Tangerine Dream

It is unfortunate that Edgar did not explain to the newbies what to expect before the show. I was glad to see the "kids" that Edgar added to the line-up. They were able to add animation to the show and like Edgar has said he can play with one finger what would have taken 5 hands some 40 years ago. Tangerine Dream used to stretch the limits of technology to achieve their sound. Today any kid with a computer can achieve their sound. So instead today's concert is an audio visual experience. It was delightful not to have to suffer through some mindless opening act and still the music was the star. One reviewer some 40 years ago asked if Tangerine Dream would be the end of rock music and unfortunately we have lived long enough to find out that the answer has been no. Today we seem to focus on personalities. I always went to a show for the music. Today's shows are long on personalities and short on the music. I suppose I sound like a jaded concert goer but I expect the music to take me somewhere. Normally I now expect to spend more time being shuffled around (and don't get me started on the so called "security"). So if you attended the concert to experience the music and the visuals - then no doubt you were suitably impressed. The concert was all about music - continuous music that was bridged from tune to tune - you had to be careful to applaud because no one signaled the end of a melody and seldom even made contact with the audience. So I had a wonderful time getting lost in the event and not wasting my time looking for queues or - heaven forbid - sing along opportunities. it has been slightly over 40 years since I interviewed David Gilmour. I was delighted there was a meet and great after today's show - I was equally impressed with Edgar's musings about the music (since Pink Floyd was a big influence on Tangerine Dream in their formative years). Anyway you need to see Tangerine Dream before you die. If you go to concerts for the music you will be delighted. The biggest surprise for me was the lack of people (not that I was particularly bothered). I am surprised that more folks didn't attend. This will go in my memory as one of the most unforgettable concerts I have ever been to (and I have been to a lot of concerts in my lifetime)

Awesome ambiance, no smoking thumbs up, no drugs, perfect, great performance we enjoyed about 3 hours of amazing music, Mr Froese continue to rock the stages congrats on that, small place with really nice sound system, event was awesome

The array of music performed by TD showcased a small portion of the 40 plus years of musical talent. Needless to say you can only play so much within 3 hours! Edgar Froese, the founder of 'Tangerine Dream', and the five other band members all of which have their own musical expertise provided a memorable night's worth of entertainment! I saw Edgar Froese and two members of TD perform back in '88 at the 'Radio City Music Hall' absolutely mind-blowing performance.......given that was over 24 years ago! 'Tangerine Dream's' influence on music throughout the decades is a potent force that will last many decades to come!

Just to see Edgar and his group was a thrill. Not a venue that served them well.a little more spacious perhaps . Band was very good.a big surprise was Edgar staying with the band after the show to greet the audience.

Except for pre-recorded drums playing over the live drummer, and some awkward transitions between songs where it felt like the TD "machine" had to keep running, it was a great show.

I was disappointed at first when the venue was changed but pleasantly surprised when I got there at the intimacy of the place. An incredible 2 hour show unfolded that I will not soon forget. Good sound , good beer, good prices. Afterwards, the meet and greet was a pleasant surprise. Overall a memorable night.

Went to see them at the House of blues in Boston. The 6 musicians played two 90 min sets. Very enjoyable

Just fantastic, great light show a plus! They played for 3 hours and it was always engaging.

Everything we hoped it would be! Awesome! We have been waiting years to experience Tangerine Dream in person and thoroughly enjoyed them. They did not disappoint. It was a musical experience we will always remember.

Almost 3 hours of music not including a twenty minute break in between sets. Powerful. Diverse.

I last saw them in Manchester, England, in the eighties. Only Froese remains, and I had concerns about this expanded line-up, but the band was absolutely terrific. Froese keeps up the taciturn tradition, but most of the other musicians, especially Iris Cambaa on percussion, are clearly having a great time up there. The concert demonstrated how important it is to hear this band live. It was percussive, rhythmic, and melodic, and the extremely deep bass reverberated deep inside the body. A very satisfying 3-hour set.

Notwithstanding one original member of the band, my first TD concert was very memorable. First set included lots of "new" material (for me, that is anything after 1990), unfamiliar, pretty and well-performed, but a little monotonous. Highlights included worthy solos by Linda Spa on tenor and soprano sax, and flute (she also plays keyboards), a staccato, violent pas de deux w/ violin and hand-struck percussion box, and basically the entire performance of the percussionist, who tirelessely struck African drums, electric drums and a glockenspiel (sp?) while standing, all the time smiling and dancing. Alchemy of the Heart (from the under-rated Tyger album) was a high-point for me. Electric cello-ist also played electric and accoustic violin. A Theremin stood prominently, unplayed throughout set one. When would it be recruited? How shall I describe the second set and encores? Epic, sublime, transcendent. Ricochet Part II, Phaedra with Theremin intro., a rocking, loud Stratosfear that bordered on heavy metal. Then, a surprise: Vivaldi's Winter, third movement. Finally, a cover of The Door's Crystal Ship. Going on three and a half hours (including 20 min. intermission), I had to step out.

