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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #AfternoonShow
Tangerine Dream:
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Tickets für #TangerineDream gekauft. Once in a lifetime, vermutlich.
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Tickets für #TangerineDream gekauft. Once in a lifetime, vermutlich.
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Tickets für #TangerineDream gekauft. Once in a lifetime, vermutlich.
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Tickets für #TangerineDream gekauft. Once in a lifetime, vermutlich.
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Tickets für #TangerineDream gekauft. Once in a lifetime, vermutlich.
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Logic Gate – Voyages
#Ambient #AmbientElectronic #BerlinSchool #Electronic #Instrumental #KlausSchulze #Mellotron #TangerineDream #synthesizer #UnitedStates
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Logic Gate – Voyages
#Ambient #AmbientElectronic #BerlinSchool #Electronic #Instrumental #KlausSchulze #Mellotron #TangerineDream #synthesizer #UnitedStates
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Logic Gate – Voyages
#Ambient #AmbientElectronic #BerlinSchool #Electronic #Instrumental #KlausSchulze #Mellotron #TangerineDream #synthesizer #UnitedStates
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Logic Gate – Voyages
#Ambient #AmbientElectronic #BerlinSchool #Electronic #Instrumental #KlausSchulze #Mellotron #TangerineDream #synthesizer #UnitedStates
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Logic Gate – Voyages
#Ambient #AmbientElectronic #BerlinSchool #Electronic #Instrumental #KlausSchulze #Mellotron #TangerineDream #synthesizer #UnitedStates
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Immer wenn ich denke, dass ich zu viele #Synthesizer habe, schaue ich mir #Poland von #TangerineDream an. Das entspannt mich auf mehreren Ebenen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnV8O-AgyTM
Synthesizerliste Poland: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland_(album)#Equipment
Das ist natürlich für normale Musikhörende völlig irr-elefant.
Relevanter ist, dass Tangerine Dream quasi hunderte Alben gemacht habe und ich nicht, ich sitz halt rum und kuck Synthesizer an. Dank YouTube noch einfacher, da kann man sogar die Geräte ankucken, die man nicht selber hat, nur um nichts musizieren zu müssen.
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AUDIOPHILE MAN - MUSIC ALERTS
Psych 7” colour vinyl, ECM-style jazz, Motörhead ’77, Tangerine Dream & No-Man reissued.
Click: https://youtu.be/ZSWGcfLpOqw
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Free download codes:
Echo Vocation - Mutable Vol. 1
"Spacious guitar lines trace paths across expansive synth-infused canvases."
#electronic #downtempo #krautrock #ambientguitar #avantprog #tangerinedream #music
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I need to continue on this post. If you are at all into #electronicMusic, particularly if you like oldschool #TangerineDream, then do give this latest album by #CravenFaults a shot. And don't worry, it's not just some tired nostalgyfest of old TD, but musically its own thing, but is wonderfully lush and hypnotic. There are many highlights from the album, but perhaps try this one (Stoneyman).
Lovely.
https://open.spotify.com/track/3Sf7rt7ttcjeDTRczmD2iv?si=75532e0b80e44bd7
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Street Hawk Chiptune: Nordischsound Rebuilds the Theme in C64 SID Style
#StreetHawk #Nordischsound #Commodore64 #C64 #SID #Chiptune #8BitMusic #ChipMusic #RetroGamingMusic #TangerineDream #LeParc #RetroComputing
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Every who loves #electronic music like #tangerinedream and especially #vangelis should listen to #michaeldaniels.
Every album is a masterpiece. The newest one is great!
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I’ve grown weary of endless #drone analogue #synthesizer #ambient works, but I find myself drawn in by the magic of #CravenFaults. An anonymous artist with a stream of albums, each painting vivid imagery of the #YorkshireDales, and their unique geography.
The #music is deep, textured, rhythmic, melodic, like watching the seasons weaving through in reflections of a lake. It whispers of 70s #TangerineDream.
If that sounds interesting, try venturing through Enclosures:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5EMMRZuma06baZ2nv4AG5h?si=G0V2qNATQCO9H7hVJrklMA
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Thriftwicker Audio Society – SHE WHO EXISTS
#BerlinSchool #Electronic #ambient #cassette #experimental #hauntology #microcassette #plunderphonics #soundscape #tangerinedream #Portland
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Wenn es mal nicht so gut läuft. #TangerineDream
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Free download codes:
Echo Vocation - Mutable Vol. 1
"Spacious guitar lines trace paths across expansive synth-infused canvases."
