The distinctive airy arpeggio and swooping synth lead are sampled from "The Fountain of Salmacis" from the 1971 album Nursery Cryme .
The spoken-word segment features the voice of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Osho), discussing a "mysterious" vision of religious tolerance and human unity. Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Original) 1994
Released in 1994, by British producer Pete Lazonby remains a cornerstone of the progressive trance and house movement . Originally debuting on Brainiak Records , the track is celebrated for its atmospheric depth and iconic use of unconventional samples. Composition and Sampling The distinctive airy arpeggio and swooping synth lead
While an underground hit in 1994, a re-release on Hooj Choons in 2000 propelled the track to #49 on the UK Singles Chart . Originally debuting on Brainiak Records , the track
While the original is a classic, the Quivver remix from 1994 is often cited as the version that brought the track to global festival stages. Other notable remixes have been produced by Cass & Slide , Medway , and Fort Romeau . Essential Information Original Label: Brainiak Records. Genre: Progressive Trance / Progressive House. BPM: The original mix maintains a steady 135 BPM .