Tangerine Dream - Valley Of The Sun

Recorded in 1985/6. From "The Dream Roots Collection".
Johannes Schmoelling had just left the group, and Edgar Froese and Chris Franke found themselves in much the same position as they had done before the recording of Green Desert in 1973 and Force Majeure in 1978: They were a duo again. Edgar Froese remembers: "We had no idea how long it would take until we were once again a trio status, so we had to go it alone so to speak." Drawing on the ideas contained in the previous studio album Le Parc, both Froese and Franke worked up a great amount of material between October 1985 and January 1986 that stayed unreleased for ten years until it appeared on The Dream Roots Collection at last.

[@michaelodwyer4442]

I'm 75 and I still love the music of the Tangerine dream .back in 1969.It was the first time I've ever heard the Tangerine dream, my first album I bought was "Phaedra"and have still got the LP,I seen the dream back in the early eighties at Ipswich, what a great experience, they were brilliant.

[@donnieharoldharris5305]

I am 70. I discovered them when I ran away to Hollywood at 15. Yep, 1969.

[@desby5]

hi 71 years old been a fan for over 50 years seen them live twice all the best rich

[@buttergurls6401]

How does music pull so much emotion out of me?? I just burst into tears! 😹!

[@timpearce3314]

I,ts because ,you are special to appriciate this ,like the rest of us,! don,t be negative toward it, it,s put here to enlighten our lives and make our lives "happy" and forever joyful, being "tearful" only shows that you are receptive to this wonderful music I am with you on this, it,s beautiful,!!

[@buttergurls6401]

​@@timpearce3314 💖💖💖

[@robshef718]

The Dream just stands out as having there own certain and unique signatures and then a whole host of CDs with Edgar that have always hit the proverbial Spiritual spot and sentimental needs at the right time in life. Truly a talent and a life saver so to say and a gift from all of Tangerine Dream, over the years.

[@garysmith3317]

this is a masterpiece

[@tangerine825]

TD - Brilliant EM Band ! Poland Love Tangerine Dream ;-)

[@automrphpsytrancemusicproj2655]

What I like with this band is that even decades later, fans keep discovering new tracks, this is amazing !

[@nandorklatsmanyi1873]

Thanks for sharing this! This is awesome! I have been a fan since 1980, but I did not know about this master piece. It is a shame these 3 guys could not grow old together. I was privileged to see Edgar’s last concert in Melbourne. Thanks again!

[@mikebro2557]

I saw TD in 1975 at Birmingham Town Hall and also at Birmingham NEC some years later. My first album was Alpha Centuri, I used to listen to it on my headphones in bed….it was so mesmerising and relaxing that l hardly ever heard the end because I would fall asleep. I am 70 and still love them

[@CristinaTomas-xd6dk]

I only have two albums, Tangram and Exit, never saw a concert but now I have KZbin, what a blast! Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹.

[@melaniereid6778]

I'm in Birmingham now listening to it to fall asleep 😴

[@pilot3016]

Tangerine Dream is still my all time favorite group at age 68. Saw them in San Francisco and wore my suit and tie out of respect.

[@MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy]

Pilot 301: I remember dressing up to go on an airline flight. Was a HUGE deal back in the day. Never got to see TD. Never in the right place. Amazing talent all...

[@pilot3016]

@@MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy Great name you chose..laughing.. fantastic!

[@MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy]

@@pilot3016 "WORK !!" I thought about Chatsworth Osborne Jr. but I thought that might be a little bit TOO obscure. Thanks...

[@didierthorel4954]

Saw them in Paris a looooong time ago. In a place called The Palace. One of my blasting experience. Love them since I was 15. The release of Stratosfear.

[@charvore]

@@didierthorel4954 I still have that album on vinyl!

[@martincoxon1329]

TD flew under my radar in the 70/80s. Now retired, with a pair of BT headphones I have just discovered their genius. A bottle and a half of Spanish red on the roof terrace and it has been worth all the hassle of flying Ryanair to Malaga. Fantastic.....chin chin

[@melissarainchild]

Good grief! This is soooo sublime!!!

[@moniknami7228]

Fantastic group I love all their albums, I'm 69 years .

[@garymclean1679]

you can just close your eyes...and feel the warmth of the setting...or rising sun. Astonishing.

[@SatishKumar-ve3oi]

👍🏻 yes

[@AngryKirC]

My fav track for a long time, very majestic yet detached

[@PilotPhotog]

Futuristic and classic at the same time - love it.

