American composer and engineer Kevin Braheny, also known professionally as Kevin Braheny Fortune, was born Kevin Braheny in Chicago in 1952 and worked on the early design team for the Serge synthesizer before moving to Los Angeles in 1971 to pursue electronic composition. His 1978 recording Perelandra, later reissued as The Way Home, gained wide attention through Stephen Hills Hearts of Space radio broadcasts, and he went on to release his own label debut, Lullaby for the Hearts of Space, in 1980. His catalog, including Western Spaces, Galaxies, and Desert Solitaire, includes frequent collaborations with Steve Roach and Michael Stearns. This profile uses the name Kevin Braheny to match his established discography, while noting that later releases and biographical listings credit him as Kevin Braheny Fortune.

Mood and energy: Atmospheric, exploratory, subtle. Recommended uses: reflection, meditation, nature immersion.

Sacred Ground Confidence Score: 3 out of 5 stars   Final recommendation: Approved.

Why this artist belongs in Sacred Sounds: A lesser-known but genuinely foundational contributor to the same circle of space-music pioneers already represented in the library, rounding out that historical picture.