#electronic #downtempo #krautrock #ambientguitar #avantprog #tangerinedream #music
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/532032/ Blizaro – Light and Desolation Review #2025 #3.5 #AmericanMetal #BlackSabbath #Blizaro #Candlemass #DoomMetal #Entertainment #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #LightAndDesolation #music #NamelessGraveRecords #Orodruin #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #TangerineDream #trouble #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Blizaro – Light and Desolation Review
What do you get when you combine old school doom with older school horror movie soundtracks? John Gallo…
#NewsBeep #News #Music #2025 #3.5 #AmericanMetal #BlackSabbath #Blizaro #Candlemass #DoomMetal #Entertainment #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #LightandDesolation #NamelessGraveRecords #Orodruin #ProgressiveRock #review #Reviews #Sep25 #TangerineDream #Trouble #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Blizaro – Light and Desolation Review
By Baguette of Bodom
What do you get when you combine old school doom with older school horror movie soundtracks? John Gallo of Orodruin asked this question roughly twenty years ago, and the answer became known as Blizaro. Despite the years of experience accumulated, the discography of this mostly solo project is quite brief;1 Light and Desolation is only Blizaro‘s third full-length. Time, ever the unfair mistress, treats everyone quite differently. Some artists have a lot to re-learn,2 others are able to pick up right where they left off.3 With nine years having passed since their previous album, how has the hourglass treated the intriguing and slightly bizarre concept of Blizaro?
It becomes immediately apparent that Blizaro takes heavy influence from the ‘70s and ‘80s. After a short melodramatic intro sets the stage, the Candlemassive and Troublesome hammer of doom descends. John Gallo’s wonderful guitar tone and playing style echo as much old Sabbath and ‘70s Judas Priest (“Internal Chasm”) as it does traditional doom, and the part-NWoBHM lead guitars (“Glare of Light and Desolation”) bring light and energy into the formula. The gloomy but heavy sound is complemented by Gallo’s eerie and dramatic vocals. His Ozzy-coded, blue-collar delivery fits the mold well, and good usage of layers adds extra oomph to an already good performance. But Light and Desolation isn’t just about the metal world. Horror-themed suspense and Tangerine Dream-touched synthesizers (“Sentenced Pathways”) color much of the album’s material both on the foreground and in the background. These individual elements already sound good on their lonesome but create spectacular hooks and crescendos when working in unison (“Silver Tower,” “Lightning Strikes Back”).
Crucially, Blizaro’s songwriting is both authentic and fresh, combining many old inspirations into newer ideas. Imitation is flattery, but it can only take you so far without understanding how your influences formed their sound in the first place. And throughout Light and Desolation, Gallo showcases a wealth of knowledge in not only his influences but also their various heroes and followers. Whether it’s the Iron Maiden pyrotechnics at the start of “Internal Chasm” or the ‘70s prog rock bounce of “Lucifer’s Lament,” Light and Desolation keeps throwing new curveballs to switch up its songwriting mojo. Not all of it is created equal, as some of the transitions in the aforementioned feel jarring, but most of the resulting breadth ends up a net positive. This wouldn’t be half the album it is without its cinematic atmosphere tying it all together. Sword-swinging closer “Warriors of the New Lands” is a culmination of Blizaro’s heavy metal, horror atmosphere, and space synth tendencies alike. It’s not just a throwback sound—it’s a unique blend of them.
On top of Light and Desolation being written like a lost relic, it also sounds the part. The mix allows all instruments room to shine and breathe, the crashing of cymbals in particular being a pleasure to listen to. The fuzzy production makes for a surprisingly warm album despite its cold and desolate demeanor, proving once again that heaviness does not require overcompression.4 Some of it might even sound a bit too ancient for my tastes, and it certainly took some getting used to. The vocals aren’t perfect either, occasionally stumbling during the latter half of the album. But what Blizaro sometimes lacks in consistency, they make up for in pure character and charisma. I’ve had trouble getting “Lightning Strikes Back” out of my head ever since first hearing the song, and it’s far from the only memorable moment here.
Light and Desolation is another strong success in a recent streak of distantly similar but ultimately unrelated nods to the old school. Blizaro continues putting their own spin on classic heavy and doom metal with elements of Italian horror ambience and olde prog synths from outer space. Aside from some minor vocal and songwriting slip-ups, it’s a majorly fun and replayable package with many layers to uncover. John Gallo’s busy schedule makes his writing speed tend towards the George R.R. Martin end of things, but the wait was well worth it. Here’s hoping there are more chapters of this—or even stronger—quality in the book of Blizaro yet to come!
Rating: Very Good
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s CBR MP3
Label: Nameless Grave Records
Website: Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025Show 4 footnotes
- That goes double for Orodruin’s two LPs in what, almost 30 years? Well, as long as it’s good! ↩
- Usually thrash bands. Unless your name is Testament, that is. ↩
- I could be convinced Cirith Ungol’s two reunion albums are their best work. ↩
- That Restless Spirit album from 2023 still bothers me. There are fantastic songs beneath the production! ↩
#2025 #35 #AmericanMetal #BlackSabbath #Blizaro #Candlemass #DoomMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #LightAndDesolation #NamelessGraveRecords #Orodruin #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #TangerineDream #Trouble
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Blizaro – Light and Desolation Review
By Baguette of Bodom
What do you get when you combine old school doom with older school horror movie soundtracks? John Gallo of Orodruin asked this question roughly twenty years ago, and the answer became known as Blizaro. Despite the years of experience accumulated, the discography of this mostly solo project is quite brief;1 Light and Desolation is only Blizaro‘s third full-length. Time, ever the unfair mistress, treats everyone quite differently. Some artists have a lot to re-learn,2 others are able to pick up right where they left off.3 With nine years having passed since their previous album, how has the hourglass treated the intriguing and slightly bizarre concept of Blizaro?
