Peter Quirarte
I saw Steve in Pasadena in 2019 and it was such a profound and beautiful experience. I spent the next day in euphoria. Unfortunately, I wasn’t doing well during his 2023 concert so I’m very glad I can listen to his set with this release! Structures from Silence will forever soothe my mind and soul. Thank you, Steve, from the bottom of my heart.
Favorite track: Structures From Silence (Alive in L.A. 2023).
Jason Newton
This is such a powerful and stunning version of the 80s original. I hope maybe one day, Steve might revisit this classic album but with a modern rendition like the excerpt he played live for this set.
Favorite track: Structures From Silence (Alive in L.A. 2023).
SRL
I bought this while at a listen party earlier today (July 2, 2023), and I'm glad I did!
I'm kind of a newcomer to the Steve Roach community, and I look forward to becoming more familiar with his work.
Excellent listening, massive talent on the loose!
Favorite track: Spirals & Molecules (Alive in L.A. 2023).
dcgunman
Purchased. Looking forward to listening one one of my most memorable evenings spent a couple of weeks ago. I hope this gets released on cd in the future. Thank you Steve.
Live In the City of Angels 2023 Steve Roach - 2 hour digital only release - Timeroom Editions
Steve Roach's magnificent cathedral concerts inspire fans to travel across the U.S. to experience sonic moments only attainable within these reverent and inspiring environments. On June 3, 2023, Steve brought his essential instruments and soul to the historic First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. With an intention to honor and merge into the sacred space of the cathedral — and merge with the audience — months of preparations blossomed to life in this beautiful performance. Usually months or years separate the show from the recorded release, today — for the first time in Steve's long history of performances — the recording is available for all just a month after it transpired.
Within the grand cathedral of stone, glass and marble, during the concert's first hour Steve premiered three new pieces created for this event. The second hour features evolving interpretations of tracks from his 40-year career including from classic albums Structures From Silence and Dreamtime Return. While Steve plans more grand-scale concerts in the near future, take the opportunity to experience the energy of this live moment within the sanctuary of your own immersive space.
The evening also featured architecturally-mapped light projections from visual designer Eric Epstein.
credits
released June 30, 2023
Composed, performed and mixed live by Steve Roach, June 3, 2023, Los Angeles California -
Oberheim Xpander, Oberheim OBX8, Nord Leads 2X, 3, 4. ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe and Explorer, Yamaha Cp33,
Emu E4X, Doepfer Maq 16 Sequencer, Large format Analog Modular - Synthesizersdotcom, Novation Bass station,1010 Music Black Box
Soundcraft LX7II 32 channel analog mixer, Korg Electribes. FX by Line 6, Lexicon, Eventide
Didgeridoo, Fujara overtone Flute, percussion, Prehispanic spirit vessels, ocarinas, voice.
Thanks to Glen Darcey for Hydrasynth support and Aaron Higgins for 1010 Black Box support and SynthesizersDotCom
Recorded by Frank Beissel using a mix of microphones and stereo line outs from Steve's onstage mixing console
Setup crew Frank Beissel, Nathan Youngblood
Cover Photo by Frank Beissel
Photo documentation Serena Gabriel
Cover Layout by Nathan Youngblood.
Mastered by Howard Givens
Thanks to Frank Beissel, Howard Givens, Sam Rosenthal and Nathan Youngblood for answering the call with me to have this release ready within a month of the concert performance.
And endless gratitude to all in attendance. Your deep listening was a big part of inspiring this experience into another level that is captured here.
Special thanks to Linda Kohanov for event and all around support.
This performance was part of the Reflections series.
As a pioneering cornerstone of progressive ambient-electronic music, internationally-renowned artist Steve Roach has dedicated five decades to exploring myriad soundworlds that connect with a timeless source of inspiration.
The remastered edition of this classic. The breathing suspended embrace of rhythmless, cloud-like atmospheres and serene melodies introduced a new sound for its time. Steve Roach
Emotions quietly stir and resonate in this deeply self-reflective album exploring the terrain between melodic electronic/ambient and modern minimalism. Steve Roach
supported by 231 fans who also own “Alive in the City of Angels 2023”
Right from the first sound you hear, to the last note - this album will transport you to a natural place. I cannot put into words how this album has been such a huge help. It’s like a friend now - like someone who is always there. An amazing album that everyone should own. Thanks so much, Robert. darkstarr666
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As the artist name & the title suggest this album is a deep dive into the furthest reaches of "Space Ambient" Full of lush & shifting pads, with ethereal & experimental touches that draws influences from a range of diverse artists from Steve Roach to MBV to Ulrich Schnauss, yet Mirko carves his own sonic aesthetic with a deep sense of wonder & emotion. Mick Chillage
Minimalist compositions that take their time unfolding, bands of sound melting glacier-like from one end of the song to the other. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 6, 2023