The vast infinitude of space is simultaneously all-encompassing and unknowable. It is all around and still untouchable. It can be studied, but it may never be grasped. Simply put, space inspires awe in those who desire to comprehend it.
In this spirit of wonder and adventure, Horizon Music announces the release of Space, the latest effort from critically acclaimed British composer Steve Jolliffe. Although many have encountered Jolliffe’s name in connection with the pioneering electronic band Tangerine Dream, he has spent the last two decades perfecting his own formula of synthesized music blended with acoustic elements. This fusion, embodied in this album as on his others, continues his outstanding track record of uniting traditional and futuristic sounds in his signature fashion.
From the moment the fluid “Expandere” opens the disc until the closing passages of “Eros,” Space moves through symphonic, trance-dance, acoustic and retro elements in a driving, exciting combination. Jolliffe again moves forward while simultaneously echoing electronica’s roots. The album will appeal equally to those listeners discovering Jolliffe’s work for the first time as well as his loyal fans who have come to expect such a high-quality offering from a veteran of the progressive instrumental field.
