Tangerine Dream – From Virgin To Quantum Years : Coventry Cathedral 22 3CD+Blu-ray

Tangerine Dream – From Virgin To Quantum Years : Coventry Cathedral 22

TANGERINE DREAM - FROM VIRGIN TO QUANTUM YEARS: COVENTRY CATHEDRAL 22 - 3CD + BLU-RAY SET HOUSED IN A 48-PAGE HARDBACK EARBOOK, FEATURING COMPREHENSIVE LINER NOTES, HIGH-RES & 5 1 SURROUND AUDIO & FULL VIDEO RECORDING OF THE PERFORMANCE. 

In 1974, Tangerine Dream--then composed of Edgar Froese, Peter Baumann & Christopher Franke--performed a now legendary concert set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Coventry Cathedral. Nearly fifty years later, the current incarnation of the band--Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane & Paul Frick--returned to that same sacred space in 2022 to perform a monumental 'From Virgin To Quantum Years' set, bridging eras in a performance that reflects the band's extraordinary & ceaseless evolution.  

Reflecting on that experience, Thorsten Quaeschning shared: "After 2022, following the intense COVID years during which we wrote the album 'Raum', the Coventry Cathedral concert became a key moment in reconnecting different parts of Tangerine Dream's story with the present. Playing in that same cathedral created an atmosphere that was simply unique."

Spanning three audio CD's & a Blu-ray, this deluxe set presents the full concert--a sweeping setlist that reaches back to Virgin Years classics like 'Stratosfear', 'Cloudburst Flight' & 'Love On A Real Train', while also drawing from more recent Quantum material such as 'Raum' & 'Continuum'. Several pieces are performed with special guest Steve Rothery (Marillion), whose guitar work threads itself into the band's electronic textures to create a fascinating new dimension. The Blu-ray features a video recording of the concert, high-res stereo & 5.1 surround sound audio, plus a bonus interview on the band's creative process & vision.

"the best synth band in the world" THE NEW YORK TIMES

Coventry Cathedral stands as a symbol of transformation & resilience, with its towering spire representing both a rich history & a modern rebirth--qualities that parallel the evolution of Tangerine Dream. With a legacy that includes multiple Grammy nominations, a vast catalogue of groundbreaking albums & an iconic body of film scores, they continue to stand as pioneers in their field, with the torch passed from founder Edgar Froese to his protege & current bandleader, Thorsten Quaeschning, after Froese's passing in 2015.

Reflecting on the band's return to the cathedral nearly five decades after the original performance, Quaeschning noted: "The 2022 tour also marked the beginning of a new chapter--more concerts, more people discovering the band live & an incredibly rewarding experience with a fantastic crew. This project means so much to me that I never even consider having a Plan B. I'm just looking forward to more releases, more concerts & new studio albums to come."

Presented in a 48-page hardback Earbook filled with imagery & reflective liner notes written by music journalist Chris Wheatley, 'From Virgin To Quantum Years: Coventry Cathedral 22' is a carefully composed artefact that captures Tangerine Dream's legendary past, a reimagined present & the evolving outlines of futures yet to come.

Tracklist:
CD1:
1. Introduction ( 01:50 )
2. Stratosfear ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 10:27 )
3. Betrayal Sorcerer Theme ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 05:06 )
4. Continuum ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:08 )
5. The Dream Is Always The Same ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 03:54 )
6. Raum ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:24 )
7. It Is Time To Leave When Everyone Is Dancing ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 06:26 )
8. Love On A Real Train ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 08:57 )
9. You're Always On Time ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:35 )
10. Choronzon ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 04:04 )

CD2:
1. Los Santos City Map ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:26 )
2. Tangram Exerpt ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 05:34 )
3. Portico ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 06:58 )
4. Ricochet Piano Intro ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 01:45 )
5. Ricochet ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 05:28 )
6. White Eagle ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 06:12 )
7. Phaedra ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:59 )
8. Kiew Mission Pt.01 ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 06:00 )
9. Kiew Mission Pt.02 ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 05:05 )
10. Cloudburst Flight ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 11:29 )

CD3:
1. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 01 ( 07:34 )
2. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 02 ( 06:07 )
3. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 03 ( 07:20 )
4. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 04 ( 09:04 )
5. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 05 ( 03:34 )
6. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 06 ( 03:51 )
7. Closing Words ( 02:19 )

Blu-ray:
1. In 256 Zeichen Pt. 01 ( Night Shift Mix ) ( 01:00 )
2. Introduction ( 01:50 )
3. Stratosfear ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 10:27 )
4. Betrayal Sorcerer Theme ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 05:06 )
5. Continuum ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:08 )
6. The Dream Is Always The Same ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 03:54 )
7. Raum ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:24 )
8. It Is Time To Leave When Everyone Is Dancing ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 06:26 )
9. Love On A Real Train ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 08:57 )
10. You're Always On Time ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:35 )
11. Choronzon ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 04:04 )
12. Los Santos City Map ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:26 )
13. Tangram Exerpt ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 05:34 )
14. Portico ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 06:58 )
15. Ricochet Piano Intro ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 01:45 )
16. Ricochet ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 05:28 )
17. White Eagle ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 06:12 )
18. Phaedra ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 07:59 )
19. Kiew Mission Pt.01 ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 06:00 )
20. Kiew Mission Pt.02 ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 05:05 )
21. Cloudburst Flight ( Coventry Cathedral 22 ) ( 11:29 )
22. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt.01 ( 07:34 )
23. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt.02 ( 06:07 )
24. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt.03 ( 07:20 )
25. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt.04 ( 09:04 )
26. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt.05 ( 03:34 )
27. Closing Words ( 02:19 )
28. Interview ( 06:41 )

Label: Kscope
Released: 2025