Tangerine Dream — Love on a Real Train
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The sun shines
And people forget
And people forget
randyblew wrote:
it was pretty good. i hear this one and always remember "that scene." quite interesting. i can't remember if this film, TAPS, or All The Right Moves was the first film i saw cruise in back in those days...
I love this song and album, and will argue with anyone that Risky Business is one of the best movies of the 80's.
it was pretty good. i hear this one and always remember "that scene." quite interesting. i can't remember if this film, TAPS, or All The Right Moves was the first film i saw cruise in back in those days...
randyblew wrote:
It's certainly one of Tom Cruise's best films.
I love this song and album, and will argue with anyone that Risky Business is one of the best movies of the 80's.
It's certainly one of Tom Cruise's best films.
At the end of this month I am going to enjoy another Concert by Tangerine Dream. Electronic Music that along with that of Klaus Shulze, Kraftwerk and many others has continued to fascinate me for 40 years.🎼🎹🔊😎
I love this song and album, and will argue with anyone that Risky Business is one of the best movies of the 80's.
jmjohall wrote:
Not even close ...
tubular bells
Not even close ...
TD - amazing electronic musicians… every damn time
jmjohall wrote:
na, stupid, Tangerine Dream.
tubular bells
na, stupid, Tangerine Dream.
tubular bells
Namgev wrote:
It's similar in the "pulsating" style rhythm, different sort of composition though.
Anybody else hearing Steve Reich? Music for 18 Musicians?
It's similar in the "pulsating" style rhythm, different sort of composition though.
Thought maybe we were getting "Eminence Front" for a hot moment.
Catecaneverall wrote:
You are dead wrong about that album cover!
It might just be too much awesome for you to take in all at once... Just give it some time.
HORRIBLE cover but the song is quite nice...
You are dead wrong about that album cover!
It might just be too much awesome for you to take in all at once... Just give it some time.
Sometimes you just gotta say, what the F?
Last comments on this from 8 years ago -- must have been a recent return to the playlist.
Holds up.
Holds up.
mandolin wrote:
Porsche. Accept no substitue.
(...although i prefer lotus...)
I prefer Lotus in theory...In practice, if you follow one long enough you can make another
out of the fallen off pieces...There's something to be said for minimalism in automobile
design and construction but Chapman took it to an extreme...;-)
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
louielouie wrote:
Absolutely. Rebbecca DeMornay gets me every time. And the movie that made Tom Cruise.
The movie....a guilty pleasure
The music.....pure pleasure!
The music.....pure pleasure!
Absolutely. Rebbecca DeMornay gets me every time. And the movie that made Tom Cruise.
Nice!
The movie....a guilty pleasure
The music.....pure pleasure!
The music.....pure pleasure!
"Who's da U boat comanda?"
emh wrote:
Porsche. There is no substitute.
Watching over my shoulder for Guido the Killer Pimp...
Porsche. There is no substitute.
had to pause fifa for this
Catecaneverall wrote:
Indeed :-)
HORRIBLE cover but the song is quite nice...
Indeed :-)
Anybody else hearing Steve Reich? Music for 18 Musicians?
Watching over my shoulder for Guido the Killer Pimp...
Sequencers on stun.
Anyone up for a choo-choo ride?
mandolin wrote:
...i had no idea christopher franke was such a tiny guy!..
He was downsized due to the poor economy.
...i had no idea christopher franke was such a tiny guy!..
He was downsized due to the poor economy.
.....
................thanks for playing TD,bill.......what about some grobschnitt,eloy,kraan???
................thanks for playing TD,bill.......what about some grobschnitt,eloy,kraan???Growing up in Chicago, this music instantly makes me think of....well, Chicago. 
Other than Rain Man and maybe Jerry Maguire, this is Tom's best movie, in my opinion!!
Other than Rain Man and maybe Jerry Maguire, this is Tom's best movie, in my opinion!!
Risky business
HORRIBLE cover but the song is quite nice...
Thank you for playing this. I never expected to hear it on Radio Paradise. And that's why I keep listening. Please continue the pleasant surprises!
Most Excellent!!!
bseib wrote:
How about "The Graduate"? .... "plastic"
I see some resemblance in the young Tom Cruise "Joel" character and the young Dustin Hoffman "Ben" character.
Interesting that they would be cast as brothers later in "Rain Man".
redeyespy wrote:
Certainly. I think RB is a sorta heir to THE GRADUATE. An update to the Gordon Gekko era.
"Get off the babysitter, Joel."
There was a movie a few years ago that looked like a fun modern-day version of RB, but it fell fairly flat towards the end. RB and The Graduate had strong social commentary behind the coming-of-age humor. Movies these days can't juggle that many balls.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_Next_Door_(2004_film)
Heard it from the other room. Of all the "New Age/Electronic" Music, nothing sounds like TD.
