Mark Jenkins – Space Dreams (Re issue)

Description

1) SUPERNOVA (3.57)
2) GRAVITY WAVES (7.48)
3) NEPTUNE STORM (5.49)
4) ANCIENT LIGHT (4.34)
5) ICE PLANET (6.61)
6) ROCK 84001 (5.53)
7) INTO ORBIT (5.00)
8) PULSARSPHERE (5.49)
9) EARTH IS MY HOME (4.09)
10) MOON CHILD (5.44)
TRT56.00

“SPACE DREAMS 2” originally from 1996 uses a dazzling array of synthesizers and sequencers – it’s a sequel to the original “Space Dreams ” CD (also recently re-issued in expanded form) using floaty, atmospheric and powerful layers of synthesizer sound but this time adding driving rhythms and sequences.

Tracks such as “Supernova” and “Into Orbit” use pulsing layers of ratcheting sequences comparable to music by Tangerine Dream and Jean-Michel Jarre, while “Neptune Storm” and “Earth Is My Home” have the ambient atmospheric touches of Vangelis or Steve Roach.

The recording is from the exciting MIDI/digital era with strong analog-like sounds from a bank of keyboards and modules by Roland, Korg, Ensoniq, Cheetah, Kawai, Quasimidi and E-Mu all controlled by an Atari ST computer running Passport Mastertracks. Akai samplers carried audio passages (including the voice of US President Bill Clinton) while Moog, ARP and Elka synthesizers added classic analog textures.

The tracks mostly cross-fade for an uninterrupted listening experience which is particularly effective on headphones.

The CD’s original bulky jewel case has been dropped in favour of a slimline wallet featuring new AI artwork.

Also being re-issued – “Moog Meditations” (1998)

There’s a promotional video along with dozens of other Mark Jenkins album clips at youtube.com/markjenkinsmusic