Collection: Musique Concrete

Musique Concrete is an experimental form of electronic music that emerged in the mid-20th century, characterized by its innovative use of recorded sounds as raw material. This genre embraces a wide range of techniques and approaches, from the purely acousmatic works that divorce sounds from their sources to the vintage French electronic compositions that laid the groundwork for modern electroacoustic music. Practitioners of Musique Concrete often employ tape manipulation, sound collage, and plunderphonics to create complex audio landscapes. The genre spans from the barely audible textures of lowercase music to the intricate electroacoustic compositions that push the boundaries of sound design. With roots in tape music and influences from Swiss experimental scenes, Musique Concrete continues to evolve, incorporating new technologies while maintaining its core principle of transforming everyday sounds into compelling artistic expressions.

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