Hey Carm , Just finished listening to Optical Race .. Great lp .. First album without Christopher Franke .. Hello to the Director .. Good Weekend Brother ... Jimmy ...
Hey Jimmy, Oh yes that's a nice one. I wasn't as into it on the first couple listens, though I caught up with it at the time. That was interesting at the time, as it was hard to imagine TD without Chris at the time. The director is right here and he sez hi. Thanks much for tuning in, and fine weekend your way too. -Carm
Such a great review, Carm. Incredibly detailed and thorough. I enjoy nothing more than listening to someone talk about one their favorite bands. I hope you’re doing well. Cheers ✌🏻
Hey Jon, Thanks so much! Needless to say...I recommend this. 🙂Same here, hearing someone share what they're most passionate about is most fulfilling. Thanks much for tuning in. Doing well here, hope you are too. -Carm
So nice to see another surprise video, though naturally I miss the director. For all the TD albums Edgar was putting out prior to his passing, it seems the post-Edgar TD is trying to keep up the pace. It's gotten to the point where I just can't keep up or even keep track anymore of all the constant flow of stuff coming out as much as I admire Thorsten's talents. Still, nice seeing and hearing about this!!
Heya G, I think Rocky was in cahoots with whoever honked behind me in the alley. That does seem true about their post Edgar output. For me though, this one I'd put well ahead of the 'Sessions' stuff, and even the 'Quantum' albums. Something special I'm feeling through this one. I'd definitely recommend! Danke for hanging. -Carm & 😸
Hey Carm! Yes! I was hoping you'd share your thoughts through video on Raum. This is a special album and gives me the tingles as well. Edgar's spirit is definitely felt but seamlessly integrated into modern TD. I didn't realize about the track order from the CD. I'm going to have to give it a listen in the CD sequence. I get the same feels as you about floating upwards and milky bubbles is a very good visual which I'm sure I'm are now going to come into view while listening. Really great review, overview, Carm. And yeah, this is the best thing they've produced since at least Edgar's passing but maybe longer. I sure am loving it and it's clear you are as well. It was nice that it was warm enough that you were able to film outside with sounds of nature peeking in. I hope you and the Producer are both doing well. Let's hope Spring springs sooner than later!
Hey Bill! Well..ya know...I couldn't NOT talk about this.... 🙂 Yes, much agreed on Edgar's spirit infusing this...Even the pieces that his voicings aren't directly used on. Plus the whole group has such a sense of that eternal exploratory spirit that goes back 50 years, and seem to have really found their way through that. I'd say this is one of my favorite things they've done this century....along with 'Seven Letters from Tibet', 'Jeanne d'Arc', and 'Views from a Red Train'. I feel the CD sequence for my own taste works well since the most percussive piece is right at the beginning, and the rest of the album feels like it flows more seamlessly. I actually did this on Monday, the rest of the week has been rainy. Found the window that was just open enough for this, ha. Rocky wants you to know he's doing well though is the director, not the producer.... 😸Thanks as always for being here, and here's to more spring all around. -Carm
Good morning Cuz. I am ready to bounce and do some work. But I wanted to try to squeeze in a few minutes of your Rom. {Review of Raum}. The definition of Raum is a Great Earl of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons. He is depicted as a crow which adopts human form at the request of the conjurer. I wonder if they knew about this or if it relates to the album's theme or storyline? Are there any original members contributing on the newer recordings? Back to the video. Have a super day~ Rob/Boston
Hey Cuz Rob, Well I appreciate you even taking a few minutes out of your busy day for this. I had never heard of that particular definition of raum before....Very interesting! I don't know if that was their intention or not, though I can't quite say that was the imagery evoked for me...I may think of it a bit differently now though, ha! As far as I know, Edgar is the only member they've brought back....so to speak....to contribute to an album. I think some years ago they've done some live stuff where they had a previous member guesting on a few tunes, like guitarist Zlatko Perica. Well thanks for being here, and hope you have a swell day too. Chatta further soon. -Carm
Hey sister Lis! Aww, well I hope the rest of your day/week is as relaxing as possible. Oh yes...definitely keping up with the TD's. 🙂Thanks for being here. 💙-Carm & 😸
