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The contents of the Psybient page were merged into Ambient music. For the contribution history and old versions of the redirected page, please see its history; for the discussion at that location, see its talk page.
At the moment, ambient is listed as an electronic genre in categories, lists and templates. Although it is no secret that many compositions in the genre are made without electronic production - they can be instrumental compositions or made with other field recording like techniques. New-age music also comes from non-electronic ambient, and currently is not marked as an electronic genre on wiki. The term "ambient electronic music" is also used in some sources. Solidest (talk) 16:02, 12 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Missing Mention of Harold Budd's Role in Ambient Music
I believe the current entry on ambient music is incomplete without mentioning the significant contribution of Harold Budd. While pioneers like Brian Eno are rightfully credited, Budd's work had an equally profound impact on the development of the genre. His collaborations with Eno, such as The Plateaux of Mirror and The Pearl, helped define the "soft ambient" or "ambient minimalism" styles, contributing greatly to the emotional and atmospheric depth of ambient music. Budd’s 1978 album The Pavilion of Dreams is also a landmark work in this genre.
Budd's ability to blend minimalism with ambient textures introduced a more organic, human element into what had been a largely synthetic, experimental field. His influence is still felt today in ambient and post-classical music, and it seems important to recognize his role alongside other key figures mentioned in the article.
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