It becomes immediately apparent that Blizaro takes heavy influence from the ‘70s and ‘80s. After a short melodramatic intro sets the stage, the Candlemassive and Troublesome hammer of doom descends. John Gallo’s wonderful guitar tone and playing style echo as much old Sabbath and ‘70s Judas Priest (“Internal Chasm”) as it does traditional doom, and the part-NWoBHM lead guitars (“Glare of Light and Desolation”) bring light and energy into the formula. The gloomy but heavy sound is complemented by Gallo’s eerie and dramatic vocals. His Ozzy-coded, blue-collar delivery fits the mold well, and good usage of layers adds extra oomph to an already good performance. But Light and Desolation isn’t just about the metal world. Horror-themed suspense and Tangerine Dream-touched synthesizers (“Sentenced Pathways”) color much of the album’s material both on the foreground and in the background. These individual elements already sound good on their lonesome but create spectacular hooks and crescendos when working in unison (“Silver Tower,” “Lightning Strikes Back”).
Crucially, Blizaro’s songwriting is both authentic and fresh, combining many old inspirations into newer ideas. Imitation is flattery, but it can only take you so far without understanding how your influences formed their sound in the first place. And throughout Light and Desolation, Gallo showcases a wealth of knowledge in not only his influences but also their various heroes and followers. Whether it’s the Iron Maiden pyrotechnics at the start of “Internal Chasm” or the ‘70s prog rock bounce of “Lucifer’s Lament,” Light and Desolation keeps throwing new curveballs to switch up its songwriting mojo. Not all of it is created equal, as some of the transitions in the aforementioned feel jarring, but most of the resulting breadth ends up a net positive. This wouldn’t be half the album it is without its cinematic atmosphere tying it all together. Sword-swinging closer “Warriors of the New Lands” is a culmination of Blizaro’s heavy metal, horror atmosphere, and space synth tendencies alike. It’s not just a throwback sound—it’s a unique blend of them.
On top of Light and Desolation being written like a lost relic, it also sounds the part. The mix allows all instruments room to shine and breathe, the crashing of cymbals in particular being a pleasure to listen to. The fuzzy production makes for a surprisingly warm album despite its cold and desolate demeanor, proving once again that heaviness does not require overcompression.4 Some of it might even sound a bit too ancient for my tastes, and it certainly took some getting used to. The vocals aren’t perfect either, occasionally stumbling during the latter half of the album. But what Blizaro sometimes lacks in consistency, they make up for in pure character and charisma. I’ve had trouble getting “Lightning Strikes Back” out of my head ever since first hearing the song, and it’s far from the only memorable moment here.
Light and Desolation is another strong success in a recent streak of distantly similar but ultimately unrelated nods to the old school. Blizaro continues putting their own spin on classic heavy and doom metal with elements of Italian horror ambience and olde prog synths from outer space. Aside from some minor vocal and songwriting slip-ups, it’s a majorly fun and replayable package with many layers to uncover. John Gallo’s busy schedule makes his writing speed tend towards the George R.R. Martin end of things, but the wait was well worth it. Here’s hoping there are more chapters of this—or even stronger—quality in the book of Blizaro yet to come!
Rating: Very Good
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s CBR MP3
Label: Nameless Grave Records
Website: Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025#2025 #35 #AmericanMetal #BlackSabbath #Blizaro #Candlemass #DoomMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #LightAndDesolation #NamelessGraveRecords #Orodruin #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #TangerineDream #Trouble
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Blizaro – Light and Desolation Review
By Baguette of Bodom
What do you get when you combine old school doom with older school horror movie soundtracks? John Gallo of Orodruin asked this question roughly twenty years ago, and the answer became known as Blizaro. Despite the years of experience accumulated, the discography of this mostly solo project is quite brief;1 Light and Desolation is only Blizaro‘s third full-length. Time, ever the unfair mistress, treats everyone quite differently. Some artists have a lot to re-learn,2 others are able to pick up right where they left off.3 With nine years having passed since their previous album, how has the hourglass treated the intriguing and slightly bizarre concept of Blizaro?
It becomes immediately apparent that Blizaro takes heavy influence from the ‘70s and ‘80s. After a short melodramatic intro sets the stage, the Candlemassive and Troublesome hammer of doom descends. John Gallo’s wonderful guitar tone and playing style echo as much old Sabbath and ‘70s Judas Priest (“Internal Chasm”) as it does traditional doom, and the part-NWoBHM lead guitars (“Glare of Light and Desolation”) bring light and energy into the formula. The gloomy but heavy sound is complemented by Gallo’s eerie and dramatic vocals. His Ozzy-coded, blue-collar delivery fits the mold well, and good usage of layers adds extra oomph to an already good performance. But Light and Desolation isn’t just about the metal world. Horror-themed suspense and Tangerine Dream-touched synthesizers (“Sentenced Pathways”) color much of the album’s material both on the foreground and in the background. These individual elements already sound good on their lonesome but create spectacular hooks and crescendos when working in unison (“Silver Tower,” “Lightning Strikes Back”).
