Falling Asleep at My Desk
Brian Eno - Thursday Afternoon
I feel like you've mentioned liking him before - maybe in association with U2? He worked with them on several albumns.
This is a fan video, but very well done.
I feel like you've mentioned liking him before - maybe in association with U2? He worked with them on several albumns.
This is a fan video, but very well done.
Yup! I do, and I have that album in my library 😁
ReplyDeleteHe is one of the pioneers of ambient music/experinental music.
Heard of Hiroshi Yoshimura? Around the same time as Brian Eno, this gentleman brought about the ambient genre in Japan. Along with another, Satoshi Ashikawa, they started "Wave Notion" project. A pull away from the noise and chaos that surrounded their city and daily life. It's meant to compliment ones environment, there is a letter Satoshi wrote and I'll try to find it. Anyway, here is the album https://youtu.be/zyY7NU4cbtY
Excellent timing - I needed music this morning and, as always, came to the blog to see what might be new.... what I'm laughing about at the moment is that I came here all excited to link this album (https://youtu.be/jaWdVJO5H98) that was the follow up video for the Yoshimura link above - completely forgetting anything you'd said. Reread your comment and the video description and I think you'll see why I'm cracking up. Your mom's going to be dying.
ReplyDelete@Jonah - did you ever see this thread? You were slammed when I first commented back. Still cracking me up.
ReplyDeleteI did! Funny how that works, I knew I had read it aomesomew 🤣
ReplyDeleteDid you read the linked article?
Linked article? I only saw linked videos, which also brought us back around to Eric Satie by, I believe, the same pianist who was playing on the link you posted or referred me to awhile back.
ReplyDeleteI did read all the about sections for the videos, if that's what you mean.
My bad. I had googled this myself and thought it was linked in the video description, which I also assumed you knew to look for. (Book on communication, please??)
DeleteHere is the article I read, http://www.fromheretillnow.com/blog/2016/4/1/hiroshi-yoshimura
Actually, I just read my comment and I knew it wasn't in the description. I promised to link it but forgot. (Maybe I need a book on commitment??)
DeleteThat article reminds me of an article I read years ago, similar to this link, about sound design and branding for hotels:
Deletehttps://soundbrandingblog.com/2011/04/12/sound-branding-soundscapes-in-the-hotel-and-hospitality/
It's made me very conscious of being intentional about music as ambiance ever since. Thinking about it this morning, I also realize that is the strength of truly great musical generations - their music is both stand alone and silent. Not music you have to ignore, but music that can exist harmoniously with the background. For instance, I never understood the love for Bruce Springsteen until I heard his Born in the USA record, and it wasn't until this conversation that I realized I love it because it draws out the flavors of my house.
Which then leads to an entirely different discussion on the influence of sound development and music on material design (and vice versa) and creating a cohesive environment.
Also, books on commitment are pointless - if you're the kind of person who would actually read it, you don't need it.
DeleteThe article really helped me put words to a lot of feelings towards music that I couldn't describe before, as also helped me remember why I love and write ambient music. One of my long term goals in life is to leave behind music for people to use at home for meditating or just as background. I feel I started accomplishing this on my last album, flower waters, and am planning on continuing with new projects.
DeleteAlso, lol on the book. You're absolutely right, because I wouldn't read it anyway :)
currently listening - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmNknjuSpcg
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of wind chimes with a hint of Rhapsody in Blue. I like it, but prefer Still Water. Also discovered that my favorite option is listening to them together from the same speakers. To get the same mix I have, start Still Water from the beginning while Wave notation is at 24:13. It was accidental, but sounds awesome. I'm letting it play out and am totally in love with the blend. Sent you a clip via FB.
ReplyDeleteNow back to my irregularly scheduled sick day. Excellent call on the music choice.