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Trade Winds, White Noise

Tim Hecker · 2002

40 min · 7 tracks · electronic

A swirling tapestry of ambient textures interwoven with ephemeral melodies and a sense of restless exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing invites reflection
  • immersive soundscapes for exploration
  • ephemeral melodies create tranquility
  • transitory moments of sonic beauty

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer structured song formats

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Trade Winds, White Noise' was released in 2002, Tim Hecker was emerging as a key figure in the ambient music scene. This album followed his debut, 'Haunt Me, Haunt Me Do It Again,' and marked his transition towards more complex soundscapes and an exploration of noise within the ambient genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Ben Frost· Oneohtrix Point Never· Kangding Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Offshore 7:53
  • 2 Without Borders 1:32
  • 3 Indigo-Orange Midnight 4:22
  • 4 Knockoff No. 1 10:01
  • 5 Knockoff No. 2 3:54
  • 6 Days of Your Lives 6:07
  • 7 Sufraise 6:28

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