#harold budd & brian eno

[halonumber]

album art by Russell Mills (b. 1952)

[pipermintz]

“Are you ready for your ambient lessons?”

*Brian Eno gulps*

*Roedelius breathes heavily*

*Harold Budd nods nervously*

*Fennesz sighs*

“Yes, thirty year old refrigerator" they say in unison

[cavalier-consciousness]

[sivavakkiyar]

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the entire album on mp3 can be found at Ubuweb here

[rastronomicals]

5:17 PM EST November 4, 2024:

Harold Budd & Brian Eno - "The Pearl" From the album The Pearl (1984)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

Pitchfork's 41st greatest ambient album, so there.

[takeosuzuki]

On the relationship between ambient music and Buddhism

The deep connection between ambient music and Buddhism: Sounds of silence and meditation In recent years, ambient music has received attention for its ability to calm the mind and improve concentration. On the other hand, in Buddhism, meditation has been practiced to calm the mind and aim for enlightenment. Ambient music and Buddhism may seem different at first glance, but they are actually deeply connected.

The common concept of “nothingness” Ambient music is music that focuses more on the texture and spatiality of sounds than on melody and rhythm. The sound image, which flows slowly and without a clear theme or beginning, development, and conclusion, leads the listener's consciousness to a state of openness without binding it to a specific object. On the other hand, in Buddhism, the state of enlightenment, which is free from attachment and earthly desires, is called "nothingness." This does not refer to a state of nothingness, but rather a state in which everything is interconnected. Ambient music and the Buddhist concept of "nothingness" have in common that they both aim to break away from fixed concepts and values and connect with one's true self.

ambient music in meditation Ambient music can also be used as an adjunct to meditation. Its calming effects, clearing away distractions, and increasing concentration can help lead you to a deeper state of meditation. In fact, many Buddhist temples incorporate ambient music during sutra chanting and meditation. Ambient music, combined with the tranquility of the temple, will provide a deeper meditative experience.

Recommended ambient music Ambient music has many different styles depending on the artist. Here we will introduce some artists and works that are closely related to Buddhism.

Brian Eno: An artist known as the founder of ambient music. "Ambient 1: Music for Airports" is a work based on the environmental sounds of airports, and is also popular as meditation music.

Harold Budd: American composer. He creates a tranquil space with delicate sound images using piano and synthesizers. "The Pearl" is known as a work influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.

Steve Roach: American electronic musician. He invites you into a deep meditative experience with his magnificent soundscapes that incorporate environmental sounds and folk music. "Structures from Silence" is one of his masterpieces.

TAKEO SUZUKI: Japanese artist. He creates a meditative space with delicate sound images using synthesizers and percussion. His representative works include "Ambient Buddhism" and "Ambient Buddhism 2." YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@takeosuzuki_electronic

summary Ambient music and Buddhism have a deep connection through the commonalities of silence and meditation. Ambient music has a calming and focused effect, and can help you take the Buddhist practice of meditation on a deeper level. Please listen to ambient music and experience the Buddhist worldview.

[differenthead]

Volume 300

0:00:00 — "The Dream of the Island" (Edit) by Jeff Johnson (1990)

0:03:59 — "Lost at Shore" (Edit) by Clifford White (1989)

0:07:12 — DJ

0:10:55 — "If I Could" (Edit) by Darrell Barnes (1993)

0:17:12 — "Vinterpassage" by Tom Wolgers (1987)

0:21:47 — "Les Animaux" by Jean-Louis Murat (1989)

0:22:36 — "Depressions" (Instrumental Edit) by Gregorian (1991)

0:23:42 — "Buzz Off" by Cyborgasm (1993)

0:24:13 — "Serenity, Pt. 1" (Edit) by Ariel Kalma (1989)

0:30:42 — "Absolute Sadist" (Edit) by Mistress Kat (1993)

0:31:24 — "A Vampire Dances (Symmetry)" by Jon Hassell & Farafina (1988)

0:35:35 — "As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls" (Edit) by Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays (1981)

0:44:10 — "Tantric Sexuality" (Edit) by Llewellyn (1999)

0:49:20 — "After I Said Goodnight" (Edit) by Kevin Braheny (1980)

0:54:33 — "Beyond Skin" (Edit) by Germán Bringas (1992)

0:56:19 — "Synergistic Perceptions" (Edit) by Robert Rich & B. Lustmord (1995)

0:57:36 — "Mkwaju II" by Vasilisk (1988)

1:00:37 — "An Echo of Night" (Edit) by Harold Budd & Brian Eno with Daniel Lanois (1984)

1:02:38 — "Eternal Dusk" (Edit) by Clifford White (1985)

1:03:15 — "For Those Who Ponder" by Jeff Johnson & David Friesen & Dave Hagelganz (1987)

1:08:15 — "幻惑" by Yukiyo Nakamura (1994)

1:10:18 — "Allegra" by Hans-Joachim Roedelius (1989)

1:14:40 — "Hope (Time Is Up?)" by Bo Stief (1987)

1:18:22 — "Peace of Mind" by Danny Gottlieb (1987)

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[muhammadgiovanni]

Harold Budd & Brian Eno “An Arc of Doves” Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror, 1980.

[toffeethief]

[obsessioncollector]

so true <3

[horizontalhold]

Calm Down Vol. IV 

Vol. IV here, and possibly the last one in the series. The last one for a while at least. This is the very calmest of the calm volumes. Suitable for all aforementioned activities, this one is also actually recommended for falling asleep to.

I've been saving these tracks for this volume specifically. Nothing too trebly or doomy, or remotely soundtrack-y over-dramatic. The first few tracks are the "busiest" here, with their slow-motion, intermittent flourishes and rhythms. From there on, the barely-there rhythms disappear and things get drone-y and dreamy. Enjoy...

Laraaji - Bethlehem [excerpt] Curd Duca - Gone Harold Budd / Brian Eno - A Stream with Bright Fish Pontiac Streator - Sequin Pelican Daughters - Saxophone & Chalk Piano Ulla Straus - Kids La Monte Young & Marian Zazeela - Drift Study… [excerpt] Bellows - 03 Exael - Room of Veiled Lights (2020 mix) Keith Fullerton Whitman - Fleetwood Mac; "Albatross" (1968) Tom Recchion - The First Thing to Crawl on Land Laraaji - Deep Celestial Ulla Straus - Sleeping Perila - kid7 mountain birbz

[c-40]

A-T-4 161 4 More Sleeps

Harold Budd/Brian Eno with Daniel Lanois - Late October

[ambientyoutube]

[Text: Christmas 1987,cozy on a sofa,snowing outside,twinkly tree lights,house sitting for a friend,and hearing this wonderful album for the first time.A still point that still reaches across the years to that magical winter.When i was young in body but old in heart.I only come across this music now and again now that i am old in body but young in heart.But each time its special to listen and remember.]

[rastronomicals]

8:46 PM EST February 15, 2024:

Harold Budd & Brian Eno - "The Pearl" From the album The Pearl (1984)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

Pitchfork's 41st greatest ambient album, so there.

[bodyhate]

Very Blade Runner's Love Theme from Vangelis

Though this one precedes it, so I should probably compare them the other way around