musique magistrale qui accompagne avec bonheur une époque révolue et pourtant si proche...et qui maintenant a un léger gout de désuet....par contre la musique , elle , a gardé sa force émotive...merci pour ce retour dans le passé .
While I like a lot of different TD, I have to admit that my favorite is from the years that Mr. Schmoelling was in the band. His solo material is also exceptional. Thank you for posting this!
Großartiges, gefühlvolles Musikstück von einem der ganz großen Pioniere der Elektronik Szene. Video - wie immer - mit den nostalgischen schwarz weiss Bildern sehr passend in Szene zur Musik gesetzt.Tolle Arbeit Rob!
JS's arrangement with the soaring string synths reminds me of the beautiful final 3 minutes of TD'S Tangram Set 1. I used to think Froese was behind the more melodic (and sometimes sentimental) moments in TD, but now I see Schmoelling may have been the influence. S is closer to classical crossover, rather like Mike Oldfield before he went commercial. Edgar and Jerome prefer trying to be rock guitar gods I suspect, if tracks like Cloudburst Flight and Leviathan are anything to go by.
TD's best, most memorable melodies do seem to date from JS joining e.g Street hawk, Barbakane and that single sometimes called Rare Bird, both from Poland, and Choronzon. They are all quite catchy. Arguably there are few proper melodies in pre 1980 TD; the recognisable themes are simply series of chords e.g. Stratosfear. Side 4 of Encore has a strangely moving melodic section near its end, but the tune dies and restarts after the first phrase. Ricochet Part 2 begins with a tune but it tends to follow the line of the broken chords beneath it. Which leads me to wonder, were TD really capable of creating melodies pre- JS? (I can hear lots of 70s fans grumbling that melodies are not the point! But I like to be controversial, you get more replies).
JS was certainly "mister melody" during his time with TD, and probably the best technical keyboard player they ever had (although Haslinger was also good). His solo work and work with Loom/Robert Waters continue to be outstanding to this day. It is also interesting to look at Chris Franke's solo work post TD. This is also very melodic and often quite mellow - not necessarily what one would expect from "mister sequences and rhythms" of TD folklore. I read somewhere that it was Froese who added the piano part at the beginning of Ricochet Part 2. All of them great musicians - but real magic happened when they worked together.
Klasse Rob ! Ganz toll gemacht mit den alten Movies ! Ich mag die Musik von Johannes Schmoelling sehr ! Er ist einer meiner Heroes ! Er hat seine eigene "farbige" Handschrift, hier die Accordfolge ab 3:12. Das ist typisch für ihn....super ! Bis 3:12 klingt es wie Chris Franke. Er müßte wieder mit Chris Franke zusammenarbeiten, was meinst Du was dabei entstehen würde.....
Beste Rob, Mijn grote dank voor je uitgebreide informatie over Johannes. Fantastische muziek weer! Wat zijn dat voor bijzondere beelden! Uit jouw eigen oude privé doos? Het doet mij denken aan de filmpjes die mijn reeds overleden oom van de familie in de jaren '50 heeft gemaakt. Heerlijk om te zien, samen met deze prachtige muziek! Hulde!
Schmoelling and Haslinger were the melodic guys while they were playing for TD ... For me the time they played with TD was the best there ever was .... (Btw. both were classical trained Piano players)
The classical training shows through in the careful structure and arrangements in JS's compositions, as this one. But there is a lot of warmth as well. After JS left TD, they were still interesting for a while, but somehow from about 1988 the meaning seemed to drain out of their work and it became very "technoflash". e.g. 220 Volts Live was a favourite of mine for a while, but now it just seems self-glorifying and empty.
I think if Johannes schmoelling were to get back with Chris franke and maybe add Paul haslinger. This would put TD on the back burner. There stuff would be exceptional
Was Underwater Sunlight TD's first album after JS left? Certainly they seem to be struggling in terms of songwriting on "From Dawn...", which sounds like a karaoke record missing its vocals or melody. So at the end they resort to a loud sound effect to blow your speakers!
