The epic, 69 minute “As Long As I Can Hold My Breath (By Night),” remixed by Akira Rabelais with additional production by David Sylvian and Harold Budd, comprises the second disc of this double-CD release. It is not, as the title suggests, a simple remix of “As Long As I Can Hold My Breath” however; it is a re-distillation of many aspects of Avalon Sutra as a whole, and most notably uses the looped strings section from “Chrysalis Nu” as its central and unchanging melodic motif with additional strings seemingly based on those found in “Three Faces West.” This is a piece that has been… read more
The epic, 69 minute “As Long As I Can Hold My Breath (By Night),” remixed by Akira Rabelais with additional production by David Sylvian and Harold Bu… read more
The epic, 69 minute “As Long As I Can Hold My Breath (By Night),” remixed by Akira Rabelais with additional production by David Sylvian and Harold Budd, comprises the second disc of this… read more
Harold Budd (May 24, 1936 - 7 December 2020) was an American ambient/avant-garde composer. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was raised in the Mojave Desert, and was inspired at an early age by the humming tone caused by wind blown across telephone wires. His career as a composer began in 1962. In the following years he gained a notable reputation in the local avant-garde community. In 1966 he graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in musical composition. As his career progressed, his compositions became increasingly minimal. Among his more experimental… read more
Harold Budd (May 24, 1936 - 7 December 2020) was an American ambient/avant-garde composer. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was raised in the Mojave Desert, and was inspired at an early … read more
Harold Budd (May 24, 1936 - 7 December 2020) was an American ambient/avant-garde composer. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was raised in the Mojave Desert, and was inspired at an early age by the humming tone caused by wind blown a… read more