Michael Brook

The Profile

Canadian guitarist, composer and producer known for ambient instrumental work, the invention of the "infinite guitar", collaborations with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, and film scores.

Credited in the liner notes of U2's The Joshua Tree as inventor of the "infinite guitar"; collaborator with Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois and Roger Eno; has worked with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (e.g. Star Rise); composer of film scores including Into The Wild and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

The provided review discusses Michael Brook's 1992 album Cobalt Blue, highlighting its ambient, space-music textures and crystalline guitar tone. The reviewer notes Brook's invention of the "infinite guitar" (credited in The Joshua Tree liner notes) and cites collaborators such as Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. Tracks singled out include "Ultramarine" and "Ten", and the album is recommended for listeners of refined instrumental and ambient guitar music.