Steve Roach & Robert Rich

Aural Archaeologists Rich And Steve Roach Delve Deep Into The Strata Of The Primordial Mind In This Acclaimed 1990 Collaboration. They Forge A Symbiotic Artistic Alliance Where Their Signature Sonic Motifs Are Generally Abandoned For The Sake Of A Collective Sound. Implementing Their Combined Arsenal Of Synths Samplers Flutes Drums And Steel Guitar The Duo Creates A Variety Of Moods And Atmospheres--Serene Ambiences "The Grotto Of Time Lost" Ritualistic Rhythmic Invocations "Fearless" Intense Dark Ambient Spaces "Magma" And Surreal Bubbling Soundscapes "Persistence Of Memory For Dali " . As With Their Other Works The Composers Utilize A Balanced Blend Of Organic And Electronic Instrumentation In An Exploration Of The Human Psyche That Is Simultaneously Primal And Cerebral. This Album Was A Critical And Commercial Success Remaining On The Billboard New Age Charts For Several Months After Its Initial Release. --Bryan Reesman read less