I love this album. I often listen to it when programming, Ambient (or more generally: calm, instrumental music) helps me focus.
ktallett•28m ago
All of his and his brother, Roger's albums are great for this reason. I would recommend Svaneborg Kardyb as well, who are a great instrumental band.
gonzalohm•20m ago
Do you have any recommendations?
badmonster•17m ago
Absolutely! For instrumental focus music, check out Nils Frahm or Max Richter. Do you prefer more electronic or acoustic sounds?
averne_•13m ago
Not OP but I also often to listen to ambient while programming. A couple recommendations would be "Music for Nine Post Cards" and other works by Hiroshi Yoshimura, and "Music for 18 musicians" and others by Steve Reich.
In fact, the use of loops described in this article reminded me of what Reich called "phases", basically the same concept of emerging/shifting melodic patterns between different samples.
jimlikeslimes•9m ago
For a good intro the Sleepbot Environmental Broadcast radio is well worth listening to. Also their write up on how and why they produce the broadcast is really interesting.
ktallett•26m ago
I am always vastly impressed by the beauty of instrumental albums, and just how memorable and easy listening they are. Eno is of course so high up the list, but as I have got older I have explored instrumental music, from classical to jazz far more and there is true beauty and artistry in conveying your message and making people feel with just instruments and no words.
MultifokalHirn•10m ago
"Ambient 4: On Land" is for me one of the most beautiful and mystical Albums of all time
krylon•32m ago
ktallett•28m ago
gonzalohm•20m ago
badmonster•17m ago
averne_•13m ago
In fact, the use of loops described in this article reminded me of what Reich called "phases", basically the same concept of emerging/shifting melodic patterns between different samples.
jimlikeslimes•9m ago