[@moss8448]

the `80s although born in the `40s was my baptism of music...this was part of that catharsis

[@mrdo8869]

I remember when Exit came out, that is still in my playlist and was questioning the sanity of those who hated it and thought they had destroyed their style. Well We Won, that sound has lasted us for over 40 years.

[@CristinaTomas-xd6dk]

Exit is so good, I bought it in Germany, when it came out.

[@SpitfireLionheart]

Damn this is a beautiful piece of music!

[@Nugliscious]

Ich bin ein Nürnberger but now live in the USA. 72 yrs going strong and still enjoying their music. Been a long time listener.

[@cirosantana8099]

I had forgotten how much I loved TD. It been years since I hear this beautiful composition of instrumental music. Tunes for the mind and soul. Takes me back. Thank you.

[@Downriver73]

Just when I thought I have discovered all the treasures of Tangerine Dream, I stumbled upon this piece and I am in awe.

[@MK-jy3iz]

Hey, that's what I nearly thought right in this Moment. Greetings from a very great fan of this awsome band . . .

[@jamesmartin1387]

@@MK-jy3iz This band was referred to me recently, it truly is awesome

[@rasul01]

Have you heard their soundtrack album called 'Sorcerer'? It's amazing.

[@swevicus]

@@rasul01Indeed it is.

[@RichardM-kv4uu]

Could listen to this on loop all day!

[@user-cg6oe7co4s]

The question is why music died, why there are no more such genious as Tangerines!!! Nothing new or as genius as Tangerines, Supertramp, UFO....I'm 43 and I listen to this music and older, to good Jazz and all the oldies the goodies.

[@valeriaorlandini6843]

Thanks a lot Richard W. This song *Valley of the Sun* 🌞 gives a lot of energy, wisdom and light in our path to eternity. We're/ will be facing our own destiny...in life and in heaven. Friendships and "DREAMS" flourish together my friend. I love this music❤️ I am very grateful to you for sharing it with us. Cheers

[@dbcarroll19]

I meditate and draw to their music,

[@martinjamespawley6575]

This track demonstrates musical genius, simple as.

[@mdx7371]

A truly remarkable piece of music. A true journey. Superb.

[@yeti5297]

Tangerine Dream for ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrFlorianschneider]

Edgar Froese will never die!! brilliant song!! Thanks for sharing!

[@jurjenvanderhoek316]

+MrFlorianschneider Indeed, but actually no one ever dies. It is only the temporal material body that stops functioning. Edgar Froese himself knew that, and once said: "There is no death, there is just a change in our cosmic address". So he understood the fundamental wisdom presented to us in the timeless and magnificent Bhagavad-gita (www.asitis.com), written down 5000 years ago, and teaching everything we should know about the eternal soul, karma and reincarnation

[@stevejordan7275]

I sincerely hope you're both right. It would be good not to have truly lost him. But I have a doubt. And that's the first step toward knowledge.

[@TheFpCassini]

This is reportedly a Christoph Franke composition fyi.

[@pakey423]

@@TheFpCassini , indeed. Of the 4 tracks from that 'session', 2 of them (Beach Bay Bunker & Red Morpho) are definately songs by Edgar Froese [you can compare them to his solo works; Froese has a very distinct and recognisable style of composing]. The 2 other tracks (Valley Of The Sun & Vanishing Blue) are definately songs by Christopher Franke, maybe with some added synths by Froese later on. If you first listen to Valley Of The Sun & Vanishing Blue and then to Beach Bay Bunker & Red Morpho, you can notice the difference in how both sets of songs are composed.

[@generalissimustg810]

there is immense power contained in this piece of music

[@wolfgangmarx2847]

Always my favorite. 80 to 90 were mine, but it was all good.amaz ing. Those were the days . Good friends good music, can't beat that.

[@doverman695]

I love that there music has stood the test of time... For me they are the originals when it comes to this music.... And obviously has inspired many since....I've been listening to them for over 20 years and always will till the day I die... I have played there music for all my favorite moments if you know what I mean.... I would love them to play at my wedding to my future wife.... One can hope lol... Thank you TD for all your great music.....

[@sueamer9465]

an amazing and very talented band...awesome track.

[@Dominick_Calvitto.]

Very Inspirational Music Thanks Helps Me Meditate When i'm Working on My Movie Script..

