Description
Written while Satie was involved with Rosicrucian circles, this brief piece has a mystical atmosphere built from modal-sounding harmonies that avoid conventional functional progressions. It reflects the symbolist and esoteric interests he pursued at the time. Though short and sparse in notes, it calls for sustained concentration to preserve its hushed mood.
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Erik Satie (1866-1925)
Erik Satie was a French composer from Honfleur who worked in Montmartre's cabarets while pursuing a highly individual musical aesthetic. Known for spare, understated music and whimsically titled works, he later influenced minimalist and ambient music. This site includes 65 of his works, such as pieces from "Descriptions automatiques" and "Danse maigre."
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