Harold Budd
- Type: Composer
- Country: United States
- Born: May 24, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Died: December 8, 2020, Arcadia, California, United States
- Active: 1936 - 2020
Biography
Harold Budd was an American composer and poet celebrated for his minimalist and avant-garde contributions to ambient music. Raised in the Mojave Desert, he developed a unique 'soft pedal' piano technique characterized by slow, sustained, and atmospheric playing. His career gained prominence through his collaborations with *Brian Eno* on seminal albums like 'Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror' and 'The Pearl' for the #EG# label. Budd also created iconic works with *Robin Guthrie* of *Cocteau Twins*, including 'The Moon and the Melodies'. His distinctive style, which he described as 'abstract expressionist minimalism', blended gentle piano melodies with electronic textures, influencing generations of musicians across various genres.
Genres
Harold Budd Discography
- The Pavilion of Dreams (1978) - Album - rated 4.4/5
- Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror (1980) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- Abandoned Cities (1984) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Lovely Thunder (1986) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- The White Arcades (1988) - Album - rated 3.96/5
- By the Dawn's Early Light (1991) - Album - rated 3/5
- Luxa (1996) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- The Room (2000) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- La bella vista (2003) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- Avalon Sutra / As Long As I Can Hold My Breath (2004) - Album - rated 4.08/5