Crucially, Blizaro’s songwriting is both authentic and fresh, combining many old inspirations into newer ideas. Imitation is flattery, but it can only take you so far without understanding how your influences formed their sound in the first place. And throughout Light and Desolation, Gallo showcases a wealth of knowledge in not only his influences but also their various heroes and followers. Whether it’s the Iron Maiden pyrotechnics at the start of “Internal Chasm” or the ‘70s prog rock bounce of “Lucifer’s Lament,” Light and Desolation keeps throwing new curveballs to switch up its songwriting mojo. Not all of it is created equal, as some of the transitions in the aforementioned feel jarring, but most of the resulting breadth ends up a net positive. This wouldn’t be half the album it is without its cinematic atmosphere tying it all together. Sword-swinging closer “Warriors of the New Lands” is a culmination of Blizaro’s heavy metal, horror atmosphere, and space synth tendencies alike. It’s not just a throwback sound—it’s a unique blend of them.
On top of Light and Desolation being written like a lost relic, it also sounds the part. The mix allows all instruments room to shine and breathe, the crashing of cymbals in particular being a pleasure to listen to. The fuzzy production makes for a surprisingly warm album despite its cold and desolate demeanor, proving once again that heaviness does not require overcompression.4 Some of it might even sound a bit too ancient for my tastes, and it certainly took some getting used to. The vocals aren’t perfect either, occasionally stumbling during the latter half of the album. But what Blizaro sometimes lacks in consistency, they make up for in pure character and charisma. I’ve had trouble getting “Lightning Strikes Back” out of my head ever since first hearing the song, and it’s far from the only memorable moment here.
Light and Desolation is another strong success in a recent streak of distantly similar but ultimately unrelated nods to the old school. Blizaro continues putting their own spin on classic heavy and doom metal with elements of Italian horror ambience and olde prog synths from outer space. Aside from some minor vocal and songwriting slip-ups, it’s a majorly fun and replayable package with many layers to uncover. John Gallo’s busy schedule makes his writing speed tend towards the George R.R. Martin end of things, but the wait was well worth it. Here’s hoping there are more chapters of this—or even stronger—quality in the book of Blizaro yet to come!
Rating: Very Good
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s CBR MP3
Label: Nameless Grave Records
Website: Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025#2025 #35 #AmericanMetal #BlackSabbath #Blizaro #Candlemass #DoomMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #LightAndDesolation #NamelessGraveRecords #Orodruin #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #TangerineDream #Trouble
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Blizaro – Light and Desolation Review
By Baguette of Bodom
What do you get when you combine old school doom with older school horror movie soundtracks? John Gallo of Orodruin asked this question roughly twenty years ago, and the answer became known as Blizaro. Despite the years of experience accumulated, the discography of this mostly solo project is quite brief;1 Light and Desolation is only Blizaro‘s third full-length. Time, ever the unfair mistress, treats everyone quite differently. Some artists have a lot to re-learn,2 others are able to pick up right where they left off.3 With nine years having passed since their previous album, how has the hourglass treated the intriguing and slightly bizarre concept of Blizaro?
It becomes immediately apparent that Blizaro takes heavy influence from the ‘70s and ‘80s. After a short melodramatic intro sets the stage, the Candlemassive and Troublesome hammer of doom descends. John Gallo’s wonderful guitar tone and playing style echo as much old Sabbath and ‘70s Judas Priest (“Internal Chasm”) as it does traditional doom, and the part-NWoBHM lead guitars (“Glare of Light and Desolation”) bring light and energy into the formula. The gloomy but heavy sound is complemented by Gallo’s eerie and dramatic vocals. His Ozzy-coded, blue-collar delivery fits the mold well, and good usage of layers adds extra oomph to an already good performance. But Light and Desolation isn’t just about the metal world. Horror-themed suspense and Tangerine Dream-touched synthesizers (“Sentenced Pathways”) color much of the album’s material both on the foreground and in the background. These individual elements already sound good on their lonesome but create spectacular hooks and crescendos when working in unison (“Silver Tower,” “Lightning Strikes Back”).
Crucially, Blizaro’s songwriting is both authentic and fresh, combining many old inspirations into newer ideas. Imitation is flattery, but it can only take you so far without understanding how your influences formed their sound in the first place. And throughout Light and Desolation, Gallo showcases a wealth of knowledge in not only his influences but also their various heroes and followers. Whether it’s the Iron Maiden pyrotechnics at the start of “Internal Chasm” or the ‘70s prog rock bounce of “Lucifer’s Lament,” Light and Desolation keeps throwing new curveballs to switch up its songwriting mojo. Not all of it is created equal, as some of the transitions in the aforementioned feel jarring, but most of the resulting breadth ends up a net positive. This wouldn’t be half the album it is without its cinematic atmosphere tying it all together. Sword-swinging closer “Warriors of the New Lands” is a culmination of Blizaro’s heavy metal, horror atmosphere, and space synth tendencies alike. It’s not just a throwback sound—it’s a unique blend of them.
