| The Serpent's Lair | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 24255
Category: Music
Artist: Steve Roach & Byron Metcalf
Publisher: Projekt Records
Studio: Projekt Records
Manufacturer: Projekt Records
Label: Projekt Records
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 617026010724
EAN: 0617026010724
ASIN: B00004Y9XO
Release Date: October 10, 2000
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Lair | | • | Rite of Passage | | • | Shedding the Skin | | • | Big Medicine | | • | Future Tribe | | • | Birthright | | • | Osmosis | | • | Egg Chamber Dreaming |
Disc 2
| • | Offering in Waves | | • | Impending Sense of Calm | | • | Cave Dwellers | | • | Primal Passage | | • | Serpent Clan | | • | Breathing Heart of the Dragon Mother | | • | Ochua |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Ambient explorer Roach and percussionist Metcalf originally began this as an experiment into the effects of breathwork and the use of sound on a person "as a shamanic strategy for healing, personal growth, and transformation." The successful effects their music had in group settings were extended into these compositions. While billed as a collaboration between the two men, The Serpent's Lair also features contributions by (deep breath) violinist Vicki Richards, overtone vocalist Jim Cole, pre-Hispanic sound sorcerer Jorge Reyes, singer Lena Stevens, synthesist Vidna Obmana, "groove alchemist" Vir Unis, and djembe players Jeffrey Fayman and Momodu "Mohammad" Kah. The two discs in this package act as yin and yang--the eight parts of the first disc, "The Serpent's Lair," highlight intoxicatingly hypnotic drum rhythms slicing through churning ambient spaces, while the seven cuts that make up the second disc, "Offerings from the Underworld," travel down darker, spacier streams with subtle rhythms, reverberant vocals, and exotic aerophones caressing and riding the ethereal aural waves. This invigorating combination of musicians invents a dynamic new perspective on Roach's trademark deep-listening forays. It would be wonderful to hear more collaborations like this. --Bryan Reesman
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Compelling Tribal Spaces October 21, 2007
Steve Roach has a gift for creating compelling tribal and ambient spaces. Here he collaborates with Byron Metcalf, with good results. There is good variety here, and the music is emotive and intense at times but also relaxing. If you are receptive to this type of music you will really enjoy it, for it is the best of it's kind. I am happy with all of the Steve Roach in my collection, and some of his many collaborations. It is just a matter of choosing your favorites, and he has many albums to choose from. Enjoy!
Amazing May 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Absolutely beautiful.I discover new things,new sounds every time I listen to this CD.It's so deep and touches a chord within my soul.It has so many layers; textures.I love it!!
Steve's best hybrid album to date March 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
+1 for superb production quality and presentation case
+1 hybrid groove is extraordinary
+1 variety of tribal beat and deep space sound
+1 Steve works best with masters such as Metcalf, Obmana, Unis and Rich
+1 unique, illuminating - been looking for this sound since...
Bottom line: a better hybrid groove than Fever Dreams I & II...I reserve judgment on Fever Dreams III
YOU WILL BE TRANSFORMED February 3, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this after reading some positive reviews on Amazon from reviewers I liked. Before buying I was a bit put off by the self-congratulatory reviews on the CD jackets; whenever someone proclaims themselve or allows someone else to proclaim them "genius" you have to wonder if they're more form over function (like Yanni, for example.)
I'm glad I went ahead and purchased this album anyway. This guy Roach is good, real good. He knows how to play with your emotions. CD #1 has more of a rhythmic trance feel (appropriate for entertaining) whereas CD #2 is far more ambient in nature (and downright spooky at times.) It's true what other reviewers write: this is the most evocative music I've ever listened to. Images and scenes will emerge in your mind. In my case, it was the wonderful scene from the movie "All the Right Stuff" where flying ambers from an Aboriginal fire floated upwards and merged with stars an astronuat in space was observing. Don't believe me about the images? Try this: close your eyes and listen to an entire song. When you open them you'll see that you need some time to adjust to your current surroundings because while your eyes were closed you were transported to an entirely different place in your mind's eye.
It wouldn't surprise me if classical minimalist composer Philip Glass has some Roach in his CD rotation. I know I'll definitely be purchasing some more of his music. I'd recommend sticking with Amazon when buying his CD's, because given the large number and differing variety he has out (I understand 3 new ones are planned for this year) you'll be disappointed by the lack of selection at record stores.
 Extreme tribal trance (for ambient music) June 21, 2003
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Heavy on the tribal and trance sounds mixed with very cutting edge electronic music. A few tracks verge on nightclub electro dance music. Towards the end of cd #2 it gets very tribal on the vocals, not so much on the rhythms and sounds. Although each track is quite different, once the tune gets going, it gets repetitive as if to induce a trance. It's very good to listen to if you are working on a project or even to work out to.
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