Watermusic, by William Basinski

Watermusic

by William Basinski

supported by

uhproovved I was listening to this on one of my long trots and the bass was so prominent, reverberating so low (in tone) as well as quickly that car swooshes reverberated in the exact same way. As if it was a tremelo effect. That's amazing. I've never have had an album change(ish) with my environment. Makes me wonder what it would be like to listen to this in crowd of people. Not to loud yet not to low. Big push for ambient music.

Hærleif Calm and beautiful

Nick Turnbull Who doesn't love this?

Rex Mobin Basinski allows me to travel in stillness.

SHerbert So effectively calming and homey yet otherworldly. Basinski is a true ambient master of textures and sound design.

Ludwig Berger (Vertical Music) thumbnail

more...

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$10 USD or more
CD
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Hand packed in clamshell and sleeve

Includes unlimited streaming of Watermusic via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Sold Out

Watermusic 01:00:07

about

Early Basinski works, released on professionally pressed CDs (not CDR's!) for the first time. Minimal packaging in the style of the original release (from 2003). These works have been spoken of in hushed tones for a few years, as they have never been widely available. But the Basinski legends grows as the full catalog becomes accessible. "The first two discs of the 9 month generative ambient experiment conducted over the turn of the century. Very tranquil and soothing. Remastered and now available on CD in C-shell." "A one-hour track entirely composed on a Voyetra synthesizer, Water Music is a perfect antidote to the saccharin-drenched ambient cakes released nowadays by hundreds of self-producing wannabes. It's a never-too-present low humming lullaby, caressing the brain and the ears and slowly developing from silence. Comparisons could be made with some of Eno's best old releases, but please be advised this is not Music for films 2002 -- instead, the author gets right to the point with a simple idea, a small plant that needs to be growing in the semi-obscurity of your deep feelings. What a nice sensation." -- Massimo Ricci, touchingextremes.org

credits

released January 15, 2001

license

about

William Basinski Los Angeles, California

www.mmlxii.com/about

Instagram

shows

Apr 21

Paavli Kultuurivabrik

Tallinn, Estonia
Apr 23

Tama

Poznan, Poland
Apr 24

De Doelen

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Apr 26

Zorlu PSM

Istanbul, Turkey
Apr 27

Gazarte

Athens, Greece
May 24

Associazione Culturale Variante Bunker

Turin, Italy
May 27

Café de la Danse

Paris, France
May 29

Parc del Fòrum

Barcelona, Spain

contact / help

Contact William Basinski

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like William Basinski, you may also like:

Everywhere at the end of time
by The Caretaker

supported by 58 fans who also own “Watermusic”

Actually astounding and emotionally moving, creating a community that I have been proudly a part of for 2 years OrsonXD
go to album
Everywhere, an empty bliss
by The Caretaker

supported by 39 fans who also own “Watermusic”

Because it is a creative way to make music and I love the Creator f5soses
go to album
An empty bliss beyond this World
by The Caretaker

supported by 34 fans who also own “Watermusic”

I loved eateot and got this since I heard this was basically it's precursor. I loved the original and was ecstatic at the idea of having more of it. f5soses
go to album
The Blue of Distance
by Elori Saxl

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jan 12, 2021
go to album
The Risk Of Hyperbole - Vol.2 - Object
by Jack Prest

Jack Preset creates rich soundscape of sub bass drones, tape delay atmospheres, and shimmering electronics. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 27, 2023
go to album
peace places: kenyan memories
by Nyokabi Kariũki

Each track on this album from the Kenyan composer combines memories of home with an avant-garde classical sound. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 25, 2022
go to album
Promises
by Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The London Symphony Orchestra

supported by 33 fans who also own “Watermusic”

hypnotic and incredibly moving marsplutomusic
go to album