Gigi Masin & Alessandro Monti - The Wind Collector (1991)

Related:

Gaussian Curve - The Distance (2017)

Gigi Masin is not the most prolific artist, but he makes quite a strong argument for quality over quantity, as his relatively small discography contains at least three of what I consider among my all-time favorite ambient records. Obviously, The Wind Collector is one of them. A one-off collaboration with Italian multi-instrumentalist Alessandro Monti, it's almost all synth and piano, with a couple of absolutely crucial vocals from Mr. Masin. It's just achingly beautiful to take in, and if you're a fan of ambient music who hasn't heard this record yet, I can practically guarantee that you will love it.

Track listing:

1. Satellite

2. Stella Maris

3. She Wears Shades

4. Snake Theory

5. Swallow' Tempest

6. O.A.L.

7. Blue Weaver

8. Random Security

9. La Luna (Demo)

I was blinded by a thousand lies

Other all-timers:

David Darling - Journal October (1979)

Andy Partridge & Harold Budd - Through the Hill (1994)