Luxa
Harold Budd · 1996
62 min · 16 tracks · jazz · ambient · avant-garde music
Ethereal soundscapes blend minimalist piano with the subtle hum of ambient textures.
Luxa is an album by Harold Budd, released in 1996. Ethereal soundscapes blend minimalist piano with the subtle hum of ambient textures. 'Luxa' is notable for its exploration of ambient sound structures and has influenced numerous artists within the electronic and avant-garde scenes. The album received positive reviews from publications such as 'The Wire' and continues to be cited in discussions about modern ambient music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Luxa sound like?
Ethereal soundscapes blend minimalist piano with the subtle hum of ambient textures. Rooted in jazz and ambient.
What makes Luxa by Harold Budd notable?
'Luxa' is notable for its exploration of ambient sound structures and has influenced numerous artists within the electronic and avant-garde scenes. The album received positive reviews from publications such as 'The Wire' and continues to be cited in discussions about modern ambient music. Released in 1996, 'Luxa' came during Harold Budd's prolific period, following his critically acclaimed album 'The White Arcades' from 1988. By this time, Budd had established himself as a pioneering figure in ambient and minimalist music, collaborating frequently with other influential artists like Brian Eno and David Sylvian.
How many songs are on Luxa?
Luxa has 16 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Niki D. Standout 6:30
- 2 A Sidelong Glance From My Round Nefertiti 3:12
- 3 Agnes Martin Standout 3:52
- 4 Anish Kapoor 2:59
- 5 Paul McCarthy 7:14
- 6 Serge Poliakoff 3:07
- 7 Djinn 0:49
- 8 Porphyry 0:45
- 9 How Dark the Response to Our Slipping Away 0:47
- 10 Nove Alberi 6:00
- 11 Chet Standout 7:13
- 12 Mandan 3:39
- 13 Feral 4:11
- 14 Grace 5:18
- 15 Marion Brown (Sweet Earth Flying) 2:50
- 16 Steven Brown (Pleasure) 3:56
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
62 min 29 sec
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