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Harold Budd's Music Was Heaven On Earth

Pianist Harold Budd, seen here during a portrait session in 2011, died after contracting COVID-19. Steve Thorne/Redferns hide caption

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Harold Budd's Music Was Heaven On Earth

December 10, 2020 • The ambient composer and Brian Eno collaborator died this week at the age of 84 from complications brought on by COVID-19.

New Mix: Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

September 20, 2011 • This episode includes kids' music from Laura Veirs, the return of veteran composer Harold Budd and some echoey pop from Exitmusic and Milagres.

New Mix: Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

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First Listen: Harold Budd, 'In The Mist'

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First Listen

First Listen: Harold Budd, 'In The Mist'

September 18, 2011 • Years after telling fans he'd said all he wanted to say with music, the veteran avant-garde composer returns with a work of minimalist beauty.

The Music We Played On Sept. 11, 2001

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All Songs Considered

The Music We Played On Sept. 11, 2001

September 8, 2011 • As NPR covered the events of Sept. 11, it was music that gave listeners time to reflect; to digest the images and the impact. Hear some of the songs we played 10 years ago in the days following the attacks.

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The Decemberists, Nat King Cole, Antony and the Johnsons

March 2, 2005 • New music from The Decemberists; Canada's country rocker Kathleen Edwards; Remembering the music of Nat King Cole; Surreal crooner Antony and the Johnsons; Galaxie 500's Damon and Naomi and more.

The Decemberists, Nat King Cole, Antony and the Johnsons

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All Songs Considered

September 11, 2001

September 11, 2001 • As NPR covered the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington DC, it was music that gave listeners time to reflect, to digest the events and the impact.

September 11, 2001

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