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Steve Roach

Last updated 06/06/09

It can truly be said that Steve Roach is a pioneer in the field of ambient music, a frontiersperson who has helped to shape and form the genre as we know it today. Over the years his contributions have been numerous, from long form atmospheric spaces recreating environment and space to studies of tribal rhythms and textures and everywhere in between. Over the course of his career, Roach's work has captured our imaginations and inspired both our dreams and our waking moments.

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titles by Steve Roach

Steve Roach "The Dream Circle"
the most admired infinite repeat soundworld created by Steve so far

Steve Roach "Immersion II"
the second in a series by Steve Roach, exploring new worlds of long form ambience.

Steve Roach "Immersion III"
the latest in the Immersion series by Steve Roach, a trio of discs featuring stunningly beautiful long form ambient work.

Steve Roach "Slow Heat"
the sounds of the warm desert nights were found to be in perfect tune to the sound-world...

Steve Roach "Space and Time"
a continuous flow of works spanning Roach's entire history as well as new tracks from forthcoming releases

Steve Roach, Byron Metcalf and Mark Seelig "Mantram"
Beautiful experiments in organic ambience

Steve Roach and Vir Unis "Body Electric"
a collaborative work by two fabulous talents