Laraaji’s 2015 album ‘Unicorns in Paradise’ offers a welcome return to the ambient electronic soundscapes that first brought him acclaim in the early 1980s. The album showcases his signature use of synthesizers to create immersive, meditative sonic environments.
- The album was released on July 14, 2015, by the independent label Leaving Records.
- ‘Unicorns in Paradise’ was released during a period of renewed interest in ambient and electronic music, with Laraaji finding a new audience through his work with Brian Eno and his own prolific output.
- The release features Laraaji’s signature use of synthesizers, particularly the Fairlight CMI, to craft intricate electronic textures and meditative soundscapes.
Laraaji is an American ambient musician, known for his pioneering work with the Fairlight synthesizer and his collaborations with Brian Eno. He emerged from the New York No Wave scene in the late 1970s.
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