Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Black Cloud ~ Steve Roach/Elmar Schulte
2. Turning World ~ Steve Roach/Elmar Schulte
3. North Sky ~ Steve Roach/Elmar Schulte
4. Rapt In Darkness ~ Steve Roach/Elmar Schulte
5. Solid Ground ~ Steve Roach/Elmar Schulte
6. Runes ~ Steve Roach/Elmar Schulte
7. In The Forest Of Ancient Light ~ Steve Roach/Elmar Schulte
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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| SOLITAIRE: RITUAL GROUND was originally released on the now defunct Silent label under the artist name of Solitaire and the album title of RITUAL GROUND. | |
| Personnel: Steve Roach (vocals, didgeridoo, synthesizer, percussion, programming); Elmar Schulte (vocals, ocarina, synthesizer, percussion, programming). | |
| Recorded at The Solitaire Studio, Paderborn, Germany in October 1992. | |
| Personnel: Steve Roach (ocarina, percussion); Elmar Schulte (ocarina, percussion). | |
| Audio Mixers: Elmar Schulte; Steve Roach. | |
| Recording information: Solitaire Studio, Paderborn, Germany (10/1992). | |
| On this engrossing third time at bat, Elmar Schulte (aka Solitaire) finds the perfect co-pilot in mentor Steve Roach, Schulte's influence of choice. RITUAL GROUND is excellent, awe-inspiring stuff. The entire album's atmosphere fastidiously recalls most of Roach's own work (ORIGINS, et al), so those predisposed to the enjoyment of all things Roach should find nonstop pleasure here. Don't fret, though. Schulte's prowess amongst the electronic labyrinth compliments Roach's perfectly. For ample evidence, tune in to the post-hypnotic matrix of "Turning World" or the Paleolithic ambient hues of "North Sky." The two musicians devise enough vivid and compelling sound fabrics to yield total sonic double indemnity. Rapturous. | |
Producer: Elmar Schulte; Elmar Schulte; Steve Roach |
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Engineer: Elmar Schulte; Elmar Schulte; Steve Roach |
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Compilation Appearances
| Hed Kandi:pure Kandi | |
| MISS MONEYPENNY'S NIGHT OF SEXY HOUSE MUSIC / |
Technical Info
| Release Date : 06/20/2000 | |
| Original Release Date : 2000 | |
| Catalog ID : R 013CD | |
| Label : Projekt Records | |
| Number of Discs : 2 | |
| Studio/Live : Studio | |
| Mono/Stereo : Stereo | |
| SPAR Code : n/a | |
| UPC : 00617026201320 |
Professional Reviews
Alternative Press (11/00, p.126)
- 4 out of 5 - "...The rhythmic power of tribal music and the warm chill of deep space music combine here to access spiritual caverns with sublime emotional resonance..."
- 4 out of 5 - "...The rhythmic power of tribal music and the warm chill of deep space music combine here to access spiritual caverns with sublime emotional resonance..."












