Description of berlin school music
Berlin School is a subgenre of electronic music that originated in West Germany in the early 1970s. It is characterized by the use of analog synthesizers, hypnotic and repetitive sequences, and long-form compositions that can last from 20 minutes to over an hour. The term "Berlin School" was coined by music journalist and historian Steven Freeman in the late 1990s, to describe a group of electronic musicians who emerged from the scene centered around the German city of Berlin in the 1970s, such as Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, and Ash Ra Tempel. These artists were known for their experimental and improvisational approach to music-making, and their use of electronic instruments to create soundscapes and atmospheres that were unlike anything heard before. The Berlin School sound has influenced many electronic and ambient musicians over the years, and remains an important part of the history of electronic music.
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