I've read biographies of Satie, and it is true that he invented "background music". It was for an art exhibition opening, the musicians were behind a screen, and a sign requested that the patrons ignore the music. It was a complete failure, as soon as the musicians started playing everyone stopped what they were doing and listened. Erik was ahead of his time.
I've read biographies of Satie, and it is true that he invented "background music". It was for an art exhibition opening, the musicians were behind a screen, and a sign requested that the patrons ignore the music. It was a complete failure, as soon as the musicians started playing everyone stopped what they were doing and listened. Erik was ahead of his time.
I've read biographies of Satie, and it is true that he invented "background music". It was for an art exhibition opening, the musicians were behind a screen, and a sign requested that the patrons ignore the music. It was a complete failure, as soon as the musicians started playing everyone stopped what they were doing and listened. Erik was ahead of his time.
Yes, I’ve read that in a couple of biographies.