I realize that "Icy Stillness" sounds like a Norwegian actress, but I'm actually referring to the sound Brian Eno and Harold Budd came up with for "The Plateaux of Mirror". When Eno began his ambient series of albums, he had the opportunity to use his higher profile to record lesser-known fellow travellers, Harold Budd being one (er, actually 2 -- the album is sub-titled "Ambient #2). After the Christmas music has been put away for another year, I enjoy listening to this disc because Eno's subtle electronic shading of Budd's piano seems perfect for the heart of winter (and a totally different animal than the previously mentioned Jarrett album.)
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