Thorsten Quaeschning is a German composer, multi-instrumentalist, and musical director. We talk to him about his new album in collaboration with Steve Rothery, his role as the leader of the legendary electronic group Tangerine Dream, and his career more broadly. 

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Check out Bioscope – Gento

Genesis of the collaboration with Steve Rothery

Recording of the Gento album and the benefits of working side by side rather than remotely

Alex Reeves

A walk through Gento track by track

The importance of Thorsten’s modular rig in his work

Using three Minimoog Voyagers and their idiosyncracies

Avoiding the 80s and 90s keyboard staples with the Bioscope project

A detailed chat on the huge range of keyboards, plugins and effects used on Gento

Potential for a second Bioscope album

Thorsten’s musical upbringing

Getting the call to join Tangerine Dream (and Edgar Froese’s ‘to-do’ list)

Learning electronic music with Edgar Froese at your side

Tangerine Dream – Jeanne D’Arc (2005)

The secret to the success of Thorsten and Edgar’s working relationship

Evolving Tangerine Dream’s sound whilst honouring the legacy to date

The brilliant Sigur Rós and the iconic Sundlaugin Studio

Tangerine Dream – Zeit vs Tangerine Dream – Phaedra

Defining Tangerine Dream’s ‘Quantum Era’

Tangerine Dream live in Melbourne 2014

Edgar Froese’s firm view on Tangerine Dream’s continuation

Paul Frick

Fascinating chat on approach to playing Tangerine Dream songs live

Desert Island Discs: Five Leaves Left – Nick Drake, In The Wee Small Hours – Frank Sinatra, Disintegration – The Cure, August and Everything After – Counting Crows, ( ) – Sigur Rós

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