Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno RDI (born Brian Peter George Eno, 15 May
1948) is a British musician, composer, record producer and visual artist best known for his contributions to ambient music and work in rock, pop and electronica. A self-described "non-musician", Eno has helped introduce unconventional concepts and approaches to contemporary music. He has been described as one of popular music's most influential and innovative figures. In 2019, Eno was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Roxy Music.
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Born in Suffolk, Eno studied painting and experimental music at the art school of Ipswich Civic
College in the mid 1960s, and then at Winchester School of Art. He joined glam rock group Roxy Music as its synthesiser player in 1971, recording two albums with the group before departing in 1973.
In 1973 began releasing atmospheric instrumental albums with King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp, as
well as art rock solo albums such as Here Come the Warm Jets (1974) and Another Green World (1975). Released in 1978, the groundbreaking Ambient 1: Music for Airports gave a name to the genre that he would be most closely associated with, although Eno would sporadically return to vocal-based songwriting throughout his career, as on 2005's Another Day on Earth and 2022's FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE. Eno released a number of eclectic ambient electronic and acoustic albums.
He coined the term "ambient music", which is designed to modify the listener's perception of the
surrounding environment. In the liner notes accompanying Ambient 1: Music for Airports, Eno wrote: "Ambient music must be able to accommodate many levels of listening attention without enforcing one in particular, it must be as ignorable as it is interesting."
In January 1975 Eno was hit by a taxi while crossing the street and spent several weeks recuperating at
home. His girlfriend brought him an old record of harp music, which he lay down to listen to. He realized that he had set the amplifier to a very low volume, and one channel of the stereo was not working, but he lacked the energy to get up and correct it. "This presented what was for me a new way of hearing music – as part of the ambience of the environment just as the colour of the light and sound of the rain were parts of the ambience."
Eno's first work of ambient music was Discreet Music (1975), again created with an elaborate tape-
delay methodology which he diagrammed on the back cover of the LP; it is considered the landmark album of the genre. This was followed by his Ambient series: Music for Airports (Ambient 1), The Plateaux of Mirror (Ambient 2) featuring Harold Budd on keyboard, Day of Radiance (Ambient 3) with American composer Laraaji playing zither and hammered dulcimer, and On Land (Ambient 4)).
He also became a highly successful producer for rock and pop acts such as U2, Coldplay, David Bowie, and Talking Heads. Additionally, he released albums in collaboration with Harold Budd, Cluster, John Cale, his brother Roger Eno, David Byrne, James and many more.
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BOX I - INSTRUMENTAL
By Lindsay Planer
Ever the iconoclast, if there is one thing that Brian Eno has done with any degree of consistency throughout his varied career, it is presenting his art in an array of perpetually "out of the box" forums. All that changed -- in a manner of speaking -- with the release of two companion multi-disc compilations. Eno Box I: Instrumentals (1994) condenses his wordless creations, while Eno Box II: Vocals (1993) does the same for the rest of his major works on a similarly sized volume. Interestingly -- and in his typically contrary fashion -- this initial installment was actually issued last.
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Each of Eno Box I: Instrumentals' three CDs respectively concentrates on a specific facet of the artist's copious back catalog. Disc one takes a more or less chronological approach to instrumental selections
from the Eno albums Another Green World (1975) and Before and After Science (1977) prior to focusing on his movie music. "Dover Beach", his contribution to the Derek Jarman-directed masterpiece Jubilee (1978), is then followed by titles from the limited-edition vinyl promotional Directors' Edition of Music for Films (1976), the publicly released Music for Films (1978), and Music for Films, Vol. 2 (1983), concluding with several sides from Music for Films, Vol. 3 (1988).
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Disc two picks right up where the first left off, garnering four additional Music for Films, Vol. 3 entries
prior to providing an overview to Eno's collaborations with notables such as David Bowie, Jon Hassell, Harold Budd, Daniel Lanois, Roger Eno, and Robert Fripp.
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Disc three then offers samplings from Music for Airports (1978), The Shutov Assembly (1992), On
Land (1982), Thursday Afternoon (1985), Discreet Music (1975), and Neroli (1993), several of which have been truncated for inclusion here. It is also worth mentioning that all the contents are encoded with exceptionally high-fidelity super-bit mapping.
Brian Eno – I: Instrumental
Label: Virgin – ENOBX 1, Virgin – 7243 8 39110 2 8
Format: 3 x CD, Compilation, Remastered Box Set
Country: UK
Released: Nov 1993
Genre: Electronic
Style: Ambient
DISC 1.
