MONUMENTS of ECSTASY

Tracklist

1. Archaic Layers  
2. Monuments of Trance     
3. Primal Analog     
4. Molecules of Momentum     
5. Monuments of Ecstasy     
6. This Place on Earth 

The visionary tribal-ambient power trio of Byron Metcalf, Steve Roach & Rob Thomas opens a portal into an expanded state of being. Monuments of Ecstasy contains six impeccably crafted pieces of modern-tribal magic; the visceral power of sound and rhythm work to activate a body-centered passion and life-force arousal. Byron’s [bad word] and percussion fuse with Steve’s hybrid grooves, array of analog modular, virtual analog synths and mixing enhancements; Rob’s serpentine didgeridoo weaves aboriginal textures and otherworldly voices, adding ancient layers to the trio’s flows and soundscapes. The results are majestic and powerful formations that rise up from the earth in an ever-evolving organic listening experience.

Driven by a constant undercurrent of fluid percussive pulses, the music induces a sense of hyper-perception on all levels – from cellular to celebration. This is akin to the expanded level of awareness achieved throughout time by seekers worldwide. The entire body [bad word] a receptor-center for these primal forms of rhythmic momentum and emotive textures. myriad of interwoven patterns, accentuated by state of the art recording, mixing and [bad word] to transport the listener into a numinous dimension of energy, expansion and bliss – the very definition of ecstasy.

Activating a euphoric state of body-mind-spirit awareness, the tracks develop and emerge as they reveal their intensity and power. Just like the massive, magnificent monuments that grace the album cover, these pieces inspire a breathtaking state of awe. With an underlying power and strength, the expansiveness of these Monuments of Ecstasy await…