Jerome Froese
Encyclopedia
Jerome Froese is a musician
who, in 1990, officially joined his father, Edgar Froese
in the band Tangerine Dream
. He remained a member until 2006; currently he is working on several other projects. Prior to his direct involvement, Froese often appeared on the covers of the band's albums as a child.
In 1982, Froese started playing guitar
and keyboard
. A few years later, in 1985, he began playing drums
after he got a drumkit for Christmas
. From here, Froese became proficient on both keyboards
and guitar
, leading up to his induction into Tangerine Dream. Froese's first guest appearance with the band was on their 1989 album, Lily on the Beach
, playing guitar on "Radio City". His first official appearance was on Melrose
(1990), appearing on tour with the band that same year.
Following the departure of Paul Haslinger
, Tangerine Dream continued as a two-piece father-and-son band with various musicians guesting in the studio and in concert. The band has gone on record that their musical relationship is kept entirely separate from their family relationship, as witnessed by visitors to their studio seeing the two argue over a few notes. During these years, Jerome became increasingly interested in experimental styles of electronica and dance music.
The fourth album in the Dream Mixes series, released in late 2003, had been created without any participation from his father. Jerome had also composed all but one track on each of the other Dream Mixes albums. In 2000, Froese began releasing a series of solo recordings aimed at DJs
under the name of TDJ Rome. The three vinyl singles were collected and released together on CD in 2004.
His first solo credit as Jerome Froese came that same year, with the limited edition 1-track single, C8 H10 N4 O2 (named after the chemical formula of caffeine
), a track which would later appear on his first full album, Neptunes. In 2005, Froese maintained this parallel solo career with the release of Radio Pluto, an EP
that served as a precursor to Neptunes. It was during this time period that he defined the "guitartronica" sound of his solo works.
In 2007, he released another EP, titled Precooked Munchies, which contained two teaser tracks from his upcoming second album, and some exclusive tracks as well. Later that year, his second full-length album Shiver Me Timbers was released, and because of an agreement between father and son, Jerome Froese's Moonpop label obtained the rights of over eighty Tangerine Dream titles, meaning that Jerome's and Edgar's works would be re-released separately. In late 2008, the title track from a new 3-track EP The Speed of Snow was released via the Moonpop website for free.
Early 2009 saw many repackaged collections of Tangerine Dream material released by the Membran label. Two of these collections, Axiat and Vintage Vanguard, were released under the name of Tangerine Dream, though the albums contained only material by Jerome, with the latter including new material recorded at the end of 2008. Froese has also released DM 2.1, featuring selections from the first two Dream Mixes albums and one new track, and on a separate disc, a leftover from DM 4. At the end of 2009, it was announced that, although he had not been an active part of the band since 2006, he had recorded the majority of a Dream Mixes V, which was released in March 2010.
In August 2010, Froese released a 4-track EP titled Preventive Medicine which featured one track from his forthcoming third studio album, titled Far Side of the Face and tentatively scheduled for release in late 2011. According to Johannes Schmoelling's newsletter on his official site, he has collaborated with Froese on some of the new tracks. In June 2011, a live album titled Nightshade Family was released, featuring a full concert setlist from the Neptunes tour.
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
who, in 1990, officially joined his father, Edgar Froese
Edgar Froese
Edgar Wilmar Froese is a German artist and electronic music pioneer, best known for founding the electronic music group, Tangerine Dream. Although his solo and group recordings prior to 2003 name him as "Edgar Froese", his solo albums from 2003 onward bear the artist name "Edgar W. Froese".Froese...
in the band Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream is a German electronic music group founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese. The band has undergone many personnel changes over the years, with Froese being the only continuous member...
. He remained a member until 2006; currently he is working on several other projects. Prior to his direct involvement, Froese often appeared on the covers of the band's albums as a child.
In 1982, Froese started playing guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
and keyboard
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
. A few years later, in 1985, he began playing drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
after he got a drumkit for Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
. From here, Froese became proficient on both keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
and guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, leading up to his induction into Tangerine Dream. Froese's first guest appearance with the band was on their 1989 album, Lily on the Beach
Lily on the Beach
-Personnel:* Edgar Froese - keyboards, lead guitars, drums* Paul Haslinger - keyboards, rhythm guitars, stick, drums* Jerome Froese - lead guitar on "Radio City"* Hubert Waldner - soprano sax and flute on "Long Island Sunset"* Norman Moore - cover art and design...