Have to disagree. The Song of the Whale suite are some of the most inspired and genius tracks TD ever made. Heavy Franke influence with a smattering of Froese and Haslinger. I agree that it went south a few years later though....
Excellent and melancholic video!
musique magistrale qui accompagne avec bonheur une époque révolue et pourtant si proche...et qui maintenant a un léger gout de désuet....par contre la musique , elle , a gardé sa force émotive...merci pour ce retour dans le passé .
ottimo video
While I like a lot of different TD, I have to admit that my favorite is from the years that Mr. Schmoelling was in the band. His solo material is also exceptional. Thank you for posting this!
I sure do miss TD - the decades flew by, nicht wahr?
Yes. I've taken to referring to Johannes as 'Lyrical Tang'. For me, the Johannes years are the best.
Glad I stumbled upon this--velly good--love Tangerine Dream too
Superb...tks Rob
Fantastisch! Een herkenning! Dat je beeldmateriaal heb uit de 20-er jaren is subliem! Dank voor je reactie en vast ot later!
Nice video and Music! Thanks!
Großartiges, gefühlvolles Musikstück von einem der ganz großen Pioniere der Elektronik Szene. Video - wie immer - mit den nostalgischen schwarz weiss Bildern sehr passend in Szene zur Musik gesetzt.Tolle Arbeit Rob!
Beautiful Rob...absolutely beautiful
Fantastic Rob!! I love the music from J.S.
me too! Thanks for your comment!
Awesome footage ..happy days.. beautiful! piece of electronic music..
nice post master bellerob :)
Brilliant !
The video is rather trippy, and fits well with the music. Love the tune! Definitely in my favorites list. Thanks for the post!
you're most welcome!
JS's arrangement with the soaring string synths reminds me of the beautiful final 3 minutes of TD'S Tangram Set 1. I used to think Froese was behind the more melodic (and sometimes sentimental) moments in TD, but now I see Schmoelling may have been the influence. S is closer to classical crossover, rather like Mike Oldfield before he went commercial. Edgar and Jerome prefer trying to be rock guitar gods I suspect, if tracks like Cloudburst Flight and Leviathan are anything to go by.
You are right. Schmoelling was the 'melodic 'guy in TD's setting. He still is the melodic guy in "LOOM " , the band he is playing in.
TD's best, most memorable melodies do seem to date from JS joining e.g Street hawk, Barbakane and that single sometimes called Rare Bird, both from Poland, and Choronzon. They are all quite catchy. Arguably there are few proper melodies in pre 1980 TD; the recognisable themes are simply series of chords e.g. Stratosfear. Side 4 of Encore has a strangely moving melodic section near its end, but the tune dies and restarts after the first phrase. Ricochet Part 2 begins with a tune but it tends to follow the line of the broken chords beneath it. Which leads me to wonder, were TD really capable of creating melodies pre- JS? (I can hear lots of 70s fans grumbling that melodies are not the point! But I like to be controversial, you get more replies).
Good question. Never thought of that. Will have to listen again to pre JS TD to find out.
There goes my spare time :-)
JS was certainly "mister melody" during his time with TD, and probably the best technical keyboard player they ever had (although Haslinger was also good). His solo work and work with Loom/Robert Waters continue to be outstanding to this day.
It is also interesting to look at Chris Franke's solo work post TD. This is also very melodic and often quite mellow - not necessarily what one would expect from "mister sequences and rhythms" of TD folklore.
I read somewhere that it was Froese who added the piano part at the beginning of Ricochet Part 2.
All of them great musicians - but real magic happened when they worked together.
@@andrewgenner2613 I love the chords from 3:12 onwards. They are very similar to a section on Side 1 of Logos.
Well done Rob ! ☼ Thanks for sharing ! ♫
This is indeed a great track!
great video
Klasse Rob ! Ganz toll gemacht mit den alten Movies !
