CD Tangerine Dream – Atem

Tangerine Dream – Atem (1986 Jive Electro Reissue)

Experience the essential bridge between Tangerine Dream's experimental roots and their iconic mid-period sound. Originally released in 1973, Atem represents a pivotal moment in the band's history, showcasing the trio of Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke, and Peter Baumann at their most formally accomplished.

Moving away from the dissonant textures of their earlier discography, Atem creates a more melodic, expansive vision of "space music." The album is defined by its masterful use of the Mellotron—featuring Edgar Froese’s signature touch—and Franke’s tribal percussion, which anchor the album’s dark, symphonic atmosphere. From the martial, epic intensity of the title track to the fluid, cosmic quiet of its closing passages, the album remains a cornerstone of early electronic and art-rock evolution.

Key Highlights:

• Genre: Space Music / Electronic / Experimental
• Lineup: Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke, and Peter Baumann
• Essential Listening: The monumental 20-minute title track, Atem.
• Format: Highlighting a classic 1986 Jive Electro reissue of this historic 1973 electronic masterpiece.

Whether you are a completist or a student of electronic music history, Atem serves as the definitive missing link in the Tangerine Dream canon.