I wrote about Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror, the 1980 collaboration between Harold Budd and Brian Eno some tidbits before (1, 2). Here is an instrumental from it - actually almost all tracks except two which have some humming/choir background singing on it are pure instrumentals - which has a very soothing effect on me. I love the calm detachedness of Budd's fluffy piano tone. In the beginning the piano sounds almost like a harp. The notes resonate a little like if the piano was played under water. When closing the eyes and listening attentively to the piece I can literally see the peaceful arc of doves in front of me. I am convinced that this kind of music has a healing quality. It is balm for the wounded soul. By the way the whole CD is in this calm and serene mood. Sometimes not as light and more mysterious but always deep and majestic. I am sure a performance in a church or maybe even better in a cave would be breathtaking. Probably my favourite instrumental album.