Opener of the Ways, by Steve Hillman

Opener of the Ways

by Steve Hillman

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Paul Asbury Seaman Just discovered Hillman, thanks to Bandcamp suggestions. An astounding combination of Tan.Dream, Hawkwind, late-70s Gong, even a touch of Jethro Tull. (Love all the flute on these albums!) A big, prog. rock sound. What I happy surprise that put a huge grin on my face. After 40+ years listening to synth and ambient music, it’s wonderful that something new can still give me such a thrill. (All albums here are similarly great, this one appears to be his most recent—2001.) Favorite track: Nebula / Opener of the Ways / Trancer.

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1.	Continuum / Transitions 15:20	buy track
2.	Nebula / Opener of the Ways / Trancer 20:12	buy track
3.	Golden Flame 04:41	buy track
4.	Centre of Forces 09:00	buy track
5.	Night Tides / Sea Child 09:23	buy track
6.	Island 06:30	buy track
7.	Prelude to Last Light 01:44	buy track
8.	Last Light 08:55	buy track
9.	Transitions (Single Edit) 09:40	buy track
10.	Opener of the Ways (Single Edit) 08:42	buy track
11.	Last Light (Single Edit) 05:01	buy track

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New recorded versions and arrangements of tracks which previously appeared on cassette only albums. Only NEBULA, the closing section of TRANCER, GOLDEN FLAME and SEA CHILD are remixed and remastered originals.

The original versions of CONTINUUM, TRANSITIONS and CENTRE OF FORCES appeared on CONTINUUM in 1993.

The original versions of OPENER OF THE WAYS and TRANCER appeared on LABYRINTH in 1990.

GOLDEN FLAME and SEA CHILD first appeared on ASHTAR in 1985.

The original version of NIGHT TIDES appeared on WORLDS BEYOND in 1988.

The original version of ISLAND appeared on TIMELEVELS in 1987.

PRELUDE TO LAST LIGHT, based on the opening section of the original 1989 version of LAST LIGHT, was recorded during the OPENER OF THE WAYS sessions in 2001 but has remained unreleased until now. A reworked version was used as the opening section to KNEE OF AN IDOL from the Ra album WAKE.

The original version of LAST LIGHT appeared on PHASES in 1989.

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released September 13, 2019

Composed, played and produced by Steve Hillman. Recorded April to August 2001. Mixed and mastered November to December 2001.

Steve Hillman: Keyboards, synthesisers, electric guitar, glissando guitar, drums and cover art design.

Linda Hillman: Flute improvisations on GOLDEN FLAME and SEA CHILD and cover art painting.

Originally released on the Cyclops Records label as CYCL 123 in June 2002.

Remastered September 2019.

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Steve Hillman UK

Steve has been creating music since the 1970’s and has had albums released in a variety of genres ranging from electronic, synth rock, progressive rock, jazz and orchestral soundtrack music.

His most recent project is the TRANCE DIMENSIONALS, a space rock band he formed which includes the legendary Nik Turner, founding member of Hawkwind. Steve also plays keys in Shrewsbury based band Ra Rising. ... more

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