Tactile Ground - 24 bit 96 kHz

by Robert Rich

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Richard Hammond One problem with ‘experimental’ music is that one often has to wade through a lot of unlistenable dross before one comes across something of real worth. When such an artist hits the sweet spot however, it is often something really special.
There’s only a handful of Robert Rich releases I really rate but I’m gonna have to include this one now.
Robert Rich back on form and showing why he is held in such high esteem by people who like this kind of stuff!! Favorite track: Tactile Ground Part 1: Location.

Jeff Frederick Another stunning example of ultra soothing introspective HD audio from Robert.

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	1.	Tactile Ground Part 1: Location 57:06		buy track
	2.	Tactile Ground Part 2: Dislocation 59:31		buy track

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PLEASE NOTE - THIS 2496 VERSION IS NOW REDUNDANT. THE UNCUT FULL LENGTH TRACKS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE CD VERSION HERE ON BANDCAMP. YOU WILL FIND THESE FILES AT THE END OF THAT VERSION. THANK YOU!

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These two large tracks represent discs 1 & 2 from the 2-CD set, at highest resolution, in the original continuous format. You can use the CUE files provided in the bonus items to access the individual song titles in a player like VLC. There are separate CUE files for each disc, and also a single CUE file that will play through the whole 2CD flow. Bandcamp does not make it easy to link two download options to the same physical CD "merch" item, so this download does not offer a CD purchase to accompany it. If you wish to buy the physical CD along with this full resolution download, you can purchase the CD resolution version of this title along with the physical CD, then message Robert directly to receive a download code for the 2496 resolution version. He will be happy to provide the code upon receipt of the order.

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Can we find a tactile ground,
an animal surface upon which to calibrate our humanity?

Skin telegraphs sensation from air,
filtered from distant worlds.
Language constricts our sense of self
to an illusion of separation.
The verb of living, flux and transmutation,
expands outward from the middle,
concentric ripples on a pond.
We drop through the surface,
pebbles tossed from the shore.

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released January 15, 2019

©2018 by Robert Rich, BMI
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by R. Rich
in 2018 at Soundscape, Mountain View.
Using Synthesis Technology, Old Crow, STG, L-1,
Intellijel, Sequential PX & P12, Haken Continuum,
LeafAudio Soundbox, lap steel, flutes, piano, odds & ends.
Processing with 2C Audio, Audio Damage, Michael Norris, SoundHack.
Thanks to Dixie, the crows and so many others for inspiration & friendship.
Ink-works and text by R.Rich, layout by John Bergin.
Artwork information at robertrich.com/graphic-art

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Robert Rich has helped define ambient and electronic music, with over 50 albums across five decades. Rich began building his own analog modular synthesizers in 1976, when he was 13, and later studied computer music at Stanford's CCRMA while researching lucid dreaming. Rich performs and lectures worldwide. His all-night Sleep Concerts have become legendary. ... more

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