Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (original) 1994 [Cross-Platform]

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) Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Original) 1994

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 . The spoken-word segment features the voice of Bhagwan

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 Other notable remixes have been produced by Cass

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 atmospheric introduction. It famously incorporates two major, initially uncredited samples:

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