"An Instrumental Landscape of Ambience and Melody inspired by themes from Fritz Lang's 1927 film, "Metropolis". Guitarist Mike Graff and drummer Michael Jerome, formally of the post-industrial rock band Course of Empire, surprise their long-time fans with an album of ambient instrumental music. Atmospheres for Lovers and Sleepers, the seductive, hypnotic debut from Halls of the Machine, evolved organically from their previous group."-Copy This! "An Instrumental Landscape of Ambience and Melody inspired by themes from Fritz Lang's 1927 film, "Metropolis". Guitarist Mike Graff and drummer Michael Jerome, formally of the post-industrial rock band Course of Empire, surprise their long-time fans with an album of ambient instrumental music. Atmospheres for Lovers and Sleepers, the seductive, hypnotic debut from Halls of the Machine, evolved organically from their previous group."-Copy This!

"Mike Graff is a guitarist from Texas, best known for his work with the 1990s post-industrial/alternative metal group Course of Empire. Starting in 1988, the band became a prominent act in the Deep Ellum scene in Dallas, releasing three studio albums: Course of Empire, Initiation, and Telepathic Last Words. After Course of Empire, Graff collaborated with former band members to form Halls of the Machine, focusing on minimalist ambient music."

"Michael Jerome Moore, known professionally as Michael Jerome, is an American drummer and percussionist specializing in improvisational sound art, studio session recording, and touring. His influences span classical, jazz, soul, punk, rock, and world music genres. Over the years, he has toured and recorded with numerous artists, including the five-time Grammy winners Blind Boys of Alabama, John Cale, and Richard Thompson. He is currently touring and recording with Better Than Ezra, The Third Mind, Slash, and others."

"Van Eric Martin is a keyboardist and producer who collaborated with Mike Graff and Michael Jerome in the ambient music project Halls of the Machine. Their debut album, Atmospheres for Lovers and Sleepers, was released in 2001. Martin has also been involved in various other musical projects, contributing his skills as a keyboardist and producer."

"Mike Daane is a bassist known for his versatile playing style. He has performed with various artists and bands, showcasing his skills in different genres. Daane has also been involved in music production and has contributed to numerous recording projects."

"Mezzo-soprano Blythe Gaissert has established herself as a fresh and exciting artist in great demand in both operatic and concert repertoire. She has performed with various opera companies and symphonies across the United States, earning acclaim for her rich vocal timbre and compelling stage presence. Gaissert is also known for her versatility, engaging in contemporary works and traditional operatic roles."