FRANZ KAFKA - THE CASTLE (2LP/140G/GATEFOLD) | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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FRANZ KAFKA - THE CASTLE (2LP/140G/GATEFOLD) | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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Release Date: 07/10/2020
Tangerine Dream, Tangerine Dream, the seven-time Grammy nominated European band, is a singular phenomenon. As an instrumental band using just high-end modern technology, simultaneously surrounded by a strong rock 'n' roll identity, they hardly fit into any given musical pigeonhole. Many have tried to copy what's became known as "The Tangerine Dream Sound" - so far absolutely unsuccessfully. Originally released on CD in 2013, 'The Castle' is based on a story by Franz Kafka and is the last of a series of albums with music based on the works of certain artists (after Edgar Allan Poe, Gustav Meyrink and James Joyce). There is a hidden secret behind this unfinished story by Franz Kafka - 'The Castle' is never meant to be a building as we would expect it. Kafka goes further, much further. The story follows a deeper study of mankind and society and is maybe one of the most challenging projects Tangerine Dream came up with. In the words of the late Edgar Froese, "It is impossible to transform 'The Castle' into music. That's why it will never be more than an incomplete and abortive attempt. If we fail, then at least the risk is worth applause. " Whether the album can capture the spirit of the original, everyone must decide for themselves... 'The Castle' is released on Kscope for the first time on 2LP, remastered for vinyl by regular Tangerine Dream collaborator Harald Pairits and presented in a gatefold sleeve.
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Release Date: 07/10/2020
Tangerine Dream, Tangerine Dream, the seven-time Grammy nominated European band, is a singular phenomenon. As an instrumental band using just high-end modern technology, simultaneously surrounded by a strong rock 'n' roll identity, they hardly fit into any given musical pigeonhole. Many have tried to copy what's became known as "The Tangerine Dream Sound" - so far absolutely unsuccessfully. Originally released on CD in 2013, 'The Castle' is based on a story by Franz Kafka and is the last of a series of albums with music based on the works of certain artists (after Edgar Allan Poe, Gustav Meyrink and James Joyce). There is a hidden secret behind this unfinished story by Franz Kafka - 'The Castle' is never meant to be a building as we would expect it. Kafka goes further, much further. The story follows a deeper study of mankind and society and is maybe one of the most challenging projects Tangerine Dream came up with. In the words of the late Edgar Froese, "It is impossible to transform 'The Castle' into music. That's why it will never be more than an incomplete and abortive attempt. If we fail, then at least the risk is worth applause. " Whether the album can capture the spirit of the original, everyone must decide for themselves... 'The Castle' is released on Kscope for the first time on 2LP, remastered for vinyl by regular Tangerine Dream collaborator Harald Pairits and presented in a gatefold sleeve.
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- Payment is collected at checkout
- Your order secures a place in the fulfillment queue
- Items are fulfilled in the order they are purchased
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Backordered items may ship separately from other items in your order.
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Preorder items are upcoming releases scheduled to ship on or around the official release date provided by the label or distributor.
Release dates may occasionally change due to manufacturing or supplier delays.
Preorder items follow the same fulfillment and account management process as backordered items.
Additional Fulfillment Information
Orders containing multiple inventory types may ship separately as items become available.
Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
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