The Ezra Klein Show Ab Breath of Fresh Air with Brian Eno
Podcast Episode | 90 min | Talk-Show

The Ezra Klein Show

Ab Breath of Fresh Air with Brian Eno

Podcast Episode | 90 min | Talk-Show

Brian Eno's music opens up worlds I love to step into during trying times. And this conversation with Eno did the same thing. Eno is a trailblazing musician and producer who's worked on seminal records by U2, David Bowie, the Talking Heads...See moreBrian Eno's music opens up worlds I love to step into during trying times. And this conversation with Eno did the same thing. Eno is a trailblazing musician and producer who's worked on seminal records by U2, David Bowie, the Talking Heads and Coldplay, among others. But Eno isn't just a great collaborator with other artists; he's also a great collaborator with machines. He's been experimenting with music technology for decades. Long before we started worrying about ChatGPT replacing human creativity, Eno was tinkering with generative systems to pioneer ambient music - a genre that has deeply influenced how we listen to music today. Eno's use (and playful misuse) of technology has expanded the possibilities of what music and sound can be. Many of you emailed in asking for a break from the news. Here it is. See less