Description
Radical approaches found throughout the history of music.
- Non-traditional production methods - uncommon use of traditional instruments or use of non-traditional tools.
- Manipulation of effects and sound
- Leaving traditional boundaries of ‘musicality’ behind (structure, tonality, planning, rhythm, the idea of sounding musical)
- Distinguishes itself from ‘avant-garde’ music by lacking residence in a specific discipline and existing outside of a musical status quo
History
The roots of Experimental music lies in Western Classical Music in the early 20th century, notably including the Futurism movement inside the broader Modern Classical umbrella.
These initial artists (e.g.: John Cage, Luigi Russolo, Pierre Schaeffer) had academic backgrounds, however, since then, many Experimental styles have developed from the underground.
Preceding genres
Child genres
Conducted Improvisation Data Sonification Drone Electroacoustic Free Improvisation Glitch Indeterminacy Industrial (prototypical) (fusion with Industrial) Microsound Noise Plunderphonics Reductionism Sound Collage Tape Music Turntable Music