German electronic music legend Hans-Joachim Roedelius was a founder of the bands Cluster and Harmonia. But while he began in the electronic zone, at 86, he unplugs and just plays acoustic piano
We talk with Eric Hilton, who has two ambient lounge albums out, and his Thievery partner, Rob Garza, about a music born in dub and music sampling.
The #2 of 30 Icons of Echoes, Steve Roach has gone from Berlin School sequencers to techno-tribal and back again.
The Echoes Thanksgiving soundscape will feature music from Will Ackerman, Andreas Vollenweider, California Guitar Trio, Loreena McKennitt, FLOW and George Winston
Recent music by Drogtech, a Polish musician creating ambient soundscapes on his new album, Fractured. We’ll also hear the world fusion electronic project Karavan Sarai.
German electronic music legend Hans-Joachim Roedelius was a founder of Cluster and Harmonia. Lately, he’s gone acoustic and has even recorded for the Deutsche Grammophon classical label.
Electronics meets classical instrumentation in the world that Digitonal has occupied for much of this century, as avatars of ambient chamber music.
Based on a recent listener poll, we’ve selected the 30 Icons of Echoes. These are the artists who have informed the show over our first 30 years. See who made the list.
Pianist Peter Kater goes Hawaiian. He taps traditional Hawaiian music and musicians and creates a lush landscape around them. We’ll also hear new music by the electronic artist Kayobe.
Legendary ECM guitarist Ralph Towner from the band Oregon and trumpeter Paolo Fresu craft serene, intuitive improvisation in an exclusive 2010 Echoes performance.
New music by Drogtech, a Polish musician creating ambient soundscapes on his new album, Fractured. We’ll also hear from Karavan Sarai, the world fusion electronic project.
You’re invited to an Echoes Acoustic Thanksgiving. The show will feature music from Will Ackerman, Andreas Vollenweider, California Guitar Trio, Loreena McKennitt, FLOW and George Winston.
A COVID vaccine may be on the horizon, but long before life returns to “normal,” Echoes will need your help to make it through these daunting times.
Brian Eno is the number one of 30 Icons of Echoes. He launched Ambient Music and altered pop music. Here is a list of ten Essential Brian Eno Albums, from ambient to angst.
