CD Steve Roach, Dirk Serries – Low Volume Music

Low Volume Music marks the profound reunion of two ambient heavyweights: US synth pioneer Steve Roach and Belgian guitarist/composer Dirk Serries (widely known for his work as vidnaObmana). Following a decade-long hiatus from their previous collaborations, the duo returns to the Projekt label with a release that feels like an effortless, deeply enchanting embrace.

True to its title, the album offers an hour-long sanctuary of "zen-like" flow. Across five expansive tracks, Roach’s signature weaving synth pads merge with Serries’ delicate, hypnotic guitar textures. While the music possesses an ethereal presence, it functions as a "sonic respite," with loops that rise and fall like a rhythmic breathing pattern. Comparisons have been drawn to the softest meditative drifts of Roach’s Structures from Silence, though this collaboration arguably achieves an even more refined level of stillness.

Notable Highlights:

• "Whisper": A 13-minute journey of limpid swirls and shimmering textures.
• "Bow": Features crystalline cloud masses and micro-guitar shadings.
• "Haze": A closing piece that fills the room as aromatically as incense.

Presented in a 4-panel DigiPak, this 2012 release is essential "being music"—perfect for meditation, deep concentration, or a complete retreat from the noise of the modern world.

Format: CD Album
Label: Projekt
Genre: Ambient / Minimalist / Electronic