Ambient / New Age Anyone?


I got a lot out of the 'Techno Anyone' thread, so I thought I'd start up one for the ambient/new age stuff. Stuff like Brian Eno (father of ambient), Patrick O'Hearn, Tangerine Dream, Klaus Shulze, Richard Burmer...

I'd like to hear everyone and anyone's thoughts on what they think are the best of the genre.

I particularly like Eno/Budd's The Pearl, Eno's 'Apollo', Richard Burmer's 'Mosaic' and 'Invention', Patrick O'hearn's 'Between Two Worlds' and 'Rivers Gonna Rise', Tangerine Dream's hard to find 'White Eagle' and Klaus Shulze's 'Dune'. I'll chime in with more later.

Any other 'must-haves'??

Chris
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Anyone remember Eno's 'ambient" speaker system instructions on the back cover of On Land? Place a "mini" speaker behind you at the apex of the main speakers and wire the "mini" to the two positive posts of your amp. The out of phase information now "enlarges the room acoustically". Did Eno unknowingly start the Home Theatre craze?
Kraftwerk's "Ralf and Florian" started me on this peaceful genre. Other favorites include: Edgar Frose-Aqua, Michael Stearns-Planetary Unfolding, Eno/Jon Hassell-Fourth World Vol. 1 Possible Musics, Harold Budd-White Arcades, John Serrie-And the Stars go with You, Midori-Bali, and most recently, Shastro-Tantric Heart
Chris, for a deep space experience, you must hear Michael Stearns'"Encounter". Two other titles I can recommend by Stearns are " The Lost World" and " Sacred Site"; all of which are availible on the Hearts of Space label. The sonics on these recordings are incredible. enjoy, Richard