Harold Budd's "Budd Box" is a sprawling, six-album box set that serves as an immersive exploration of the composer's early ambient and minimalist works. Released in January 1981 under the All Saints Records label, this collection spans a vast 3 hours and 30 minutes, offering a deep dive into Budd's unique sonic landscapes. The box set is a treasure trove of 43 tracks, ranging from ethereal soundscapes to intricate, textured compositions. Highlights include the haunting "The Serpent (in Quicksilver)," the atmospheric "Abandoned Cities," and the delicate "The White Arcades." This second edition, limited to 1000 copies, features a distinctive black outer box, making it a coveted item for collectors and fans of ambient music. "Budd Box" is not just an album; it's a comprehensive journey through Harold Budd's early career, showcasing his mastery of ambient, minimalism, shoegaze, and drone genres. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Budd's work or a newcomer to his music, this box set offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
2018 All Saints Records1981 All Saints Records
Tracks
AfarHarold Budd
WandererHarold Budd
Rub With AshesHarold Budd
Children On The HillHarold Budd
Widows CharmHarold Budd
The Serpent (in Quicksilver)Harold Budd
Dark StarHarold Budd
Abandoned CitiesHarold Budd
The White ArcadesHarold Budd
Balthus Bemused By ColorHarold Budd
The Child With A LionHarold Budd
The Real Dream Of SailsHarold Budd
Algebra Of DarknessHarold Budd
Totems Of The Red-Sleeved WarriorHarold Budd
The RoomHarold Budd
CoyoteHarold Budd
The KissHarold Budd
Poem: Aztec HotelHarold Budd
Boy About 10Harold Budd
ArcadiaHarold Budd
Dead Horse Alive With FliesHarold Budd
The Photo Of Santiago MckinnHarold Budd
The Corpse At The Shooting GalleryHarold Budd
Albion Farewell (homage To Delius For Gavin Bryars)Harold Budd
Poem: Distant Lights Of Olancha RecedeHarold Budd
Down The Slopes To The MeadowHarold Budd
She Dances By The Light Of The Silvery MoonHarold Budd
Blind BirdHarold Budd
Saint's Name SpokenHarold Budd
The Place Of Dead RoadsHarold Budd
A Child In A Sylvan FieldHarold Budd
Poem: Boy About 10Harold Budd
Poem: WingsHarold Budd
Poem: No NameHarold Budd
Poem: AdventHarold Budd
Pulse Pause RepeatHarold Budd, Ruben Garcia, Daniel Lentz
La Muchacha De Los Suenos DoradosHarold Budd, Ruben Garcia, Daniel Lentz
IrisHarold Budd, Ruben Garcia, Daniel Lentz
Somos TresHarold Budd, Ruben Garcia, Daniel Lentz
The MessengerHarold Budd, Ruben Garcia, Daniel Lentz
La Casa BrujaHarold Budd, Ruben Garcia, Daniel Lentz
Niki DHarold Budd
A Sidelong Glance From My Round NefertitiHarold Budd
Agnes MartinHarold Budd
Anish KapoorHarold Budd
Paul MccarthyHarold Budd
Serge PoliakoffHarold Budd
DjinnHarold Budd
PorphyryHarold Budd
How Dark The Response To Our Slipping AwayHarold Budd