The first single from the German electronic pioneers, "Ultima Thule" is a concise, driving electronic piece that predates their more famous long-form sequencer works. It showcases a raw, experimental energy that laid the groundwork for their influential sound.
- "Ultima Thule" was released in January 1972 on the independent Red Cab Records label.
- The single was a standalone release, not included on any studio album at the time of its initial release.
- The track was later included as a bonus on some CD reissues of their 1971 album 'Alpha Centauri'.
Tangerine Dream was formed in 1967 in West Berlin by Edgar Froese, a group that would become a foundational act of the Berlin School of electronic music. By 1972, the group had settled into a trio format and was exploring the outer limits of synthesized soundscapes.
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