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Number of CDs: 2
Release Date: 25-06-1998
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Catalog Number: 18055-2
Barcode: 13711805529
Musical Style: Therapeutic
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towards the Dream [07:08] | 5 | Circular Ceremony [11:18] |
| 2 | Continent [04:49] | 6 | Other Side [13:14] |
| 3 | Songline [03:10] | 7 | Magnificent Gallery [06:07] |
| 4 | Airtribe Meets the Dream Ghost [07:00] | ||
| Disc 2 | |||
| 1 | Truth in Passing [08:41] | 5 | Ancient Day [06:06] |
| 2 | Australian Dawn - The Quiet Earth Cries Inside [06:18] | 6 | Red Twilight With The Old Ones [09:48] |
| 3 | Looking for Safety [31:21] | 7 | Return [08:33] |
| 4 | Through a Strong Eye [06:50] | ||
Description:
The 1988 release of Dreamtime Return was a ground–breaking sound document. From Roach's perspective it reflected his Dreamtime travels; from the company's perspective and music history, it was a pioneering effort. Dreamtime Return documents the first endeavor by a non–Australian company to pay tribute to the art and culture of the Australian Aboriginal people. Ten years later, Dreamtime Return has firmly proved to be a classic recording, according to the countless testimonies of fans, radio programmers and reviewers worldwide. In honor of the global acceptance of Steve's personal statement and the 10th anniversary of this new classic, Celestial Harmonies reissues this recording (CD only - same music, redesigned packaging) in appreciation to the ageless audience that has and continues to, recognize the transcendental value of this music. A music which touches our very core, powerfully blending the ancient, tribal and otherworldly elements with the contemporary. Roach has spent a great deal of time deep in Australia's outback exploring and absorbing the beauty of numerous sacred and secular sites where Aborigines had painted their stories of The Dreamtime (their story of creation) for thousands of years. It was these explorations through the Aborigine myth of The Dreamtime, their highly complex story of creation, that inspired this recording. Inspired by Roach's explorations, this recording took on a new significance when he teamed up with photographer David Stahl, who invited him to collaborate on a film project about the Aboriginal art of The Dreamtime. Dreamtime Return captures the intense, creative passion that is at the heart of The Dreamtime, blending Roach's distinct musical styles - meditative/contemplative and high energy - for an unforgettable 127 minutes of powerful musical images of the mystical dawn of life.
Biography:
Steve Roach is recognized worldwide as one of the leading innovators in contemporary electronic music. His range of musical expression runs the gamut from the introspective soundscapes of Structures from Silence and Quiet Music (Complete Edition) to the explosive sequencer music of Empetus. Roach masterfully combined these two aspects of his style on the double album Dreamtime Return , considered by many critics to be a landmark in the new music genre.
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