- Audio Cassette (23 Sep 1992)
- Format: Import
- Label: Editions Eg Records
- ASIN: B000003S2L
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. 1/1 |
| 2. 2/1 |
| 3. 1/2 |
| 4. 2/2 |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
This complex sound sculpture was created by Brian Eno in 1978 and was even installed for a while at the Marine Terminal of New York at LaGuardia Airport. The ambient-minimalist soundscape has been alternately described as background Muzak, a profoundly artificial musical milieu, and a groundbreaking studio creation. Eno designed Music for Airports from a few simple notes and the serial organisation of variable tape loops that didn't quite match up. It's a groundbreaking elaboration on the aural/spatial dimension that utilises silence, piano, synthesizer, female voices, and, most importantly, the technology of the studio. A true metaclassic, the "music" is divided into four distinct movements. This record is the first of Eno's ambient series and is undoubtedly the best. --Mitch Myers
From Amazon.com
Eno's theory of the "discreet music" he called ambient was far from the modern chill-out room: the idea was that it should function at very low volumes, unobtrusively coloring the atmosphere of a room. Evolving by tiny gradations, the long pieces of Music For Airports (the first in a series of albums that followed the statement of purpose Discreet Music) defy close attention, but then they're not meant to be listened to consciously; they're meant to serve as a counterpoint to the frantic arcs of travel, or rather to be imagined in that setting. --Douglas Wolk
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a colossal achievement; rarely is music so powerfully evocative and at the same time so unobtrusive. It has greater depth than more recent ambient compositions and its structure is reassuringly simple. It can be as important a part of your home as your furniture; leave it on in the background or sit and make an effort to listen to it - in both situations, listening to "Music for Airports" is an incredibly rewarding experience. Whether working, relaxing or socialising, this CD is _the_ essential accompaniment to modern lifestyles.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Nearly everyone who uses a computer is familiar with at least one piece of Eno's work; he wrote the little 3 second Windows booting-up music for Microsoft.
This album is a perpetual favorite, one of the New Age genre classics. Divided into 4 sections ("1/1," "2/1," "1/2," and "2/2"), it soothes the listener with repetitive piano and synthesizer motifs, and adds the color of chimes and vocals. This is the "ambient" music style, something to play while you need to concentrate, perhaps, or to relax or go to sleep by. I can also recommend the newer "Glitters is Gold" which also has non-linear music of this type.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an album of beauty. The sound is simple, something to be put on in the background whilst reading a book or magazine, you let it flow through you without noticing it, then every now and then, maybe a key or rythmic change, you lift your head and realise what great music you're listening to. This is ambient from the old school, one track in particular sounds dated with synths playing a heavy role, but it is no less great than the other 3. Fans of Godspeed you black emperor! or silver mt. zion, tangerine dream and the others will find much to listen to here. I am unsure, however, of the differences between this and the "import" version. They both claim to have the same tracks, yet one is more expensive.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Groundbreaking classic
'Music fo Airports' was something of a groundbreaking departure when released.At the time I wondered who would want to listen to it. I now realise that was missing the point. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Technoquest
Less is More
Extraordinary stuff from Mr. Eno. The beauty of this work is that it manages to capture a mood that we never thought could exist musically, and as such, it offers a refreshing take... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tom Cat
Like it or hate it.
I have seen the bad reviews for this and honestly it's going to be no different than any other album. Some you like some you don't. Personally I rather like this album. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Spondon Bongles
Sounds for doing everything and nothing
Dull? Possibly- depends at which life stage. If it had been played to me at 16 I may have seen it as dull but then again I enjoyed listening to Neukoln, Weeping wall, Warzawa and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dr. Delvis Memphistopheles
Dull, dull, boring and dull.
I like Brian Eno but not this. I cannot recommend this as it just sucks!
This was recommended as it was supposed to contain a piece of mood music from a film I liked, but this... Read more
This was recommended as it was supposed to contain a piece of mood music from a film I liked, but this... Read more
Published 16 months ago by ACS
Very relaxing.....
I actually listened to this music while in Orlando McCoy Airport. Not name dropping OR showing off, but just saying it did a remarkable job of smoothing out the hassle of getting... Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. Leather
Dreary and dreadful.
This album is so poor, I sold my copy. 1/1 is listenable but repetitive, the rest is just a waste of time and electricity. Read more
Published 21 months ago by MR K J DOWNING
Truly beautiful...
This is perfect mood music...this could conjour up images of cloudscapes, empty aitport terminals at night or day, ait travel... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Radio Dave
Absolutely Beautiful
Those who are familiar with Brian Eno will know how he is a master at creating a warm, ambient atmosphere which he continues to a high level with this album. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Arthur
Relaxing Music
Very relaxing music. Just right when friends come to dinner and you only need background music.
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by Mary Gregory
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