On top of Light and Desolation being written like a lost relic, it also sounds the part. The mix allows all instruments room to shine and breathe, the crashing of cymbals in particular being a pleasure to listen to. The fuzzy production makes for a surprisingly warm album despite its cold and desolate demeanor, proving once again that heaviness does not require overcompression.4 Some of it might even sound a bit too ancient for my tastes, and it certainly took some getting used to. The vocals aren’t perfect either, occasionally stumbling during the latter half of the album. But what Blizaro sometimes lacks in consistency, they make up for in pure character and charisma. I’ve had trouble getting “Lightning Strikes Back” out of my head ever since first hearing the song, and it’s far from the only memorable moment here.
Light and Desolation is another strong success in a recent streak of distantly similar but ultimately unrelated nods to the old school. Blizaro continues putting their own spin on classic heavy and doom metal with elements of Italian horror ambience and olde prog synths from outer space. Aside from some minor vocal and songwriting slip-ups, it’s a majorly fun and replayable package with many layers to uncover. John Gallo’s busy schedule makes his writing speed tend towards the George R.R. Martin end of things, but the wait was well worth it. Here’s hoping there are more chapters of this—or even stronger—quality in the book of Blizaro yet to come!
Rating: Very Good
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s CBR MP3
Label: Nameless Grave Records
Website: Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025#2025 #35 #AmericanMetal #BlackSabbath #Blizaro #Candlemass #DoomMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #LightAndDesolation #NamelessGraveRecords #Orodruin #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #TangerineDream #Trouble
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Blizaro – Light and Desolation Review
By Baguette of Bodom
What do you get when you combine old school doom with older school horror movie soundtracks? John Gallo of Orodruin asked this question roughly twenty years ago, and the answer became known as Blizaro. Despite the years of experience accumulated, the discography of this mostly solo project is quite brief;1 Light and Desolation is only Blizaro‘s third full-length. Time, ever the unfair mistress, treats everyone quite differently. Some artists have a lot to re-learn,2 others are able to pick up right where they left off.3 With nine years having passed since their previous album, how has the hourglass treated the intriguing and slightly bizarre concept of Blizaro?
It becomes immediately apparent that Blizaro takes heavy influence from the ‘70s and ‘80s. After a short melodramatic intro sets the stage, the Candlemassive and Troublesome hammer of doom descends. John Gallo’s wonderful guitar tone and playing style echo as much old Sabbath and ‘70s Judas Priest (“Internal Chasm”) as it does traditional doom, and the part-NWoBHM lead guitars (“Glare of Light and Desolation”) bring light and energy into the formula. The gloomy but heavy sound is complemented by Gallo’s eerie and dramatic vocals. His Ozzy-coded, blue-collar delivery fits the mold well, and good usage of layers adds extra oomph to an already good performance. But Light and Desolation isn’t just about the metal world. Horror-themed suspense and Tangerine Dream-touched synthesizers (“Sentenced Pathways”) color much of the album’s material both on the foreground and in the background. These individual elements already sound good on their lonesome but create spectacular hooks and crescendos when working in unison (“Silver Tower,” “Lightning Strikes Back”).
Crucially, Blizaro’s songwriting is both authentic and fresh, combining many old inspirations into newer ideas. Imitation is flattery, but it can only take you so far without understanding how your influences formed their sound in the first place. And throughout Light and Desolation, Gallo showcases a wealth of knowledge in not only his influences but also their various heroes and followers. Whether it’s the Iron Maiden pyrotechnics at the start of “Internal Chasm” or the ‘70s prog rock bounce of “Lucifer’s Lament,” Light and Desolation keeps throwing new curveballs to switch up its songwriting mojo. Not all of it is created equal, as some of the transitions in the aforementioned feel jarring, but most of the resulting breadth ends up a net positive. This wouldn’t be half the album it is without its cinematic atmosphere tying it all together. Sword-swinging closer “Warriors of the New Lands” is a culmination of Blizaro’s heavy metal, horror atmosphere, and space synth tendencies alike. It’s not just a throwback sound—it’s a unique blend of them.
On top of Light and Desolation being written like a lost relic, it also sounds the part. The mix allows all instruments room to shine and breathe, the crashing of cymbals in particular being a pleasure to listen to. The fuzzy production makes for a surprisingly warm album despite its cold and desolate demeanor, proving once again that heaviness does not require overcompression.4 Some of it might even sound a bit too ancient for my tastes, and it certainly took some getting used to. The vocals aren’t perfect either, occasionally stumbling during the latter half of the album. But what Blizaro sometimes lacks in consistency, they make up for in pure character and charisma. I’ve had trouble getting “Lightning Strikes Back” out of my head ever since first hearing the song, and it’s far from the only memorable moment here.