Hair standing up on my arms.... what an hour of music.....
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, that hit the spot!
Back when both myself and Tom Cruise were cool...sigh. Still love the memories though...
Pounds tin cup on table...
more TG
more TG
more TG
more TG
more TG
more TG
denbear wrote:
...i had no idea christopher franke was such a tiny guy!..
...i had no idea christopher franke was such a tiny guy!..
"The dream is always the same..."
Definitely a Jean-Luc Ponty feel to this one. I like it! And speaking of Jean-Luc Ponty .... Bill? :)
rolokan wrote:
I think they required everyone to smoke in 80s movies.
TIME OF YOUR LIFE, HUH KID?
I think they required everyone to smoke in 80s movies.
I really love this song, no longer have a copy, and have really missed it. Thank You!
tonight seems to be the ribirth of my giovinezza. thank's a lot - a great feeling
I'd like to hear a segue from this into "Burn" by The Cure.
Porsche. Accept no substitue.
(...although i prefer lotus...)
(...although i prefer lotus...)
Totally agree, the early analogue stuff is the bizz, I first heard them in the early 70's, Phaedra was on John Peel in the nights. The track names were pretty well out there as well.....
Panama_Floyd wrote:
I'll come by your dealership when I win the lottery.
On an almost unrelated note, if you ever wanted a Porsche 928 then now is a good time. Prices seem to have bottomed out. Running/driving cars that need some attention are going for about $5-6K. The best ones go for for $15-25. Expect to pay a little more for the 4-cam engines and/or the 5-speed (about %80 of them sent to North America are automatics).
They're still expensive cars to maintain, however. Don't pick up any of the sub-$5000 cars unless you're a mechanic, it'll probably need $10K worth of repairs.
They're still expensive cars to maintain, however. Don't pick up any of the sub-$5000 cars unless you're a mechanic, it'll probably need $10K worth of repairs.
I'll come by your dealership when I win the lottery.
Big yay!
Excellent! Love this song!
On an almost unrelated note, if you ever wanted a Porsche 928 then now is a good time. Prices seem to have bottomed out. Running/driving cars that need some attention are going for about $5-6K. The best ones go for for $15-25. Expect to pay a little more for the 4-cam engines and/or the 5-speed (about %80 of them sent to North America are automatics).
They're still expensive cars to maintain, however. Don't pick up any of the sub-$5000 cars unless you're a mechanic, it'll probably need $10K worth of repairs.
They're still expensive cars to maintain, however. Don't pick up any of the sub-$5000 cars unless you're a mechanic, it'll probably need $10K worth of repairs.
bseib wrote:
How about "The Graduate"? .... "plastic"
I see some resemblance in the young Tom Cruise "Joel" character and the young Dustin Hoffman "Ben" character.
Interesting that they would be cast as brothers later in "Rain Man".
Certainly. I think RB is a sorta heir to THE GRADUATE. An update to the Gordon Gekko era.
How about "The Graduate"? .... "plastic"
I see some resemblance in the young Tom Cruise "Joel" character and the young Dustin Hoffman "Ben" character.
Interesting that they would be cast as brothers later in "Rain Man".
Certainly. I think RB is a sorta heir to THE GRADUATE. An update to the Gordon Gekko era.
Pyro wrote:
Thanks for that info. I'll have to check it out! (I own some Steve Reich as well as some Philip Glass. Love it all.)
I always thought this tune was by Global Communication, from 76:14. I now realize this is the one from the movie.
Thanks for that info. I'll have to check it out! (I own some Steve Reich as well as some Philip Glass. Love it all.)
I always thought this tune was by Global Communication, from 76:14. I now realize this is the one from the movie.
Hey Bill,
nice "love" segue...
I also think I hear Beck's "Think I'm in Love" having basically the same chord progression as "Love on a Real Train" that followed...
nice "love" segue...
I also think I hear Beck's "Think I'm in Love" having basically the same chord progression as "Love on a Real Train" that followed...
redeyespy wrote:
How about "The Graduate"? .... "plastic"
I see some resemblance in the young Tom Cruise "Joel" character and the young Dustin Hoffman "Ben" character.
Interesting that they would be cast as brothers later in "Rain Man".
But many of the themes, attitudes, and settings of this film are accurate reflections of a consumer driven society. Essentially, this film was a quieter satire, better taken as a whole than for dissection of script mechanics.
How about "The Graduate"? .... "plastic"
I see some resemblance in the young Tom Cruise "Joel" character and the young Dustin Hoffman "Ben" character.
Interesting that they would be cast as brothers later in "Rain Man".
dmax wrote:
Thanks for that info. I'll have to check it out! (I own some Steve Reich as well as some Philip Glass. Love it all.)
