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.

Album Description Acclaimed vocalist and lyricist Tessa Souter approaches the work of Erik Satie with jazz-inspired eloquence on Shadows and Silence: The Erik Satie Project Featuring Luis Perdomo ...

Matthew Sweet explores surreal music for film including Entracte by Erik Satie.

Hold on to your dark helmets! Now that a sequel is in the works, let's revel in the funniest "Spaceballs" quotes from the original flick.

Former West Virginia University guard Erik Stevenson has signed a new summer league deal with the Miami Heat. Due to this, he will no longer be able to suit up ...

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 ...