John Luther Adams Essentials

John Luther Adams's reflective compositions are directly inspired by the semi-wilderness of his Alaskan home, where he has been based since 1978. Composing and recording since the mid-'70s, Luther Adams has devoted his career to exploring the place where environment and imagination meet through music. He names this concept ''sonic geography'' and, in pursuit of his goal, has composed works based on bird song and the sounds of a swamp. This playlist compiles the highlights of his unique style of ambient minimalism.