As ignorable as it is interesting
A journey through the world of ambient music
![Close up view of turntable capsule playing vinyl record against disco ambiance lights.](https://www.economist.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1424,quality=80,format=auto/content-assets/images/20231223_PDP518.jpg)
How has a genre of music which pushes rhythm, melody and structure to the background, captivated new audiences? The Economist’s Tom Nuttall explores the popularity of ambient music and what makes it both “ignorable and interesting”.
Runtime: 45.53
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Erik Satie - Furniture Music recording courtesy of Stephen Whittington
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