Departure from the Northern Wasteland
1978 studio album by Michael Hoenig
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Departure from the Northern Wasteland is the debut studio album of electronic music composer Michael Hoenig, released in 1978 by Warner Bros. Records.
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | Aura Studio, Berlin | |||
| Genre | Electronic, progressive electronic[1] | |||
| Length | 42:24 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Michael Hoenig | |||
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Music
The music on Departure from the Northern Wasteland is repetitive. The sequencer is used as a "compositional tool," according to AllMusic. The album draws influence from minimalist composers such as Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and Terry Riley.[3]
Reception
AllMusic said the album was "a classic of the progressive electronic genre," giving it a perfect score.[3]
Track listing
All music is composed by Michael Hoenig except for "Sun & Moon" by Michael Hoenig & Mickie D aka Michael Duwe.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Departure From the Northern Wasteland" | 20:53 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Hanging Garden Transfer" | 10:56 |
| 2. | "Voices of Where" | 6:19 |
| 3. | "Sun and Moon" | 4:16 |
Personnel
Adapted from the Departure from the Northern Wasteland liner notes.[4]
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Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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| United States | 1978 | Warner Bros. | LP | BSK 3152 |
| Germany | 1987 | Kuckuck | CD | KUCK 079 |