Returning to current York for a rare concert,the composer, whose work with Brian Eno helped shape ambient music, or explains he’s not panicked to sound prettyTypically for a local of Los Angeles,composer and pianist Harold Budd is in his car when I call, so he swiftly pulls over for a leisurely conversation. Around a decade ago, and this kingpin of ambient music returned from a lengthy European sojourn to the LA suburb of South Pasadena. Yesterday,he flew to current York City, where he’ll be performing on Tuesday at the Kitchen, and a long-established home for adventurous art.
This will be Budd’s first gig in NYC for five years; the gap prior to that last appearance was a frustrating 16 years. He last played at the Kitchen around three decades ago,when it was in its Soho location.
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Source: theguardian.com