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Mixing Colours

Brian Eno · 2020

75 min · 18 tracks · electronic · ambient · art rock

A serene blend of minimalistic piano and ambient textures that evoke a vivid emotional landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for focus
  • serene soundscapes for reflection
  • vivid emotional landscapes to explore
  • backdrop for creativity
  • gentle textures for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 20, 2020, 'Mixing Colours' is Brian Eno's first collaborative album with his brother Roger Eno. At this point in his career, Eno was already a renowned figure in ambient music, having established a legacy with influential works like 'Music for Airports' and 'Ambient 1: Music for Airports'. This album finds him exploring new sonic territories while reflecting on his extensive body of work.
Stylistic neighbors
Harold Budd· Aphex Twin· Tangerine Dream

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Spring Frost 4:07
  • 2 Burnt Umber 4:15
  • 3 Celeste 4:22
  • 4 Wintergreen 4:10
  • 5 Obsidian 5:06
  • 6 Blonde 4:10
  • 7 Dark Sienna 3:47
  • 8 Verdigris 4:03
  • 9 Snow 4:40
  • 10 Rose Quartz 4:07
  • 11 Quicksilver 5:12
  • 12 Ultramarine 2:27
  • 13 Iris 2:53
  • 14 Cinnabar 3:20
  • 15 Desert Sand 4:50
  • 16 Deep Saffron 4:38
  • 17 Cerulean Blue 4:05
  • 18 Slow Movement: Sand 4:55

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