Wuivend Riet [Import]

Schmoelling, Johannes Schmoelling | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 2, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Erdenklang
• ASIN: B0000073MM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #318,169 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Matjora Is Still Alive

2. Zeit (For Stephan)

3. Kneeplay No. 9

4. Walking on Wooden Legs

5. Wuivend Riet, Pt. 1

6. Wuivend Riet, Pt. 2

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Art of vision, February 18, 2000

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loteq (Regensburg/Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wuivend Riet (Audio CD)

This keyboardist was a member of Germany's electronic pioneers Tangerine Dream in the early-'80s. "Wuivend riet" is Johannes Schmoelling's first and, overall, best solo album. Still, this record neither is as melodic as "Exit" or "Optical race" nor as consistent as "Phaedra" or "Tangram". The first four tracks are lofty compositions with ethereal synth waves, piano-driven melodies, and slow-motion rhythms. "Zeit" with its tension-filled atmosphere and relentlessly ticking clocks is the only track reminiscent of TD. "Wuivend riet part 1" is a funny soundscape with samples frogs and other natural sounds. "Part 2" is an interesting, droning nightmare, but uncomfortable and hardly accessible. All in all, a surprisingly diverse album which transcends the borders of conventional synth-based music. For advanced listeners. For other albums by Schmoelling, search classical at amazon.com and read my review of "The zoo of tranquility".

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent solo recording from ex-Tangerine Dream member, December 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Wuivend Riet (Audio CD)

Wuivend Riet marks Johannes Schmoelling's first solo recording since his departure from Tangerine Dream. Wuivend Riet ("wind-blown reeds" in Dutch) was first composed by Johannes for the play Opus ESP (by Hans Bosch). The music is nostalgic, moving, and best shows Johannes Schmoelling's talents as a solo artist. A definite must for any Tangerine Dream fan!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First 4 songs are better than anything TD ever did, August 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wuivend Riet (Audio CD)

It's been said with much authority that Schmoelling is the one TD member who brought lasting quality to the work of the group. His melodies are the strength of not only their soundtrack days but also the force of their powerful 1980's tunes.

This album's first 4 songs are better than anything Tangerine Dream did prior to his arrival in the band. If you like TD and don't have this album, I highly recommend it.