Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream lives in the middle ground — 8 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 8 quiet anchors and 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 17 Tangerine Dream songs we've measured, intensity averages 33/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Sunrise in the Third System (the calmest here, 13) to Phaedra (the most charged, 61), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1971–1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Phaedra.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Tangerine Dream
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Tangerine Dream song?
Of the 17 Tangerine Dream songs we've measured, “Phaedra” scores highest at 61/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Tangerine Dream song?
“Sunrise in the Third System” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 65 BPM. The songs here span 13–61 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Tangerine Dream overall?
Tangerine Dream averages 33/100 intensity across 17 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Tangerine Dream?
The Tangerine Dream songs we've measured average about 99 BPM — midtempo.
Which Tangerine Dream songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Sunrise in the Third System”, “Le Parc”, “Lily on the Beach”, “White Eagle”.
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