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Lee Heidhues 6.16.2026

Since the 1980’s I have been listening to the public radio program on Sunday night ” Hearts of Space.” Over 1400 segments have been recorded. Hearts of Space – Wikipedia

One of the frequent contributors is Steve Roach who has recorded numerous albums and is a leader in the new age genre.

Steve Roach (musician) – Wikipedia

Without a doubt my favorite piece of music in all these “Hearts of Space” years is the 1992 double CD “World’s Edge” by Steve Roach a leader in the electronic new age music genre. And within this double CD is the haunting 59 minute “To the Threshold of Silence.” It is dark and haunting and beautiful.

I have listened to “this “To the Threshold of Silence” so many times I have lost count times. The entire double CD is very soothing at sleep time.

Excerpted from Shapes Inc.

https://shapes.inc/fandom/steve-roach-musician

Steve Roach stands as a monumental figure in the history of electronic music, serving as a bridge between the early pioneers of the 1970s and the modern era of immersive sound design. His core concept revolves around the idea of music as a physical space—a sonic environment that the listener inhabits rather than merely observes. This philosophy, often referred to as soundcurrent, emphasizes the fluidity of time and the deep connection between the human psyche and the natural world. Roach’s work is characterized by its massive scale, ranging from short, crystalline vignettes to multi-hour drone cycles that aim to induce altered states of consciousness. His primary laboratory is The Timeroom, a sophisticated studio located in the Arizona desert, which serves as both a physical location and a conceptual framework for his creative process.