Hey Anna, oh good..you didn't notice...Ok lets not tell anyone else further then. ☺ I would definitely recommend giving this one a listen. It's quite therapeutic. Thanks for being here. Much love. -Carm & 😸
Hi Carm great review of a excellent album ! I was sceptical about the album at first and going to see them play in Manchester but the gig pulled me back in and into the TD other world ! Really like your video run down of the TD albums ,great channel thanks 👍
Hey Paul, Thanks so much! Was enjoyable going through this. Ah would love to see them live! It does seem like folks are divided on them depending on the periods, though am glad this newer stuff is compelling them back. I'm kind of a loony though..I like most of what I've heard them do. Thanks much for watching, and your kind words. -Carm
Hi Carm… great review ! Nice that you got the cd and vinyl. I know how much you like this band and it’s great that after all these years they are still releasing new material ! I will definitely be checking out this release, Have a great day ! Thank you . Chez
Hey Chez, Thanks so much! You bet...when it's a favorite, gotta get both formats. 🙂I'm thrilled for sure that they're carrying on. I would definitely recommend giving it a listen. Whenever you do, let me know what you feel! Thanks much for being here. Great day your way too. -Carm
I definitely have a better understanding of the album now Carm. Fawning Over Raum would have been a great title. It was great to hear that Edgar's past recordings are still being used on the newer releases. Brilliant. I cannot understand why other bands do not do the same thing. Dig out some unfinished parts and edit into newer songs. I guess it all boils down to royalties. Lets just say if Paul wanted to use a Lennon guitar part for his new album. He would have to speak to Yoko first. Getting her to say yes is like trying to open a locked safe with no keys or explosives. Which song/songs have Edgar's arrangements or bit parts on them? Fantastic review Carm. So darn thorough and interesting~ Rob/Boston
Hey again, Cuz. That makes sense that in general that it would likely come down to royalties with a lot of artists and groups. Ha, You made me laugh about Paul asking Yoko. Hey, you just never know though. From What I understand the TD members seem to be pretty close with Bianca (Edgar's wife) anyway, so it must be quite familial it sounds to be. Edgar is credited with being on the songs 'Portico', 'What you should know about Endings', and the title cut 'Raum'. The whole album blends so seemlessly overall. Thanks so much again, good sir. Glad you enjoyed, and hope you enjoy listening to the album whenever you do. Peace n love. -Carm
If both the cd and vinyl are purchased for a new album then you know it is a significant recording. I have to do it at times when I want the cd in the car as well as the album on the table. Solid review man. Rubycon is my favorite from them. I think the band Maserati was born from that album. Will be checking this one out. ✌️
Hey Dave, You bet...especially with new stuff that's very true here with multiple formats. Yep, the CD's often for the car. Oh yes, classic Rubycon. Hmm....don't think I know Maserati....shall need to peruse....Thanks much for tuning in here. Hope all's well your way. -Carm
Well hell....am gonna have to get myself the cd now!!! Very fantastic video as always; I always love your reviews! I will have to play some Tangerine Dream today;) ❤️you! -Sis and Sleeping Piper
Thanks sis! Oh yes...get it, you shall not regret, I believe! Happy listens and thanks for joining me and the rabbits, squirrels, birdies.....🧡-Carm & an observing 😸
HI Carm! Oh yes I need to pick this up. You know the Vinylverse is my cousin, right? I would have loved to be outside today but it's COLD and wet here today! Great review!!
Hey Tink! Thanks much, yes...you really ought to have this album in your life too! 🙂Jeepers...I never knew that, you and Bill are cousins?! Or maybe I did but had forgotten? Either way, way cool. I need to come out there and meet up with all of you north Easters finally. 😀I actually did this on Monday and waited to put it up to space the videos out a bit. We're cold and rainy all week ourselves. Thanks as always for being here. Peace, love, and the-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow-ness! -Carm & napping 😸
Hello again, Carm. Great to hear your thoughts on Raum. I have literally listened to this album at least once a day since it was released. I think it's the best thing they've done in the post-Edgar years. For me personally, it's a therapy album. Even though I don't have the LP version yet (I really want to get the orange vinyl version), I arranged the tracks in the LP order in my MP3 player. I enjoy the tracks in this order better than the CD. Some awesome music on this one. Thanks for sharing and take care, my friend. P.S. I got your email. I'll be responding soon. :-).
