TANGERINE DREAM - From Virgin To Quantum Years (Coventry Cathedral 22) - 3LP - Black Vinyl

3LP - Triple black vinyl edition with 8-page printed booklet featuring photos from the performance and liner notes written by Chris Wheatley.

From Virgin to Quantum Years: Coventry Cathedral 22 captures Tangerine Dream’s legendary past, a reimagined present and the evolving outlines of futures yet to come.
 
“The best synth band in the world.” - The New York Times

In 1974, Tangerine Dream, then composed of Edgar Froese, Peter Baumann & Christopher Franke, performed a now legendary concert set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Coventry Cathedral. Nearly fifty years later, the current incarnation of the band, Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane & Paul Frick, returned to that same sacred space in 2022 to perform a monumental 'From Virgin To Quantum Years' set, bridging eras in a performance that reflects the band's extraordinary & ceaseless evolution.

Reflecting on the experience, Thorsten Quaeschning shared: “After 2022, following the intense COVID years during which we wrote the album Raum, the Coventry Cathedral concert became a key moment in reconnecting different parts of Tangerine Dream’s story with the present. Playing in that same cathedral created an atmosphere that was simply unique.” 
 
This Triple vinyl set presents the concert - a sweeping setlist that reaches back to Virgin Years classics like Stratosfear, Cloudburst Flight, and Love on a Real Train, while also drawing from more recent Quantum material such as Raum and Continuum. Several pieces are performed with special guest Steve Rothery (Marillion), whose guitar work threads itself into the band’s electronic textures to create a fascinating new dimension.
 
Coventry Cathedral stands as a symbol of transformation and resilience, with its towering spire representing both a rich history and a modern rebirth—qualities that parallel the evolution of Tangerine Dream. With a legacy that includes multiple Grammy nominations, a vast catalogue of groundbreaking albums, and an iconic body of film scores, they continue to stand as pioneers in their field, with the torch passed from founder Edgar Froese to his protégé and current bandleader, Thorsten Quaeschning, after Froese's passing in 2015.
 
Reflecting on the band's return to the cathedral nearly five decades after the original performance, Quaeschning noted: “The 2022 tour also marked the beginning of a new chapter - more concerts, more people discovering the band live, and an incredibly rewarding experience with a fantastic crew. This project means so much to me that I never even consider having a Plan B. I’m just looking forward to more releases, more concerts, and new studio albums to come.”

Tracklist: 

Side A
1. Stratosfear (Coventry Cathedral 22) [10:27]
2. Betrayal Sorcerer Theme (Coventry Cathedral 22) [5:06]
3. Raum (Coventry Cathedral 22) [7:24]
 
Side B
1. Love On A Real Train (Coventry Cathedral 22) [8:57]
2. Choronzon (Coventry Cathedral 22) [4:04]
3. Portico (Coventry Cathedral 22) [6:58]
 
Side C
1. Ricochet Piano Intro (Coventry Cathedral 22) [1:45]
2. Ricochet (Coventry Cathedral 22) [5:28]
3. White Eagle (Coventry Cathedral 22) [6:12]
4. Phaedra (Coventry Cathedral 22) (7:18]
 
Side D
1. Kiew Mission pt.01 (Coventry Cathedral 22) [6:00]
2. Kiew Mission pt.02 (Coventry Cathedral 22) [5:05]
3. Cloudburst Flight (Coventry Cathedral 22) [11:29]
 
Side E
1. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session pt. 01 [7:34]
2. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session pt. 02 [6:07]
3. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session pt. 03 [7:20]
 
Side F
1. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session pt. 04 [9:04]
2. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session pt. 05 [3:34]
3. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session pt. 06 [3:51]