01. Brian Eno – Another Green World 1:41
02. Brian Eno – Energy Fools The Magician 2:08
Arranged By – Eno, Jones/Backing Vocals [Chorus], Keyboards, Vibraphone [Vibes] – Brian Eno/Drums – Phil Collins/Fretless Bass – Percy Jones/Guitar [Modified] – Fred Frith/
03. Brian Eno – Dover Beach 4:37
04. Brian Eno – Slow Water 3:19
Guitar – Robert Fripp
05. Brian Eno – Untitled 2:06
06. Brian Eno – Chemin De Fer 1:58
07. Brian Eno – Empty Landscape 1:26
08. Brian Eno – Reactor 1:41
09. Brian Eno – The Secret 1:14
10. Brian Eno – Don't Look Back 1:00
11. Brian Eno – Marseilles 1:29
12. Brian Eno – Two Rapid Formations 3:25
Bass Guitar – Bill MacCormick/Guitar – Fred Frith/Percussion – Dave Mattacks
13. Brian Eno – Sparrowfall I 1:11
14. Brian Eno – Sparrowfall II 1:44
15. Brian Eno – Sparrowfall III 1:24
16. Brian Eno – Events In Dense Fog 3:43
17. Brian Eno – 'There Is Nobody' 1:43
18. Brian Eno – Patrolling Wire Borders 1:43
Drums – Phil Collins/Electric Piano – Rod Melvin/Guitar – Paul Rudolph/Viola – John Cale
19. Brian Eno – A Measured Room 1:04
Bass – Percy Jones
20. Brian Eno – Task Force 1:22
21. Brian Eno – M386 2:51
Bass – Percy Jones/Drums – Phil Collins/Guitar – Paul Rudolph
22. Brian Eno – Final Sunset 4:12
23. Brian Eno – The Dove 1:36
24. Brian Eno – Roman Twilight 3:39
25. Brian Eno – Dawn, Marshland 3:13
26. Brian Eno – Always Returning I 4:33
27. Brian Eno – Signals 3:57
28. Brian Eno – Drift Study 2:31
29. Brian Eno – Approaching Taidu 2:25
30. Brian Eno – Always Returning II 3:07
31. Brian Eno – Asian River 4:22
01 from Another Green World 1975 EG Records Ltd.
02 from Before & After Science 1977 EG Records Ltd.
03 from Jubilee: Original Soundtrack 1978 EG Records Ltd.
04 to 11 from Music for Films (Directors Edition) 1976 EG Records Ltd.
12 to 22 from Music for Films I 1978 EG Records Ltd
23 to 30 from Music for Films II 1983 EG Records Ltd.
31 From Music for Films III 1988 All Saints Records Ltd. in UK. 1988 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for rest of world.
MP3 @ 320 Size: 180 MB
Flac Size: 332 MB
DISC 2.
01. Brian Eno – Theme From Creation 3:06
02. Brian Eno – Saint Tom 3:35
03. David Bowie – Warszawa 6:20
Piano, Keyboards [Mini-moog], Mellotron [Chamberlin], Other [EMI] – Brian Eno/Vocals – David Bowie
04. Jon Hassell / Brian Eno – Chemistry 6:53
Bass – Percy Jones/Effects [Treatments] – Brian Eno/Ghatam – Ayib Dieng, Nana Vasconcelos/Trumpet – Jon Hassell
05. Jon Hassell – Courage 3:39
Bass – Michael BrookDrum [Distant Drum] – Walter DeMaria/Drums – Brian Eno/Trumpet – Jon Hassell
06. David Bowie – Moss Garden 5:20
Instruments [All Instruments] – Brian Eno, David Bowie
07. Brian Eno – Tension Block 3:14
08. Brian Eno – Strong Flashes Of Light 3:07
09. Brian Eno – More Volts 2:50
10. Brian Eno – Mist / Rhythm 3:35
11. Eno / Cluster – Ho Renomo 5:07
Bass – Holger Czukay
12. Harold Budd / Brian Eno – A Stream With Bright Fish 3:54
13. Roger Eno – Fleeting Smile 2:31
Effects [Treatments] – Brian Eno/Piano – Roger Eno
14. Harold Budd / Brian Eno – An Arc Of Doves 6:23
15. Brian Eno / Daniel Lanois / Roger Eno – Stars 7:57
16. Robert Fripp/Brian Eno – An Index Of Metals (Edit) 7:13
Guitar – Robert Fripp/Loops, Effects [Treatments] – Brian Eno
01, 02, 07, 13 From Music for Films III 1988 All Saints Records Ltd. in UK. 1988 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for rest of world.
