TIMEWIND

On Timewind Klaus Schulze had the opportunity to use sequencers for the first time, resulting in a refreshed sound which is dazzlingly ahead of its time. Some of the sounds and atmospheres on here are reminiscent, to my ears at least, of the more ambient moments Vangelis' Blade Runner soundtrack, and it's certainly the case that it would take years before the bulk of the electronic music world caught up with some of the ideas expressed here. The compositions are in general a bit busier and have more going on than most of his previous albums, and so Timewind could make a fine starting point for exploring Klaus' career. Apparently it was his only album available in the US for some time - if that's the case, it's a shame, but at least the US got one of his best.