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Masterpieces of ambient music. Recommended popular tracks.

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

Ambient music—a term popularized by the English composer Brian Eno—is a genre often referred to as “environmental music,” though its definition is quite ambiguous.

Put simply, rather than music that reaches out directly to the listener, it’s said to be music that gently envelops them; yet due to that ambiguity, its styles vary widely.

This time, I’ve selected some classic tracks of ambient music.

Please take your time and enjoy until the end.

Ambient music masterpieces. Recommended popular tracks (41–50)

Sembahyang PagiJalan Jalan

Jalan Jalan – Sembahyang Pagi

Sembahyang PagiJalan Jalan

This is a duo formed by composer-arranger Hironobu Urata and singer-songwriter Kyoko Kimura.

Jalan Jalan is an Indonesian term meaning “a stroll,” and their music is relaxing ambient music suitable for a leisurely walk.

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Satz: EbeneKlaus Schulze

Klaus Schulze – Irrlicht – 1. Satz “Ebene” (1972)

Satz: EbeneKlaus Schulze

Klaus Schulze is a German composer who, in addition to ambient music, created works that are said to have laid the foundations for later techno, electronica, and trance.

This piece is the first track on his solo debut album.

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Do WhileOval

Oval – Do While (24 minutes Full Length)

Do WhileOval

This is a track from the exquisitely beautiful third album by the electroacoustic musician Oval, 94 diskont, released in 1995.

It is considered one of his signature works and a monumental masterpiece that had a tremendous influence on the subsequent electronica scene.

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1st Chakra_ Keynote CSteven Halpern

Chakra Suite – 1st Chakra_ Keynote C – Chakra S

1st Chakra_ Keynote CSteven Halpern

Steven Halpern is a New Age musician who also conducts research in areas such as music therapy.

This Chakra Suite is said to be a melody designed to align the body’s chakras as described in yoga, and many listeners report that it helps relieve stress.

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Around the World in a Tea DazeShpongle

Shpongle – Around The World In A Tea Daze [Ott Remix] (Unofficial HD Music Video)

Around the World in a Tea DazeShpongle

Shpongle is a leading act in the genre derived from ambient music, often called ambient-psyche or psybient.

Their music uses religious and ethnic sounds, incorporates elements of dub, and delivers beat-driven ambient music.

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A Rainbow in Curved AirTerry Riley

Terry Riley – A Rainbow in Curved Air

A Rainbow in Curved AirTerry Riley

Terry Riley is an American composer.

Alongside Steve Reich and Philip Glass, he is regarded as one of the leading composers of minimal music, and A Rainbow in Curved Air is one of his representative pieces.

The work makes extensive use of overdubbing and incorporates improvisations on instruments such as electronic organ and harpsichord.

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Madrugada EternaThe KLF

The KLF Madrugada Eterna.

Madrugada EternaThe KLF

This is a track from The KLF’s seminal 1990 release, Chill Out.

With this work, they gave birth to the “chillout” genre, establishing it as a category within ambient music.

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