Temple Of The Melting Dawn

Steve Roach, a longstanding leader in contemporary electronic music, teams up with Serena Gabriel to present "Temple Of The Melting Dawn," a captivating exploration of ambient, drone, and new age soundscapes. Released on April 2, 2021, under Soundquest Music, this album is a testament to Roach's four-decade career at the forefront of ambient music, drawing inspiration from the Earth's landscapes to create lush, meditative soundscapes.

Comprising seven tracks, "Temple Of The Melting Dawn" spans a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, offering an immersive journey through space music, ambient, and dark ambient genres. The album was composed by Steve Roach and Serena Gabriel, with production and mixing handled by Roach at the Timehouse in Tucson and Baja Arizona. Serena's contributions include performances on the lyre, kalimba, harmonium, flute, live looping, and even a metate stone, adding a unique texture to the album's sound.

The album's title track, "Temple Of The Melting Dawn," sets the stage for an atmospheric experience, while tracks like "Glow of Light" and "Visions of Delphi" delve into the depths of ambient and drone soundscapes. "Stillwind Ways" and "Somna" offer a sense of tranquility and introspection, while "In Another Time," "Spaces in Between," and "Heaven and Earth" explore the boundaries of space music and new age genres.

"Temple Of The Melting Dawn" is not just an album; it's an experience that showcases Steve Roach's mastery of electronic music and his ability to create immersive soundscapes that transport the listener to another world. Whether you're a long-time fan of ambient music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.