The Magnificent Void, by Steve Roach

The Magnificent Void

by Steve Roach

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Greigh VonGottreich Was introduced to this by initially listening to Infinite Shore, which really enhances the theme in this album. All tracks are amazing in this album. Was able to purchase the vinyl release and it sounds amazing in immeasurable ways. Favorite track: Infinite Shore.

Ilja Sillman Ominous and otherwordly album of space music at its finest. Forget playful new age melodies and clumsy drumloops, this is ambient music on a galactic scale. A true masterpiece. Favorite track: Infinite Shore.

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1.	Between the Gray and the Purple 07:40	buy track
2.	Void Memory One 02:53	buy track
3.	Infinite Shore 07:47	buy track
4.	Cloud of Unknowing 10:38	buy track
5.	Void Memory Two 03:40	buy track
6.	Void Memory Three 03:40	buy track
7.	The Magnificent Void 13:12	buy track
8.	Altus 20:01	buy track

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A Magnum Opus of pure oceanic sound and Roach's most sophisticated atmospheric work to date. The final track "Altus", Latin for both "high" and "deep", says much about this work. The most demanding and textural of Roach's work, it has more in common with 20th century avant-garde than other genres. A chilling and beautiful continuous flow of harmonic sound-worlds. Melody and harmony are present throughout in a surreal play of light and dark colors.

"Sequenced as one continuous piece, Void is an astral-gothic collage of fear, transcendence, and weightlessness; a high-water mark of space music; and one of Roach's finest hours."
-James Rotondi

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credits

released February 13, 1996

Musical
Steve Roach – performer
Linda Kohanov – voice ("Cloud of Unknowing")
Cantrell Maryott – voice ("Cloud of Unknowing")

Technical
Production: Steve Roach
Mixing: Roger King, Steve Roach
Mastering: Bob Olhsson, Stephen Hill

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Hearts of Space Records New York, New York

Hearts of Space Records | A Valley Entertainment Label

Launched in 1984, this record label was created as an extension of the weekly syndicated radio show Hearts of Space. Centered around contemplative music, the label features music from the ambient, new age, electronic, world, Celtic, classical, and experimental genres. ... more

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