Sad news today as electronic pioneers Tangerine Dream have announced that founding member Edgar Froese has passed away at age 70. Froese died on Tuesday suddenly from the effects of a pulmonary embolism in Vienna.
The band wrote the following through their official Facebook page:
The sadness in our hearts is immensely.
Edgar once said: “There is no death, there is just a change of our cosmic address.”
Edgar, this is a little comfort to us.
Tangerine Dream was known for their amazing electronic albums as well as their fantastic film scores, which included Near Dark, Firestarter, Sorceror, and more.
I feel a sharp loss here as their score for Ridley Scott’s Legend is the reason that I’m obsessed with music today. I remember hearing the music during the opening sequence and sitting in front of a practice keyboard trying to figure out the chords and melodies by ear. The soundtrack was also one of the first records I actively sought out, ultimately needing to get it shipped overseas.
Rest in peace, Mr. Froese. Thank you for your amazing contributions to music. The world is a bit darker without you in it.
