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Imaginary Roads

Will Ackerman · 1988

52 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music ยท new age music

Ethereal guitar melodies weave through tranquil soundscapes, evoking a serene connection to nature and introspection.

Imaginary Roads is an album by Will Ackerman, released in 1988. Ethereal guitar melodies weave through tranquil soundscapes, evoking a serene connection to nature and introspection. The album is notable for its significant impact on the New Age movement, contributing to the genre's commercial success throughout the late 1980s. It features intricate compositions that have been praised for their ability to evoke deep emotional responses and has influenced countless artists within the folk and instrumental music scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Imaginary Roads sound like?

Ethereal guitar melodies weave through tranquil soundscapes, evoking a serene connection to nature and introspection. Rooted in traditional folk music and new age music.

What makes Imaginary Roads by Will Ackerman notable?

The album is notable for its significant impact on the New Age movement, contributing to the genre's commercial success throughout the late 1980s. It features intricate compositions that have been praised for their ability to evoke deep emotional responses and has influenced countless artists within the folk and instrumental music scenes. By the time 'Imaginary Roads' was released in 1988, Will Ackerman had already established himself as a key figure in the New Age music scene with his previous album, 'In Search of the Turtle's Navel' (1987). This album continued to build on his signature fingerstyle guitar work and laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in both music and production, solidifying his role as a pioneer in the genre.

How many songs are on Imaginary Roads?

Imaginary Roads has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·52:00

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Moment Standout 5:44
  • 2 A Region of Clouds Standout 4:46
  • 3 If You Look 5:47
  • 4 Floyd's Ghost Standout 6:20
  • 5 Wondering Again What's Behind the Eyes 5:46
  • 6 Dawn Treader 4:24
  • 7 Darrow's Barn 3:07
  • 8 Brother A Teaches 7 3:02
  • 9 Innocent Moon 3:41
  • 10 The Moment-Reprise 0:40
  • 11 If You Look (version II) 5:32
  • 12 Darrow's Barn (version II) 3:05

Release Date

January 1, 1988

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

52 min 0 sec