Drone Music

Drone music emerged in the late 20th century, primarily from avant-garde and minimalist composers who decided that a single note, held for an eternity, could really say a lot about life—or absolutely nothing at all, depending on your perspective. Characterised by sustained tones, layered textures, and the kind of rhythm that makes watching paint dry seem thrilling, it’s as if the musicians thought, 'Why play the whole song when we can just pick one note and have a lovely sit-down?