Mantram, by Steve Roach, Byron Metcalf & Mark Seelig

Mantram

by Steve Roach, Byron Metcalf & Mark Seelig

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mysticwolf75 I bought this on CD back when it was first released in 2004 (I had to look that up to verify - I can't believe it's already been that long ago!) I've always found this CD profoundly relaxing - I usually can't stay awake through the first couple tracks! This is a compliment, by the way - I consider an ambient album to be exceptional if I can easily fall asleep to it.

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	1.	Mantram - part one 14:54
	2.	Mantram - part two 08:24
	3.	Mantram - part three 03:54
	4.	Mantram - part four 03:38
	5.	Mantram - part five 14:12
	6.	Mantram - part six 11:34
	7.	Mantram - part seven 10:35
	8.	Mantram - part eight 06:21

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Mantram is grounded in a reverence for the slowing of time which allows the natural reflective process to emerge. Heartbeat-like acoustic frame drum, overtone voice, Bansuri flute, didgeridoo, and Tamboura drones mix with a majestic tapestry of organic electronic textures, offering the sonic equivalent of gazing into timeless Mandala images found in classic sacred art.

MANTRAM is a cool, calm, beat-enhanced exploration into creating a sort of sonic mandala -- a sacred image -- through music. It is a perfect CD for meditation. Steve Roach lays down the soundworld skeleton; Byron Metcalf pumps life into it with shamanic drumming; and Mark Seelig makes it breathe and dance with a beautiful selection of flutes. The eight pieces here, identified solely by number, are characterized by a gentle build and a perfectly unhurried feel. The standout track here is "Seven", where Metcalf's frame drum takes command of both the music and the listener. Give in to it. Each strike on the drumhead reverberates to the soul. You will emerge breathless from this track. Do yourself a favor: Press 'repeat' when you load this CD and just let it run. It melds beautifully into continuous play and brings a palpable serenity to the environment. This is bound to become a favorite. - Hypnagogue

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released November 15, 2004

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Steve Roach Tucson, Arizona

As a pioneering cornerstone of ambient-atmospheric-electronic music, internationally-renowned artist Steve Roach has dedicated four decades to exploring myriad soundworlds that connect with a timeless source of inspiration.

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