Previously on OPIUM HUM:
Michael Stearns - Floating Whispers (1987)
Take a synth-tastic trip to another dimension with ambient/new age master Michael Stearns. Encounter is, seemingly, a concept album about interdimensional space travel, and for music that's composed entirely of synthesizers, it paints a pretty vivid picture.
Track listing:
1. Encounter: Awaiting the Other
2. Craft: Dimensional Release
3. The Beacon: Those Who Have Gone Before
4. On the Way: Space Caravan
5. Dimensional Shift: Across the Threshold
6. Within: Choir of the Ascending Spirit
7. Distant Thunder: Solitary Witness
8. Alien Shore: Starlight Bay
9. Procession: Sacred Ceremony
10. Star Dreams: Peace Eternal
As the earth kissed the moon
This looks amazing. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh, it is! One of Stearns' best, for sure.
DeleteThanks for this. I'm a big space music fan this is great
ReplyDeleteDEAR_SPIRIT Would I be pushing my luck by requesting a re-up of Michael Stearns - Encounter (A Journey in the Key of Space) (1988) ?.....I would be more than grateful if you could please......Loving your blog as always.....stay safe & healthy my friend.....best wishes from the UK.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks DEAR_SPIRIT for re-upping this for me....you have made my day...best wishes my friend....Stu
ReplyDeleteIn exciting new age news - have you heard the new album Stearns has done with Steve Roach?! Man, sssooo good!
ReplyDeleteAwwww shit, no, I didn't know it existed, but I'm getting it as I type this, thanks so much for the tip!
DeleteNot a problem, it's excellent!
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