The Pearl
Brian Eno · 1984
42 min · 11 tracks · electronic · ambient · art rock
Ethereal textures and minimalist piano create a serene soundscape that immerses the listener in tranquility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- contemplative evening reflections
- serene and tranquil soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The Pearl' was released in 1984, Harold Budd was already recognized in the ambient music scene, having collaborated with Brian Eno on 'The Plateaux of Mirror' just the previous year. This album solidified Budd's reputation as a leading figure in minimalist and avant-garde music, showcasing his unique ability to blend ambient sound with lyrical piano melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harold Budd· Aphex Twin· Tangerine Dream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Late October 4:42
- 2 A Stream With Bright Fish 3:56
- 3 The Silver Ball 3:30
- 4 Against the Sky 4:53
- 5 Lost in the Humming Air 4:23
- 6 Dark-Eyed Sister 4:40
- 7 Their Memories 2:57
- 8 The Pearl 3:13
- 9 Foreshadowed 3:54
- 10 An Echo of Night 2:27
- 11 Still Return 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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