Desert Solitaire
Steve Roach · 1989
65 min · 11 tracks · ambient
Expansive soundscapes evoke the arid beauty of desert landscapes through ethereal textures and meditative rhythms.
Desert Solitaire is an album by Steve Roach, released in 1989. Expansive soundscapes evoke the arid beauty of desert landscapes through ethereal textures and meditative rhythms. 'Desert Solitaire' is considered a landmark in ambient music, influencing countless artists within the genre. Its immersive soundscapes received critical acclaim for their ability to transport listeners to vast desert environments, and it has been featured in various ambient music playlists and retrospectives. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Desert Solitaire sound like?
Expansive soundscapes evoke the arid beauty of desert landscapes through ethereal textures and meditative rhythms. Rooted in ambient.
What makes Desert Solitaire by Steve Roach notable?
'Desert Solitaire' is considered a landmark in ambient music, influencing countless artists within the genre. Its immersive soundscapes received critical acclaim for their ability to transport listeners to vast desert environments, and it has been featured in various ambient music playlists and retrospectives. In 1989, Steve Roach was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer in the ambient music genre. 'Desert Solitaire' followed his influential album 'Structures from Silence' (1984) and marked a deeper exploration of natural themes, drawing inspiration from both the Sonoran Desert and minimalism.
How many songs are on Desert Solitaire?
Desert Solitaire has 11 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flatlands 4:52
- 2 Labyrinth Standout 6:57
- 3 Specter 9:37
- 4 The Canyon’s Embrace Standout 3:35
- 5 Cloud of Promise Standout 6:39
- 6 Knowledge & Dust 3:26
- 7 Shiprock 4:02
- 8 Highnoon 10:32
- 9 Empty Time 5:54
- 10 From the Heart of Darkness 3:52
- 11 Desert Solitaire 6:07
Release Date
January 1, 1989
Genre
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
65 min 38 sec
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