Spacetime Continuum & Terence McKenna - Alien Dreamtime

Spacetime Continuum & Terence McKenna - Alien Dreamtime (Astralwerks, ASW 6107-2, 1993) (FLAC)

What can I say?  Not my favorite release by Jonah.  Deserves inclusion here.

Spacetime Continuum - Double Fine Zone

Spacetime Continuum - Double Fine Zone (Astralwerks, ASW 6238-2, 1999) (320)
01 The Ring
02 Microjam
03 Freezone
04 Biscuit Face
05 Beveled Edge
06 Compound
07 Spin Out
08 One At A Day
09 Manaka
10 Different Band
11 Further Down The Road

I'll admit to not really getting this album for the first few years.  I just didn't get jazz at that time.  But I warmed up to it slowly.  Eventually taking a class about it, which was phenomenal.  And my tastes have evolved to really liking this cd.  It's different, but not.  I wasn't alone, not everybody "got" it, as you can find this in the used cd bins.  Which is really too bad.  Just typing this is making me want to listen to it again, which I'm going to do right now.

Here's a great discogs review:

A truly talented artist with some great solo and collaboration albums: Alien Dreamtime (with Terrance McKenna), Sea Biscuit, Emit Ecaps , Alien Community I & II (Pete Namlook) Quiet Logic (Mixmaster Morris), Electro Harmonix (Tetsu Inoue), Instant Replay(Tetsu Inoue), Reagenz (Move D), Visitation (Bill Laswill)... Many great and varied albums across ambient and music. A artist that can truly dabble with abstract, electro, ambient, techno, tech-house, deep house, jazz and more; but always delights with his styles and fusions.
A excellent and very underrated album, esp as this is music that may take a few listens to really appreciate the beauty within. Took me a couple listens to really absorb the pure quality of music this album really holds. Has all the classic sounds that makes Spacetime Continuum music such a enlightening joy: Sparkling bubbling ambient, tingling Detroit techno(tech-house), mellow bass and breezy rhythms - which is now all crafted and fused together with plenty of real live jazz. Though more jazzed influenced then previous excellent STC releases, it still has all the hi-tech sounds what makes SPC music such a delight and joy to listen and keep coming back too...J.Sharp's uses his ability and skill fusing modern ambient-techno with his excellent jazz & saxphone abilities - giving the music a nice twist to its futuristic technology music thanks to its real jazz edge. Throughout the album the music remains bubbly, mellow, joyful, that also somehow create a summer like feel thanks to its lush flowing rhythms and bouncy beats, with the occasional oceanic ambient, while the jazz adds a nice breezy freestyle flow adding a live feeling to the electronics. This is the sort of music you can put on, play, and then be washed away with good feelings thanks to its tranquil and uplifting sound, and a great album that will continue to grow and delight with each new listen.

Spacetime Continuum - Emit Ecaps

Spacetime Continuum - Emit Ecaps (Astralwerks, ASW 6147-2, 1996) (FLAC)

01 Iform
02 Kairo
03 Simm City
04 Funkyar
05 Swing Fantasy
06 Out Here
07 Vertigo
08 Twister
09 Pod
10 String Of Pearls

A couple great reviews of this mighty fine album:

Another excellent album by Jonah Sharp. However it is not an ambient album so those expecting another 'Sea Biscuit', well, don't.
What is brilliant about Sharp's music is that it evolves. This is a logical progression form the superb ambient nature of 'Sea Biscuit'. On this album beats are employed with beautiful, stirring melodies and synth motifs. It's a great companion to 'Sea Biscuit' as you will find the album has much the same relaxing effect on you, despite the use of beats on this album.
However some tracks like 'Vertigo' do lend themselves more to the dancefloor but they also contain softer moments aswell, so another home listening delight. Check out 'Swing Fantasy', a great track with a stunning jazzy bassline!
One of the best electronic albums out there.

Venturing boldly beyond undefined boundaries of ambient techno, Spacetime Continuum presents Emit Ecaps, a lively, beat-oriented, groove-intensive collection of experimental dancefloor techno. Sensitive to its surroundings, Emit Ecaps embraces the vibrant feel of Jonah Sharp's liberal San Francisco homeland. Comprised of exceptionally deft bass lines, refined synthetic percussion, and inspired synth riffs, this follow-up album to 1994's ambient classic Sea Biscuit is a strong addition to Sharp's already respectable discography.
Making his mark in the early 1990's primarily as an ambient musician, Jonah Sharp validates himself with this album as a qualified electronic musician who can pick and choose from any styles or influences. Hints of many styles are present, including Sharp's ambient and jazz backgrounds, as well as Detroit techno, house, funk, drum and bass, electro, and intelligent dance.
Synths drift carefully, bounce freely, and bubble over with life throughout these ten tracks. The album includes the energetic and upbeat "Iform" and "Kairo," the exotic and daring "Swing Fantasy," and the more passive "Twister" and "String of Pearls." The mixing of "Simm City" could have been improved; its sharp high-pitched intro can startle the unsuspecting listener. With Emit Ecaps, Jonah Sharp diversifies his style and refines his already masterful groove. 

