Surrealism

Surrealism in music surfaced in the early 20th century, particularly in Europe, as composers decided that adhering to traditional rules was simply too predictable, opting instead for dreamlike soundscapes and baffling dissonance. Expect pieces that jiggle and wobble like a jelly on a funfair ride, where melodies might drift into bizarre images of fish flying while simultaneously pondering the existential crisis of a loofah. It’s a genre that inspires many eye-rolls and chuckles, proving that when it comes to artistic expression, the only limit is one's imagination—or perhaps a really good doctor for those who listen too long.