Lounge Music Definition

Another take off of downtempo music that has a close sound relationship with chillout music. However, lounge has a more retro-esque sound that is heavily influenced by jazz music.

Lounge music eminates images of exotic sounds and sophisticated cocktail culture. The music mixes in a sense of easy living, romantic moods and excited atmospheric tones.

Lounge is often played in lounges, tapas bars, hotel bars and sometimes casinos. Typicaly, a lounge music act will include at least one singer with an accompanying band.

EXAMPLES:

Some Lounge Music Artists:

• Groove Armada


• Bebel Gilberto


• dZiahn & Kamien


• Thievery Corporation


• Mastretta


• Arling & Cameron


• Jazzamor


• Stargazer


• Tom Pulse & Jonny O


• Nicola Conte


• Ursula 1000


• Mimosa

RESOURCES:

• http://dmoz.org/Arts/Music/Styles/Lounge/
• http://musicmoz.org/Styles/Easy_Listening/Lounge/Links/
• http://www.eslmusic.com/artists/artists.html

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