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Steve Roach "Slow Heat"
Timeroom Editions

shaped over two summers of evaluation on Steve's patio playback system, the sounds of the warm desert nights were found to be in perfect tune to the sound-world playing back for hours on the speakers outdoors. these sounds were recorded by stretching 50 foot mic cables from the Timeroom out into the desert night, capturing a pure moment of natural magic to be included in the piece. Perhaps no other long-form piece from Steve has placed the listener in such an intimate and subtle expression of the sensual nature of the desert atmosphere."

having lived my life as long as i have in Toronto, i'm fascinated with the idea of the desert. there's something about it that calls to me, some sort of geographical siren that keeps stroking my curiosity. it seems like such an alien idea to me, a vast barren space teeming with life, yet lacking the lush trappings that we so often associate with a habitat.

the desert fascinates me and listening to "Slow Heat" by Steve Roach, i feel my curiosity and fascination being piqued yet again. by blending musical explorations with field recordings taken in the deserts outside his studio, Roach has perfectly conjured up the imagery and appeal of this magical environment. as a long form piece stretching over 70 minutes in length "Slow Heat" completely envelopes the listener, taking them on a languid journey through new spaces, different places. the whisper of the night breeze, the quiet hiss of the cooling earth, it's all here flowing in time with slow musical passes that enhance the experience, adding a sensuality and human warmth to this beautiful atmosphere.

the desert fascinates me, and through "Slow Heat" i can hear it's call to me become even stronger...

rik - ping things