The concert was wonderful. Many bands from the past either have disappeared or have changed their style entirely as the band member change. Tangerine Dream on the other hand, despite so many turnover over 45 years still provides the same wonderful music it was doing since its beginning, only more mature and advance. Every band member was the master of his/her domain. It was like being in a spaceship powered by tremendous energy and enthusiasm of Iris Camaa (percussion), maneuvering trough the stars by playing of other band members. The harmony of light and visual effects with the music was nothing less than phenomena. Also, the Uptown Theater in Napa was very good with caring staff and services.

It's been some 25 years since I first saw Tangerine Dream and although Froese is the only original member in this latest incarnation, they still graced us with a wonderful performance. I especially enjoyed Hoshiko Yamane violin work...

Three hours of the best music made my Tangerine Dream. Rating woud have been 4 stars if the light show had not had painfully bllnding spotlights directed at the audience.

As an old old fan I can say I walked away wanting more! Will look foward to future visits by Tangerine Dream.

I travelled from Denver to Napa, CA to see my favorite band of all time play a concert in their Electric Mandarin Tour. A small (lack of promotion?), but obviously TD savvy crowd got the full TD treatment, in a small (850 capacity), but excellent auditorium. They band played a selection that ranged all over the storied history of TD, from an old school Richocet rift, up to Finnegan's wake, even with a piece off of Tyger (and yes, it burned bright). Edgar must have been nostalgic for the Underwater Sunlight days, because they played 3 pieces from that album, including the perennial crowd pleaser Dolphin Dance. I was glad to see Hoshiko get a larger part in the concert, including an encore piece that featured her violin work. And in the retrieve my jaw from the floor final encore, they presented the TD version of the Doors Crystal Ship! (vocals by Thorsten). I don't know if this will be my last TD concert ever, but it was certainly the most memorable.

Sat in front row, concert and venue were perfect! I am so happy that I caught this concert! This is one of the concerts out of many that stands out! Tangerine dream put on an amazing show! My first time seeing and I would definitely see them again given the chance

We drove almost 2 hours to see them. My husband has wanted to see them for years. We were not disappointed. Their music is amazing and we hope to see them again.

This was my first TD concert so I did not know what to expect since I was attending with a long-time fan. The performance was flawless. The entire group are talented musicians.

I would see Tangerine Dream any time they are around, in a heartbeat. Just one comment and that is not on the group but rather the venue. The lighting can be disconcerting. I have seen lighting done very well at some other venues and this is the only sort of criticism of Club Nokia. Otherwise it is my favorite venue in Los Angeles.

Tangerine Dream has the nicest fans, I met a few of them and they were so wonderful. TD fans were realy enjoying the music and were really into it. One of the performers, a woman was a musical virtuoso. She went from the saxophone to the keyboards to a flute and then a clarinet during the long show. Very impressive musicians !

i will get the perceived lack of things that could have happened at the concert out of the way first. They did not play any of Rubycon or Alpha Centauri, two of the albums I have listened to frequently in my past. As foretold on their publicity on the internet cyberspace forum, all of the people in the above photograph were there. Edgar Froese's son was not at the concert. However, as could have been predicted, it was a psychedelic oriented show. There was not enough synthesizer work for the duration of the concert. Apparently those in that department were obligated through the realities of todays working conditions of willing to share time and space with others to let that perceived quality of the concert become apparent.

TD played a great mix of favorites from the past that brought back many pleasant memories. Edgar is still going strong after 45 years in the business! Linda, Iris, Thorsten and Bernhard all played flawlessly for just shy of 3 hours. Inspite of listening to TD for over 2 decades, I'm sorry to say this was the first time I'd had the opportunuty to see them live.

The gig was brilliant although the start was delayed by about 35 minutes. They performed a lot of their older and newer compositions and I think that they impressed a lot of the fairly small audience, at least compared to their shows in the UK, who hopefully will spread the word about this legendary band who unfortunately have lost some of their pull in the USA. I hope after this two week tour in the States that will change and they will see an increase in popularity especially if they start doing movie scores again in the next year or so.

I believe they went beyond what I expected. The musical talent was definitely there. I particularly enjoyed the hot female drummer who unlike who fellow band members looked like she enjoyed performing. The videos were very 70's which was very cool. The fact that the rest of the band members showed little or no emotion was really kind of bizarre and unnatural; and I loved it so. They played much longer than I expected. It was worth every buck I spent. On another note, I found the $10 minimum to buy food/drinks was pretty damn pushy at the Howard Theatre. On top of that, an employee was hawking candy in the men's room downstairs; kind of tough to urinate under those circumstances. Bottom line, the performance was fantastic. I would go see them again in a heartbeat.

I drove 28 hours from Texas to see this show in Washington DC. I had very high expectations and they exceeded them all. The venue was perfect and classy. It was easy to get in and get seated, and the food/drinks were incredible. Tangerine Dream did not disappoint. They played for almost 3 hours, covering a span of their music from old to new. I'd drive another 28 hours to see them again. Easily the best concert I've ever attended.

Tangerine Dream was outstanding! I have been a fan for decades. I last saw them in the mid-eighties. I am so glad I made the New York show. I can say with no doubt that the show was truly great. Fantastic! Awesome! Edgar Froese is a true master at the electronic music art form.

