"Ambient" is the second studio album by American electronica musician Moby, released in August 1993 by Instinct Records. This album marks a significant departure from Moby's earlier work, featuring a more experimental and atmospheric sound. It is characterized by its minimalistic and ambient electronic music, highlighting Moby's exploration into serene and introspective sonic landscapes. The album is noted for its use of ambient textures and mood-setting compositions, reflecting a more subdued and contemplative side of Moby's artistry.
Ambient by Moby is an album consisting of electronic ambient pieces, similar in style to Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works series. Predominantly instrumental, the album features atmospheric soundscapes with some vocal samples, such as choir sounds on Tongues and a spoken phrase in Bad Days. While many tracks incorporate beats, like Bad Days with its sweeping synth effect, and Soud, which uses a high-pitched loop, others focus on piano and synthesizers, such as J Breas and Piano and String.
The album is noted for its experimental and moody tone. Tracks like Bad Days and Lean on Me are dark and ethereal, while others, such as Heaven, Tongues, and Dog, are more upbeat and danceable. Myopia features a bubbling synth-bass style, whereas House of Blue Leaves and My Beautiful Blue Sky" explore experimental beat structures with simple beats, keyboards, and tribal rhythms. Overall, the album blends ambient textures with a range of electronic influences, showcasing Moby's exploration of different soundscapes.
