Category:Electronica (Synthesizer)

Electronica (Synthesizer) refers to a broad category of electronic music that emphasizes synthesizer-driven soundscapes and compositions. It includes ambient, experimental, and melodic electronic styles, often used for cinematic and conceptual music. The style is associated with early synthesizer pioneers and contemporary electronic artists exploring atmospheric and instrumental music.

Characteristics

• Synthesizer-based compositions, often using analog and modular synths.
• Wide-ranging tempos and structures, from ambient to uptempo electronica.
• Experimental sound design, incorporating glitch, reverb, and evolving textures.
• Influence on ambient, downtempo, and experimental electronic music, blurring genre boundaries.
• Emphasis on texture and atmosphere, rather than traditional song structures.

Important Clarification

Do not use this category for "Electro", Progressive House, or "IDM". These genres have their own distinct classifications.

Artists and Labels

Electronica (Synthesizer) has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Warp Records
• Ghostly International
• Ninja Tune

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Jean-Michel Jarre
• Tangerine Dream
• Vangelis
• Neu!
• Moby
• Tycho
• Jon Hopkins