Australia: Sound of the Earth

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Australia: Sound of the Earth
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Studio album by Steve Roach
Released 1990
Genre Ambient
Length 1:02:51
Label Fortuna/Celestial Harmonies
Producer Steve Roach
Professional reviews
Steve Roach chronology
Strata
(1990)		 Australia: Sound of the Earth
(1990)		 Forgotten Gods
(1992)

Australia: Sound of the Earth (1990) Roach's second trip to Australia was documented by yet another breakthrough release that was celebrated in Australia with high critical regard. David Hudson's didgeridoo and cellist Sarah Hopkins are featured in this sonic travelogue down under. "It is somewhat ironic that one of the best Western-Aboriginal fusions has been the work of the highly regarded American ambient musician, Steve Roach." -- (Sydney Morning Herald)

"The album breathes heat, the scorching breath of that red and rainless land. It's built on a bedrock of unearthly ambience, the kind of night bush sounds that would make even the most fearless and skeptical travelers move closer to the fire". -- (Sonics, Australia)

[edit] Track listing

  1. ”Red Dust and Sweat” - 10:46
  2. ”Call to Kuranda” - 3:15
  3. ”The Ancient Voice” - 3:10
  4. ”Atmosphere for Dreaming” - 7:52
  5. ”Darktime - The Initiation” - 7:13
  6. ”Origin” - 4:48
  7. ”Spirits” -3:20
  8. ”The Hunter” - 3:03
  9. ”Awakening Earth” - 14:10
  10. ”Land Sound - The Dreaming Place” - 5:14

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