03 From Low by David Bowie 1977 Jones Music/MainMan SA. Under Exclusive Licence to EMI Records Ltd.
04 from Fourth World Vol I (Possible Musics) by Jon Hassell/Brian Eno 1980 EG Records Ltd.
05 from Dream Theory In Malaya (Fourth World Vol. 2) 1981 by Jon Hassell
06 from Heroes by David Bowie 1977 Jones Music/MainMan SA. Under Exclusive Licence to EMI Records Ltd. (except USA & Canada under Exclusive Licence to Rykodisc Inc.)
08 to 2-10 from Rarities EP included in Working Backwards 1983-1973 Boxed Set 1983 EG Records Ltd.
11 from Cluster & Eno 1977 Sky Records GmbH
12 from The Pearl by Harold Budd/Brian Eno 1984 EG Records Ltd.
2-14 from The Plateaux of Mirror By Harold Budd/Brian Eno 1980 EG Records Ltd.
15 from Apollo (Atmospheres & Soundtracks by Brian Eno/Daniel Lanois/Roger Eno 1983 EG Records Ltd.
16 from Evening Star by Robert Fripp/Brian Eno 1975 EG Records Ltd.
MP3 @ 320 Size: 173 MB
Flac Size: 332 MB
DISC 3.
01. Brian Eno - 1/1 16:35
Piano [Acoustic] – Robert Wyatt
02. Brian Eno – Ikebukuro (Edit) 7:18
03. Brian Eno – The Lost Day 9:14
04. Brian Eno – Thursday Afternoon (Edit) 11:51
Mixed By – Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, Michael Brook
05. Brian Eno – Discreet Music (Edit) 15:01
06. Brian Eno – Dunwich Beach, Autumn 1960
Guitar – Michael Brook/Performer [Live Equalization] – Daniel Lanois 7:09
07. Brian Eno – Neroli (Edit) 9:41
01 from Music For Airports 1978 EG Records Ltd.
02 from The Shutov Assembly 1992 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
03, 06 from On Land 1982 EG Records Ltd.
04 from Thursday Afternoon 1985 EG Records Ltd.
05 from Discreet Music 1975 EG Records Ltd.
07 from Neroli 1993 All Saints Records Ltd.
MP3 @ 320 Size: 178 MB
Flac Size:278 MB
Brian Eno on Urban Aspirines HERE
James And Brian Eno on Urban Aspirines HERE
David Byrne And Brian Eno on Urban Aspirines HERE
801 on Urban Aspirines HERE
Robert Fripp And Brian Eno on Urban Aspirines Here
Thought you were in Italy. Brian Eno i have to see if the box is suitable for me. I have 4 cds from him - here come the warm jets, before and after science, another green world & taking tiger mountain. I also have to take a look at the other ones you put in earlier. Some of the few i don't have from your entries. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYesterday there was a special on the radio about Schnitzelbeat Vol.3. Very well commented with a lot of background knowledges. As soon as you get the cd please let me know.
I'm leaving from Greece to Italy in 27 Marz. When I'll get the CD I will tell you. Coming soon Brian Eno Box II - Vocal.
DeleteBeautiful boxes and especially Vol. 1 very very expensive. I think, however, that i have covered the most important thing with the early 4 cds by B. Eno. I don't know about later ones, but i my doubts as to whether that's good thing.
DeleteArrived today Ciccada 1+2 (next to the Excellent FLAMIN GROOVIES box complete 69-71), nice covers, looking forward to hearing it.
DOVES anything else except the 2 recommended ?
Many thanks Kostas for sharing the wonderful Brian Eno box set, it's very much appreciated my friend......If you want it I have some Brian Eno art work to send you.....just let me know.
ReplyDeleteThank you Stu. I have Brian's art work. It's easy to find it in the internet.
DeleteHey Kostas, I think the box sets were remastered. Certainly their digital transfers at the time of release placed them as being the Definitive Eno.
ReplyDeletecheers
DarkShark
Thank you for posting this and keeping the links alive!
ReplyDeleteRoman Twilight has been one of my favourite Eno pieces ever since I first bought it on vinyl as a teenager in the late 80s. Interesting to see how this edition of it sounds. Plus all the rest! It seems a lot of people dismiss his Music For Films miniatures, but I've always found them entrancing. When I finally saw Derek Jarman's film Jubilee, hearing Eno's music in the opening and closing scenes brought a context and artistic completion to them that I found immensely satisfying.
Cheers!
Benditas las joyas que subes, amigo, disfrutando del contenido, un saludo!!
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