Ambient

spiderland · 12-02-2011, 05:21 PM

I'm looking for ambient artists.
I'm new to the genre and do not know the sub-genres.

But any ambient bands would be grateful.
Don't list Streolab or The American Analog Set, I already adore them.

Thank you for your help.

Guybrush · 12-02-2011, 05:49 PM

Sorry for making such an obvious recommendation, but I quite like Brian Eno who is sometimes called the father of ambient music.

1/1 from his Music For Airports was co-composed by Robert Wyatt (and Rhett Davies) so that makes it a little more special

Insane Guest · 12-02-2011, 06:44 PM

I second the Eno recommendation, 1-1 is one of the greatest pieces of music I've ever heard.

The Album Leaf is a great ambient band, some instrumental tracks some with vocals. Good album: In a Safe Place

If you like electronic with your ambient, Secede's Tryshasla is a great and unique album.

Guybrush · 12-02-2011, 06:50 PM

According to the wikipedia article, Music for Airports was installed at the Marine Air Terminal of New York’s LaGuardia Airport. I wonder if it's still there .. Coming to an airport and hearing Brian Eno would make me very happy.

Paedantic Basterd · 12-02-2011, 06:56 PM

Try Pop by Gas.

Also, Tim Hecker.

LoathsomePete · 12-02-2011, 07:08 PM

I second Tim Hecker, his most recent album Ravedeath 1972 (2011) is one of the best of the year, and his back catalog has a lot of really engaging ambient music.

Paedantic Basterd · 12-02-2011, 07:13 PM

Harmony in Ultraviolet is another great album of his.

jackhammer · 12-02-2011, 07:13 PM

http://www.musicbanter.com/electroni...nt-thread.html

12-02-2011, 05:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
spiderland Groupie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 23	Ambient I'm looking for ambient artists. I'm new to the genre and do not know the sub-genres. But any ambient bands would be grateful. Don't list Streolab or The American Analog Set, I already adore them. Thank you for your help.

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Sorry for making such an obvious recommendation, but I quite like Brian Eno who is sometimes called the father of ambient music. 1/1 from his Music For Airports was co-composed by Robert Wyatt (and Rhett Davies) so that makes it a little more special __________________ Something Completely Different

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	According to the wikipedia article, Music for Airports was installed at the Marine Air Terminal of New York’s LaGuardia Airport. I wonder if it's still there .. Coming to an airport and hearing Brian Eno would make me very happy. __________________ Something Completely Different

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I second Tim Hecker, his most recent album Ravedeath 1972 (2011) is one of the best of the year, and his back catalog has a lot of really engaging ambient music. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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12-02-2011, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	I second the Eno recommendation, 1-1 is one of the greatest pieces of music I've ever heard. The Album Leaf is a great ambient band, some instrumental tracks some with vocals. Good album: In a Safe Place If you like electronic with your ambient, Secede's Tryshasla is a great and unique album.

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Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Try Pop by Gas. Also, Tim Hecker.

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Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Harmony in Ultraviolet is another great album of his.