A Different Space
Bob Holroyd's ethno flavoured gems appear on a variety of compilations, always standing above most in terms of production quality and imagination, so a new album by a master of global atmospherics is always a welcome boost to any collection. A Different Space crosses continents and moods in wild but chilled abandon, passing through a myriad of textures and mood swings but invariably remaining on the chilled side of eclectic.
This album is a masterpiece of aural travelling and a must for anyone with a true global spirit. 10/10
Album of the month . Wax Magazine . Jan/Feb 2001
Ultimately this is a journey that takes you to a different space as your spiritual guide, and what a glorious journey it is - for this CD is nothing less than brilliant.
www.roots-and-branches.com
Holroyd combines ambient atmospherics with rhythmic intensity for a musical dream journey around the world.
Bloomington Independent
A Different Space radiates with musical inspiration and permeates your senses with sonic abandon.Gifted synthesist and composer Holroyd has fashioned a truely multi-faceted musical treasure.
www.edgenews.com
".......the surprise highlight of the day is undoubtably peripatic Englishman Bob Holroyd's utterly wonderful West African inspired Drumming Up A Storm - I'm seriously considering chaining myself to Mr.Holroyd until he agrees to put this out on vinyl, such would be the club impact."
Simon Ounsworth . The Mix . Dec 2000
part of a review of Latin Travels a Six Degrees compilation
From beginning to end, A DIFFERENT SPACE is a tight cohesive album that is passionate and dreamlike. Its fluidity,in connection to its diverse cultural influences, make for a work that can take the listener on a journey through colorful euphoric soundscapes and put him in a musical trance. Bob Holroyd has created a musical masterpiece that is like a dream you never want to end.
www.isnotwas.com
This album is a masterpiece of aural travelling and a must for anyone with a true global spirit. 10/10
Album of the month . Wax Magazine . Jan/Feb 2001
Ultimately this is a journey that takes you to a different space as your spiritual guide, and what a glorious journey it is -
Holroyd combines ambient atmospherics with rhythmic intensity for a musical dream journey around the world.
Bloomington Independent
A Different Space radiates with musical inspiration and permeates your senses with sonic abandon.Gifted synthesist and composer Holroyd has fashioned a truely multi-
".......the surprise highlight of the day is undoubtably peripatic Englishman Bob Holroyd's utterly wonderful West African inspired Drumming Up A Storm -
part of a review of Latin Travels a Six Degrees compilation
From beginning to end, A DIFFERENT SPACE is a tight cohesive album that is passionate and dreamlike. Its fluidity,in connection to its diverse cultural influences, make for a work that can take the listener on a journey through colorful euphoric soundscapes and put him in a musical trance. Bob Holroyd has created a musical masterpiece that is like a dream you never want to end.
www.isnotwas.com
