Could Edgar of done it alone?

Froesesque · Post by **Froesesque** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:53 pm

I know many would argue that he has done already, but do you guys think that Edgar could of had a life-long sucessfull solo career without Tangerine Dream ever being in exsistance, like Jean-michelle-jarre and others.

I think he could

I look forward to getting the Epsilon Journey DVD, they played all my EF solo favourites - sorry I couldn't go,

looks like it was a great night

timer · Post by **timer** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:03 pm

Froesesque wrote:I know many would argue that he has done already, but do you guys think that Edgar could of had a life-long sucessfull solo career without Tangerine Dream ever being in exsistance, like Jean-michelle-jarre and others.

I think he could

I look forward to getting the Epsilon Journey DVD, they played all my EF solo favourites - sorry I couldn't go, looks like it was a great night

Maybe not to the degree that JMJ had as EF wouldn't have gone down the commercial route the JM did.

Personally I think EF's solo CDs are superb.
And yes the Eindhoven concert was pure magic, I sincerely hope Edgar considers doing another TD plays EF concert in the not to distant future.

sparrow · Post by **sparrow** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:53 pm

TD were a project led by EF. A lot of other members had a big influence on TD's sound most notably Johannes Schmoelling & Paul Haslinger and even Jerome. I'm certain EF would have had a career on his own but maybe not as prolific as The TD project.

24db · Post by **24db** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:14 pm

sparrow wrote:TD were a project led by EF. A lot of other members had a big influence on TD's sound most notably Johannes Schmoelling & Paul Haslinger and even Jerome. I'm certain EF would have had a career on his own but maybe not as prolific as The TD project.

Spot on...TD is a project...never a normal band (Johannes Schmoelling has said this recently), so it doesn't matter if there's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 people involved. Edgar has always had a hand on the steering wheel of TD, it's his project. It's not something a few fans like to admit, they'd like to make TD somebody else's band, that somebody else had the biggest influence. BUT IMHO that is a massive failure in understanding what TD are all about. Regardless of what 'you' think of the music, 1967-2008, or whatever your favourite period is, Edgar could have had a solo career and been successful. Some might argue that he wouldn't have sold as many records, but then again when has that been a real indicator of art or musical value.?..continue that thought process and then Take That were better than Klaus Schulze, or the Spice Girls are better than Can.
Art is about communication and how it alters your thought process and emotions...NEVER about fast girls or loose cars

Nero · Post by **Nero** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:51 am

24db wrote:
sparrow wrote:TD were a project led by EF. A lot of other members had a big influence on TD's sound most notably Johannes Schmoelling & Paul Haslinger and even Jerome. I'm certain EF would have had a career on his own but maybe not as prolific as The TD project.
Spot on...TD is a project...never a normal band (Johannes Schmoelling has said this recently), so it doesn't matter if there's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 people involved. Edgar has always had a hand on the steering wheel of TD, it's his project. It's not something a few fans like to admit, they'd like to make TD somebody else's band, that somebody else had the biggest influence. BUT IMHO that is a massive failure in understanding what TD are all about. Regardless of what 'you' think of the music, 1967-2008, or whatever your favourite period is, Edgar could have had a solo career and been successful. Some might argue that he wouldn't have sold as many records, but then again when has that a real indicator of art or musical value.?..continue that thought process and then Take That were better than Klaus Schulze, or the Spice Girls are better than Can.
Art is about communication and how it alters your thought process and emotions...NEVER about fast girls or loose cars

Very well said. I can't add something, absolutely right!

epsilon75 · Post by **epsilon75** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:18 am

24db wrote:
sparrow wrote:TD were a project led by EF. A lot of other members had a big influence on TD's sound most notably Johannes Schmoelling & Paul Haslinger and even Jerome. I'm certain EF would have had a career on his own but maybe not as prolific as The TD project.
Spot on...TD is a project...never a normal band (Johannes Schmoelling has said this recently), so it doesn't matter if there's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 people involved. Edgar has always had a hand on the steering wheel of TD, it's his project. It's not something a few fans like to admit, they'd like to make TD somebody else's band, that somebody else had the biggest influence. BUT IMHO that is a massive failure in understanding what TD are all about. Regardless of what 'you' think of the music, 1967-2008, or whatever your favourite period is, Edgar could have had a solo career and been successful. Some might argue that he wouldn't have sold as many records, but then again when has that a real indicator of art or musical value.?..continue that thought process and then Take That were better than Klaus Schulze, or the Spice Girls are better than Can.
Art is about communication and how it alters your thought process and emotions...NEVER about fast girls or loose cars

Very well said mate

krismopompas · Post by **krismopompas** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:40 am

Could Edgar of done it alone?

it´s easier to start a career with the name "tangerine dream" than with "edgar froese".

td is not ef but td is not without ef..........td music is much better than ef solo in my ears

.......... in first place i´m a td-fan.

Brien Comerford · Post by **Brien Comerford** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:35 pm

I love all of Edgar's solo CD's and the 2007 and 2008 CD's that he's exclusively composed and performed on as Tangerine Dream. My favorite Tangerine Dream is Edgar solo. On another note I did not Know that Monika Froese passed away several years ago. I loved her photographs and work. God bless her benevolent and compassionate soul.

Laserdisc Dream · Post by **Laserdisc Dream** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:03 pm

Tangerine Dream well beginning too Fades out in summer of early next year!

jacob · Post by **jacob** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:05 pm

Laserdisc Dream wrote:Tangerine Dream well beginning too Fades out in summer of early next year!

NO way!

epsilon75 · Post by **epsilon75** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:07 pm

Laserdisc Dream wrote:Tangerine Dream well beginning too Fades out in summer of early next year!

sparrow · Post by **sparrow** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:10 pm

jacob wrote:
Laserdisc Dream wrote:Tangerine Dream well beginning too Fades out in summer of early next year!
NO way!

I'm afraid it's true. Peter knows everyhting that is to come and is to pass..

Nah seriously I don't get the jist of a lot of Peter's posts and I don't suppose I'm alone..

cantosis · Post by **cantosis** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:13 pm

Peter is just a WUM but not sinister, I like his posts, They are usually very off the wall.

sparrow · Post by **sparrow** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:18 pm

cantosis wrote:Peter is just a WUM but not sinister, I like his posts, They are usually very off the wall.

I agree Matt and in no way am I taking the mickey it's just that sometimes I log off scratching me bald head..

cantosis · Post by **cantosis** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:18 pm

sparrow wrote:
cantosis wrote:Peter is just a WUM but not sinister, I like his posts, They are usually very off the wall.
I agree Matt and in no way am I taking the mickey it's just that sometimes I log off scratching me bald head..

I know mate

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