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Show AllThe Origins and Influence of Brian Eno’s Pioneering Album Ambient 1: Music for Airports
In the latest episode of Pitchfork’s podcast, our critics revisit the legendary producer’s classic 1978 LP, which was recently featured in our Sunday Review series.
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A Conversation With Brian Eno About Ambient Music
The unceasingly curious composer on chance, minimalism, and the politics of form.
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