Ambient is a subgenre listed on the genre sheet. Ambient music is one of the most relaxing genres of music. It gives huge emphasis on padding, subtle layering, and reverb. One of the most notable characteristics of ambient music is the lack of any beat pattern. Ambient music avoids using drums to not be obtrusive to the listening experience. As this is a very experimental genre, it can take inspiration from many genres, including classical music, avante-garde music, and even jazz.
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- Phaeleh - Frozen Sky [Conventional]
- Brian Eno - By This River [Popular]
- Aphex Twin - rhubarb [Popular]
- Brian Eno - Discreet Music [Foundational]
Brian Eno - By This River
Aphex Twin - rhubarb
Brian Eno - Discreet Music
