"The Invisible Road: Original Recordings, 1985–1990" is a portal into a world where sonic boundaries dissolve, an ode to experimentation and connection shaped by two artists whose lives and artistry were defined by journeys - physical, cultural, and spiritual. This album, a posthumous tribute to Richard Horowitz, unveils an unseen chapter of his creative partnership with Sussan Deyhim, a collection that not only captures their collaborative alchemy but redefines the very idea of musical hybridity.

Deyhim, an Iranian artist steeped in the rich traditions of her homeland, and Horowitz, an American polymath who immersed himself in North African and Moroccan sounds, met amidst the vibrant creative chaos of 1980s New York. This was not just a meeting of minds but an intertwining of philosophies. Their music, as revealed here, is at once deeply rooted in ancient traditions and audaciously modern - a liminal space where ney flutes intertwine with experimental tape loops, and Deyhim’s otherworldly vocalizations soar above Horowitz’s intricate sonic tapestries.

From the haunting opening notes of "Siren and Secrets" to the shimmering closers like "Celestial Shimmer", the album feels like an auditory dreamscape. Tracks like "Craving Your Embrace" and "Invisible Road" pulse with rhythmic urgency, balancing the spiritual with the visceral. Deyhim’s voice, shifting between Farsi, English, and a self-invented language of the soul, acts as both a guide and an enigma, pulling listeners deeper into this otherworldly realm. Meanwhile, Horowitz’s synthesis of acoustic and electronic textures feels timeless - his ability to bridge the ancient and the avant-garde is unparalleled.

There’s an undeniable playfulness in tracks such as "Monkey See, Monkey Do" and "There’s No Romance, You’re So Extreme", which wink at pop sensibilities without compromising the duo’s fiercely experimental ethos. Yet, the album’s true magic lies in its quieter, meditative moments: "A Calling / Navai" and "Leyla Khanoum" carry an intimacy that speaks to the deep creative and personal bond between the two artists.

The inclusion of previously unreleased "Smelting Loops" adds an archival charm, offering glimpses of the duo’s process - a sonic sketchbook of their evolving ideas. And the bonus track "Transi Tropique" is a hidden jewel, an exuberant finale to an already astonishing collection.

More than a historical artifact, "The Invisible Road" resonates with the present, echoing questions of identity, hybridity, and the human yearning to transcend boundaries. As Deyhim poignantly reflects, the challenge is “bringing the indigenous, ancient cultures into now, without forgetting what the essence of their vibration is”. This album achieves precisely that, creating a music that feels as much like a reverent offering to the past as it does a bold leap into the future.

In the wake of Horowitz’s passing, this release stands as a testament to his boundless vision and his enduring legacy. Yet it is also a celebration of the duo’s shared artistry - an invitation to walk their invisible road and find, within it, something profoundly resonant.