Name: Three O'Clock
Brand: Tangerine Dream

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Universal Music GmbH

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Release date

2023-01-27

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7245533

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888072455337

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Tangerine Dream

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Craft Recordings

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Krautrock

Craft Recordings is a reissue label that specializes in bringing timeless music back to life. With a deep appreciation for the rich history of [l1086442], we carefully curate and remaster classic albums, ensuring that they sound as vibrant and fresh as ever. Our mission is to preserve the legacy of these iconic artists and introduce their music to new generations of listeners. From vinyl enthusiasts to digital streamers, we offer a wide range of formats so that everyone can experience the magic of these legendary recordings. Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind the music with Craft Recordings.

Founded by the late Edgar Froese, Tangerine Dream is a German group that played a significant role in introducing synthesizer- and sequencer-based electronic music to the Western rock world. They started as a "free-rock" band in the krautrock scene before evolving into a synthesizer-based trio signed to Virgin Records. During the mid to late 1970s, their spacey, pulsing music gained them a devoted cult following. In the late Seventies, their lineup and musical style changed towards more conventional rock music. By the early 1980s, they focused on releasing influential soundtracks before transitioning into New Age content.

Tangerine Dream was formed in Berlin in 1967 with an initial lineup that included Edgar Froese, Conrad Schnitzler (cello), and Klaus Schulze (drums). Their experimental improvisations were influenced by London's psychedelia but had a unique krautrock twist. The addition of Christopher Franke replaced Schulze for their second album, Alpha Centauri, while Peter Baumann joined for Zeit. Their signature style emerged with Phaedra released under Virgin Records in 1973 - long melodic pieces featuring understated keyboard and guitar melodies intertwined with ambient electronic textures created using synthesizers and sequencers.

The band went through various lineup changes over the years but maintained their focus on rhythmic textures during the first half of the 1980s. This shift divided fans as Tanger

Three&nbsp;O'Clock&nbsp;High was a classic 80's film, dark and youth focused.&nbsp; Executive Produced by Steven Spielberg, it failed at the box office but became a hit on home video and remains a favourite among Gen X.&nbsp; The soundtrack has been out of print since 1987.&nbsp; The soundtrack is mostly scored by Tangerine Dream, very much in their mid-80's heyday, with an assist by Sylvester Levay on a handful of tracks.&nbsp; The album cover is an original poster drawn by the legendary Drew&nbsp;Struzan, (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner).&nbsp; This 35th anniversary re-issue includes an insert of the original film poster drawn by the legendary Drew&nbsp;Struzan, (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner). Executive Produced by Steven Spielberg, Three&nbsp;O’Clock&nbsp;High remains a favourite among Gen X, while the soundtrack from score legends, Tangerine Dream, (Risky Business, Firestarter), is as strong as anything they created in their 1980’s heyday. Also includes new liner notes and a printed inner sleeve.&nbsp;

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