Empetus (1986) is an album by the American ambient musician Steve Roach. Most of the album has a sophisticated, energetic style, similar to Now and Traveler, ending with a haunting, melodic piece titled “The Memory”.

Track listing

1. ”Arrival” (4:20)
2. ”Seeking” (5:34)
3. ”Conquest” (6:07)
4. ”Empowerment” (3:52)
5. ”Twilight Heat” (3:15)
6. ”Merge” (6:23)
7. ”Urge” (6:23)
8. ”Distance is Near” (2:40)
9. ”The Memory” (5:51)

Personnel

• Steve Roach (analog and digital synthesizers, sequencers, digital drums)
• Weslie Brown (voice on “Conquest” and “Merge”)
• Michael Stearns (The Beam on “Arrival”, “Conquest” and “Empowerment”)

See also

• Steve Roach
• Michael Stearns
• Ambient music
• Electronic music