I think we could use a thread broadly discussing ambient theory that is not related to the actual production of music. That is, I'd be interested in the theoretical side of your mental "engagement" with ambient. While I enjoy the freedom I feel in producing ambient, I'm fascinated by some of its "theoretical" backgrounds, and possible philosophical questions created by ambient music. Just one example, Eno's liner notes seem to have been immensely influential...and I have to admit, I yet have to take a closer look. Or I could imagine talking Debussy, Satie, Varèse, etc and their influence on ambient. I just started reading David Toop's "Ocean of Sound. Aether Talk, Ambient Sound and Imaginary Worlds" -I will report back when I have read a bit more. Anybody read it? Opinions? -phoenstorm Edit: Perhaps this is better moved to Ambient Chat - depends on our understanding of theory

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