| 1 | Jane 1 | 7:47 |
| 2 | Jane 2 | 4:56 |
| 3 | Jane 3 | 5:06 |
| 4 | Jane 4 | 5:44 |
| 5 | Jane 5 | 4:08 |
| 6 | Jane 6 | 5:09 |
| 7 | Jane 7 | 5:02 |
| 8 | Jane 8 | 5:18 |
| 9 | Jane 9 | 2:27 |
| 10 | Jane 10 | 8:44 |
| 11 | Jane 11 | 4:51 |
Experience a "triangle of risk, improvisation and joy" with Jane 1-11, a captivating 2013 release from the legendary ambient composer Harold Budd.
Released on Darla Records, this album represents a significant creative departure for Budd. Moving away from his signature piano-dominant sound, Budd returns to his earlier synthesizer roots to explore an electronic palette of digital harps, celestial tones, and unearthly timbres. Recorded under a self-imposed rule of "one take per day" with no prior planning, the 11 tracks captured here possess a raw, unscripted energy—or as Budd describes it, music that "fell off the edge of my brush."
Dedicated to artist Jane Maru, the album is a masterclass in atmospheric contrast. Listeners will journey through:
- Jane 1 & Jane 5: Unexpected, sharp-edged, and teased senses.
- Jane 8: A sublime, deeply moving highlight of hushed keys and serene drones.
- Jane 10: An expansive "reverse overture" that recapitulates the album’s haunting themes.
- Jane 11: A ghostly, ethereal conclusion that brings the journey to a restful close.
Fans of Brian Eno or Roedelius will find much to admire in this collection of "cozy, hushed, and serene" compositions. Jane 1-11 is an essential acquisition for collectors of minimal, contemplative ambient music that remains as interesting as it is tranquil.
