Steve Roach - Arc of Passion (CD)

Release Date: 01/29/08

Rich harmonic chords, spiraling sequences and deep sky soundworlds move fluidly within this 2-hour set.

Steve Roach’s 2008 2CD set seamlessly fuses three long unfolding soundworlds into a vibrant sonic odyssey. The result can only be described as a living, breathingArc of Passion. As one of the great pioneers of electronic music, Steve’s career has many musical highpoints; Arc of Passionproves to be another definitive statement along the path. Advanced response from listeners places this album at the top of the long list of must-have releases from Steve’s body of work. Steve reaches into his sonic palette to weave elements of his three definitive styles into a continuous, evolving flow. Rich harmonic chords, spiraling sequences and deep sky soundworlds move fluidly within this 2-hour set.

A vibrant immediacy is alive onArc of Passion; the sonic textures and evolving nature of the pieces reach into the core of the present moment bringing it into form with elegance and energy.

The opening 19-minute track billows outwards with rich and shadowed harmonic movement; deep chords ebb and flow like the thunder clouds of a summer storm, entering the realm of the hauntingly sereneMystic Chords & Sacred Spaces or Magnificent Voidalbums. The set flows into the 60-minute title track built from layers of percussive and melodic patterns interwoven and evolving while holding a steady pulse and direction. Waves of emotion from intertwining sequencers provide the foundation for the evolving trance patterns that develop into full mesmerizing, passionate form. The closing 20-minute piece is deep primal ambience mixed with processed didgeridoo hovering within an expansive soundscape. Long, arching tendril-like forms breathe within this infinite soundfield.

“This arc represents a trajectory of emotion infused with energy,” Steve comments.Arc of Passionis a deep and vibrant expression of life lived passionately.”

2CD in EcoWallet.