Progressive Electronic

Originating in late 1960s Germany, Progressive Electronic evolved from Krautrock's experimental fringe. Pioneers of the Berlin School, such as *Tangerine Dream* and *Klaus Schulze*, used early Moog and ARP synthesizers to abandon pop conventions. They favored long-form, instrumental compositions built from hypnotic sequencer patterns and layered electronic textures. The ethos was one of technological exploration and sonic journeying, creating immersive, abstract soundscapes. This focus on extended structure and synthesized atmosphere directly shaped ambient and techno, while artists like *Jean-Michel Jarre* brought the style to massive stadium audiences with albums like "Oxygène".