Harold Budd — Short Info:
Harold Budd (1936–2020) was an American ambient composer and poet known for his minimalist, dreamy soundscapes. He collaborated with artists like Brian Eno and Robin Guthrie, creating timeless works that shaped modern ambient music. Budd’s compositions blended sound and silence, inviting listeners into peaceful, atmospheric worlds.

Harold Budd — Quotes:

1. “I consider my work as a form of abstract painting with sound.”
2. “Silence is one of my favorite instruments.”
3. “I’m not a musician in the traditional sense; I make sonic paintings.”
4. “I want my music to be as beautiful and as useless as a sunset.”
5. “My goal is to create a space where the listener can dream.”
6. “I never wanted to compose music that filled every second with sound.”
7. “In my world, the pause is as important as the note.”
8. “Music for me is an atmosphere — not a statement.”
9. “Collaboration is like drifting in a beautiful fog with someone you trust.”
10. “True art should let people feel free, not confined.”