- Audio CD (April 20 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Earthtone
- ASIN: B00000ILY1
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Track Listings
| 1. A Radiant Band Of Light |
| 2. Morphing Space |
| 3. Mental Images |
| 4. Malibu Avenue |
| 5. Love Scene |
| 6. Dance Lesson |
| 7. Woodland Watercolors |
| 8. Flower Hill Trail |
| 9. Viciente |
| 10. Morning Ride |
| 11. Sensual Persuasion |
| 12. Silent Waves |
| 13. Haleakala |
| 14. Illumination |
| 15. Sunset Destination |
| 16. Mind Space |
| 17. Stream Garden |
| 18. Finale |
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A pleasing compilation,
This review is from: Epic (Audio CD)
I was not aware of this compilation until I came across it in a store. I procured it because I knew that Christopher Franke had been a previous member of Tangerine Dream. I did not expect to be disappointed and was not. Epic is an impressive collection of 18 New Age instrumentals by Franke. Two of these--"Flower Hill Trail" and "Sensual Persuasion"--are previously unreleased. This compilation is just over 64 minutes. It was released in 1999. The album's musicianship and sound quality are gratifying. Throughout, I find every one of the tracks to be relaxing, serene, and ambient. My favorite ones are "Mental Images," "Woodland Watercolors," "Viciente," "Mind Space," and "Stream Garden." The CD booklet includes an essay of Franke. The album cover artwork is also nice. Actually, I rate this disc 3.5 stars. Epic is a captivating compilation.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Relaxing with staying power,
By Mike Martin - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Epic (Audio CD)
I have been a Tangerine Dream fan for over 20 years, and when I found this CD a couple of years ago I was very interested, since Franke was with TD for a while. I was not disappointed.It is rather obvious that these tracks are a greatest hits compilation. There really isn't a "theme" to the album, it's just the hits. And boy, are they. I made a video tape for my parents 40th anniversary made up of a collection of old home movies interspersed with modern video and interviews. I used a couple of the tracks as background music with the old stuff. After a little while some family members finally asked, "Mike, what is this beautiful music you have in the background?" Why, its Chris Franke! Tracks 6 (Dancing Lesson) and 9 (Viciente) are two of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. They're the kind that you push the back button when they're done so you can hear them again. It's also a very romantic album. I've had some pretty nice interludes with this album. Sorry to be ungentlemanly, but its true. Guys, this album works. Trust me. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Epic" is an epic and superb collection!,
By Distant Voyageur "Nicholas Computer" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Epic (Audio CD)
Christopher Franke is known as a former member of New Age/Electronica supergroup Tangerine from 1970 until 1988 as well as composing music for several movies and TV shows most notably Star Trek and Babylon 5 in the 1990s. Yet, it is his solo works that are far removed from the movie soundtracks that I think really shine the most yet are few and far between these days. "Epic" is an excellent introduction to Franke's solo compositions spanning eight years from 1991's solo debut "Pacific Coast Highway" to a couple of new(at the time) tracks exclusively for this album.The collection opens with an enigmatic song entitled "A Radiant Band of Light" which begins with a haunting ambient drone and a didgeridoo-like instrumental before blossoming into a heavily spiritually moving piece with exotic percussion and haunting vocals. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
One is almost as good without the other,
By C. D Smith "dogstar49" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Epic (Audio CD)
I've been a fan of Tangerine Dream since the 70's and wish they'd (Franke and Edger Froese, anyway) collaborate again. I find myself wishing for that TD guitar work in this. And when I'm listening to the Froese only TD, I find myself wishing for the lush keyboard and synthesiser work that Franke brings to the team. Butohwell, this is good stuff anyway. Guess I'll just play along on my strat.
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