How To Make Original Music In The Style Of Classic Tangerine Dream
Making music in the style of classic Tangerine Dream
In the video, LA-based composer & synthesist Josh Lucan demonstrates how he created an original song, in the style of ’70s Tangerine Dream.
Lucan previously dissected TD’s Exit and, on his Youtube page, he’s shared videos looking at creating sequences inspired by the group and more.
“I show how I made an original song in the style of Tangerine Dream using some of the sequencing concepts I have learned from dissecting their music,” Lucan notes. “I explain how I built complexity out of small cells of sequences using the Intellijel Metropolix, the Squarp Hapax, and the Moog 10.”
Other tools used include Ableton Live, some soft synths and a Tascam TSR-8 reel to reel 8-track tape recorder.
At the end of the video, Lucan shares the original track that he created.
Did he capture the classic Tangerine Dream Berlin School sound? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Topics covered:
00:00 Intro
02:42 Layout of Tracks
05:00 Metropolix Patterns
12:15 Ratcheting
15:41 Accumulator
19:19 Hapax Patterns
21:52 Mirroring the Pattern
27:14 The Softsynths
30:08 Percussion
30:30 Emu Emulator Samples
32:18 PPG Lead Line
37:10 Volume Automation
38:22 Song Performance
