Neoclassical new-age music

Within the broad movement of new-age music, neoclassical new-age music is influenced by and sometimes also based upon baroque or classical music, especially in terms of melody and composition.[1] The artist may offer a modern arrangement of a work by an established composer or combine elements from classical styles with modern elements to produce original compositions. Many artists within this subgenre are classically trained musicians. Although there is a wide variety of individual styles, neoclassical new-age music is generally melodic, harmonic, and instrumental, using both traditional musical instruments as well as electronic instruments.

Characteristics

Neoclassical new-age music takes a lot of its inspiration from baroque/classical music for its style.[2] Music of this genre is primarily instrumental and heavily takes elements from classical music while drawing on religious traditions from around the world to give it more of a "mystical" vibe to the music. Neoclassical new-age music has also been characterized by its smooth and romantic sound.

Artists and composers

Neoclassical new-age music composer Chris Field has created neoclassical music for many movie trailers for years.[3] Some of these movie trailers including The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, and Alice in Wonderland.[4] Fields has also won the best neoclassical album of 2006 for his album Sub-Conscious.[5]

Mannheim Steamroller is a neoclassical band that has been very successful. They have sold over 41 million albums and produced a Christmas album that went on to sell 5 million copies.[6] Mannheim Steamroller has received 19 gold, 8 platinum and 4 multi-platinum from the RIAA.[7]

Labels

References
  1. "RYM Ultimate Box Set > Neoclassical New Age". RateYourMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  2. "RYM Ultimate Box Set > Neoclassical New Age". RateYourMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  3. "Chris Field Music - Bio". chrisfieldmusic.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  4. "Chris Field : Music in the Twenty-First Century, a hybrid blend of classical and ambient music". magnatune.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  5. "Chris Field : Music in the Twenty-First Century, a hybrid blend of classical and ambient music". magnatune.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  6. "Fun Facts". Mannheim Steamroller. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  7. "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
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