Harold Budd

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Born 24 May 1936.

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Harold Budd (born May 24, 1936) is an American avant-garde composer and poet. He was born in Los Angeles, and raised in the Mojave Desert. He has developed a style of playing piano he terms "Soft Pedal."

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  1. Avalon Sutra 2004

    Review of Avalon Sutra

    Reviewed by Peter Marsh

    Final album from the ambient piano master, released on David Sylvian's label.

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