Ambient - The Megathread

[mat]

If this album has already been mentioned, I'm going to gladly mention it again. Might be in my top 5 ambient albums. Or at least top ten.

 

A Winged Victory For the Sullen (spoiler'd because of boobs in the cover, in case that matters)

 

 

One of my favorites as well.

 

Probably already been mentioned too, but Wildfield's ...And Will Protect From All Evil has been in rotation at my place.

 

Here is a link: http://wildfield.bandcamp.com/album/and-will-protect-from-all-evil

[Herr Jan]

Might have been posted before, but these have been floating around today here:

http://narrominded.bandcamp.com/album/fathomless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGVdsrO2bz4

Edited December 8, 2013 by Herr Jan

[Tauhid]

Love that Retina.it album. One of the best on Glacial Movements.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDp1ecrrtX4

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2waAkveJrmk

Edited December 8, 2013 by Deion Sanders

[Berk]

 

not sure if the rest of his/her tracks are any good but I liked this one

[Vilwx]

http://astrangelyisolatedplace.com/2014/10/12/neither-scene-nor-heard-a-journey-through-ambient-music/

 

 

Has anyone seen this article? Although it is missing a few key artists and labels, I thought it was surprisingly comprehensive. It covers more that pure ambient music too, which I think is great. I agree with the argument that ambient itself isn't a scene or genre, but instead it's a useful term used for several different sub-cultural margins to other scenes. I learned a lot of new names too (mostly in the trance section. I've never paid all that much attention to trance, but I'll definitely listen to those mentioned soon).

It's definitely useful to people just getting into ambient music, and I will absolutely recommend it to people who show interest in any of the things listed here.

[Guest murphythecat8]

amazing list. really good article indeed

[EdamAnchorman]

hakobune and celer, cannot beat this:

 

http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3566078725/track=1355101785/size=medium/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/

 

 

another great drone track from hakobune:

 

http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=224969998/track=44989070/size=medium/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/

 

 

nobuto suda is another great ambient/drone artist from Japan; this track is absolutely beautiful:

 

https://soundcloud.com/nobutosuda1101/star-missing

[Atop]

 

Emerald Web – Sterling Wind

The Green Kingdom – Over Treetops

Laraaji – Sun Zither

M. Geddes Gengras – A Simpler Figure

Teddy Lasry – Moins 8000

Phaeleh – Four

36 – Enshrine Exit

ASC – Half the Words you Say

Casino Versus Japan – Lucky Lucious

Kandodo – Shangri Last

Tim Hecker – Celestina

Konx-Om-Pax – Hint

Ourson – Oth D

Barn Owl – Against the Light

Mark Banning – Lunar Eclipse (excerpt)

Fluorescent Grey – Zahl

For Silence – Dust in Sunlight

[randomAmateur]

I just came here in the hope to find this thread :) only 20 pages with all the quotes! damn! Well maybe I can find something good, :D

Edited October 20, 2014 by randomAmateur

[Guest transmisiones ferox]

Thank you for this thread! I will check a lot of music from here

[Guest transmisiones ferox]

[Tauhid]

Some recent, recommended albums:

 

https://naturebliss.bandcamp.com/album/saudades

https://naturebliss.bandcamp.com/album/physis

 

https://chiheihatakeyama.bandcamp.com/album/la-estrella-dormida

 

http://shop.12k.com/products/529249-pjusk-solstv

http://shop.12k.com/products/524219-janek-schaefer-lay-by-lullaby

 

https://bridgetownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/silhouette-and-the-stars-emerging

 

http://emporium.room40.org/products/529199-lawrence-english-wilderness-of-mirrors

http://emporium.room40.org/products/535078-zane-trow-the-transient-implosion(free)

http://emporium.room40.org/products/532246-chris-herbert-constants

[Guest murphythecat8]

Some recent, recommended albums:

