"This recording was prepared for release without the
	 cooporation of TANGERINE DREAM"

	T Dreaming in Toronto Park

Tangerine Dream is a name that is well recognised even if the
individual members are unknown by the general public.  "The Park is
Mine" was scored by Edgar Froese, Christoph Franke and Johannes
Schmoelling. This was the band roster for the years 1980 to 1985.

The film was released in 1985 but the score was probably composed in
1984. Certain elements within the music have strong comparisons to the
band's live album release titled "Poland" from 1984. The music on the
"Poland" album was recorded from two concerts given in Poland. Certain
distinct rhythm effects, and guitar work by Edgar Froese are present in
both releases. The instrumentation used on "The Park is Mine" and the
Poland concerts appears to be the same.  Every few years the band
scraps the instruments they use.  This allows the band to be
progressive by having the newest equipment on the market and the new
distinct sounds that they possess. So, while the band's music style and
sound continues to change and evolve, these elements can date any music
by them that is released.

The score for this film is heavily sequencer rhythm. This is likely the
work of Chris Franke. Chris was the drummer with Agitation Free when he
joined Tangerine Dream in 1971 and stayed until 1986. The choice of a
strong rhythm based music for the soundtrack was most likely to help
create and sustain the tension of the film. An ex-soldier, after taking
over New York's Central Park, holds off the police and hired killers so
he can make a statement at a prescribed time. The rhythm based score
combined with Froese's guitar shows off one of the more rock style
based scores the band has produced. The only other film score that is
similar is Michael Mann's "Thief" from 1981. The "Thief" score was also
composed by Froese, Franke and Schmoelling.

The music on this recording is taken from the two-track stereo master
tapes used for the film. Most notable in the music is the rhythm
section which takes priority over other instrumentation. During the
film it is the rhythm section that stands out, especially during
section where the music volume drops off while actors are talking. The
other music elements like guitar and synthesizer are placed in the
background. Listeners will note one track comes on very strong and
appears to have some distortion. This track was possibly overmodulated
when it was mixed for the stereo master tape used on the film and it
could not be corrected.  This music, when heard separate of the film,
will surely please listeners of the soundtrack music and the legions of
fans of Tangerine Dream.

Matt Hargreaves
Seattle 2/6/91
(c) 1991