Tag: ambient music
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From Muzak to Mood Music: The Unexpected History and Cultural Impact of Elevator Music
The gentle, unobtrusive melodies drifting from unseen speakers in elevators, shopping malls, and dentists’ offices – this is elevator music, a sonic backdrop to modern life. But have you ever stopped to consider its surprisingly rich history and its subtle yet significant cultural impact? Far from being mere background noise, elevator music reflects evolving tastes,…
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The Unexpected Poetics of Found Sound in Everyday Life
We are constantly surrounded by a symphony of sounds, a cacophony often dismissed as mere noise. Yet, within this seemingly chaotic blend lies a hidden world of poetic expression, a realm of unexpected beauty waiting to be discovered. This is the world of found sound, the art of transforming the everyday auditory landscape into compelling…