A 6-Hour Time-Stretched Version of Brian Eno's Music for Airports
A YouTube user has created a 6-hour time-stretched version of Brian Eno's "Music for Airports," enhancing its calming effects and promoting interest in ambient music for public spaces.
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A new 6-hour time-stretched version of Brian Eno's influential ambient album "Music for Airports" has been created by a YouTube user known as "Slow Motion TV." Originally released in 1978, the album was designed to evoke a meditative state and provide a calming backdrop, with Eno expressing a desire to create music that prepares listeners for the concept of mortality. The time-stretched version maintains the original tonal field but alters the sound dynamics, emphasizing decay over attack, making it suitable for environments like airports where it can play unnoticed. "Music for Airports" has been performed live in various airports, including La Guardia and San Diego International, where it transformed the atmosphere despite the usual airport noise. The album's concept has gained traction in recent years, with hopes for more ambient music in public spaces as technology becomes more accessible. This version offers an extended listening experience for those who find the original's 50 minutes too brief.
- A 6-hour time-stretched version of "Music for Airports" has been released.
- Brian Eno aimed to create music that addresses mortality and promotes calmness.
- The new version alters sound dynamics, focusing on decay rather than attack.
- "Music for Airports" has been performed live in various airports, enhancing the ambiance.
- There is a growing interest in ambient music for public spaces as technology advances.
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- Many commenters share links to related ambient music and resources, including analyses and interactive tools for creating similar sounds.
- Users express their personal preferences for ambient music, mentioning other artists and albums that resonate with them.
- Some comments reflect on the philosophical aspects of ambient music, particularly its role in creating a calming atmosphere in public spaces.
- There are mixed reactions to the time-stretched format, with some finding it soothing while others find it tedious or unengaging.
- Several users reference Brian Eno's influence on music and culture, highlighting his innovative contributions to ambient music.
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For anyone curious how to produce something that sounds like this, paulstretch is the way to do it. https://sonosaurus.com/paulxstretch/
My personal favorite use of this: https://youtu.be/XiKWfcy-Z70?si=iJTP0XTEAAObI_rU
There's a basic playback speed control now (basic in as much as it doesn't preserve pitch) plus things like reverb and delay effects
Here's some slowed-down ambient music: https://test.ambiph.one/?m=1-Slow+Realisation-ap50a25c60
And a cat purring at 50% speed makes a pretty convincing lion: https://test.ambiph.one/?m=1-Lion's+Den-aa8a34c60e37f100ac50...
(Audio may be a little glitchy on Android Chrome if you have lots of sounds playing - I'm debugging that at the moment)
Does anyone know what can make that?
It's only streaming right now and each streamed version is unique, riffing off of Eno's "generative" music.
For fans of the film Heat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHP4qbgAN6s One of my absolute favorites to work to.
https://reverbmachine.com/blog/deconstructing-brian-eno-musi...
It's a must-read! It has analysis of all Eno's tape loops and an interactive note randomizer. Mentioned in the article's related content but it's worth an extra shout.
Fun to play around with for anyone who likes the album or ambient music in general.
Also now wondering if there’s any research on how music affects (cognitive) performance.
https://www.youtube.com/live/Uu_03mUPgHU?si=ggJYSJH8SUy0AcKO
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H9AldyuIh5A
I heard this music off on for decades, but couldn’t place it. I doubled down and only having a memory of it I was certain it was by Brian Eno.
It took me a while to stumble upon it, it was music written for an ITV Science programme’s April Fool’s episode; which due to strike action was delayed until July.
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This comes up repeatedly with regards to conspiracy theories, I assume not by people who think the Moon landings are a hoax, that would be insane. Erm wait a minute…
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