Dreamtime Return

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This 1988 masterpiece, inspired by Roach's visits to the Australian outback and his work with didgeridoo master David Hudson, set the template for much of Roach's future work. In some sense he has simply refined the album's organic blend of brush-stroke synthesizer colors and ethnic-inspired rhythms ever since, with many glorious results. But this journey into Australian aboriginal mythology--the Dreamtime was an Eden-like period of natural harmony presaged by the arrival of extraterrestrial ancestors--remains a trademark and a wholly original work. Like Bruce Chatwin's seminal book on aboriginal mythos, The Songlines, Return is an outsider's document that feels like the very lay of the land itself; the piece "Songline," with its driving dumbek rhythms, reflects the rocky terrain as ably as "A Circular Ceremony" evokes the vastness and mystery of the desert expanse. A true classic. --James Rotondi

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Average customer rating: Still stands the test of time Took by breath away! Absolute "Must-have" Roach classic It's just that good... good

Dreamtime Return Steve Roach Manufacturer: Fortuna Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Structures from Silence Mystic Chords & Sacred Spaces (part 1) World's Edge Desert Solitaire Midnight Moon ASIN: B0000007VC Release Date: 1992-01-23

Tracks:

1. Towards The Dream
2. The Continent
3. Songline
4. Airtribe Meets the Dream Ghost
5. A Circular Ceremony
6. The Other Side
7. Magnificent Gallery
8. Truth In Passing
9. Australian Dawn-The Quiet Earth Cries Inside

Tracks:

1. Looking for Safety
2. Through a Strong Eye
3. The Ancient Day
4. Red Twlight With The Old Ones
5. The Return

Amazon.com essential recording

This 1988 masterpiece, inspired by Roach's visits to the Australian outback and his work with didgeridoo master David Hudson, set the template for much of Roach's future work. In some sense he has simply refined the album's organic blend of brush-stroke synthesizer colors and ethnic-inspired rhythms ever since, with many glorious results. But this journey into Australian aboriginal mythology--the Dreamtime was an Eden-like period of natural harmony presaged by the arrival of extraterrestrial ancestors--remains a trademark and a wholly original work. Like Bruce Chatwin's seminal book on aboriginal mythos, The Songlines, Return is an outsider's document that feels like the very lay of the land itself; the piece "Songline," with its driving dumbek rhythms, reflects the rocky terrain as ably as "A Circular Ceremony" evokes the vastness and mystery of the desert expanse. A true classic. --James Rotondi

Customer Reviews:

Still stands the test of time.......2007-05-09

Roach's style has changed a lot. A lot of new ambient artists have come along since this release, such as Stars of the Lid, Deepspace [...]
and Vidna Obmana, and yet this stands near the top of the field. His style is more complex and layered now, but elements of this recording are still evident in some of his newer stuff, like mantram, and new life dreaming.

Roach became a bit obsessed with the Australian Outback at one stage in his career, and you can hear that he nailed the feeling of the place quite well. Having lived in Australia most of my life, I can hear what he was trying to do-the sense of starkness, and impenetrability in the deserts here is very tangible. Very impressive Mr. Roach.

Took by breath away!.......2007-01-27

Words cannot do this work of art any justice with this review. Spanning two-CDs, Steve Roaches 1988 magnum-opus "Dreamtime Returns" is arguably my favorite release of his to date even though I've since gotten other albums by him as well.

I first heard this album when browsing through a local public library already having his "Dreaming Now Then" compilation. I felt it would be great to try this one out but I never expected it to be this wonderful. Though I can argue about some other songs from his previous and subsequent releases, there is a transcendance that is found on "Dreamtime Returns" that I don't think is as strong on his other albums. DR had me entranced the moment I first started playing it.

"Songline" is almost pure Aboriginal paradise with mostly traditional drums and a spine-tingling didjeridou, a strong contrast to the rest of the album. "Circular Ceremony" is so beautiful that it worked up a tear or two in my eyes. The song has a haunting, minor note melody combined with rain sticks to give a sense of stillness near an approaching thunderstorm.

