Download or read book The Ambient Century written by Mark J. Prendergast and published by Bloomsbury Pub Limited. This book was released on 2003 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text shows how, from Debussy's early recordings through to contemporary revolutions in minimalism, rock, techno and trance, over 100 years of change were earthed by the development of ambient sound - to many, the most important breakthrough in music ever.