Light and Desolation is another strong success in a recent streak of distantly similar but ultimately unrelated nods to the old school. Blizaro continues putting their own spin on classic heavy and doom metal with elements of Italian horror ambience and olde prog synths from outer space. Aside from some minor vocal and songwriting slip-ups, it’s a majorly fun and replayable package with many layers to uncover. John Gallo’s busy schedule makes his writing speed tend towards the George R.R. Martin end of things, but the wait was well worth it. Here’s hoping there are more chapters of this—or even stronger—quality in the book of Blizaro yet to come!
Rating: Very Good
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s CBR MP3
Label: Nameless Grave Records
Website: Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: September 26th, 2025#2025 #35 #AmericanMetal #BlackSabbath #Blizaro #Candlemass #DoomMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #LightAndDesolation #NamelessGraveRecords #Orodruin #ProgressiveRock #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #TangerineDream #Trouble
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An Abstract Illusion – The Sleeping City Review
By Killjoy
When a group strikes gold, I imagine that there might be a temptation to continue mining the same vein. In 2022, Sweden’s An Abstract Illusion seized the metalverse by the collective throat and shook it with forceful pathos. Woe was a start-to-finish progressive death metal masterpiece which edged out some stiff competition to take the number one spot on my personal Top Ten(ish) list that year. The same was true for Carcharodon, whose mighty shoes—flippers?—I humbly struggle to fill. Now, with the release of The Sleeping City, An Abstract Illusion boldly declares that they are not content to repeat themselves.
As a comparison of their cover artworks suggests, The Sleeping City is something of a tonal opposite of Woe. Whereas Woe was despairing with occasional hopeful spots, The Sleeping City is mainly bright with pockets of ferocity. At its core, An Abstract Illusion still plays a deeply emotive strain of progressive death, like a more intimate and less pompous In Vain or In Mourning. Vivid neon synths in the classic fashion of Tangerine Dream or John Carpenter now abound. This invites comparisons to last year’s Blood Incantation record, but I daresay that the synths are integrated more naturally and tastefully in The Sleeping City. An Abstract Illusion never goes full synthwave, though they do flirt with the style on “Silverfields” and “Frost Flower.”
An Abstract Illusion’s unbridled emotional outpouring is still present in ways both familiar and new. To this end, the vocals are even more expressive. Christian Berglönn’s screams display his signature unsettling anguish (“No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons,” “Emmett”) and guest Lukas Backeström’s singing in “Frost Flower” is crisp and angelic. The Sleeping City also features a couple of guest violinists (Dawn Ye and Flavia Fontana) and a cellist (Jonathan Miranda-Figueroa), who pair extremely well with the crystalline synths to hone their poignant edges. Crucially, the strings are not overused, which might have cheapened their impact. The real magic happens when these elements come together, namely during the lush instrumental section in “Blackmurmur,” which builds to a sexy synth solo (Robert Stenvall) and then erupts into despairing howls. Drummer Isak Nilsson is a great addition, whose frenetic tempos and deliberate tom rhythms heighten listener engagement.
On The Sleeping City, Karl Westerlund again proves himself a master of long-form songwriting. Unlike Woe, which felt like a singular body of work with distinct movements, The Sleeping City is composed of tracks that fit together more like jigsaw puzzle pieces. The individual tracks flow effortlessly while also subtly crossing over with one another, such as the similarly mysterious synth tunes which manifest back to back in “Frost Flower” and “Emmett.” The overall pacing feels less meticulous and patient than Woe, though this is not necessarily a bad thing, just different. An Abstract Illusion makes good use of the hour runtime; the aimless noodling at the end of “No Dreams Beyond Empty Horizons” being the only part that could have been trimmed away.1 The production doesn’t quite do this magnificent music justice—see the DR score below—but it’s hardly a dealbreaker.
The Sleeping City is evidence that Woe was not a one-hit wonder. Even more impressive, An Abstract Illusion managed to recreate prior success while significantly overhauling their style. The Sleeping City is different enough to further expand An Abstract Illusion’s fanbase while retaining the heartfelt compositions that garnered such a large following before. The gorgeous cascading arpeggios that bathe The Sleeping City are an easy highlight. Recurring notes and melodies give each track a sense of identity, yet each is of equal quality that I can’t (nor do I want to) pick any favorites. An Abstract Illusion is still firing on all cylinders, and it’s exhilarating to behold.
Rating: 4.0/5.0
DR: 4 | Format Reviewed: FLAC
Label: Willowtip Records
Websites: anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/anabstractillusion
Releases Worldwide: October 17th, 2025#2025 #40 #AnAbstractIllusion #BloodIncantation #DeathMetal #InMourning #InVain #JohnCarpenter #Oct25 #ProgressiveDeath #ProgressiveMetal #Review #Reviews #SwedishMetal #TangerineDream #TheSleepingCity #WillowtipRecords
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Vintage Electronica - Synth Jam 156
#electronica #synthjam #spacemusic #70s #atmosphericmusic #retro #electronicmusic #synthfam #spaceage #bitwig #tangerinedream #jmj #vintage #jeanmicheljarre #vangelis #isaotomita #electrojam #jamming #darksideofsynth
Vintage, nostalgic electronica synth jam inspired by and dedicated to the giants of electronic music like Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre and Isao Tomita.
