Breakfast in the Field cover

Breakfast in the Field

Michael Hedges · 1981

34 min · 11 tracks · new age music · new acoustic music

Innovative fingerstyle guitar melodies intertwine with whimsical storytelling, creating a serene auditory landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • whimsical storytelling focus
  • serene auditory landscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Breakfast in the Field' was Michael Hedges' debut album, showcasing his unique approach to acoustic guitar. At this point in his career, Hedges was beginning to establish himself as a pioneering figure in the new acoustic music genre, blending traditional techniques with contemporary sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
California Guitar Trio· Don Ross· Oregon

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Layover 2:36
  • 2 The Happy Couple 3:23
  • 3 Eleven Small Roaches 3:00
  • 4 The Funky Avocado 2:09
  • 5 Baby Toes 2:12
  • 6 Breakfast in the Field 2:27
  • 7 Two Days Old 4:48
  • 8 Peg Leg Speed King 3:22
  • 9 The Unexpected Visitor 2:48
  • 10 Silent Anticipations 3:21
  • 11 Lenono 3:54

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