A century after the composer’s death, he is ubiquitous on relaxation playlists. Those just scratch the surface of a stranger, ...

The concept of background or “ambient” music has a long pedigree. The idea was coined by one of France’s most eccentric classical composers Erik Satie, who died 100 years ago on July 1st, 1925.

The earworms of Erik Satie The dapper composer who invented background music was driven by a profound if offbeat religiosity.

Nearly a century after the death of Erik Satie, 27 previously unknown works by the enigmatic French composer have been discovered and recorded for the first time. Pianist Alexandre Tharaud's new ...

A century after his death, the peculiar, beautiful music of Erik Satie is well-known and beloved across so much of our culture. You may have heard it for the first time at a concert hall – or a ...

A PERFORMANCE of the chamber cantata ‘Socrate’, released in 1919 by the French composer and pianist Erik Satie, will take place in Carlisle.

Explore the enduring mystery of composer Erik Satie's life and artistry as the centenary of his passing approaches. Delve ...

On these lazy days of summer, let the wandering sounds of piano music by Erik Satie help you relax like an afternoon nap in the hammock.

Music supervisor is a job that is part professional music nerd, part aural detective and part crate-digging business affairs exec. 5 Songs is a Deadline series that highlights the work of these below ...

World Music Day is observed annually on June 21 as a lively tribute to the universal language of music. Regardless of whether you are a professional musician or just like humming along to music ...

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story music supervisors Amanda Krieg Thomas & Anna Romanoff talk about the music in the Netflix series.