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Stars of the Lid was a band specializing in drone-based ambient music. They list among their influences minimalist and electronic composers such as Arvo Pärt, Zbigniew Preisner, Gavin Bryars, and Henryk Górecki, as well as Talk Talk (both bands have tracks named "Taphead"), post-rock artists Labradford, and ambient innovator Brian Eno. Their music largely consists of beatless soundscapes, composed of droning, effects-treated guitars along with piano Read more on Last.fm
My personal favorite Stars of the Lid experience. Deceptively simple airy ambience. RIYL: getting the best sleep of your life, ever