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Midnight Moon

Steve Roach · 2000

73 min · 7 tracks · ambient

Ethereal soundscapes weave together tranquil melodies and immersive textures, creating a meditative auditory experience.

Midnight Moon is an album by Steve Roach, released in 2000. Ethereal soundscapes weave together tranquil melodies and immersive textures, creating a meditative auditory experience. 'Midnight Moon' is significant for its contribution to the ambient genre, receiving positive critical reception and solidifying Roach's status as a pioneer. The album showcases intricate layers of synthesizer textures that have influenced countless artists within the ambient music community. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Midnight Moon sound like?

Ethereal soundscapes weave together tranquil melodies and immersive textures, creating a meditative auditory experience. Rooted in ambient.

What makes Midnight Moon by Steve Roach notable?

'Midnight Moon' is significant for its contribution to the ambient genre, receiving positive critical reception and solidifying Roach's status as a pioneer. The album showcases intricate layers of synthesizer textures that have influenced countless artists within the ambient music community. By 2000, Steve Roach was already a prominent figure in the ambient music scene, having released numerous influential albums since his debut in the mid-1980s. 'Midnight Moon' came during a prolific period for Roach, following his acclaimed works like 'Strange Terrain' (1995) and 'Dreamtime Return' (1988), showcasing his masterful evolution in ambient sound design.

How many songs are on Midnight Moon?

Midnight Moon has 7 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·73:11

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ancestors Circle Standout 8:45
  • 2 Midnight Loom Standout 22:03
  • 3 Deadwood 7:33
  • 4 Broken Town 10:37
  • 5 Hope Standout 5:00
  • 6 Later Phase 11:45
  • 7 Moon and Star 7:26

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Genre

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

73 min 11 sec