Steve Roach /Michael Stearns

The Profile

Two American electronic/ambient composers known for expansive, atmospheric works and collaborations; often associated with long-form ambient textures.

Both artists are American ambient/electronic composers. They collaborated previously on Kiva (a collaboration noted in the review) and on Beyond, Earth & Sky, which was released on the Projekt label (Sam Rosenthal). The review cites instrumentation including the Beam (22-string instrument), digital and analog synths, sequencers and didgeridoo. Dreamtime Return (Steve Roach) and Encounter (Michael Stearns) are referenced as notable earlier works.

A generally positive review praising the chemistry between Roach and Stearns, recommending Beyond, Earth & Sky to ambient followers. The album is noted for its instrumentation (Beam, synths, sequencers, didgeridoo) and for recalling highlights of earlier works such as Dreamtime Return and Encounter. Recommended for ambient listeners.