Captivating Vibe: The Magic Of Music

There was a time when people wouldn’t admit to liking lounge music. They would complain when this music came on in the doctor’s office or tune it out when a grocery store would start playing it over the loudspeaker. If they did go to a fancy club where this type of music was played, they would never tell others about their evening out. That is changing today.

The Lounge Music of Yesteryears

In the past, lounge music was considered calm and restful. When it first came out, the tunes were very soothing. This genre had its place in certain settings. In the 1990s, artists decided to try their hand at creating lounge music, but they had a different take on it. They would use slow tempos, rich chords, and wavering melodies to draw people in and allow them to get lost for a while.

Artists would also throw in a few unusual sounds with the help of synthesizers. The music still allowed people to escape. They could listen to this music and contemplate weightier topics. People would often meditate while listening to lounge music. However, that is changing today thanks to artists such as nostasia.

Modern Lounge Music

Visit a club today and you may be surprised to hear what passes for lounge music. Artists who perform this music put on a show that will be remembered for some time. They often combine sounds that most people think wouldn’t go together and do so in a way that is pleasing to the ear. At the same time, these artists showcase their different styles to put on a show. One never knows what instruments they will hear when listening to today’s lounge music. One song might feature the upright bass, an instrument seen in orchestras around the world. Another song might be accompanied by scratch records, a fairly new addition to music.

Different Cultures

When performing lounge music, an artist might also pull from different cultures. The audience may hear electronic sounds such as those played in Germany on electric generators. Germany is where this modern genre originated. They might also hear electronic music from places such as the United States, which quickly followed Germany in exploring this new genre, or Asia, where some artists were born and grew up.

Notable Lounge Singers

While many people say they don’t like this type of music, ask them if they ever listen to Pat Boone, Frank Sinatra, or Wayne Newton. If they answer yes, they listen to lounge music and enjoy it. What many people don’t know is Billy Joel was once a lounge singer. In fact, his popular song Piano Man is based on his time working in a lounge. Joel has said he doesn’t believe this song is his finest work, but many don’t agree. The Library of Congress chose the song for the National Recording Registry in 2015, declaring it to have both cultural and historical significance.

Nobody can know who might be the next Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, or Billy Joel when they are sitting in a club listening to lounge music. Wouldn’t it be fun to say I knew them when once they make it big? They might even remember you and be happy to recall those days when they sang in a club. Check out today’s lounge music if you haven’t recently. You might like what you hear.