This 2003 release covers similar territory to the band’s 1998 Mezzanine. The sound is epic and lives up to the name Massive. This moody orchestral work finds Massive Attack working with some interesting collaborators. Sinead O’Connor adds her distinctive sound to “What Your sould Sings”. Her singing makes this a moving song. She also helps… Read More Massive Attack – 100th Window
The Orb’s first album had a new, distinctive sound when it came out. It mixed ambient music with downtempo grooves, to create a pop ambient style that has since moved to the mainstream. This music is perfect chill-out music. The slow grooves make it easier listening for mainstream electronica fans, but the bizarre mix of… Read More The Orb – The Orb’s Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld
Structures from Silence is classic of minimal space music. On it, Roach uses sequencers driving quite synthesized melodies within a deeply reverberent space, to create a sense of timeless spaciousness. Structures from Silence is one of the best of Roach’s early work. Structures from Silence contains three pieces, “Relection in Suspension”, “Quiet Friend”, and “Structures… Read More Steve Roach – Structures from Silence
Aphex Twin one of the working names for Richard James, an artist with a unique, quirky angle on electronica. His Selected Ambient Works, Volume II, is a set of abstract musical pieces that add to the ambient genre started by Brian Eno. On Volume II, each track is electronic tone painting, that explore a broader… Read More Aphex Twin – Selected Ambient Works, Volume 2
In 1978, Brian Eno released an album of music titled Ambient 1: Music for Airports. It got little attention at the time, and many of those that listened to it were put off by the lack of any songs or melodies, and because the music didn’t seem to go anywhere.… Read More 25 Years of Ambient Music
AKG is one of the leading vendors of microphones, headsets, and monitors. AKG headphones are popular, especially for wireless performance. AKG Microphones are popular performance mics, including wireless microphone systems, instrument mics, and vocal mics. Their mics include dynamic and condenser models, miniature and headset mics. Their site is primarily product-oriented.
Audio-Technica is one of the leading manufactures for phone cartridges, headphones, microphones, mixes and other electronic products. One of the favorites of DJs around the world, their products are innovative and very high-quality. They make an extensive line of microphones, including condenser microphones, handhelds, headset mic’s, instrument mic’s and wireless ones. Their wireless systems are… Read More Audio Technica
One of the pioneers of ambient electronic space music, Steve Roach has been creating innovative soundworlds for nearly thirty years. His work explores meditative moods through the use of electronic instruments. His music often features sequences, and repetitive structures that slowly evolve. His work is influenced by the music of Berlin sythesists of the 70’s,… Read More Steve Roach
Access is well-known for creating some of the most popular modern synthesizers. Their Virus virtual analog synthesizer was one of the first synths to give virtual analog technology a good name. The Virus synth is in its third incarnation, as the Access Virux C. The awesome Acess Virus KC puts the magic of the Virus… Read More Access
Hearts of Space began as a radio show in the early seventies, and moved to public radio in 1983. For twenty years, HOS has been a leader in promoting new age, ambient, and space music. Their site features playlists of all their shows, information about the music and musicians, and offers streaming audio of past… Read More Hearts of Space
