Elemental is actually Steven Stokes and his music is played entirely on various analog keyboards, using no computers or midi at all. Some of his equipment includes an ARP 2600 and ARP Odyssey, a Yamaha CS60, a Roland VP-330 and a few more pieces of gear. As a result, the sound of Thee Divine Imagination is quasi-retro - warm and lush with that analog glow. The compositions range from sequenced pieces to classic space music and even some new age music, too. Most of what's here is friendly and approachable with an obvious human-touch behind it. For some reason, it took me a while to get into this release, but I was rewarded for my patience and now hear a lot to recommend on the CD. The album begins with the high energy "Splendor" which sounds like Phillip Glass played on a circus merry-go-round organ. It reminded me of some of Glass' score for Koyansquatsi. "18K," the next song, is more like a Berlin-school piece, full of laser-zapping synth effects underneath synth strings and washes, along with bell-like ton