Harold Budd | The Pearl (w/ Brian Eno) | Album

Harold Budd/Brian Eno "The Pearl"

CD (NM) Near Mint - Virgin, Europe, 1997, EEGCD 37, 077778713029, Jewel Case, Booklet Insert

Released in 1984, The Pearl is the second major collaboration between ambient pioneer Brian Eno and minimalist composer Harold Budd, following 1980’s Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror. Critics and fans generally regard it as a more refined, evocative, and detailed successor to their first pairing. Critics frequently rank it among the highest tier of ambient music. AllMusic calls it a "winner" that perfectly captures the essence of the genre. Reviewers note a superior balance between the two artists: Budd’s "soft-pedal" piano is the central focus, while Eno’s subtle electronic "treatments" and production create the immersive, spectral space for the notes to inhabit.

Artist Website: myspace.com/haroldbudd

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Related Artists: Brian Eno, John Foxx, Robin Guthrie, Cocteau Twins