VA - Space Daze, The History & Mystery of Electronic Ambient Space [1994] + VA - Space Daze 2000, A Mind Journey of Electronic Ambient Space Rock [1996]

SPACE DAZE

VA - Space Daze, The History & Mystery of Electronic Ambient Space [1994] + VA - Space Daze 2000, A Mind Journey of Electronic Ambient Space Rock [1996]

"Space Daze, The History and Mystery of Ambient Electronic Space Rock" is a book by Dave Thompson that explores the origins and evolution of the genre of space rock, which combines elements of psychedelic rock, progressive rock, electronic music and ambient music. The book covers the influences and works of various artists and bands that have contributed to the development of space rock, such as Hawkwind, Gong, Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Syd Barrett, Jimi Hendrix, Chrome, Sky Cries Mary and many more.  The book was first published in 1994 by Cleopatra Records, a label that specializes in space rock and related genres. The book also includes a discography and an index. The book is based on interviews with musicians, producers, journalists and fans of space rock. 

These albums are a companion to the book of the same name by Dave Thompson

VA - Space Daze, The History & Mystery of Electronic Ambient Space is a various artists compilation album released in 1994 by Cleopatra Records. The album features 21 tracks over 2 CDs by different artists and bands that are considered to be part of the space rock genre or influenced by it. The album covers a wide range of styles and sounds, from the psychedelic rock of Hawkwind, Gong and Pink Floyd, to the ambient music of Brian Eno, Coil and Tangerine Dream, to the experimental rock of Amon Düül II. The album also includes some lesser-known acts such as Din, Hellios Creed and Sky Cries Mary.

VA - Space Daze 2000, A Mind Journey of Electronic Ambient Space Rock, the sequel to Space Daze, is a compilation album released in 1996 by Cleopatra Records. It is an excellent sampling of ambient music. Drawing from both techno and rock, the collection features groundbreaking tracks from Brian Eno, Kraftwerk, and David Bowie, as well as tracks from artists like Future Sound of London and Spiral Realms that popularized ambient in the '90s. It's a perfect introduction to a sometimes-challenging music.

These albums are a good introduction to the history and diversity of space rock music, as well as a showcase of some of the most influential and innovative artists in the genre.  Space Daze is a fabulous primer for anyone needing a road map for their first space rock trip.

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Track lists

Space Daze CD1

01 Kraftwerk - Spacelab 5:54

02 Psychic Tv And Thee Angels Ov Light - A Star Too Far (Lullaby For Syd) 7:43

03 Hawkwind - Adjust Me 5:45

04 Orb - Blue Room 4:07

05 Helios Creed - The Point Of No Return 4:28

06 Legendary Pink Dots - Evolution (Live) 7:58

07 Gong - To The Other Side Of Sky 7:44

08 Delerium - Dark Matter 7:30

09 Ozric Tentacles - Sploosh! 6:24

10 Alien Sex Fiend - Mrs. Fiend Goes To Outer Space 9:08

11 Spiral Realms - Elements 6:55

Space Daze CD2

01 Brian Eno - Here Come The Warm Jets 4:06

02 Pressurehed - Silver Bird / Mastodon 7:47

03 Syd Barrett - Lanky 5:30

04 Coil - Nasa Arab 11:00

05 Amon Düül II - Wie Der Wind Am Ende Einer Strasse 5:44

06 Nik Turner - Slo Blo / God Rock (Live) 7:46

07 Din - 2,000 Flushes 8:14

08 Tangerine Dream - Movements Of A Visionary 7:54

09 Sky Cries Mary - Rain (19.5° Mix) 8:27

10 Clock DVA - Eternity (Ballard Mix) 4:33

Space Daze 2000

01 Future Sound Of London - Spineless Jelly 4:47

02 Hawkwind - Wind Of Change 4:34

03 Roxy Music - Out Of The Blue 4:45

04 Anubian Lights - Anubian Light Destiny 6:22

05 Klaus Schulze - Wahnfried 1883 10:51

06 David Bowie - All Saints 3:36

07 Melting Euphoria - Venusian Skyline 4:47

08 William Orbit - The Last Lagoon 4:09

09 Spiral Realms - A Trip To G9 6:50

10 Zero Gravity - Space Does Not Care 2:29

11 Kraftwerk - Antenna 3:44

12 Aphex Twin - #9 7:01

13 Fripp And Eno - Wind On Water 5:18

14 Dilate - Oblivium 4:14

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