Balance (Music for the Eye)

Art of Noise

Balance (Music for the Eye)

RELEASED: January 21, 2022
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Intro (Definition One) 0:36 2. Dans le style d’une sarabande, mais sans rigueur 8:06 3. The Falling Rocket 3:47 4. A Distant Ringing of Horns 1:09 5. Bayonet 0:38 6. Bored on a Sunday 5:02 7. Hummingbird 2:45 8. Dans le style d’une chanson populaire 0:40 9. Intro (Definition Two) 0:36 10. The Food of Love 2:34 11. Music for the I 0:40 12. Dreaming in Colour (Balance – Music for the Eye) 4:45 13. Speechless Creatures 0:45 14. Middle, Index and Thumb 2:43 15. It’s All in the Ears 2:07 16. On CD 4:36 17. Intro (Definition Three) 0:15 18. Driving Rain Plus 6:59 19. The Case for a Complete Performance 3:08 20. Blue Murder 1:22 21. The Interrupted Serenade 1:48 22. Ce n’est pas fini ! 0:24 23. The Reflection of a Reflection 4:35 24. In the Balance (Across the Century) 3:57 25. Fin de siècle 2:28 26. Un tendre et triste regret 2:37

Historical Archive

Balance (Music for the Eye) is a conceptual album by Art of Noise, released in 1990. It showcases a blend of electronic music and avant-garde soundscapes, continuing the group's exploration of rhythm and texture. The album is notable for its innovative use of samples and electronic instrumentation, reflecting the experimental nature of the band. It features a mix of instrumental tracks that create a sonic landscape, inviting listeners to engage with the music on multiple levels. The album's legacy lies in its influence on electronic and ambient music, and it remains a significant work in the Art of Noise discography.