A Produce, the pseudonym of the late ambient composer and producer Barry Craig (1952-2011), steadfastly carved a unique niche within the genre of ambient music with his evocative soundscapes and hypnotic, trance-induced compositions. Emerging from the underground scene in Los Angeles, A Produce gained recognition for his ability to blend electronic synthesis with acoustic elements, creating deeply introspective and expansive aural environments. His work often traversed the realms of ambient and trance, leading listeners through meditative and often spiritual sonic journeys.

Over his prolific career that spanned from the late 1980s until his untimely passing in 2011, A Produce consistently released albums that resonated with the ethos of ambient music aficionados. Notable among these are "The Clearing," evoking minimalist serenity, and "Land Of A Thousand Trances," a title that perfectly summarises his capacity to induce altered states through sound. With "Black Sands" and "White Sands," A Produce explored the contrasts and dichotomies of both the natural world and the inner landscapes of the human psyche. His work, including the introspective "Smile On The Void" and the introspective "Reflect Like A Mirror, Respond Like An Echo," as well as the reissued "A Smooth Surface - Special Edition," stand as testaments to his deep explorations into the intersection of atmosphere, emotion, and electronic music. Through his recordings, A Produce left a lasting legacy, contributing to the lexicon of ambient music with a poetic and profound voice.

Genres

Deep Ambient

Latest Release

The Clearing

A Produce

Album - 13 Tracks - Released March 31, 2023