Thorsten Quaeschning is a German composer, multi-instrumentalist, and musical director. We talk to him about his new album in collaboration with Steve Rothery, his role as the leader of the legendary electronic group Tangerine Dream, and his career more broadly. 
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  
Check out Bioscope – Gento
Genesis of the collaboration with Steve Rothery
Recording of the Gento album and the benefits of working side by side rather than remotely
Alex Reeves
A walk through Gento track by track
The importance of Thorsten’s modular rig in his work
Using three Minimoog Voyagers and their idiosyncracies
Avoiding the 80s and 90s keyboard staples with the Bioscope project
A detailed chat on the huge range of keyboards, plugins and effects used on Gento
Potential for a second Bioscope album
Thorsten’s musical upbringing
Getting the call to join Tangerine Dream (and Edgar Froese’s ‘to-do’ list)
Learning electronic music with Edgar Froese at your side
Tangerine Dream – Jeanne D’Arc (2005)
The secret to the success of Thorsten and Edgar’s working relationship
Evolving Tangerine Dream’s sound whilst honouring the legacy to date
The brilliant Sigur Rós and the iconic Sundlaugin Studio
Tangerine Dream – Zeit vs Tangerine Dream – Phaedra
Defining Tangerine Dream’s ‘Quantum Era’
Tangerine Dream live in Melbourne 2014
Edgar Froese’s firm view on Tangerine Dream’s continuation
Paul Frick
Fascinating chat on approach to playing Tangerine Dream songs live
Desert Island Discs: Five Leaves Left – Nick Drake, In The Wee Small Hours – Frank Sinatra, Disintegration – The Cure, August and Everything After – Counting Crows, ( ) – Sigur Rós
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