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Electrocutioner – Harbinger Review
By Dr. A.N. Grier
Two years ago, I grabbed Electrocutioner’s False Idols solely because their one-pager told me not to. And I enjoyed every minute of its straightforward approach to old-school thrash. Even scoring it higher than one would ever dare for something that’s been done countless times over. But there was just something about its riff-machine qualities that hooked me so deeply. Fast forward, and I’ve got my grubby sausage fingers on their sophomore outing, Harbinger. And, once again, you’ll find no gimmicks here. Just beer-swilling thrash in the realm of Slayer, Testament, and Whiplash. The only difference is that this threesome (with gang vocal support from some friends) is signed to a label. Sure, it’s a smaller Canadian label, but these Strong Islanders ain’t aboot to let that bother them.
Like the band’s debut, Harbinger is a relentless onslaught that rarely sees drawn-out introductions throughout its tight thirty-six-minute runtime. The only moments of calm are delivered in the same way as before: using weird-ass instrumentals that only Tangerine Orange would enjoy. Though completely pointless, it appears to be their jam. Outside of that, each song is tight and effective, not a one of them exceeding five minutes in length. You’ll find everything from blistering-fast speed licks, chonky thrash charges, and mid-paced stompers. Mix in some rough vocals, chaotic gang shouts, and rough production, and you might as well be listening to it on cassette in your dad’s beat-up pickup. But will the outcome be the same, better, or worse than its predecessor?
Unlike False Idols, no spacey instrumental coaxes us into the record. “Doomsday Device” rips your scrotum on the first note and doesn’t let go until the gangrene settles in. This short, Slayerish ditty even sports a classic Araya scream that forms goosebumps on my pecker. Like any good trash track, it breaks down in the middle, restarting the frenzy, charging faster and faster as the gang shouts tear around you. The follow-up track, “Lightning Sacrifice,” keeps the momentum going, delivering a killer groove and addictive chorus that sticks hard. While there’s some variation in the songwriting throughout, the one track that stands out for being straightforward and restrained is “Frozen File.” With its intricate guitar work and pleasing chorus, it uses its strength in quality construction instead of dropping breakdowns and screaming guitar solos.
Other songs worth exploring are the back-half beauties, “The Chariot,” “Azazel,” and “Seven Seals of Koresh.” The first is a short piece featuring some of the album’s more vicious guitar and vocal performances. It uses a speedy lick to build up to the gangy chorus before ending with a slick, headbangable conclusion. “Azazel” is a flailing storm of guitars with a pavement-splitting chorus. Though it includes a ridiculously stupid spoken-word passage, this piece is one of the heavier tracks on Harbinger. “Seven Seals of Koresh” backs off a bit, opening with a mid-paced thrash lick. But then, all hell breaks loose, charging toward the chorus like Steel coming after me for drinking all his bourbon. As the intensity increases, the band picks up the pace, charging faster and harder than ever before.
Outside of the useless instrumentals, the two songs that have the biggest issues are “End of Days” and the title track. The first is that it’s so short, it doesn’t seem to know where to go. The only thing going for it is its slithering Slayer vibes. The title track is frustrating because the chorus is dreadful. It has some nifty riff changes that help, but when the chorus comes back around, I want to skip it. And, the fact that the instrumental “Vision II” closes the album instead of “Seven Seals of Koresh” is a mistake. There’s also an issue with the mix. False Idols was just dynamic enough that the bass had some presence. With Harbinger, the bass is buried far too much for my taste. These issues put this new release a notch lower than its predecessor, but Harbinger is hella fun and will keep your attention if you liked the band’s debut.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: Stream | Format Reviewed: Stream Deez Nutz
Label: CDN Records
Websites: electrocutionerthrash.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/electrocutioner
Releases Worldwide: September 5th, 2025#2025 #30 #AmericanMetal #CDNRecords #Electrocutioner #Harbinger #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #Slayer #TangerineDream #Testament #ThrashMetal #Whiplash
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I made a video for my recent Tangerine Dream „Choronzon“ cover. Hope you like it and I would enjoy your like or comment on Youtube.
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Echo Vocation - Mutable Vol. 1
"Spacious guitar lines trace paths across expansive synth-infused canvases."
#electronic #downtempo #krautrock #ambientguitar #avantprog #tangerinedream #music
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Echo Vocation - Mutable Vol. 1
"Spacious guitar lines trace paths across expansive synth-infused canvases."
#electronic #downtempo #krautrock #ambientguitar #avantprog #tangerinedream #music
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G-Nitro’s Daily Music Wrap-Up – 5/31/25
I pass on a Tangerine Dream album, and check out the latest EP from illuminati hotties.
Favorite Videos include VINI's COSMOS Session, Superfly on The First Take, and more!
https://g-nitro.com/g-nitros-daily-music-wrap-up-5-31-25
#Music #MusicVideo #1001Albums #TangerineDream #IlluminatiHotties #Vini #CosmosSession #Superfly #TheFirstTake
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G-Nitro’s Daily Music Wrap-Up – 5/31/25
I pass on a Tangerine Dream album, and check out the latest EP from illuminati hotties.
