Drawing from a vast, unique and deeply personal authenticity, his albums are fueled by a lifetime dedicated to the soundcurrent. Check out structures from silence by steve roach on amazon music. Forget the crystals, forget the hippies, forget the inner sanctum. Roach took brian enos ambient a step further by creating something with a resounding sense of humanity and emotion. Steve roach structures from silence 1984, vinyl discogs. Roach, steve structures from silence 2001 edt amazon. Apr 16, 2014 in last weeks issue, we spoke with ambient composer steve roach about the 30th anniversary of his landmark album structures from silence. Add steve roachs structures from silence to that list by our reckoning, the best ambient album of the decade. Steve roachs structures from silence is a true masterpiece. Sep 28, 2017 steve roach s 1984 lp structures from silence was a huge success in its day, but like so much else that came out during that orwellian period, it sounds very much like a 30plusyearold recording. A prolific us electronicambient composer who is inspired by his surroundings, space and time. The chrome highbias tape was also made from the same new master. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Steve roach made a name in the 1980 with the release of outstanding lysergicbinaural musical experiences dominated by synth analog chords, sustained by magnificent spiritualepiphanic cosmic grooves.
Structures from silence deluxe edition steve roach. Free floating music was begun in 2011 as a way to spread light and meditative ambient music via free downloads. More from our interview with steve roach the range. Included on the label is 1984s groundbreaking floating ambient structures from silence, which fact magazine called the 10th best album of the 80s. From the expansive, timesuspending spaces reflecting his spiritual home in arizona to the fire breathing, rhythmicshamanic expressions woven from all things electric. Structures from silence by steve roach on amazon music unlimited.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of american composer steve roachs sublime meditative album structures from silence, now rereleased in a newly remastered edition on projekt records. Mercurius mercurius is a resplendent sonic expression on the psychology and spirituality of impermanence and finding comfort in the liminal spaces of the inbetween. Structures from silence 1984 is the third album by the american ambient musician steve roach. As apioneeringcornerstone of ambientatmosphericelectronic music, internationallyrenownedartist steve roach has dedicatednearly three decadestoexploring myriad soundworlds that connect with atimeless source of inspiration. Since there is a tremendous amount of music by steve roach, im not sure where to begin. Roach has received two grammy award nominations for new age album of the year. Whether its our rapidly decreasing attention spans or simply the plethora of new toys available to composers, the direction electronic music. Heralded by many as one of the finest ambient works of all time steve roachs structures from silence is right up there with brian enos music for airports and deservedly so. Mercurius by steve roach, released 16 november 2018 1. The essential steve roach june 29, 20 by make your own taste in ambient, dark ambient, drone, electronic, experimental, space music. The journeys afforded by his many albums are unique experiences never repeated nor. The download is the complete 3 cd version of the 30th anniversary remastered edition. This album appears in 56 charts and has received 0 comments and 47 ratings from site members.
Steve roach space dreaming structures from silence youtube. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Stream tracks and playlists from steve roach 2 on your desktop or mobile device. The album harkens back to his classic structures from silence, a longform composition of longform tones, undulating out across a desert plain, but with tension that only comes from music that flies. Below structures from silence remains one of the most important ambient albums ever crafted. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the. Originally released 1984, structures from silence was deemed a classic almost immediately, but the contrast grew greater as roachs output did, and the sheer beauty and. It started recently with steve roach s dynamic stillness. Jun 29, 20 the essential steve roach june 29, 20 by make your own taste in ambient, dark ambient, drone, electronic, experimental, space music. Whether a listener uses it for that purpose or not, it does have to be said that structures from silence is a.
Tribute to steve roachs structures from silence by. In last weeks issue, we spoke with ambient composer steve roach about the 30th anniversary of his landmark album structures from silence. Add a buy button to your tracks and playlists by clicking the pencil icon below the waveform. I thought steve roach s quiet music could never be topped for the best soothing music to calm the soul, but structures from silence is equally as excellent. Structures from silence is ranked 3,614th in the overall chart, 556th in the 1980s, and 61st in the year 1984. This steve roach record must be one of the most minimal pieces of music ever comitted to vinyl outside extreme art pieces a. Since then, free floating has released 35 albums from dozens of ambient music artists. In 2014, the muchmaligned genre known as new age appeals to many who once may have identified as. Ambient, ethno ambient, technotribal, environmental, dark ambient decades active. Minimal and infinite in its essence, like all of steves longform zones this is a functional soundworld specifically created to enhance the atmosphere of your personal sanctuary, your living environment and beyond. If there is an overarching figure in the world of ambient music, american steve roach is unquestionably that person.
Steve roach structures from silence vinyl at juno records. Steve roach is an american composer and performer of ambient and electronic music, whose recordings are informed by his impressions of environment, perceptio. Dynamic stillness by steve roach, released july 2009 1. Steve roach milestone, quiet music volumes reissued tmr. Moving beyond the security of naming the infinite nuances intrinsic to being human is just one of the threads of intention woven into this music. Structures from silence, an album by steve roach on spotify. No, im not the famous ambient musician steve roach. His 2017 album spiral revelation for the 60th annual grammy awards.
