Wuivend Riet [IMPORT]

Schmoelling

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 2, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 1986
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Erdenklang
• ASIN: B0000073MM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #336,482 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	XS (Regensburg, Germany) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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

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

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.