Hey Louie, I knew you would have been right on this album from the outset! 🙂Much agreed, also feel the same way about it being so therapeutic. Nice how you're already listening in LP order. I was just thinking that they really sounded to have captured something on here, not merely recaptured something from the past, though have come across genuinely new territory, at least it feels that way here. Well happy continued listening, and thanks for being here. Great, looking forward to hearing from you. Take care too. -Carm
Hey Dave, Oh yes...TD can be hard to keep up with, though this one is worth hearing as much as anything else, I feel. Thanks for being here as always. Hope all's well your way too. -Carm
Hello Carm ツ Thanks for your thoughts on this new TD album. I have been into the new TD sound with the latest lineup since Edgar's passing, and it definitely seems that Thorsten's desire is to maintain the sonic signature of the band's history with Edgar at the helm. I didn't realize Paul Frick replaced Ulrich Schnauss, this must be very recent. I have watched their music video with the song You're Always In Time, and you see the 3 members, I didn't think I recognized Paul in the video. I think the spirit of Tangerine Dream is safe with them. Enjoyed! I hope you have a great weekend
Hey there Wiley, Well thank you much. Nice hearing your own thoughts as a keyboardist/synthesist too. 🙂 Much agreed here, and I don't think I even mentioned Ulrich, did I... From what I understand, he may still be technically in the group, he just wasn't touring wit the group....then again, hes not on this album either. Not quite sure overall, though I know he's had his own solo projects for a long time and he could have just been more involved with that. Either way, yes, Paul blends in seamlessly here with them. I'm really happy with where they are at overall now. Thanks much for being here as always, and fine weekend your way too. -Carm
Hey Carm, really enjoyable video and review. It really feels like you're well immersed in the music by now, and I love how you summarise it in the end as being in a 'parallel universe' with the other TD albums, especially after you say there are constant references to TD sounds from albums and eras past. It sounds almost like a conversation between past and present, nowhere more so than having Edgar contribute. It sounds like an unexpectedly welcome delight for you and all long Tangerine Dream Fans. I will need to have a listen!! I will also say I just loved how you spoke about sound textures here; it's nice to hear other people also think about music in a similar way :) Good seeing you as always, Carm, take care. Cheers- Dean
Heya Deano, Thanks so much! I felt like I was obsessively gushing here much of the time, though am glad if this conveyed a little something beyond that. Oh yes, well several fans like myself were saying this is their favorite one in ages....a few even had sorta given up on them after the 80's, and this has been the album to bring them back in. We do think similarly, don't we....Well I don't doubt you'd enjoy this. And of course like so much else, it reveals more on subsequent listens depending on mood, attention, context of environment. Hope you enjoy, thanks as always for being here, and hope all is well your way down yonder. -Carm & 😸
Good review, Carm. You did well with their names too, better than I ever could. I've been enjoying the album too, and I really like it quite a bit more than Quantum Gate, which I have to admit was a bit of a let down for me (though I keep returning to it). As you said, I enjoy the surreal nature of it, and some of those textures. I was really hoping they'd stay away from beats, and not necessarily that, but any sort of techno feel. When I first heard it I thought my copy was defective due to the textures, but now I've gotten used to it. It really brings back the spacey or space element to it and I'm thinking of all the interesting photos we still might get to see from the James Webb Space Telescope, and what we might learn.
Thanks much, Dave. Now that you're mentioning Quantum Gate I naturally want to revisit it. The opening cut 'Sensing Elements' to me is worth it for that alone. I like that album overall myself, though yes...Raum is something else altogether, and I feel they're really breaking through to something new and different. I find the textures intriguing myself. I like how the beat-oriented piece opens the album (at least on the CD) and the rest of the album seems to flow better because of that. Yes though, it really feels like space music that they're doing....inner as well as outer. That is exciting about the telescope! Thanks much for being here, and happy listens. -Carm
Hey there! Good to hear the newer releases brought you back. I've come to appreciate the mid period albums more and more over the years, and interesting following the arc of them as part of their overall story. Has been a fascinating voyage. Thanks much for tuning in! -Carm
Thank you very kindly for the offer. I actually have received some recently and from a while back which I really need to finally do a thank you video on. So at some point down the road I'd be ready to accept some further....I just want to catch up with these that I received. Thank you again though!