I like this a lot - but it's a total steal from Steve Reich's "Music for 18 Musicians" - one of my desert island discs.
And I agree with "Guido (Joey Pants) is easily the strongest character in the film" - which is why the movie takes its dark turn when he shows up to spoil the lighthearted fun.
And I agree with "Guido (Joey Pants) is easily the strongest character in the film" - which is why the movie takes its dark turn when he shows up to spoil the lighthearted fun.
Thanks for that info. I'll have to check it out! (I own some Steve Reich as well as some Philip Glass. Love it all.)
dmax wrote:
I figured someone else had to have heard the distinct similarity.
I like this a lot - but it's a total steal from Steve Reich's "Music for 18 Musicians" - one of my desert island discs.
I figured someone else had to have heard the distinct similarity.
jagdriver wrote:
know that I think about it, you're right.
It's an eminence front....
know that I think about it, you're right.
I never tire of this. Brings back great memories of the movie and my life at that time. mmmmmmmmmm
*edit* It has kind of a Jean Luc Ponty sound to it....guess it's a lot of that 80's synth....
*edit* It has kind of a Jean Luc Ponty sound to it....guess it's a lot of that 80's synth....
Wow, this really appeals to me for some reason. I guess I like sex AND trains.
It's an eminence front....
radiojunkie wrote:
...so - amtrak's running a campaign about how well-suited their trains are for sexual intercourse?..
So THIS is where Amtrak got the music for their Acela Express ads! Who'd a thunk somebody actually thought to use "Love on a Real Train"?!
...so - amtrak's running a campaign about how well-suited their trains are for sexual intercourse?..
completely, totally FANTASTIC! 10
So THIS is where Amtrak got the music for their Acela Express ads! Who'd a thunk somebody actually thought to use "Love on a Real Train"?!
Dirktooth wrote:
Agreed! And the Sorcerer soundtrack as well.
This just made my room-mate's morning, as she is a considerable fan of them. Now if we could only get something from the Near Dark soundtrack....
Agreed! And the Sorcerer soundtrack as well.
"Who's da U-Boat Commanda?"
25demayo wrote:
Excellent. Have not heard them in, what, 25 years? Still have their LP's.
YAH!!
I still believe that their oldest stuff, done in all those huge analog synths was their best.
The more recent stuff is more New-Ageish fluff.
TIME OF YOUR LIFE, HUH KID?
This just made my room-mate's morning, as she is a considerable fan of them.
Now if we could only get something from the Near Dark soundtrack....
dmax wrote:
And I agree with "Guido (Joey Pants) is easily the strongest character in the film" - which is why the movie takes its dark turn when he shows up to spoil the lighthearted fun.
He certainly turns out to be the ultimate field test for a Future Enterpriser.
TD is a fantastic band. Not a lot of fan traffic Check out their album Lily on the Beach... This is some great crusing music or music to just chill out to.
kcar wrote:
Yes, point taken. Especially about the film being a quiet satire.
On reflection, it had a lot to do with the reality of adolescent fantasy.
Amazing to think that Joe Pantoliano (aka Guido the Killer Pimp) was playing cowardly, weaselly sleazeballs even back then.
Hardly a 'cowardly weaselly sleazball', Guido (Joey Pants) is easily the strongest character in the film.
"In a repressed economy, never ever **** with another mans livelyhood"
Redeyespy wrote:
But many of the themes, attitudes, and settings of this film are accurate reflections of a consumer driven society.
Essentially, this film was a quieter satire, better taken as a whole than for dissection of script mechanics.
Yes, point taken. Especially about the film being a quiet satire.
On reflection, it had a lot to do with the reality of adolescent fantasy.
Amazing to think that Joe Pantoliano (aka Guido the Killer Pimp) was playing cowardly, weaselly sleazeballs even back then.
I am a fan of Tangerine Dream, though I hadn't previously heard their Risky Business soundtrack...
I highly recommend their Legend soundtrack... tried to upload my favourite song ("The Dance") to RP a while back to share, but bitrate was too low...
Putting this next to Beck was genius. Tangerine Dream sounds like Tangerine Dream and I enjoy their album. Beck sounds like Beck yet I don't feel compelled to buy his stuff. (I like Beck just in easy doses)
I took a screenwriting class and was informed that the script for Risky Business is, in writerly circles, cited as an example of a "perfect" screenplay, and is highly highly revered. I guess plausability does not factor into their rating process. :)
kcar wrote:
Great movie, even though it had nothing to do with reality.
Hmmm, well, dunno about that. I mean, yes, the plot does get a bit out of bounds for those head shaking filmgoers who shine the interrogation light on what is credible, "logical." But many of the themes, attitudes, and settings of this film are accurate reflections of a consumer driven society.