Ich mag die Musik von Johannes Schmoelling sehr ! Er ist einer meiner Heroes !
Er hat seine eigene "farbige" Handschrift, hier die Accordfolge ab 3:12.
Das ist typisch für ihn....super ! Bis 3:12 klingt es wie Chris Franke.
Er müßte wieder mit Chris Franke zusammenarbeiten, was meinst Du was dabei entstehen würde.....
brilliant
JD was the only TD member that knew how to bend the notes like Vangelis did. This is precisely why the solo in this track is one of the greatest ever.
Love the Roland Jupiter at around 5.30! Awesomely atmospheric stuff as usual from JS.
thank you!
feast for the eye and ear!
Toppie. Love JS and TD.😍
Fantastic,ROB 😎
Thank you!
I agree with you. Great atmosphere.
@NewAgeMusic888 thank you!
unusual, great piece of electronics, almost classical yet modern touch...
Beste Rob, Mijn grote dank voor je uitgebreide informatie over Johannes. Fantastische muziek weer! Wat zijn dat voor bijzondere beelden! Uit jouw eigen oude privé doos? Het doet mij denken aan de filmpjes die mijn reeds overleden oom van de familie in de jaren '50 heeft gemaakt. Heerlijk om te zien, samen met deze prachtige muziek! Hulde!
@JampyKeys thank you!
@NewAgeParadigm Mike, I am not in the video. I was born in '66 and the video is from before that time. Thanks for your comment!
graag gedaan! Beeldmateriaal gedeeltelijk uit de prive doos.( 50er jaren ) En de 'bruiloft scenes' zijn van rond 1920!
I agree. Thank you!
how times have changed
@voigthaus etwas sehr schoenes! Ich mag seine Musik auch sehr gerne.Damals schon 'Wuivend Riet', phantastisch!
@goblindigital2 thank you, William!
@coman4ero thank you!
@w1949 thank you Tom!
music from one of the masters of real td
Agreed. Thanks!
@DAWL01 thank you!
@ZwischenDimension thank you!
So do I!
@trichoone thanks, trich!
@zrnho thank you, fellow master!
@LaurentziuRo2010 agreed! Thank you, Laurentziu!
@Jamuroo vielen Dank, Goffried!
I love the bit at 3.13
I agree!
@echoes707 thank you, Sir!
@picturemusic75 vielen Dank!
@Papa7851 you're right!
A pity that Instant City album is not available on Spotify...
@freddy279 you're welcome!
@Zerrbernie you're welcome!
@TheJohanMT I agree, Johan!
you're most welcome!
@SuperWolf200 you're welcome!
@imaginerie1 you're welcome!
@echoes707 agreed!
Schmoelling and Haslinger were the melodic guys while they were playing for TD ... For me the time they played with TD was the best there ever was .... (Btw. both were classical trained Piano players)
The classical training shows through in the careful structure and arrangements in JS's compositions, as this one. But there is a lot of warmth as well. After JS left TD, they were still interesting for a while, but somehow from about 1988 the meaning seemed to drain out of their work and it became very "technoflash". e.g. 220 Volts Live was a favourite of mine for a while, but now it just seems self-glorifying and empty.
I think if Johannes schmoelling were to get back with Chris franke and maybe add Paul haslinger. This would put TD on the back burner. There stuff would be exceptional
I would love for that to happen.
But do check out Loom
@ L'Aquitaine
come back babeeee xx
pizacatoo too
strings piano bass.kick deum echoes.leads.and another things
Was Underwater Sunlight TD's first album after JS left? Certainly they seem to be struggling in terms of songwriting on "From Dawn...", which sounds like a karaoke record missing its vocals or melody. So at the end they resort to a loud sound effect to blow your speakers!
Have to disagree. The Song of the Whale suite are some of the most inspired and genius tracks TD ever made. Heavy Franke influence with a smattering of Froese and Haslinger. I agree that it went south a few years later though....
;-)))) but I dislike the number 66... old adress
@subsonic600 you're welcome!