Avalon Sutra / As Long as I Can Hold My Breath
Harold Budd · 2005
115 min · 15 tracks · jazz · ambient · avant-garde music
Ethereal soundscapes weave delicate melodies, creating a tranquil, introspective atmosphere that invites deep reflection.
Avalon Sutra / As Long as I Can Hold My Breath is an album by Harold Budd, released in 2005. Ethereal soundscapes weave delicate melodies, creating a tranquil, introspective atmosphere that invites deep reflection. The album is notable for its contribution to the ambient genre, receiving positive reviews that highlighted its lush soundscapes and emotive depth. It further solidified Budd's reputation within avant-garde circles, influencing contemporary ambient artists while being featured in various film soundtracks, thus reaching wider audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Avalon Sutra / As Long as I Can Hold My Breath sound like?
Ethereal soundscapes weave delicate melodies, creating a tranquil, introspective atmosphere that invites deep reflection. Rooted in jazz and ambient.
What makes Avalon Sutra / As Long as I Can Hold My Breath by Harold Budd notable?
The album is notable for its contribution to the ambient genre, receiving positive reviews that highlighted its lush soundscapes and emotive depth. It further solidified Budd's reputation within avant-garde circles, influencing contemporary ambient artists while being featured in various film soundtracks, thus reaching wider audiences. By 2005, Harold Budd had established himself as a pioneer in ambient and minimalist music, releasing 'Avalon Sutra / As Long as I Can Hold My Breath' following a prolific period in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This album came after his collaboration with Brian Eno on 'The Pearl' and showcases Budd's continued exploration of texture and space in sound, marking a significant moment in his late-career evolution.
How many songs are on Avalon Sutra / As Long as I Can Hold My Breath?
Avalon Sutra / As Long as I Can Hold My Breath has 15 tracks, running approximately 115 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Arabesque 3 2:40
- 2 It’s Steeper Near the Roses (For David Sylvian) 1:02
- 3 L’enfant perdu 2:14
- 4 Chrysalis Nu (To Barney’s Memory) 1:59
- 5 Three Faces West (Billy Al Bengston’s) 2:49
- 6 Arabesque 2 3:02
- 7 Little Heart Standout 7:40
- 8 How Vacantly You Stare at Me 4:01
- 9 A Walk in the Park With Nancy (In Memory) Standout 5:55
- 10 Rue Casimir Delavigne (For Daniel Lentz) 5:28
- 11 Arabesque 1 1:56
- 12 Porcelain Ginger 2:01
- 13 Faraon 1:23
- 14 As Long as I Can Hold My Breath Standout 3:47
Disc 2
- 1 As Long as I Can Hold My Breath (By Night) 1:09:28
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
115 min 30 sec
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