Dungeon synth
Dungeon synth is a subgenre of dark ambient music that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The genre employs aesthetics and themes typically associated with black metal[2][3][4] and applies it to dreamier ambient songs.[5] The use of dark soundscapes suggests medieval or fantasy motifs, often with a nocturnal aesthetic. The style is often compared to video game music, as it is occasionally applied in those settings.[5]
| Dungeon synth | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Dark Medieval, Medieval Dark Ambient, Dark Dungeon Music, Black Ambient |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Early 1990s |
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References
- "Days of Yore: Dark Ambient, Black Metal, and the Birth of Dungeon Synth". February 15, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- Neill Jameson (October 16, 2017). "Mortiis: From Black Metal to Dungeon Synth and Beyond". Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- Editorial (2017-03-30). "A Guide Through the Darkened Passages of Dungeon Synth". Bandcamp Daily. Retrieved 2019-03-12.
- Stuart Maconie (2020-05-24). "Dungeon Synth". BBC Radio 6 Music. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
- Guido (July 5, 2017). "Dungeon Synth: bedroom dreaming". Retrieved January 21, 2017.
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