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Mystic Chords & Sacred Spaces

Steve Roach · 2003

147 min · 15 tracks · ambient

A transcendental journey through immersive soundscapes that evoke deep introspection and spiritual exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • transcendent soundscapes for introspection
  • gradual exploration of inner spaces
  • wave-like pacing for deep focus
  • immersive journey through sound
  • ideal for meditative environments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2003, Steve Roach had established himself as a leading figure in ambient music, with 'Mystic Chords & Sacred Spaces' being his prolific follow-up to the acclaimed 'Dreamtime Return' from 1988. This album reflects his continued evolution in creating expansive sound environments, solidifying his signature style in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Robert Rich· Brian Eno· Tangerine Dream

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Palace of Nectar 14:15
  • 2 Oracle 20:06
  • 3 Within the Mystic 15:52
  • 4 Presence 11:47
  • 5 Vortex Ring 11:51

Disc 2

  • 1 Wren and Raven 14:49
  • 2 The Otherworld 4:48
  • 3 Wonderworld 9:07
  • 4 Threshold 2:20
  • 5 Dream Body 11:12
  • 6 Slowly Dissolve 4:15
  • 7 Womb of Night 2:42
  • 8 Soulwave 11:00
  • 9 Wordless 4:06
  • 10 Nameless 9:29

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata