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Known for his releases as The Source Experience and contributions to the R\u0026amp;S\/Apollo catalogue, as a producer and engineer, Leiner’s work resonated across the underground, earning him a reputation for visionary, emotionally charged productions that stood apart from his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVisions Of The Past\u003c\/em\u003e captures this duality perfectly with expansive ambient passages that drift into hypnotic techno, while layers of intricate sound design and pulsating low end create a timeless and immersive listening experience. 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