Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (original) 1994 -

The track is defined by its massive, five-minute-plus atmospheric introduction. It famously incorporates two major, initially uncredited samples:

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) Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Original) 1994

The distinctive airy arpeggio and swooping synth lead are sampled from "The Fountain of Salmacis" from the 1971 album Nursery Cryme . The track is defined by its massive, five-minute-plus

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 track was recorded at