 

https://naturebliss.bandcamp.com/album/saudades

https://naturebliss.bandcamp.com/album/physis

 

https://chiheihatakeyama.bandcamp.com/album/la-estrella-dormida

 

http://shop.12k.com/products/529249-pjusk-solstv

http://shop.12k.com/products/524219-janek-schaefer-lay-by-lullaby

 

https://bridgetownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/silhouette-and-the-stars-emerging

 

http://emporium.room40.org/products/529199-lawrence-english-wilderness-of-mirrors

http://emporium.room40.org/products/535078-zane-trow-the-transient-implosion(free)

http://emporium.room40.org/products/532246-chris-herbert-constants

your definitely one of the most knowledgeable ambient user in here.

every year, you recommend stuff ive never even heard about.

will look into your recommendation, as always.

thanks

[awepittance]

how 'big' is ambient on vinyl still? I was pondering pressing up Delta Quadrant or part of Ambiente but not sure if it would be worth it

[Tauhid]

It's still there. Some of us think it's not really suited for the vinyl medium, but people love their wax. I'd say for the most part, it's a CD genre, but yeah, I've seen a fair amount of ambient LPs in recent years.

[azatoth]

If the tracks will fit a side on vinyl, then why not. If it means splitting or editing tracks to fit a side of vinyl, then IMO it gets iffy, especially splitting. Some might also have problems getting up and flipping the record because they want a complete ambient experience with no distractions.

Edited October 23, 2014 by azatoth

[Mammal]

Great thread!

If it hasn't been listed yet : Julien Neto- Voy

Edited October 23, 2014 by Upset Tummy

[Tauhid]

If it means splitting or editing tracks to fit a side of vinyl, then IMO it gets iffy, especially splitting. Some might also have problems getting up and flipping the record because they want a complete ambient experience with no distractions.

 

Yep.

[Atop]

http://fondphantom.bandcamp.com/

[Tauhid]

your definitely one of the most knowledgeable ambient user in here.

 

every year, you recommend stuff ive never even heard about.

will look into your recommendation, as always.

thanks

 

 

No worries. Glad you find it all worthwhile.

 

A few others:

 

https://dauw.bandcamp.com/album/instruction-booklet-n-1232

https://ashertuil.bandcamp.com/album/prelude-studies

https://seguemusic.bandcamp.com/album/blue

[awepittance]

If the tracks will fit a side on vinyl, then why not. If it means splitting or editing tracks to fit a side of vinyl, then IMO it gets iffy, especially splitting. Some might also have problems getting up and flipping the record because they want a complete ambient experience with no distractions.

yeah good point, I suppose it would make more sense to make an ambient album with the format length in mind

[khov]

i have a ktl live lp (pita/soma collab) that cuts violently in the middle of a long track, after a few spins, you get used to it but almost expect the track to cut at every loop (its loop based muisc), so its trully disturbing. regarding recent ambient music, the best stuff i heard in this field might be the ending of the sakamoto/taylor deupree live collab, i guess i should get their cd, the last twenty minute of their boiler room set is beautiful, its mostly concrete & weirdo improvisation, but, slowly some killer ambient loops appears (without noticing), truly well done :

(forward to 40min)

[Tauhid]

Two new LPs from Janek Schaefer (Room40, 12k, Line)

 

https://dekorder.bandcamp.com/album/inner-space-memorial-in-wonderland

https://dekorder.bandcamp.com/album/unfolding-luxury-beyond-the-city-of-dreams

 

I liked that Deupree and Sakamoto collab, got the CD, but it didn't click with me as much as that second Fennesz Sakamoto collab, Cendre. I'd rate that collab #1.

[BobDobalina]

that second Fennesz Sakamoto collab, Cendre. I'd rate that collab #1.

 

I got this a while ago but have criminally neglected it... will have to give it another spin asap

[PhylumZunami]

lets all take a moment to remember the OP of this thread is now banned and must have fucked up big time to earn that red tint to his username </3