Over three decades, Tangerine Dream has spawned numerous solo electronic performers in the form of ex-members. Steve Jolliffe, who worked with the band back in the late '70s, is one such. Through the '80s and '90s, Jolliffe continued on an ambitious solo career, producing works in numerous sonic modes from ambient atmospherics to energetic fusions of jazz, rock and electronics. Jolliffe's delicate style bestows his instrumental music with a pastoral sense that transcends earthly vistas, striving for voids beyond the heavens.
Somber pulses cascade onto a beach of soft sequencer tones.
Electronic tinklings scamper across the synthetic grains, delicate footfalls sounding like the lazy patter of elfin steps. The pattern recedes to allow the synthesizer surf to lap at the beach once more. When acoustic guitar appears, strumming sweetly, it is soon followed by classical piano, separate keys dancing among starlight twinkles. The melodies are passive, no rhythm surging or bass thundering to disturb the contemplative music. The moods are pensive, slowly building to a sudden violin drama that catches the breath of the listener.