Furniture

Description

Furniture music is a type of background music originally conceived by French composer Erik Satie in the early 20th century. It is designed to be ambient and unobtrusive, blending into the environment like a piece of furniture, rather than being the focus of attention.

History

The concept of furniture music was introduced by Erik Satie in 1917. Satie envisioned music that would serve as a backdrop to everyday activities, much like furniture in a room. This idea was revolutionary at the time, as it challenged the traditional role of music as a central, attention-commanding art form. Although not widely recognized during Satie's lifetime, the concept gained traction in the latter half of the 20th century, influencing ambient music and composers like Brian Eno.