Early Man
Steve Roach · 2000
144 min · 15 tracks · ambient
A transcendent blend of immersive soundscapes and organic textures that evoke primordial landscapes.
Early Man is an album by Steve Roach, released in 2000. A transcendent blend of immersive soundscapes and organic textures that evoke primordial landscapes. The album is celebrated for its intricate layering and use of evolving ambiances, marking a significant contribution to the ambient genre. It received positive critical reception, further establishing Roach's influence on ambient and electronic music, particularly within the realms of soundtrack composition and sound design. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Early Man sound like?
A transcendent blend of immersive soundscapes and organic textures that evoke primordial landscapes. Rooted in ambient.
What makes Early Man by Steve Roach notable?
The album is celebrated for its intricate layering and use of evolving ambiances, marking a significant contribution to the ambient genre. It received positive critical reception, further establishing Roach's influence on ambient and electronic music, particularly within the realms of soundtrack composition and sound design. Released in 2000, 'Early Man' is Steve Roach's follow-up to his acclaimed album 'Mystic Chords & Sacred Spaces.' At this point in his career, Roach was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer in ambient music, exploring deeper thematic elements of nature and human existence through sound.
How many songs are on Early Man?
Early Man has 15 tracks, running approximately 144 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Early Dawn 11:58
- 2 Early Man Standout 25:28
- 3 Begins Looking Skyward 6:33
- 4 Walking Upright 11:28
- 5 Hunting & Gathering Standout 12:33
- 6 Flow Stone Standout 5:42
Disc 2
- 1 Slow Dissolve 6:33
- 2 Walking Upright II 8:49
- 3 Fossil and Fern 9:49
- 4 Mastodon 4:58
- 5 Elemental 11:33
- 6 Late Dawn 10:39
- 7 Timeline 5:38
- 8 Carbondate 7:56
- 9 Below Always 4:30
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Genre
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
144 min 8 sec
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