I am hopeful that some of you good people will share exemplars of minimalist music that you like immensely.
I would like to start with pianist Ludovico Einaudi. At the present time I am listening to a Youtube of the album Una Mattina. My favorite cut is Nuvole bianche, which I believe was inspired by the poem by the same title. It is a sad poem about lost love. But of course the music can be appreciated outside of this context.
White Clouds
... Sighs and tears,
I haven't got love anymore.
You were my love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcihcYEOeic
This music through headphones makes my heart throb!