Neoclassical dark wave
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Neoclassical dark wave | |
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Stylistic origins | |
Cultural origins | Mid-1980s, Europe |
Derivative forms | Martial industrial |
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Neoclassical dark wave is a subgenre of dark wave music that is characterized by an ethereal atmosphere and soprano vocals as well as strong influences from classical music.[1]
Historical context[edit]
In the middle of the 1980s, the bands Dead Can Dance, Cocteau Twins and In the Nursery released influential albums which essentially laid the foundations of the neoclassical dark wave genre.[1][2]
See also[edit]
- Dark ambient
- Martial industrial (martial music)
- Neofolk
- Dungeon synth
References[edit]
- ^ a b Strother, Eric S. (2019). Sturman, Janet (ed.). The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Music and Culture. SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-1-50635-338-8.
- ^ Vantyghem, Pieter (2019). "The Serpent's Egg". 365 albums die je beluisterd moet hebben (in Dutch). Lannoo Meulenhoff. ISBN 978-9-40145-972-3.