Next to his work with Tangerine Dream, Edgar (at the moment also with a W.) Froese also has quite a successful solo career.
The music for “Epsilon In Malaysian Pale” was done in 1975 after he had visited Malaysia and Australia. Compared to the music of TD, his solo music had a somewhat simpler approach. Then again, he had only two hands instead of the six of TD in those days, and overdubs weren’t used as much as they are today. I consider “Epsilon…” a masterpiece. Especially for the fans of the Mellotron, there is much to enjoy on this album.
The title track opens with new effects, after which typical Mellotron sounds enter as flute and strings. The digital additions are chosen tasteful and, happily, the atmosphere of the original composition stays intact. As the end nears, a simple, but effective, sequence is used.
I find the second track "Maroubra Bay” to be of great quality. Starting with beach sounds, effects, and menacing Mellotron strings, an atmospheric part follows with dark synth parts as well as modern sounds. The sequence that follows is very strong.
