Weekend Wind-Down No. 7: Ambience & Keys

–Words and list by Kevin Madert

Brian Eno, one of the fathers of ambient music, titled the first album in his “Ambient” series Music For Airports. It was, he explained, crafted to be absorbed and enjoyed by both passive and active listeners – it was even installed at LaGuardia Airport in New York for a brief time after its release in 1978 (yes, 1978). Much of the music in the collection follows these tenets, bookended by two melody-driven compositions performed by pianist George Winston. Listen intently or absentmindedly, enjoy equally.

Tracklist:

George Winston – Lullaby: Lullaby
Four Tet – Moma
Boards of Canada – Everything You Do Is A Balloon
Eluvium – Prelude For Time Feelers
Helios – South Tree
Aphex Twin – We Are the Music Makers
Robin Guthrie – Radiant City
Brian Eno – 1/1 – 2004 Digital Remaster
Nils Frahm – You
George Winston – Where Are You Now: Where Are You Now