Now (Steve Roach) - Definition

Now (1982) is the debut album by American ambient musician Steve Roach. This album was recorded in a period between 1979 and 1982. During that time Steve Roach performed frequent live concerts. Often immediately after these performances he would return to his home studio to record his newly inspired materiel. Many of the tracks on this album were created in this manner.

Most of the tracks on this album are fast paced pieces recorded with such complex array of analog sequencers and innovative production techniques that it resembled MIDI. There is one textural ambient piece titled "Cloud Motion". There is a strong sense of unusual experimentalism throughout the album.

Now has a running time of 32:12 and in 1992 was rereleased with Steve Roach’s second album Traveler as Now / Traveler.

Track listing

1. ”Growth Sequence” (9:05)
2. ”Cloud Motion” (5:15)
3. ”The Ritual Continues” (4:47)
4. ”Comeback” (6:00)
5. ”Inquest” (7:00)

See also

• Steve Roach
• Electronic music
• Ambient music