My encounter with Nico de Kok, also known as Small Chief, transpired after a stimulating conversation at the E-Live electronic music festival on the 18th of October, 2025. In response to my video reel of the album "The Geologic Timezones," Nico graciously shared with me two previously unreleased tracks from 2003, namely, "Silurian Desert" and "The Cambrian Explosion," both crafted in that very year.
Eager to explore further, I inquired whether he possessed additional archival recordings suitable for a captivating compilation. Subsequently, Nico provided five more exquisite tracks. The culmination of this collaboration is this album, featuring seven remarkable compositions by Nico, interwoven with improvisations by myself, Romerium.
Stylistically, this collection embraces Ambient, Space, and Symphonic genres, evoking an ethereal, serene, and mysterious atmosphere.