The incredible Tangerine Dream. The show started promptly at 8:00 pm. It was almost a 3 hour show. They played mostly their hits from the early albums like Ricochet, Stratosfear, Going West etc. and some newer compositions with the current line up. As always it was excellently performed with great visuals and instrumentation. Highly recommended to any one who is an old or new fan or anyone who wants to have a great live show. Howard theater is a nice venue for a band like TD since it is very compact and very audible. The air conditioning is not really working well which is acceptable since no AC can hardly cope up with this current summer heat wave. A big disappointment is the park attendant who took away my $15 park ticket which could have been a great concert momento, He is supposed to tear the stub and return the entire ticket to me but he took off with it. I explained to him and asked for it and he said he can't speak and understand English and run away. I am not sure if this is policy but in my past concerts, they get the left portion or stub and you get the entire ticket as your souvenir. I demand that my park ticket be returned to me and this never happened again. But overall it was an excellent show by a legendary and iconic band Tangerine Dream.

This was a very pleasant and enjoyable event for people who really love electronic music. Knowing this band for many years, it was a great excitement to see all of them on stage, performing live music (actually very recognizable for TD fans). Absolutely memorable and spectacular evening.

What a privilege to have this guys in town. Great music and professionalism. A treat!!

I learned about Tangerine Dream ever since seeing the film Legend where my fave song is played at the end, Jon Anderson's Loved By The Sun. I also am familiar with the Sorcerer soundtrack. This should be called the concert that would never end. The venue would not let us in one minute before the 7:00pm door time after a long line wait. Then , there was another 90 minute wait inside before the 8:36pm start time of the show. Tangerine Dream is technically perfect, they are excellent musicians - very impressive. The sound quality was outstanding. At 10:00pm a 1/2 hour intermission was announced. At 10:30 another 90 minute set began. This was followed by a couple encores and some chatter for the audience. The thing with this type of instrumental music is that after a while it all starts to sound the same, with the exception of Loved By The Sun. I was expecting more music from the Legend / Sorcerer soundtracks, i.e., "Darkness" / " Abyss ". I respect Tangerine Dream and the New Age sound they are known for but the show was too long and when it was over it was midnite and I was hungry and couldn't look forward to getting dinner at any fave restaurants in Times Square, which sucked. Plus I was greeting with a thunder shower upon exiting the venue. No one should leave a concert feeling exhausted and hungry.

I've followed Tangerine dream for 26 years. I couldn't believe how awsome they performed there was so much energy coming from their performance. Not to bad for a band that's been playing for 45 years with over150 albums and also have 7 Grammy Nominations wonderfully!!!!

The venue was tiny, but the band played exquisitely!

Three hours of excellent live performance - the DREAM is still alive

Great show. Hope that they continue to tour in the US. The last time I had the opportunity to see them was back in 1992. The music is timeless and the band played extremely well live. The venue however was not the best choice. Best Buy was standing room only and for a 3+ hour show (8-12) was rough. There are countless places they could have performed: the Beacon or Westbury Nokia or even Jones beach would been better.

Pioneers in electronic music, even with one original funding member they did not loose one step, if anything, they only got better.

The show was awesome! They played a unique variety of songs that I did not expect them to play. They sounded great. They are true musicians that you can really appreciate after seeing them play live. They covered a song from the Door's first album and played Summer from Vivaldi's Four Seasons using an electronic violin. The drummer seemed like she was having a blast playing and was improvising during some songs. They are so talented and great to watch. The band came out after the show to meet people, sign autographs and take photos. It was just a great night! Highly recommend seeing them.

This band has, like fine wine, gotten even better with age (if that is possible). It exceeded all expectations and was rock-out, toe-tapping, head-nodding space music incredible! It was very disappointing and sad that this incredible band couldn't sell The Electric Factory and was forced to downsize to the Underground Arts venue. It was especially sad that the band even made reference to this and said it was the smallest venue they played since 1968 in Philly. But, it didn't stand in their way of giving the few hundred people that showed up more than their monies worth for the price of admission. All I can say, is that this music crosses many genres and the people that were not in attendance missed a great show and possibly the last they'll ever book in the Philly area since I don't imagine they'll make it back to these parts any time soon.

Venue was changed which I was happy about The Electric factory is a general admission mosh pit not the kind of place that generally attract the fan base for a band that has been arround 45ish years. When they changed venue to underground arts, wasn't suprised. I walked into a place that reminded me of late beatnik early hippy era night club. Those more closed minded might con siderr it a dump. Be that as It may Iwas stunned to se That I would be sitting less than 20 feet from the stage.As the show started there may have been 300 people max there, but it has been over 20 yrs. sinse their last appearence. The band was great all very talented muscians. For the first hour the music just flowed from one piece to the next.Some I recognized some I didn't but I haven't been listening to them much lately. I guess it is a bit out of sit and out of mind. The fans seem to love it ,non fans may have been a little under whelmed due to the simplicity of the light show and lack of movement from the artists. I got to shake hands and thank Edgar for a lifetime of infuential , inspirational and beautifal music music