Stephan Micus – Behind Eleven Deserts
German composer and multi-instrumentalist Stephan Micus releases the remastered vinyl edition of Behind Eleven Deserts this November on Intuition as part of the Master Series.
– Known for blending rare instruments from around the world into deeply atmospheric and meditative soundscapes, Stephan Micus creates music that transcends borders and eras. Originally released in 1978, Behind Eleven Deserts is one of his most evocative works, now presented with enhanced clarity and warmth for a new generation of listeners and collectors.
Experience the music like never before. Available on vinyl and digital on November 21th, 2025!
Label: Intuition
Katalog Nr. INT 30421
Release: 21. NOV 2025
EAN: 750447304215
Format: LP / Digital
Vertrieb: edel Kultur
LC: 08399
Side A
1. Salinas Dance
2. Behind Eleven Deserts
3. Katut
4. I Went On Your Wing
Side B
5. Over Crimson Stones
6. Pour La Fille Du Soleil
7. The Song Of Danijar
Stephan Micus – Behind Eleven Deserts
Stephan Micus is a musical globetrotter and multi-instrumentalist who has been exploring the diversity of sounds on our planet for almost five decades. Since the release of his debut album in the 1970s, he has recorded nearly 30 albums – always on his own and with an impressive range of wind, string and percussion instruments from all over the world. As a self-taught musician, he has always been passionate about traditional and exotic instruments, which he not only explores in their original playing style, but also places in a completely new context using unconventional techniques. Over the years, Micus has developed an unmistakable musical language that has long since become his trademark.
His soundscapes transport listeners to distant places and open up meditative spaces full of beauty and depth. They show that instruments from different cultures can blend together in harmony – a musical vision that conveys hope and connectedness.
With ‚Behind Eleven Deserts‘, Stephan Micus presents a work of exceptional radiance. Originally composed in 1978, it combines the Balinese bamboo flute suling with the Indian sarangi, whose warm timbre is reminiscent of a cello. The sound spectrum is complemented by the Indian sitar and the Irish frame drum bodhran. The result is a multi-layered and timeless soundscape that transcends cultural boundaries and at the same time leads deep into meditative spheres.
Now, ‚Behind Eleven Deserts‚ is being released for the first time in the ‚INTUITION Master Series‚ as a carefully remastered 180-gram vinyl edition by Intuition Music – a masterpiece that, more than four decades after its creation, has lost none of its intensity and relevance.
New LP Release – 21 / 11 / 2025
Intuition will release the remastered vinyl edition of Behind Eleven Deserts by German composer and multi-instrumentalist Stephan Micus this November, as part of their Master Series.
Micus has long been celebrated for creating meditative and immersive soundscapes by combining rare instruments and musical traditions from around the world, including Asia, Africa, and Europe. Behind Eleven Deserts, originally released in 1978, is one of his most evocative works, offering a contemplative journey through intricate textures and serene melodies.
This remastered edition brings new depth and clarity to the original recordings, making it a must-have for fans of world music, ambient compositions, and collectors of high-quality vinyl.
Stephan Micus
Multi-Instrumentalist, Vocalist
This remarkable multi-instrumentalist is among the rare artists who genuinely understand the world’s song. For him, no borders or cultural divides exist—only a universal polyphony that stretches toward eternity. His instruments transcend their origins, becoming timeless tools in the hands of this wandering musician.