Spacetime Continuum - Sea Biscuit

Spacetime Continuum - Sea Biscuit (Astralwerks, Caroline Records, ASW 6129-2, 1994) (FLAC)

01 Pressure
02 Subway
03 Ping Pong
04 Voice Of The Earth
05 Floatilla
06 Q 11
07 A Low Frequency Inversion Field

This album is SO LUSH!!  I love this whole cd.  Gorgeous ambience.  Average track length is 11 minutes.   If you've like anything I've posted, then you will love this one.  Great one to just immerse yourself into.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Spacetime Continuum - REALtime EP

Spacetime Continuum - REALtime EP (Astralwerks, ASW 6208-2, 1997) (FLAC)
01 Neoteric
02 Neoteric (Strange Attractor Mix)
03 Microjam
04 Pressure (Live)
05 Freelon

A good intro to Jonah Sharp's world.  My fave album of his is Sea Biscuit, which I'll post at some point.  This ep has the live version of Pressure, which is a killer track.

Check it.

Various - Excursions In Ambience 3

Various - Excursions In Ambience 3 - The Third Dimension (Astralwerks, ASW 6119-2, 1994) (FLAC)

01 Spacetime Continuum (Jonah Sharp) – Floatilla
02 Grain (Jimmy Johnson) – Birth .Son
03 Seefeel – Charlotte's Mouth (Avant Garde Mix)
04 Spectrum (Pete "Sonic Boom" Kember) – Pulse Drone (Neon Sigh)
05 Air (Pete Namlook) – Trip #2
06 Divination (Bill Laswell & Co) – Ancient Evenings (Najm-Al-Din)
07 Future Sound Of London – Deep Into Your Subconscious I Slide
08 Steve Fisk – Express God
09 Mike Kandel (Tranquility Bass) – Slow Boat To China
10 Aphex Twin – #19

Spacetime Continuum should be no stranger to anyone who frequents here.  Perhaps i'll post a bunch of his amazing output.
Grain is new to me (as of this posting, I've heard this song, but did not do the research on them until now)  I'm thinking about dropping $5 bucks to some guy online who wants to sell their cd.  I'd prefer to just pay the band.
Seefeel is one of my all-time faves.  These kids really know what they are doing.  I wish i could have seen them live.  That said, their new stuff has yet to grow on me.
Spectrum is an animal of one.  Sonic Boom and J. Spaceman were Spacemen 3.  There is some meaning there for some, but for others it means nothing.  Either way, this is a good representation of his stuff.  I was lucky enough to see Spectrum with Jessamine back in the day.  Good times and lots of duct-tape on the keyboards.
Air/Pete Namlook.  I'm still bummed about him not being around.  Great song.  Years before the french dudes.
Divination is Bill Laswell and his bass-booming self surrounded by killer musicians.  Seriously, what has this guy not tried?!?!  Major talent.
FSOL is one of my all-time faves.  And they are still bringing the quality.  Check their Environment releases for some incredible sounds.  'Lifeforms' is probably still my fave.
Steve Fisk is a crazy dude.  Has his hands in a lot of stuff.  I have his "999 Levels of Undo" and recognize his names on a lot of my grunge-ish cds of yore.  Reminds me of Dean Garcia/Headcase stuff.  Crazier ambient, which i adore.  I want to track down his older stuff.
Mike Kandel, who is Tranquility Bass, which also should be no stranger here.
Aphex Twin should need zero introductions.  but if you are in the dark, this is as good as any of his massive works to get acquainted.  tuck yourself into it.  immersion is kinda key.  as probably most of this comp is.

Various - Three A.D.

Various - Three A.D. (Waveform Records, 1996) (320)

This is almost as good as Two A.D. Well, it might be as good... it's a close call.

01 Real Life - Shark Infested

02 Higher Intelligence Agency, The - Skank

03 Sounds From The Ground - Drawn To The Woman

04 A Positive Life - Lighten Up!

05 Another Fine Day - In 7

06 Coldcut - Sign

07 Spacetime Continuum - Oracle

08 Insanity Sect - Solar Prophet

09 Starseeds, The - Regina From The Future

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