It appears that many rumors and assumptions are running like wildfire in regards to Baumann's return to music in general and Tangerine Dream specifically.
TD means so much to so many of us and many of us are eager to learn if TD will continue and yet others feel as though it should end here.
I must admit, my OPINION was that it should end here and Eastgate continue to release whatever unfinished productions that were in the works and perhaps release music from the archives. Now, upon hearing the news of Baumann returning, I admit that I am extremely excited, yet also guarded.
Baumann has been away from music for a long time, but then again, musicianship never really leaves you. I, myself, am a musician and I have been in and out of the local scene several times and I have learned that it's like riding a bicycle; you never really forget. I'm sure Baumann never abandoned music COMPLETELY. I'm sure pianos, sythesizers, keyboards most likely grace his home and are often played, even if just for the hell of it. Even when I was not actively performing in the local New Orleans music scene, I still picked up my guitar and played every so often. I admit that this is PURE SPECULATION, but I feel it is the most likley scenario.
Anyway, I guess I am guarded because there has been no OFFICIAL announcement from TD or Eastgate to confirm this fact.
Perhaps if Einstein's Barber could either confirm or deny this rumor, it can put to rest all rumors and speculation.
Again, this is only my PERSONAL OPINION. Anyone is free to agree or disagree.
Until an OFFICAL announcement is made (or even if one isn't), I'll still be dreaming......
although Hey Rock n Roll was not bad