y tu generosidad al hacerlo . Siempre fui un seguidor de Edgar Froese y su banda Tangerine Dream. Lamento mucho el fallecimiento de Edgar F (meh nero 2015) fue un virtuoso pero nadie dura par siempre y nos dejo un gran legado que quienes le apreciamos por su talento debemos difundir para que trascienda por siempre. Un saludo desde Venezuela . Great music from one of my favourite bands TD Thank you so much!

[@harrigourneyfeavord458]

I love this album!!!!

[@traceybignell8620]

Love 💕🥰

[@januszszczachor4771]

Thanks to Jerzy Kordowicz I knew this music in the 80-ies in Polish Radio III. One of the best movie music I ever heard.

[@pawehohmann8171]

Pamiętamy. Super!

[@scitsalcoryp]

' Out of the Heat ' is brilliant........a song that evokes a Deja Vu feeling

[@jamesybhoy19777]

Amazing soundtrack!