Brian Peter George Eno (/ˈiːnoʊ/ born 15 May 1948) is an English musician, songwriter, record producer, visual artist, sound designer, author and political activist. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to ambient music and electronica, and for producing, recording, and writing works in rock and pop music.[1] A self-described “non-musician”, Eno has helped introduce unconventional concepts and approaches to contemporary music.[1][2] He has been described as one of popular music‘s most influential and innovative figures.[1][3] In 2019, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Roxy Music.[4]
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A Rough Guide To: Ambient Music
Ambient music is a genre of music that emphasizes tone and atmosphere over traditional musical structure or rhythm. Often “peaceful” sounding and lacking composition, beat, and/or structured melody,[5] ambient music uses textural layers of sound that can reward both passive and active listening,[6] and encourage a sense of calm or contemplation.[7][8] The genre evokes an “atmospheric”, “visual”,[9] or “unobtrusive” quality.[10] Nature soundscapes may be included, and some works use sustained or repeated notes, as in drone music. Bearing elements associated with new-age music, instruments such as the piano, strings and flute may be emulated through a synthesizer.[11][12]
