Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (original) - 1994

The Enduring Resonance of Pete Lazonby’s "Sacred Cycles" (1994)

The distinctive airy arpeggio and swooping synth lead are sampled from "The Fountain of Salmacis" from the 1971 album Nursery Cryme . Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Original) 1994

Interestingly, the track was recorded at ; the label reportedly almost passed on it, fearing the introduction was "too long and weird" for club play. Cultural Impact and Legacy The Enduring Resonance of Pete Lazonby’s "Sacred Cycles"

"Sacred Cycles" quickly transcended its underground roots to become a fixture on major compilation series like . The spoken-word segment features the voice of Bhagwan

The spoken-word segment features the voice of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Osho), discussing a "mysterious" vision of religious tolerance and human unity.

Prominent in Carl Cox's influential FACT mix, which helped bridge techno and trance for a mainstream audience in the mid-90s. Peter Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (1994)

While an underground hit in 1994, a re-release on Hooj Choons in 2000 propelled the track to #49 on the UK Singles Chart .