Electroacoustic Music

Electroacoustic music began in the mid-20th century when composers decided that making sounds with actual instruments was just a bit too mainstream, opting instead for a blend of acoustic sounds and electronic manipulation. The results can range from soothingly ambient to downright confusing, often sounding like nature on an avant-garde day out. It's a genre that thrives in underground art circles, where listeners nod knowingly whilst secretly wondering if they should have brought a notepad to decode the experience.