The Official Ambient Thread

Howard the Duck · 04-01-2011, 04:34 AM

I like this very much:-

it's sort of an overture to the entire album, also called Lifeforms

Stephen · 05-30-2011, 01:19 AM

I guess this is ambient of sorts?

A Broken Consort - A Sundering Path

Above · 12-12-2011, 05:12 PM

Such a shame to see the thread of one of my favourite genres become so neglected.

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Just fast forward to 5 mins 40 for one of the finest chillout tracks ever.

This band is awesome. Just got the album.

I'm a little genre-confused here, though. How does Chillout differ to Ambient?

Sneer · 12-12-2011, 05:26 PM

Chillout is typified by mid-tempo beats and a mellow vibe. Ambient is more about the tones and textures in sounds arranged somewhat unobtrusively. They're related, chillout to a degree derives from ambient.

Stephen · 12-13-2011, 09:36 PM

This is probably about as minimalist as they come.

Brian Eno - Neroli

The entire album is one track just under 58 minutes long.

(Edit: Well, that sucks. Looks like they pulled it from the Aus. iTunes store. Used to be able to buy the album for the price of the single track.)

Stephen · 12-14-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Let's bore those who hate Ambient music with tracks that help us fall asleep

LOL. At around 16 notes per minute Neroli will practically have you in a coma.

jackhammer · 12-14-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Above

Such a shame to see the thread of one of my favourite genres become so neglected.

This band is awesome. Just got the album.

I'm a little genre-confused here, though. How does Chillout differ to Ambient?

What Stu said but put more simply : chillout is usually based around dance beats and mood, not always; but generally.

Ambient is much more atmospheric and relies on textures of sound and doesn't always have beats in there.

Glad you are liking Underworld

Phantom Limb · 12-14-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by henry

Haunt me Haunt Me, Do it Again by Tim Hecker - essential
Ravedeath, 1972 by Tim Hecker - his latest release, AMAZING
Substrata by Biosphere - arctic ambient music, epic
Rifts by Oneohtrix Point Never - really drony and his use of synthesizers amazes me
From Here We Go Sublime by The Field - amazing minimal piece
Pop by Gas
The Last Resort by Trentemoller
Anything by Loscil

These are all really great.
Emeralds- "Does it Look Like I'm Here" is probably my favorite ambient album. This is ambient right?

Above · 03-30-2012, 11:10 AM

I dunno if anyone has heard the latest Carbon Based Lifeforms album that came out last year (TwentyThree), but it's really great. It has a slower pace compared to past CBL albums like World of Sleepers and Hydroponic Garden, but still worth checking out.

jackhammer · 03-30-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Above

I dunno if anyone has heard the latest Carbon Based Lifeforms album that came out last year (TwentyThree), but it's really great. It has a slower pace compared to past CBL albums like World of Sleepers and Hydroponic Garden, but still worth checking out.

I really like World Of Sleepers when I'm in the mood for it. Will check their newie out. Thanks for the heads up.

12-12-2011, 05:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Chillout is typified by mid-tempo beats and a mellow vibe. Ambient is more about the tones and textures in sounds arranged somewhat unobtrusively. They're related, chillout to a degree derives from ambient. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

12-13-2011, 09:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,847	This is probably about as minimalist as they come. Brian Eno - Neroli The entire album is one track just under 58 minutes long. (Edit: Well, that sucks. Looks like they pulled it from the Aus. iTunes store. Used to be able to buy the album for the price of the single track.) Last edited by Stephen; 03-08-2017 at 05:56 PM.

03-30-2012, 11:10 AM	#29 (permalink)
Above Oh my golly! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: England Posts: 339	I dunno if anyone has heard the latest Carbon Based Lifeforms album that came out last year (TwentyThree), but it's really great. It has a slower pace compared to past CBL albums like World of Sleepers and Hydroponic Garden, but still worth checking out. __________________ Be pure, Be vigilant, Behave

04-01-2011, 04:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
Howard the Duck Live by the Sword Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 9,075	I like this very much:- it's sort of an overture to the entire album, also called Lifeforms

05-30-2011, 01:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,847	I guess this is ambient of sorts? A Broken Consort - A Sundering Path