Departure from the Northern Wasteland
| Departure from the Northern Wasteland | ||||
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | Aura Studio, Berlin | |||
| Genre | Electronic, progressive electronic[1] | |||
| Length | 42:24 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Michael Hoenig | |||
| Michael Hoenig chronology | ||||
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| Allmusic |  [2] |
Departure from the Northern Wasteland is the debut studio album of electronic music composer Michael Hoenig, released in 1978 by Warner Bros. Records.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Departure From the Northern Wasteland" | 20:53 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1978 | Warner Bros. | LP | BSK 3152 |
| Germany | 1987 | Kuckuck | CD | KUCK 079 |
References
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000194408
- ^ Kohanov, Linda. "Michael Hoenig: Departure from the Northern Wasteland > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ^ a b Departure from the Northern Wasteland - Michae... | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-01-26
- ^ Departure from the Northern Wasteland (sleeve). Michael Hoenig. Warner Bros. Records. 1978.
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External links
- Departure from the Northern Wasteland at Discogs (list of releases)
