IMA (1995)

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The title "Ima", is pronouced "EE-Ma." Released in October 1995 under the Perfecto label in the UK, then in the US in November 1996 under Kinetic/Ada label, this helped to define the genre of music now known as progressive house or trance. A nature and technology driven album that artists continue to sample from more than 15 years after its release. The most notable track from this album is the collaboration with singer and songwriter, Tori Amos on "Blue Skies." Also not to be missed, the 42 minute epic tune "Sasha's Voyage of Ima."

"The sound 'EE-Ma' means something in about fifteen different languages, therefore it means something to everyone. It's what I liked about it and it reflects the subjective beauty of taking in music. Everyone gets something different. " _BT

UK Pressing
Release Date: October 9, 1995

  1. Nocturnal Transmission
  2. Quark
  3. Tripping The Light Fantastic
  4. Sasha's Voyage Of Ima
  5. Divinity

US Pressing
Release Date: November 5, 1996

Disc 1

  1. Nocturnal Transmission
  2. Quark
  3. Tripping The Light Fantastic
  4. Embracing The Future (Embracing The Sunshine Mix)
  5. Deeper Sunshine
  6. Loving You More (BT's Garden Of Ima Dub)
  7. Loving You More (Final Spiritual Journey)
  8. Poseidon
  9. Embracing The Sunshine

Disc 2

  1. Blue Skies - Featuring Tori Amos
  2. The Delphinium Days Mix
  3. Sasha's Voyage Of Ima
  4. Divinity

Reflecting on 1995 (Interview) - Mix Mag

Courtesy of: BT

Interview reflecting on 1995, how he met Peter Gabriel and BT's plans for 1996.

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Epic House - Mix Mag

Courtesy of: BT

Notable names in house music that are sweeping through Europe.

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'Lovin U More' - Mix Mag (Big Tunes)

Courtesy of: BT

The 'Big Tunes' to get for September 1995.

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Colours! - Mix Mag

Courtesy of: BT

When in Scotland, time to wear a kilt!

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Genius Pool - Mix Mag

Courtesy of: BT

A visually and contextually colorful interview with Alexis Petridis of Mix Mag.

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