Western Spaces opens with The Breathing Stone, a spacious, shimmering aural excursion by Steve Roach. Kevin Braheny's Desert Walkabout is a celebration of the sense of freedom inspired by the timeless beauty of arid vistas. The two synthesists collaborate on Desert Prayer, a lyrical reflection that conveys a reverence for the serenity of this uncompromising landscape. Roach and Brennan's In The Heat Of Venus explores the mystery and sensuality of the extreme conditions that are always at play with one's perception and personal integrity in the desert. Roach, Braheny, and Burmer join forces on the title cut, an expansive musical commentary on infinite visions of bare rock and cloudless skies.
Steve Roach and Kevin Braheny have collaborated on several projects devoted to the mystery and magnificence of the Southwest. In 1989, they released Desert Solitaire on Fortuna Records, joining forces with another respected Los Angeles synthesist, Michael Stearns. Steve Roach resides in Tucson, Arizona, where he continues to be inspired by the allure of the desert. With more that a dozen albums and several film scores to his credit, his reputation as one of America's finest synthesists has grown throughout the United States and abroad. Kevin Braheny resides in Los Angeles, where he builds his own equipment, and is a technical consultant to professional studios throughout the city.
1 | The Breathing Stone | 6'46" |
2 | Desert Walkabout | 7'03" |
3 | New Moon At Forbidden Mesa | 5'40" |
4 | Desert Prayer | 12'33" |
5 | In the Heat of Venus | 22'33" |
6 | The Slow Turning | 7'40" |
7 | Western Spaces | 6'07" |
Total Time: | 68'51" |