Ambient music is a genre that was extremely minor and never caught on. However, in the early 2000s, when healing music became popular, it was found that this genre has a healing effect on humans, and it is one of the music that is often played in corporate workplaces. It is said to prevent depression and cure insomnia.
What is ambient music?
Ambient music doesn’t feel like a song at all. In the first place, it doesn’t even have a chord progression, and it’s not uncommon for it to not even have a melody. Most of the songs are composed only of atmosphere and tone. It is a genre that encourages a sense of calmness and meditation through sound, and is often used in video music. This genre of music is not meant to be listened to, but rather heals the rough hearts of humans, improves work efficiency, and is said to be useful in resolving insomnia. Listening is not the main thing. Some of them are sold as ambient music, such as the chirping of insects and the sound of flowing rivers.
history
This genre was born in the 1960s and 1970s when new instruments such as synthesizers were widely introduced to the market. One of its characteristics is that it reproduces the sounds of the environment without much change in the melody or chord progression. Ambient 1: Music for Airport” was published by British music writer Brian Eno in 1978, and ambient music came to be recognized. It has become popular and created a niche demand.
no commercial success
Ambient music never achieved much commercial success. Instead of becoming popular music, it became music that was used for a different purpose. Ambient music is often treated as the same strain as healing music, and has become a genre purchased by people seeking healing effects. Therefore, even if it is not generally recognized, it is music that is often played in the company where you work, or in massage parlors and cafes. It is used in surprisingly familiar places.
famous artist
Enigma
A music project based in Germany. It is mainly classified as healing music, but it is also classified as ambient music. It became popular for its sound that interweaves classical music with dance beats.
Deep Forest
French music unit. Music that incorporates the taste of folk music from around the world is classified as healing music, but I also compose ambient music. It is characterized by mixing animal voices and natural sounds at key points.
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