[@farlandscape]

Fantastic synth panorama soundscpae.🎹🎵

[@slickster2880]

I always thought they did the most incredible movie music!

[@josercoha4389]

Old and new harmonies are synthesized where the shadows meet and go to the light under the sun.

[@garciaj2755]

Tangerine Dream always Will be Infinity.

[@michaelbeauchamp918]

This is the sort of music I can relax to.

[@helmutbiehl2454]

Such an amazing tune transporting such a wonderful mood...

[@HUGGYBEAR-262]

This song and every song that they did for grand theft auto 5, it just reminds me of someone that I really miss and people that pass away

[@clangersspace2679]

Phew. There's always been since maybe Phaedra, a sadness in much of the music. When Edgar crossed over, as I listened to some stuff I thought it was as if he'd composed his own requiem music........the last part Of Rubycon is just unbearably sad, though I just survived it a few hours ago. No way could I bear to hear it for years after a massively heavy bereavement, took about 13 yrs to get the CD after that.

[@Equalizer5]

Masterpiece.

[@testpilotbg]

I was listening to Dreamstate Logic and this track appeared... Thank you youtube logarithms and thanks for the upload!

[@theosager8087]

Still listening after more than 20 years!!!!!!

[@CuriousOne90]

So sad we never hear TD on the public radio any more, thank for uploading ♥

[@poda8040]

I heard some in Austin TX on a very eclectic station :) it's rare though

[@philipclayberg4928]

Raven: Try listening to "Star's End" radio show if you can. Chuck Van Zyl is in charge of it (I think he's located in Philadelphia, PA, USA). He plays both electronic music CDs and also has live performances by groups and artists like Air Sculpture, Ian Boddy, and Radio Massacre International at his radio station.

[@CuriousOne90]

@@philipclayberg4928 Thanks for the heads up!

[@philipclayberg4928]

Raven: You're quite welcome. I have so many electronic music CDs now that it's almost like having my very own electronic music radio station (except that I'd still be way too nervous to be the host/DJ).

[@CuriousOne90]

@@philipclayberg4928 don't be nervous, you might surprise yourself ;)

[@johnhadley8793]

Dream sequence drifted to another galaxy

[@esvneto1]

It's a beatiful song.

[@VooDooMaGicMan81]

Deeply hypnotic composition 😃

[@buttergurls6401]

Yes! Idk why but the first stage pulled so much emotion out of me.

[@luciespiritoftheellkryslal8029]

I find that I am still catching up with as yet unheard compositions; pieces if you will by TD and this is just another of those amazing pieces! Love the melodic tonality of the composition overall which blends so well with the Title “Valley Of The Sun” ☀️

[@nagilumlockpicking4999]

Really beautiful a star in the sky

[@azulultravioleta6092]

TKS

[@InterplainMusic]

Well with a Art of Noise image, i can only Say.. Your with me.. I Love both TDream and Art of Noise..Grew up with them both.

[@domdom6895]

Wow.....Sooooo Amazing Synthesizer Music.....

[@masoudjsowa9411]

Hy...

[@tinavaldez6650]

Beutiful music to listen to. Helps to unwind. Good beat and sounds.🎶🎵🎼🎹🌜🌠⭐🌛

[@raymatthews3796]

This is masterpiece. I wonder why they didn't release it earlier.

[@merliechavonelle8361]

Love this album always listen to when I’m going to bed.

[@ericmeighan442]

Ride the Ray is absolutely outstanding, and the guitar solo for the last 3 minutes is beyond brilliant.

[@jeanlafontaine6585]

Optical race sounds Love TD !;))

[@alcaldex]

I love so much this tune.

[@mvoproject]

Such an outstanding composition! Esp. the final part.

[@kevinbruce2776]

Now I lay me down to sleep, among the stars I will roam. Among the stars I wish to call home. I wish to die before I awake and release my soul among the planets I will be reborn. Praise be to The Holy Creator of all creation for glorious is HIM

[@antologiasdecarlos.8516]

Sonidos que me recuerdan el estilo de vangelis, esta banda electrónica es un clásico en su estilo y trayectoria.👍👍👍👍👍

[@danzap3844]

war eine fantastische Zeit

[@bobbyneal6322]

It just doesn't get much more beautiful than this! Especially the intro! Wow! I love this & the entire 5th CD from Dream Roots with all the unreleased goodies on it! Stunning! What a wonderful time in TD's life!!

[@grazzi67]

Extraordinary . Thank you for this.. My favorite electronica band.