Good stuff, Carm. I love this album. Favorite tracks are You Are Always On Time and What You Should Know About Endings. Interesting observation about how some of the music seems to play with the sense of memory and nostalgia. I've felt that with other artists at times (and perhaps here as well) and it's always pretty exhilarating when it happens. Cocteau Twins as well as Tycho do this to me. The thing is they never trigger actual memories, just the sense of memory. A weird phenomenon that certain artists seem to excel at stimulating.
Hey Scott, Must say first that the CDs arrived safe and sound, thank you. And looking forward to giving them some deep listens soon. Glad you enjoy Raum too. Yes it's fascinating about that.....the sense of memory, if not the memories themselves. Or sometimes can make one nostalgic for an unidentifiable or indefinable period, though not one we actually concretely remember. That's partly what keeps one going back to certain music in part. Yes, I find favorite artists can do that. I need to revisit Raum, as it's been a while. Thanks as always for tuning in, and shall catch up with you further soon as I'm able. -Carm
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Hey Carm. Good review of Raum.
Hey Dereck, Thanks so much! Means a lot hearing that from you. Thanks for being here.
Hey Carm , Just finished listening to Optical Race .. Great lp .. First album without Christopher Franke .. Hello to the Director .. Good Weekend Brother ... Jimmy ...
Hey Jimmy, Oh yes that's a nice one. I wasn't as into it on the first couple listens, though I caught up with it at the time. That was interesting at the time, as it was hard to imagine TD without Chris at the time. The director is right here and he sez hi. Thanks much for tuning in, and fine weekend your way too. -Carm
Such a great review, Carm. Incredibly detailed and thorough. I enjoy nothing more than listening to someone talk about one their favorite bands. I hope you’re doing well. Cheers ✌🏻
Hey Jon, Thanks so much! Needless to say...I recommend this. 🙂Same here, hearing someone share what they're most passionate about is most fulfilling. Thanks much for tuning in. Doing well here, hope you are too. -Carm
So nice to see another surprise video, though naturally I miss the director.
For all the TD albums Edgar was putting out prior to his passing, it seems the post-Edgar TD is trying to keep up the pace. It's gotten to the point where I just can't keep up or even keep track anymore of all the constant flow of stuff coming out as much as I admire Thorsten's talents.
Still, nice seeing and hearing about this!!
Heya G, I think Rocky was in cahoots with whoever honked behind me in the alley.
That does seem true about their post Edgar output. For me though, this one I'd put well ahead of the 'Sessions' stuff, and even the 'Quantum' albums. Something special I'm feeling through this one. I'd definitely recommend! Danke for hanging. -Carm & 😸
@@gorvo31 Yes-did you notice that in every outdoor video you do there's at least one noisy interruption? Yeah, I do think it's always Rocky at work...
Hey Carm! Yes! I was hoping you'd share your thoughts through video on Raum. This is a special album and gives me the tingles as well. Edgar's spirit is definitely felt but seamlessly integrated into modern TD. I didn't realize about the track order from the CD. I'm going to have to give it a listen in the CD sequence. I get the same feels as you about floating upwards and milky bubbles is a very good visual which I'm sure I'm are now going to come into view while listening. Really great review, overview, Carm. And yeah, this is the best thing they've produced since at least Edgar's passing but maybe longer. I sure am loving it and it's clear you are as well. It was nice that it was warm enough that you were able to film outside with sounds of nature peeking in. I hope you and the Producer are both doing well. Let's hope Spring springs sooner than later!