Drawing from a vast, unique and deeply personal authenticity, his albums are fueled by a. In 2016, it was listed as the 33rd best ambient album of all time by pitchfork. Structures from silence is a music album by steve roach released in 1984. This album is rated in the top 4% of all albums on.
Stream tracks and playlists from steve roach sinister on your desktop or mobile device. Steve roach has been one of the signature artists of echoes. This 2017 lp pressing was created from the remastered 2015 cd version. Its gently earnest, unabashedly emotive, colourful but never gaudy, and, perhaps most importantly, places an. His career stretches across four decades and almost 200 releases. Steve roach structures from silence motion painting by marianne dolan from the 1987 laser disc space dreaming. As a pioneering cornerstone of ambientatmosphericelectronic music, internationallyrenowned artist steve roach has dedicated over three decades to exploring myriad soundworlds that connect with a timeless source of inspiration. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
This is just a rerelease of the 1984 structures from silence album, and no changes were made except for the albums cover. Provided to youtube by entertainment one distribution us reflections in suspension steve roach structures from silence 30th anniversary deluxe remastered edition. Listen to your favorite songs from structures from silence by steve roach now. Im the slightly less famous acoustic musician steve roach. His work has been influential in the new age genre roach has received two grammy award nominations for new age album of the year. His 2017 album spiral revelation for the 60th annual grammy. He began as a shy disciple of schulzes cosmic music with electronic suites such as traveler 1983, but became more and more introspective via the monumental structures from silence 1984.
With his distinctive melange of analogue and digital synthesisers, acoustic instrumentation and highly imaginative soundscaping, steve roach is a giant in modern ambient and one of the most respected electronic musicians in the world. Steve roach is a tireless and prolific mind that doesnt sit still. Alec baldwins saturday night live skit gets a reaction from a. In the edit page, go to the metadata tab and add your juno artist, label or release page for listeners to purchase your release releases. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Steve roach born february 16, 1955 is an american composer and performer of ambient and electronic music, whose recordings are informed by his impressions of environment, perception, flow and space. Canyon stillness architects of stillness by john diliberto, echoes radio may 2009 ive been listening to some beautifully serene music lately. His work has been influential in the new age genre. Steve roachs 1984 lp structures from silence was a huge success in its day, but like so much else that came out during that orwellian period, it sounds very much like a 30plusyearold recording. Originally issued in diy fashion on cassette by roach. A 30th anniversary tribute to steve roachs structures from silence. New age publications and therapists in particular have praised it over the years, though roach says it was never an audience he was consciously aware of.
As well, 2012 will bring a slate of steve roach solo and collaborative works that will challenge and be of great importance and influence. Structures from silence steve roach 2017 telephone explosion vinyl after years of requests, we now have the iconic 1984 structures from silence on vinyl and cassette tape. See the complete track listing of the 3 cds at the bottom of this page. I love steve roach, but all i have heard is the odd song appearing on a dronezone session for instance, not a full album. Careerwise, structures from silence is the album that really got steve roach noticed by radio broadcasters, emusic fans and new age adherents alike. Listen to steve roach 2 soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 50 followers. Structures from silence by steve roach on amazon music. His work has been influential in the newage genre roach has received two grammy award nominations for new age album of the year. Steve roach of tucson, arizona, had an nde after a bike crash and heard the most intensely beautiful music you could ever imagine and. Steve roach talks to ambient music guide about its creation, while aficionados stephen hill, george cruickshank, john diliberto and mark prendergast reflect on a bona fide ambient classic.
A 30th anniversary tribute to steve roachs structures from silence artist. Listen free to steve roach structures from silence reflections in suspension, quiet friend and more. Originally released in 1984, structures from silence turned out to be one of roachs most successful and acclaimed releases over time. A deeper silence by steve roach, released 01 february 2008 1. Steve roachs 1984 lp structures from silence was a huge success in its day, but like so much else that came out during that orwellian period, it sounds very much like a. Structures from silence, by steve roach projekt records. Steve roach is an american composer and performer of ambient and electronic music, whose recordings are informed by his impressions of environment, perception, flow and space.
I thought steve roachs quiet music could never be topped for the best soothing music to calm the soul, but structures from silence is equally as excellent. A deeper silence this longform zone billows out like a big sigh from the dawn of time, breathing steady and strong. Structures from silence deluxe edition by steve roach, released 28 october 2017 1. As a pioneering cornerstone of atmospheric electronic music, steve has dedicated over three decades to exploring myriad soundworlds that connect with a. Provided to youtube by entertainment one distribution us structures from silence steve roach structures from silence. Steve roach structures from silence releases discogs.
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