1/1 - By Brian Eno
TITLE: 1/1
ARTIST: Brian Eno
GENRE: Ambient/Minimalism
MOOD: Calm/Empty
SIMILAR TO: Olafur Arnalds, Philip Glass
In contrast with some of Brian Eno’s more popular works, “1/1” takes on a subtler character. Its rich piano tones and ambient soundscapes add quiet warmth to its otherwise slow-moving melody. Together, they allow the piece’s dynamics to build effortlessly and gradually, establishing its an unusual sense of wonder and infinite feeling. Like the subtle scent of a sleepy post office or the gentle billowing of curtains in the mid-afternoon, “1/1” reminds the listener of the beauty of simple, empty nothingness.