Essentially, this film was a quieter satire, better taken as a whole than for dissection of script mechanics.
splooge wrote:
Sometimes ya just gotta say WTF.
"Please Joel. Do what they say, and get off the babysitter."
Was sitting here working, and a thought crossed my mind - "hmmm, this sounds familiar"
purple_love wrote:
Haha!
I should say a re-evaluation is in order. I think he was fully clothed in this scene ;-)
rastille wrote:
Risky Business was on HBO earlier today ...
Great movie, even though it had nothing to do with reality. I really wish this was on iTunes. TD does great soundtrack work, including for "Thief."
This is the original pimp song...
Great train scene with music to match. Sheer perfection.
I love TD. And Rebecca DeMornay & Tom were pretty damn hotski in that film.
Definitely influential.
bokey wrote:
This song makes me think of Tom Cruise in his underwear.Now I have to re-evaluate my whole sexual identity.
Haha!
Risky Business was on HBO earlier today ...
Wow, after this I just dug out the Thief soundtrack I haven't listened to in like 10 years. Awesome!
Love this song. These guys were on a soundtrack role in the 80's.
Also a very seductive and sexy scene in that movie. It all came together well to create a memorable movie sequence.
Steve Reich?
Me, I'm thinking of Rebecca de Mornay ...
Takes me back to my "yout" (thanks Joe Pesci).
This song makes me think of Tom Cruise in his underwear. Now I have to re-evaluate my whole sexual identity.
Good music to watch paint dry to.
ahoylola wrote:
run lola run.
I loved that movie!
Did TD do the music for that? It was a pretty cool soundtrack as I recall.
There are so many better TD tracks out there than this one. Cloudburst Flight from Force Majeure is radio friendly and shows the rocking side of this groundbreaking group.
This isn't music, it's a journey
Reminds me a lot of Chicane, particularly their first album, Far From The Maddening Crowd.
Talk about flashbacks ... er, is it warm in here or is it just me? 
Acoustically supurd! I love it.
Tangerine Dream - the Legend Soundtrack! i'd love to hear some of that here. LOVE IT!
That was a fun little flashback...
My brain instantly recalled the train scene after a few measures.
Q
The Sorcerer soundtrack has some good moments on it, too.
Excellent. Have not heard them in, what, 25 years? Still have their LP's.
russellg wrote:
Tangerine Dream! This is the song that originally got me hooked on them so long ago. Ended up seeing them in concert once in Dallas -- incredible, if you're into this kind of music. They've put out an unbelievable number of albums since 1970 (more than 150!). Would love to hear more of them on RP!
I was hooked after I saw the movie "Theif" with James Caan
RobRyan wrote:
Is that a typo?
Well, the page below has 156 listed on it -- I don't actually know how many are true albums vs. EPs etc., but any way you look at it, it's impressive.
When I went to their concert, there was a guy in front of me wearing one of their t-shirts from a previous concert, and on the back of it was a huge long list. At first I thought it was the standard shirt with concert dates on the back, and then I realized they were albums!
https://www.connollyco.com/discography/tangerine_dream/
russellg wrote:
Tangerine Dream! This is the song that originally got me hooked on them so long ago. Ended up seeing them in concert once in Dallas -- incredible, if you're into this kind of music. They've put out an unbelievable number of albums since 1970 (more than 150 !). Would love to hear more of them on RP!
Is that a typo?
Tangerine Dream! This is the song that originally got me hooked on them so long ago. Ended up seeing them in concert once in Dallas -- incredible, if you're into this kind of music. They've put out an unbelievable number of albums since 1970 (more than 150!). Would love to hear more of them on RP!
pigglywiggly wrote:
Risky Business 
I'll always associate this song with that movie, but I never knew the name. Rather amazing.
Sometimes ya just gotta say WTF.
jtdiver wrote:
so your parents are out of town....
Well. Looks like University of Illinois!
(big smile)
MojoJojo wrote:
I can. Er, um, I mean to say, did I see this? Help me out, what movie? 
(I like the toon by the way)
Risky Business (I like the toon by the way)
run lola run.
reminds me of a lot of music written for the show ER.
redeyespy wrote: (I like the toon by the way)
Who can forget Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay on the Chicago El as this sublimely atmospheric piece fills the soundtrack...
I can. Er, um, I mean to say, did I see this? Help me out, what movie? (I like the toon by the way)
so your parents are out of town....
I hear she has this thing about cho-cho's.
redeyespy wrote:
Who can forget Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay on the Chicago El as this sublimely atmospheric piece fills the soundtrack? It also reminds me of my time living in NYC. Hardly gets more evocative than this.
ABSOLUTELY! couldn't agree more. What a surprise to turn on RP and here this... very cool indeed.
Porsche. There is no substitute.
Give me Aston Martin or Maserati every time. Even an Audi R8.