Ima
BT · 1995
138 min · 13 tracks · electronica · ambient · trance
A lush tapestry of ambient soundscapes interwoven with intricate beats and ethereal melodies.
Why this album works
'Ima' is significant for its influence on the development of trance and progressive house music, receiving acclaim from critics and audiences alike. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and has been cited as a foundational work that inspired a generation of electronic artists, paving the way for the mainstream acceptance of electronic music in the late '90s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- When 'Ima' was released in January 1995, BT was emerging as a pioneering figure in electronic music, following his breakout project 'The Extraordinary' in 1993. This album marked his first full-length studio release, showcasing his innovative approach to integrating various genres like trance and breakbeat, which would define his career trajectory.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Nocturnal Transmission 8:36
- 2 Quark 6:27
- 3 Tripping the Light Fantastic Standout 6:44
- 4 Embracing the Future (Embracing the Sunshine mix) 5:16
- 5 Deeper Sunshine 7:02
- 6 Loving You More (BT’s Garden of Ima dub) Standout 9:30
- 7 Loving You More (BT’s Final Spiritual Journey) 3:28
- 8 Poseidon 8:58
- 9 Embracing the Sunshine Standout 10:55
Disc 2
- 1 Blue Skies 5:04
- 2 The Delphinium Days mix 12:52
- 3 Sasha’s Voyage of Ima 42:45
- 4 Divinity 10:58
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