Far Away Trains Passing By – Ulrich Schnauss – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Ulrich Schnauss’s ‘Far Away Trains Passing By’ is a quietly transformative cornerstone of early 2000s electronic music. With a gentle hand, Schnauss weaves lush textures and melodic fragments into a tapestry that recalls the golden age of ambient electronica, yet feels wholly personal. Each track conjures a bittersweet sense of longing, as if distant memories are resurfacing through a haze of analog warmth and digital clarity. The album’s meticulous production—delicate pianos, ethereal synths, and understated rhythms—invites the listener to drift, reflect, and rediscover familiar emotions in new forms. What sets this record apart is its emotional resonance: Schnauss doesn’t simply paint in broad atmospheric strokes, but infuses each track with an unmistakable sense of hope and introspection. ‘Far Away Trains Passing By’ stands as a testament to the enduring power of melody in electronic music, bridging the gap between the introspective electronica of Boards of Canada and the shoegaze shimmer of Slowdive. For collectors and listeners seeking an album that rewards repeated listens and reveals new depths with each play, Schnauss’s debut is an essential addition—a sonic world to get lost in, again and again.

Track List:
1-1 – Knuddelmaus – 7:02
1-2 – Between Us And Them – 7:17
1-3 – … Passing By – 6:39
1-4 – Blumenwiese Neben Autobahn – 6:32
1-5 – Nobody’s Home – 7:39
1-6 – Molfsee – 8:10
2-1 – Sunday Evening In Your Street – 6:47
2-2 – Suddenly The Trees Are Giving Way – 6:24
2-3 – Nothing Happens In June – 6:13
2-4 – As If You’ve Never Been Away – 7:02
2-5 – A Million Miles Away – 7:09
2-6 – Crazy For You – 6:34
2-7 – Wherever You Are – 6:52