Absolute "Must-have" Roach classic.......2006-05-17

This is my favorite album of any artist of any genre. There are no words to describe the subtle moods and emotional depths of this work - you simply have to listen to it. If you're looking for a mysterious, hypnotic journey into the wild and primal world of the ancient Aborigines of Australia, then start your "walkabout" here.

It's just that good..........2005-10-26

This is one of the great Steve Roach albums. It is a must own, but make sure you buy the remastered version, which Steve remastered himself. If you're a new progressive-ambient listener, this is a great place to start. Five stars. If I could, I'd give it more.

good.......2005-08-23

The second half of the cd is what i bought it for, very deeply calming.

Average customer rating: Masterful! Voices from the unknown speak to us........

Dreamtime Return Steve Roach Manufacturer: Projekt Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Structures from Silence Desert Solitaire World's Edge Well of Souls Somewhere Else ASIN: B000A8AXRM Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Towards The Dream 7:09
2. The Continent 4:47
3. Songline 3:01
4. Airtribe Meets The Dream Ghost 7:07 - MP3 edit
5. A Circular Ceremony 11:18 - MP3 edit
6. The Other Side 13:11
7. Magnificent Gallery 6:02
8. Truth In Passing 8:49
9. Australian Dawn - The Quiet Earth Cries Inside 6:17

Tracks:

1. Looking For Safety 31:17
2. Through a Strong Eye 6:50
3. The Ancient Day 6:07
4. Red Twilight With The Old Ones 9:50
5. The Return 8:33

Customer Reviews:

Masterful!.......2007-02-20

Simply one of the best space/newage/ambient works ever pressed, Steve Roach's expanded score lends itself to the ultimate relaxation or chill-party CD. It's an arresting work - the man works miracles with electronics and sheets of sounds. Along with the same decade's "Chronos" by Michael Stearns, and Don Slepian's psycoactive, hypnotic, let's-get-back-to-Nirvana masterpiece, "Sea of Bliss," Roach's two CD epic will take you places few musics can. THIS IS GREAT!

Voices from the unknown speak to us...............2007-01-27

Words cannot do this work of art any justice with this review. Spanning two-CDs, Steve Roaches 1988 magnum-opus "Dreamtime Returns" is arguably my favorite release of his to date even though I've since gotten other albums by him as well.

I first heard this album when browsing through a local public library already having his "Dreaming Now Then" compilation. I felt it would be great to try this one out but I never expected it to be this wonderful. Though I can argue about some other songs from his previous and subsequent releases, there is a transcendance that is found on "Dreamtime Returns" that I don't think is as strong on his other albums. DR had me entranced the moment I first started playing it.

"Songline" is almost pure Aboriginal paradise with mostly traditional drums and a spine-tingling didjeridou, a strong contrast to the rest of the album. "Circular Ceremony" is so beautiful that it worked up a tear or two in my eyes. The song has a haunting, minor note melody combined with rain sticks to give a sense of stillness near an approaching thunderstorm.

Meditation Music:

1. Echoes of the Past
2. Exit
3. Flowing
4. Gravity
5. Guitarissimo (1975-1982)
6. Harpes Du Nouvel Age
7. Hearts of Space: Universe Sampler 90
8. Hearts of Space: Universe Sampler 92
9. Hearts of Space: Universe Sampler 92
10. Heartsongs

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

Let's Wreck: Gravest Hits

Classical Autumn

Duruflé: Organ Music (Complete)

Music: Big Sir

E Samba [CD-single] [Import]

Daft Club [Enhanced]

Duo Salles [Import]

Cosmic Conspiracy

Delirious Cocktail [Import]

Daytrippers: The Definitive 60's Collection [Box set]

Duke's Artistry

Consuelo [Import]

Edward Lee Night 1971-2001 [Explicit Lyrics]

Let It Flow

Story 1930-1941