Monday 23 February 2015

How To Get The Best Lounge Music Tracks

By Olivia Cross


Tranquil themes like jungle, island-feel and outer space in music produce a relaxing feel. This has made the possession of an album with such tracks a valuable possession. The lounge music experience has been enhanced using the latest technology and produced into more enticing rhythms.

Many musicians in the current age are not producing the tranquil rhythms that were common several decades ago. This makes any such singles or albums valuable to fans. Some of the artists who were known to produce the best songs in this category include Les Baxter, Arthur Layman and Martin Denny. These singers sold millions of albums with their songs continuing to receive considerable air play.

Over the decades, artists producing tracks for lounges have faded into the background. This has made it difficult to secure an album with tracks in this genre. In other cases, the tracks are not available in a format that can play on present day entertainment devices. This has limited access for enthusiasts who still revere the genre.

Producers have come to the aid of fans by copying these tracks in formats that are compatible to present day entertainment equipment. They include MP4 and smartphone modes, among others. The albums are unfortunately released in limited editions. This means that the prices are sometimes too high for common folks to afford.

The emergence of online entertainment stores comes as a relief to diehard fan who can not access the albums from other platforms. Some websites allow free download while others are available at a fee. Such tracks are difficult to distribute in large numbers because the audience is small and selective. The producers who own the copyright are also not open to mass distribution in an attempt to protect their profits. Despite changing the format, the original relaxing feel is maintained.

Where old albums are not available, producers have supported artists to create renditions. The ideal term used in the market is re-mix. Songs that have been re-mixed maintain the original words, melody or rhythm but are enhanced using available accessories and technology. This is a way of adding a modern touch to the track to increase their appeal.

The popularity of lounge tracks has seen the emergence of specialized radio stations. The stations are either web based or found on ordinary airwaves. They are either exclusive or provide dedicated hours to the genre. These stations also offer enlightening information about the artists and their musical careers.

The market still maintains classical albums released by original artists. The sentimental value attached to these albums raises their prices to prohibitive levels. This means that it is possible to get a classical album but you have to pay the ultimate price. The albums are available during auctions, most of which are held online. To secure the album, you must place the highest bid.

The genre is being resurrected by present-day artists through renditions or production of similar tracks. This category faces stiff competition from more progressive and dynamic genres that are supported by the latest technology. It is possible to find the tracks being included in classical movies or playing in exclusive night clubs. The soft and relaxing musical feels makes the tracks ideal for comedies.




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