Hey Bill! Well..ya know...I couldn't NOT talk about this.... 🙂 Yes, much agreed on Edgar's spirit infusing this...Even the pieces that his voicings aren't directly used on. Plus the whole group has such a sense of that eternal exploratory spirit that goes back 50 years, and seem to have really found their way through that. I'd say this is one of my favorite things they've done this century....along with 'Seven Letters from Tibet', 'Jeanne d'Arc', and 'Views from a Red Train'.
I feel the CD sequence for my own taste works well since the most percussive piece is right at the beginning, and the rest of the album feels like it flows more seamlessly. I actually did this on Monday, the rest of the week has been rainy. Found the window that was just open enough for this, ha. Rocky wants you to know he's doing well though is the director, not the producer.... 😸Thanks as always for being here, and here's to more spring all around. -Carm
Good morning Cuz. I am ready to bounce and do some work. But I wanted to try to squeeze in a few minutes of your Rom. {Review of Raum}. The definition of Raum is a Great Earl of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons. He is depicted as a crow which adopts human form at the request of the conjurer. I wonder if they knew about this or if it relates to the album's theme or storyline? Are there any original members contributing on the newer recordings? Back to the video. Have a super day~
Rob/Boston
I read that whole comment with your voice in my head LOL!!!
Hey Cuz Rob, Well I appreciate you even taking a few minutes out of your busy day for this. I had never heard of that particular definition of raum before....Very interesting! I don't know if that was their intention or not, though I can't quite say that was the imagery evoked for me...I may think of it a bit differently now though, ha! As far as I know, Edgar is the only member they've brought back....so to speak....to contribute to an album. I think some years ago they've done some live stuff where they had a previous member guesting on a few tunes, like guitarist Zlatko Perica. Well thanks for being here, and hope you have a swell day too. Chatta further soon. -Carm
Evenin brother Carm..... been a long day just wanted to say hello.... I was wondering if you picked this up....take care- Lis 😎🎶✊🏻
Hey sister Lis! Aww, well I hope the rest of your day/week is as relaxing as possible. Oh yes...definitely keping up with the TD's. 🙂Thanks for being here. 💙-Carm & 😸
Hey Carm! Nice to see you💜...sounds like an interesting album. I honestly didn't notice the "kind of's" ??😆
Hey Anna, oh good..you didn't notice...Ok lets not tell anyone else further then. ☺ I would definitely recommend giving this one a listen. It's quite therapeutic. Thanks for being here. Much love. -Carm & 😸
I still haven't gotten it (saw Bill's video), but it sounds great from what I sampled. Loved hearing your review.
Thanks much, Kris! Glad you're enjoying what you're hearing of it so far. I'm thrilled with it, and loving it more and more each listen! 😄
Hi Carm great review of a excellent album ! I was sceptical about the album at first and going to see them play in Manchester but the gig pulled me back in and into the TD other world !
Really like your video run down of the TD albums ,great channel thanks 👍
Hey Paul, Thanks so much! Was enjoyable going through this. Ah would love to see them live! It does seem like folks are divided on them depending on the periods, though am glad this newer stuff is compelling them back. I'm kind of a loony though..I like most of what I've heard them do. Thanks much for watching, and your kind words. -Carm
Hi Carm… great review ! Nice that you got the cd and vinyl. I know how much you like this band and it’s great that after all these years they are still releasing new material ! I will definitely be checking out this release, Have a great day ! Thank you . Chez
Hey Chez, Thanks so much! You bet...when it's a favorite, gotta get both formats. 🙂I'm thrilled for sure that they're carrying on. I would definitely recommend giving it a listen. Whenever you do, let me know what you feel! Thanks much for being here. Great day your way too. -Carm
I definitely have a better understanding of the album now Carm. Fawning Over Raum would have been a great title. It was great to hear that Edgar's past recordings are still being used on the newer releases. Brilliant. I cannot understand why other bands do not do the same thing. Dig out some unfinished parts and edit into newer songs. I guess it all boils down to royalties. Lets just say if Paul wanted to use a Lennon guitar part for his new album. He would have to speak to Yoko first. Getting her to say yes is like trying to open a locked safe with no keys or explosives. Which song/songs have Edgar's arrangements or bit parts on them? Fantastic review Carm. So darn thorough and interesting~
Rob/Boston
Hey again, Cuz. That makes sense that in general that it would likely come down to royalties with a lot of artists and groups. Ha, You made me laugh about Paul asking Yoko. Hey, you just never know though. From What I understand the TD members seem to be pretty close with Bianca (Edgar's wife) anyway, so it must be quite familial it sounds to be. Edgar is credited with being on the songs 'Portico', 'What you should know about Endings', and the title cut 'Raum'. The whole album blends so seemlessly overall. Thanks so much again, good sir. Glad you enjoyed, and hope you enjoy listening to the album whenever you do. Peace n love. -Carm
If both the cd and vinyl are purchased for a new album then you know it is a significant recording. I have to do it at times when I want the cd in the car as well as the album on the table. Solid review man. Rubycon is my favorite from them. I think the band Maserati was born from that album. Will be checking this one out. ✌️
Hey Dave, You bet...especially with new stuff that's very true here with multiple formats. Yep, the CD's often for the car. Oh yes, classic Rubycon. Hmm....don't think I know Maserati....shall need to peruse....Thanks much for tuning in here. Hope all's well your way. -Carm
Well hell....am gonna have to get myself the cd now!!!
