Tape Music

Tape Music is an innovative genre rooted in the mid-20th century, where composers manipulate magnetic tape to create intricate soundscapes that transcend traditional musical boundaries. By cutting, splicing, and looping recorded sounds, artists like Pierre Schaeffer and Karlheinz Stockhausen pioneered this experimental form, blending natural and synthesized audio to craft immersive auditory experiences. Characterized by its emphasis on texture and timbre, Tape Music opened the door to a new era of electronic and electroacoustic compositions.