ambient(Noun) Something that surrounds. ambient(Noun) A type of modern music which incorporates elements of various musical styles, and creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. ambient(Noun) The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.
Elemi: a gum resin which introduces a light, fresh, balsamic-spicy, citrus-like scent. Enfleurage: a process whereby fragrant materials are infused into solid, odorless fats. Traditional cold enfleurage used refined lard or tallow spread on a frame; the petals were placed on top of the fat.
Evil Woman, Showdown, Turn to Stone, Telephone Line, Strange Magic -- anyone who was anywhere near a radio in the latter half of the '70s knows them all by heart, whether they like them or not. But ELO's Greatest Hits does a far graver disservice to the Electric Light Orchestra's oeuvre. For some reason, the original vinyl LP sounded somewhat muffled and distant, as if the EQ was perceptibly off.