Favorite Videos include VINI's COSMOS Session, Superfly on The First Take, and more!
https://g-nitro.com/g-nitros-daily-music-wrap-up-5-31-25
#Music #MusicVideo #1001Albums #TangerineDream #IlluminatiHotties #Vini #CosmosSession #Superfly #TheFirstTake
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G-Nitro’s Daily Music Wrap-Up – 5/31/25
I pass on a Tangerine Dream album, and check out the latest EP from illuminati hotties.
Favorite Videos include VINI's COSMOS Session, Superfly on The First Take, and more!
https://g-nitro.com/g-nitros-daily-music-wrap-up-5-31-25
#Music #MusicVideo #1001Albums #TangerineDream #IlluminatiHotties #Vini #CosmosSession #Superfly #TheFirstTake
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G-Nitro’s Daily Music Wrap-Up – 5/31/25
I pass on a Tangerine Dream album, and check out the latest EP from illuminati hotties.
Favorite Videos include VINI's COSMOS Session, Superfly on The First Take, and more!
https://g-nitro.com/g-nitros-daily-music-wrap-up-5-31-25
#Music #MusicVideo #1001Albums #TangerineDream #IlluminatiHotties #Vini #CosmosSession #Superfly #TheFirstTake
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G-Nitro’s Daily Music Wrap-Up – 5/31/25
I pass on a Tangerine Dream album, and check out the latest EP from illuminati hotties.
Favorite Videos include VINI's COSMOS Session, Superfly on The First Take, and more!
https://g-nitro.com/g-nitros-daily-music-wrap-up-5-31-25
#Music #MusicVideo #1001Albums #TangerineDream #IlluminatiHotties #Vini #CosmosSession #Superfly #TheFirstTake
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/129404/ 14 Incredible Sci-Fi Movie Scores #2001:ASpaceOdyssey #BillConti #BladeRunner #BladeRunner2049 #DaftPunk #DonDavis #E.T. #Entertainment #HansZimmer #interstellar #JohnWilliams #JurassicPark #M83 #MastersOfTheUniverse #MicaLevi #MiracleMile #Movies #Oblivion #StanleyKubrick #StarWars #StarWars:EpisodeIIIRevengeOfTheSith #TangerineDream #TheMatrix #TheTerminator #TronLegacy #UK #UnderTheSkin #UnitedKingdom #Vangelis
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"Spacious guitar lines trace paths across expansive synth-infused canvases."
#electronic #downtempo #krautrock #ambientguitar #avantprog #tangerinedream #music
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An Elm – Tangerine Elm
#Experimental #KosmischeMusik #anelm #cosmic #electronic #improvisation #kraut #noise #soundtrack #synth #tangerinedream #techno #Germany
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my favourite picture disc.
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Wie macht ihr es eigentlich beim #Schreiben? Hat da Totenstille zu herrschen oder hört ihr dabei #Musik ?
Bei mir muss eindeutig immer etwas im Hintergrund sanft dudeln, das hilft mir beim Konzentrieren und Fokussieren.
Während es früher oft #Metal oder #Rock war, brauche ich heute eher die sphärisch-driftenden Klänge von #Ambient oder #Elektronik Musik. Anbei vier meiner älteren liebsten Schreib-Alben.
Wie ist das bei euch?
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Eröffnungsfeier #Synthesizer #Museum #Berlin mit jeder Menge alter und neuer elektronischer Instrumente auch zum ausprobieren und bei Bedarf sogar zum Mitschneiden. Sehr cool. Auf der Bühne live Kurt „Pyrolator“ Dahlke und Thorsten „Tangerine Dream“ Quaeschning. Wow!
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Eröffnungsfeier #Synthesizer #Museum #Berlin mit jeder Menge alter und neuer elektronischer Instrumente auch zum ausprobieren und bei Bedarf sogar zum Mitschneiden. Sehr cool. Auf der Bühne live Kurt „Pyrolator“ Dahlke und Thorsten „Tangerine Dream“ Quaeschning. Wow!
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Eröffnungsfeier #Synthesizer #Museum #Berlin mit jeder Menge alter und neuer elektronischer Instrumente auch zum ausprobieren und bei Bedarf sogar zum Mitschneiden. Sehr cool. Auf der Bühne live Kurt „Pyrolator“ Dahlke und Thorsten „Tangerine Dream“ Quaeschning. Wow!
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Eröffnungsfeier #Synthesizer #Museum #Berlin mit jeder Menge alter und neuer elektronischer Instrumente auch zum ausprobieren und bei Bedarf sogar zum Mitschneiden. Sehr cool. Auf der Bühne live Kurt „Pyrolator“ Dahlke und Thorsten „Tangerine Dream“ Quaeschning. Wow!
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Eröffnungsfeier #Synthesizer #Museum #Berlin mit jeder Menge alter und neuer elektronischer Instrumente auch zum ausprobieren und bei Bedarf sogar zum Mitschneiden. Sehr cool. Auf der Bühne live Kurt „Pyrolator“ Dahlke und Thorsten „Tangerine Dream“ Quaeschning. Wow!