Very fantastic video as always; I always love your reviews! I will have to play some Tangerine Dream today;) ❤️you! -Sis and Sleeping Piper
Thanks sis! Oh yes...get it, you shall not regret, I believe! Happy listens and thanks for joining me and the rabbits, squirrels, birdies.....🧡-Carm & an observing 😸
HI Carm! Oh yes I need to pick this up. You know the Vinylverse is my cousin, right? I would have loved to be outside today but it's COLD and wet here today! Great review!!
Hey Tink! Thanks much, yes...you really ought to have this album in your life too! 🙂Jeepers...I never knew that, you and Bill are cousins?! Or maybe I did but had forgotten? Either way, way cool. I need to come out there and meet up with all of you north Easters finally. 😀I actually did this on Monday and waited to put it up to space the videos out a bit. We're cold and rainy all week ourselves. Thanks as always for being here. Peace, love, and the-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow-ness! -Carm & napping 😸
Hello again, Carm. Great to hear your thoughts on Raum. I have literally listened to this album at least once a day since it was released. I think it's the best thing they've done in the post-Edgar years. For me personally, it's a therapy album. Even though I don't have the LP version yet (I really want to get the orange vinyl version), I arranged the tracks in the LP order in my MP3 player. I enjoy the tracks in this order better than the CD. Some awesome music on this one. Thanks for sharing and take care, my friend. P.S. I got your email. I'll be responding soon. :-).
Hey Louie, I knew you would have been right on this album from the outset! 🙂Much agreed, also feel the same way about it being so therapeutic. Nice how you're already listening in LP order. I was just thinking that they really sounded to have captured something on here, not merely recaptured something from the past, though have come across genuinely new territory, at least it feels that way here. Well happy continued listening, and thanks for being here. Great, looking forward to hearing from you. Take care too. -Carm
Hi Carm, hope you're well. I didn't know there was a new Tangerine Dream album out, very interesting to hear your thoughts on it.
All the best, Dave.
