Age is a Belgian progressive electronic project that emerged in the late 1970s, specifically 1978, during a fertile period for European synthesizer music. Led by a philosophy of environmental and thematic storytelling, their work is characterized by long-form instrumental compositions that utilize modular synthesis and early polyphonic keyboards.
Their discography, including key works like 'Dimensions' (1982) and 'Water Suite' (1984), reflects a fascination with the natural elements, often titling pieces after landscapes, seascapes, and symphonic movements for the earth. Culturally, they occupy a space between the Berlin School of electronic music and the more melodic, 'New Age' adjacent sounds of the early 80s. Critically, they are respected for their high production values and ability to create immersive, cinematic textures without relying on traditional pop structures. Their influence can be seen in the later 'ambient techno' movements of the 90s, where the emphasis on liquid textures and environmental themes became a staple of the genre.
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