Steve Roach Shadow Of Time (Projekt, 2016)

Journey into the deep, expansive soundscapes of Shadow of Time, a 2016 masterpiece from ambient pioneer Steve Roach. Released on the prestigious Projekt Records, this album marks a profound return to the minimal, “quiet music” style that defined Roachs legendary early works like Structures from Silence. It is a quintessential exploration of free-form, floating atmospherics, devoid of percussion and designed for total zen-like immersion.

The album features two monumental movements that create a time-suspending experience for the listener:

• “Shadow of Time”: A 38-minute title track characterized by warm, resonant synth swells and a “hands-on-keys” organic feel that evokes a sense of majesty and grace.
• “Night Ascends”: A darker, more shadowy piece that recalls the amorphous lineage of Mystic Chords and Sacred Spaces, offering a slightly eerie and anticipatory contrast to the opening half.

Presented on CD with approximately 74 minutes of music, Shadow of Time is a visionary work of “zonetapestry” perfect for late-night listening and deep meditation. It is an essential acquisition for fans of pure, drift-based ambient music looking to lose themselves in pillows of clouds and endless sonic portals.