Hey Dave, Oh yes...TD can be hard to keep up with, though this one is worth hearing as much as anything else, I feel. Thanks for being here as always. Hope all's well your way too. -Carm
Hello Carm ツ Thanks for your thoughts on this new TD album. I have been into the new TD sound with the latest lineup since Edgar's passing, and it definitely seems that Thorsten's desire is to maintain the sonic signature of the band's history with Edgar at the helm. I didn't realize Paul Frick replaced Ulrich Schnauss, this must be very recent. I have watched their music video with the song You're Always In Time, and you see the 3 members, I didn't think I recognized Paul in the video. I think the spirit of Tangerine Dream is safe with them. Enjoyed! I hope you have a great weekend
Hey there Wiley, Well thank you much. Nice hearing your own thoughts as a keyboardist/synthesist too. 🙂 Much agreed here, and I don't think I even mentioned Ulrich, did I... From what I understand, he may still be technically in the group, he just wasn't touring wit the group....then again, hes not on this album either. Not quite sure overall, though I know he's had his own solo projects for a long time and he could have just been more involved with that. Either way, yes, Paul blends in seamlessly here with them. I'm really happy with where they are at overall now. Thanks much for being here as always, and fine weekend your way too. -Carm
Hey Carm, really enjoyable video and review. It really feels like you're well immersed in the music by now, and I love how you summarise it in the end as being in a 'parallel universe' with the other TD albums, especially after you say there are constant references to TD sounds from albums and eras past. It sounds almost like a conversation between past and present, nowhere more so than having Edgar contribute. It sounds like an unexpectedly welcome delight for you and all long Tangerine Dream Fans. I will need to have a listen!! I will also say I just loved how you spoke about sound textures here; it's nice to hear other people also think about music in a similar way :) Good seeing you as always, Carm, take care. Cheers- Dean
Heya Deano, Thanks so much! I felt like I was obsessively gushing here much of the time, though am glad if this conveyed a little something beyond that. Oh yes, well several fans like myself were saying this is their favorite one in ages....a few even had sorta given up on them after the 80's, and this has been the album to bring them back in. We do think similarly, don't we....Well I don't doubt you'd enjoy this. And of course like so much else, it reveals more on subsequent listens depending on mood, attention, context of environment. Hope you enjoy, thanks as always for being here, and hope all is well your way down yonder. -Carm & 😸
Good review, Carm. You did well with their names too, better than I ever could. I've been enjoying the album too, and I really like it quite a bit more than Quantum Gate, which I have to admit was a bit of a let down for me (though I keep returning to it). As you said, I enjoy the surreal nature of it, and some of those textures. I was really hoping they'd stay away from beats, and not necessarily that, but any sort of techno feel. When I first heard it I thought my copy was defective due to the textures, but now I've gotten used to it. It really brings back the spacey or space element to it and I'm thinking of all the interesting photos we still might get to see from the James Webb Space Telescope, and what we might learn.
Thanks much, Dave. Now that you're mentioning Quantum Gate I naturally want to revisit it. The opening cut 'Sensing Elements' to me is worth it for that alone. I like that album overall myself, though yes...Raum is something else altogether, and I feel they're really breaking through to something new and different. I find the textures intriguing myself. I like how the beat-oriented piece opens the album (at least on the CD) and the rest of the album seems to flow better because of that. Yes though, it really feels like space music that they're doing....inner as well as outer. That is exciting about the telescope! Thanks much for being here, and happy listens. -Carm
I love this album and Quantum Gate. Originally my TD Fandom ran up to 1983 but with these albums and the Sessions releases I'm back.
Hey there! Good to hear the newer releases brought you back. I've come to appreciate the mid period albums more and more over the years, and interesting following the arc of them as part of their overall story. Has been a fascinating voyage. Thanks much for tuning in! -Carm
@@gorvo31 do you accept VCLT?
Thank you very kindly for the offer. I actually have received some recently and from a while back which I really need to finally do a thank you video on. So at some point down the road I'd be ready to accept some further....I just want to catch up with these that I received. Thank you again though!
Thanks for the details. I need to give it a listen.
Hey Eric, I hope you're doing well. I hope you enjoy it whenever you hear it. Thanks much for tuning in!
Good stuff, Carm. I love this album. Favorite tracks are You Are Always On Time and What You Should Know About Endings. Interesting observation about how some of the music seems to play with the sense of memory and nostalgia. I've felt that with other artists at times (and perhaps here as well) and it's always pretty exhilarating when it happens. Cocteau Twins as well as Tycho do this to me. The thing is they never trigger actual memories, just the sense of memory. A weird phenomenon that certain artists seem to excel at stimulating.
Hey Scott, Must say first that the CDs arrived safe and sound, thank you. And looking forward to giving them some deep listens soon.
Glad you enjoy Raum too. Yes it's fascinating about that.....the sense of memory, if not the memories themselves. Or sometimes can make one nostalgic for an unidentifiable or indefinable period, though not one we actually concretely remember. That's partly what keeps one going back to certain music in part. Yes, I find favorite artists can do that. I need to revisit Raum, as it's been a while. Thanks as always for tuning in, and shall catch up with you further soon as I'm able. -Carm