Masterpieces of ambient music. Recommended popular tracks.

You Know Way Too Much About Flying SaucersWilliam Orbit

William Orbit – You Know Too Much About Flying Saucers

A 2006 release by William Orbit, a leading artist in ambient club music who also produced iconic ’90s masterpieces for acts like Madonna and Blur.

It’s comfortably balanced ambient techno—neither overly sound-design heavy nor excessively melodic.

CharanamAlice Coltrane

Alice Coltrane – Charanam (1982)

This is a 1982 work by Alice Coltrane, the wife of jazz saxophone master John Coltrane and a jazz pianist in her own right.

It is one of her spiritual works, reflecting her practice not only of Indian music but also of Hindu philosophy.

Do WhileOval

Oval – Do While (24 minutes Full Length)

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.

1st Chakra_ Keynote CSteven Halpern

Chakra Suite – 1st Chakra_ Keynote C – Chakra S

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.

Around the World in a Tea DazeShpongle

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

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.

A Rainbow in Curved AirTerry Riley

Terry Riley – A Rainbow in Curved Air

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.

Madrugada EternaThe KLF

The KLF Madrugada Eterna.

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.