, playing guitar on "Radio City". His first official appearance was on Melrose
Melrose (album)
- Personnel :* Edgar Froese– keyboards, lead guitar, rhythm guitar* Paul Haslinger– keyboards* Jerome Froese– keyboards, lead guitar* Hubert Waldner– saxophone on "Melrose"* Jim Rakete– Cover photos...
(1990), appearing on tour with the band that same year.
Following the departure of Paul Haslinger
Paul Haslinger
Paul Haslinger is an Austrian-born composer and musician currently based in Los Angeles, California.- Life and career :...
, Tangerine Dream continued as a two-piece father-and-son band with various musicians guesting in the studio and in concert. The band has gone on record that their musical relationship is kept entirely separate from their family relationship, as witnessed by visitors to their studio seeing the two argue over a few notes. During these years, Jerome became increasingly interested in experimental styles of electronica and dance music.
The fourth album in the Dream Mixes series, released in late 2003, had been created without any participation from his father. Jerome had also composed all but one track on each of the other Dream Mixes albums. In 2000, Froese began releasing a series of solo recordings aimed at DJs
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
under the name of TDJ Rome. The three vinyl singles were collected and released together on CD in 2004.
His first solo credit as Jerome Froese came that same year, with the limited edition 1-track single, C8 H10 N4 O2 (named after the chemical formula of caffeine
Caffeine
Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that acts as a stimulant drug. Caffeine is found in varying quantities in the seeds, leaves, and fruit of some plants, where it acts as a natural pesticide that paralyzes and kills certain insects feeding on the plants...
), a track which would later appear on his first full album, Neptunes. In 2005, Froese maintained this parallel solo career with the release of Radio Pluto, an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
that served as a precursor to Neptunes. It was during this time period that he defined the "guitartronica" sound of his solo works.
In 2007, he released another EP, titled Precooked Munchies, which contained two teaser tracks from his upcoming second album, and some exclusive tracks as well. Later that year, his second full-length album Shiver Me Timbers was released, and because of an agreement between father and son, Jerome Froese's Moonpop label obtained the rights of over eighty Tangerine Dream titles, meaning that Jerome's and Edgar's works would be re-released separately. In late 2008, the title track from a new 3-track EP The Speed of Snow was released via the Moonpop website for free.
Early 2009 saw many repackaged collections of Tangerine Dream material released by the Membran label. Two of these collections, Axiat and Vintage Vanguard, were released under the name of Tangerine Dream, though the albums contained only material by Jerome, with the latter including new material recorded at the end of 2008. Froese has also released DM 2.1, featuring selections from the first two Dream Mixes albums and one new track, and on a separate disc, a leftover from DM 4. At the end of 2009, it was announced that, although he had not been an active part of the band since 2006, he had recorded the majority of a Dream Mixes V, which was released in March 2010.
In August 2010, Froese released a 4-track EP titled Preventive Medicine which featured one track from his forthcoming third studio album, titled Far Side of the Face and tentatively scheduled for release in late 2011. According to Johannes Schmoelling's newsletter on his official site, he has collaborated with Froese on some of the new tracks. In June 2011, a live album titled Nightshade Family was released, featuring a full concert setlist from the Neptunes tour.
Albums
- Neptunes (2005)
- Shiver Me Timbers (2007)
- Far Side Of The Face (2011)
As Jerome Froese
- "C8 H10 N4 O2" (2004)
- "Radio Pluto" (EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
) (2005) - "Precooked Munchies" (EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
) (2007) - "The Speed of Snow" (EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
) (2008) - "Preventive Medicine" (EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
) (2010)
As TDJ Rome
- "Serenely Confident" / "Vivid Scarlet Hue" (2000)
- "Freeze Framez" / "Ground Clearance" (2000)
- "Vermond Curry" / "Babe Soda" (2001)
Compilations
- Unpleasant Poems: A Compilation (2004) – a compilation of the three TDJ Rome singles and two tracks by Ulrich SchnaussUlrich Schnauss-Biography:Ulrich Schnauss was born in the northern German seaport of Kiel in 1977. He became interested in a range of music: My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Tangerine Dream, Chapterhouse, and early bleep & breakbeat tracks...