Jane 1221 by harold budd, which is a kind of survey of budds style. John foxx, harold budd translucence drift music music. The only piece i heard at the time was a single piece of music on an obscure sampler called from brussels with love, amazon uk released by a then littleknown belgian label called les disques du crepuscule. Harold budd with bill nelson, john foxx, jah wobble, robin guthrie, steve cobby and the balanescu quartet.
Harold budd composer john foxx composer,producer ruben garcia composer. The plateaux of mirror by harold budd and brian eno. Translucence drift music cd john foxx, harold budd currently unavailable. The albums 2012s nighthawks along with ruben garcia and 2003s translucencedrift music are available on 180g heavyweight vinyl and housed in a rigid slipcase designed by jonathan barnbrook famed for his design. After the night falls is a 2007 collaborative album from robin guthrie, formerly of the cocteau twins and ambient artist harold budd. Harold budd met john foxx when he attended one of foxx s performances of his cathedral oceans ambient work. He became a respected composer in the minimalist and avantgarde scene of southern california in the late 1960s, and later became better known for his work with figures such as brian. Translucence drift music nighthawks lp john foxx, harold budd, ruben garcia. Harold budd, brighton dome, brighton the independent.
For the most part, nighthawks takes direction from the piano. Before ru paul and trixie mattel there was the ball circuit. A three lp collection of collaborations between john foxx of ultravox fame and harold budd. The synthesizer takes precedence on drift music, which should come as no surprise if youve followed the work of foxx and harold budd for these. Harold budd appears at the kitchen in new york city. These are some real heavy hitters in my book and i was curious and excited to try to find what had struck such a wide array of incredible artists about this release. Harold montgomory budd born may 24, 1936 is an american avantgarde composer and poet. Both john and harold have been prolific in the ambient sphere ruben more of a minimal performer but the miniature soundscapes found here are fresh as morning dew. Translucence drift music is a music studio album recording by harold budd progressive electronicprogressive rock released in 2003 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Budd and foxx had long been engaged by each others work, eventually working together in 1996. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or. In 1961, while in the military, harold budd briefly played drums in an army band with legendary avantgarde saxophonist albert ayler. John foxxs ambient playlist with john cage, popol vuh. Composed by, producer, performer harold budd, john foxx design paul agar 2 mastered by dallas simpson. John foxx, harold budd translucence drift music cd. Its inventive, tranquil and joyful music from a pure spirit a truly independent and idiosyncratic artist. He was the original lead singer of the band ultravox, before leaving to embark on a solo career with midge ure eventually taking his place in ultravox. It was released, as a matched cd, on the same day as before the day breaks, also by guthrie and budd. The melange of three great artists does not disappoint. As well it was chosen by early ultravox singer john foxx and groundbreaking avant garde pianist harold budd. Exultravox singer john foxx reissues two harold budd.
Fortunately, this recording has since been released on cd. Not that budds inspired collaborations with john foxx. John foxx is one of the most influential exponents of electronic and ambient music, the original frontman of ultravox, and a solo artist for over thirty years. If youre looking for something new to listen to, watch or play, look no further than the musicmagpie store. Bordeaux by harold budd and robin guthrie, which adds guthries guitar playing to budds keys. Translucencedrift music is a double studio album by american ambient musician harold budd and english musician and graphic artist john foxx, which was released in august 2003. Budd and foxx had long been engaged by the others work, eventually working together in 1996. He has developed a style of playing piano he terms soft pedal. Our marketplace offers music by a huge variety of artists, from sellers worldwide. John foxx born dennis leigh 1 is an english singer, artist, photographer and teacher. Buy john foxxs album titled nighthawks to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to. Harold budds gorgeous 1978 release on brian enos obscure records. Harold budd met john foxx when he attended one of foxxs performances of his cathedral oceans ambient work. A very easyontheear offering, packaged in stunning artwork, the first disc translucence is largely given over to.
He was the original lead singer of the band ultravox before being replaced by midge ure, when he left to embark on a solo career in 1979. Concert hall, brighton dome 01273 709709 uk, 21 may. Translucence drift music is a music studio album recording by harold budd progressive electronicprogressive. John foxxs ambient playlist with john cage, popol vuh, elgar and more. Translucencedrift music john foxx musicmagpie store. These ambient albums have not been unavailable for long.
Composer harold budd once said that art without risk is pointless. Translucencedrift music by john foxx and harold budd, which continues in the eno direction. John foxx and harold budd translucence drift music. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world. The avantgarde pianist and composer harold budds final concert before retiring was a real coup for the festival, with bill nelson, john foxx, robin guthrie and jah wobble among those joining. John foxx with harold budd limited edition 3lp box set with. A very easyontheear offering, packaged in stunning artwork, the first disc translucence is largely given over to budd, with his piano phrasing as limpid and dreamy as ever. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. The track subtext from budds album translucence with john foxx features in the film inside im dancing momentum pictures, june 2004. Home services handpicked professionals happiness guarantee. Find the latest, bestselling, and rare albums performed by harold budd at alibris.
John foxx born dennis leigh, 1 26 september 1947 2 is an english singer, artist, photographer and teacher. John fox harold budd rubens garcia louder than war. His album room full of easels illustrates why harold was so intrigued. Harold budd recommended ruben garcias music to me and that alone is a significant achievement for any musician. Released in 2011, nighthawks is a compositional and instrumental collaboration between john foxx, harold budd and ruben garcia where the three figures explore a soundscape associated with worlds like film noir. The synthesizer takes precedence on drift music, which should come as no surprise if youve followed the work of foxx and harold budd for these past few decades foxx got his start as frontman. John foxx left his band ultravox in the late70s so that he could pursue a more artisticallyinclined solo career. Nighthawks is a brand new collaboration between john foxx and arguably the worlds most famous ambientavant garde music composer harold budd, along. A 3 lp set collecting the ethereal collaborations between electronic innovator john foxx and ambient composer harold budd. Nighthawks by john foxx harold budd ruben garcia new.
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