[@jgrginic]

Beatiuful song 

[@polreamonn]

First to like 2 TD songs on the same day, another incredible day to be me.

[@RichardW001]

2000 likes. Only visible to myself. Thank you for the comment.

[@yossarian1979]

@@RichardW001 Best comment to have replied to ever lol.

[@WiltshireBooks]

Pure magic

[@johnnyaingel5753]

Beautiful

[@jarinorvanto4301]

TD is a rich and remaining musical treasure.

[@desby5]

this man was pure genius cant say much more

[@TonyEnglandUK]

It's like he put people's souls into music.

[@steven90219]

They were superb Froese, Hasslinger, and Franke, weren't they ,many thanks for this .

[@iancarpenter6298]

steven.this was just edgar.r i p. and chris...before paul joined.

[@andywainwright1516]

Not as good as what went before but a damn sight better than what followed.

[@alvarosartori7350]

Banda excepcional. Músicas profundas para você viajar.

[@jarikuparinen]

One of the bests

[@LauraGarcia-uz7qb]

very good thanks edgar rip

[@tatonkaa]

I miss him. Only got the chance to see him once, and that was not enough.

[@perge_music]

Wonderful. They were such a killer band.

[@markfortin421]

Y'all play such B-U-T-ful muzak, I can't get enuff! Thanky!

[@ianhaigh915]

Just discovered this track, awesome as all TD music

[@ivascugheorghe6905]

A MASTERPIECE OF MUSIC! GHEORGHE T. IVASCU

[@dogboydar1202]

One of their best, i.m.o.

[@reecespiecesheroful]

A Most PERFECT composition!!!!!

[@johnlow1201]

Beatynicemusic

[@maryumgardner5958]

London, England November 1991 The sun was setting in the horizon behind the hills. Qamar Mackenzie's legs pumped to the rhythm of her run; next week is the school rugby game and she made sure to stay active. The sky had become a fiery orange and a cool autumn breeze blew through the thick fabrics of her sweatshirt and headscarf; it's time to head on home before the street lights turn on. Big Ben rang it's bells, telling everyone it's the evening and rush hour resumed from the morning. At last, Qamar made it to the station where her train to Southwark pulled in. She sat in her seat, breathing hard but satisfied.

[@maryumgardner5958]

The music for this story starts at 7:02

[@maryumgardner5958]

I know this song was released in 1985-1986 but the early 90s is somewhat transitioning from the 1980s

[@peterperry268]

RIP. Edgar.

[@iainspence3650]

Yes Richard! This number and Vanishing Blue were on very limited compilations. They're both among my most listen tangerine dream tracks. Thank! 😃

[@philipclayberg4928]

For some reason, there's at least one part of this piece that reminds me of Erasure's music. Maybe Vince Clarke listened to 1980s Tangerine Dream recordings?

[@SynthAddict]

damn, thanks for posting this :-) it's the only TD track from that period that I never heard I'm a huge TD fan going way back, and I followed the members as they went into all kinds of solo work

[@oldschool5539]

.. ............ only one word................ (BEAUTIFUL)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeeBakerLegion]

Cracking track.

[@johnlow1201]

Tangerinedreamisverynice

[@Isolee40]

Simply beautiful

[@Yaban62]

The beginning reminds me a "Legend of a white Stupa" by Oliver Shanti & his friends :')

[@KortKramer]

A classic forever tune from one of my favorite prog bands.

[@basilthehorse]

This beats all the stuff up to today ... 2018. Fantastic. Music today is cr@p.

[@DeepspaceHorizon]

Have you listened to Binkbeats? Truely innovative artist in my opinion.

[@wanderlewis8552]

can become addictive :)

[@oleandreasjensen5263]

Beautiful music. Love an peace : )

[@alanhealy1885]

Magical track.

[@cliffproctor]

A forgotten gem :)

[@marcelolemos7565]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ChrisTowersCJT]

One of the best pieces of music ever written!!!

[@SusanDemeter]

Amazing piece. Joyful and sunny :)

[@desby5]

still playing all of there tracks BRILL

[@bessiegibson5553]

Beautifull

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

My understanding is that Froese and Franke's relationship was strained during this time. But you'd never know it listening to this. Just shows their exceptional talent level rose above everything.

[@therisinghope]

Danke mein lieber Klaus. Hoffe Du bist wohlauf und gesund.! Halt die Ohren steif.! (das mit dem Mond.!)