(April 2024) Episode 565 is AMM. This was a UK-based free improvisation group, active for 5+ decades. Their performances were intentionally devoid of form and structure, just letting the sounds of their percussion, saxophone, guitar, piano, string, and whatever else was lying around guide them where they may. This is extremely opposite of popular music and is generally only appreciated by a select avant-garde crowd. However, I did find a use if not an allure as a background sound while I worked or puttered around. It is distinctly not New Age but in this sense it can fill a role as ambient music.
Favourite recording: The Crypt
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: This is very niche and likely not for you. But if you’re experimental try it in the background.
Opus Project 