This 1982 album captures Gilbert in a period of deep exploration of tape loops and environmental field recordings, creating a sound world that feels both alien and deeply resonant. The original release was a limited cassette run.
- The album was recorded between 1981 and 1982 at Gilbert's home studio in Sydney.
- The cover art features a photograph by the artist, depicting a desolate Australian landscape.
- Cassette editions sold out within months of release, with no plans for a CD reissue at the time.
Michael William Gilbert is an electronic musician from Australia, known for his work in the ambient and experimental scenes. "In the Dreamtime" arrived midway through his prolific 1980s output on his own Gibex imprint.
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