2006-07-06 15:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by i ask questions alot 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
In popular music, indie music (from independent) is any of a number of genres, scenes, subcultures and stylistic and cultural attributes, characterised by perceived independence from commercial pop music and mainstream culture and an autonomous, do-it-yourself (DIY) approach.
The term "indie" is often used to mean a sound that a musician presents, but when interpreted more literally, it is the way that sound is presented or made. "Indie" often refers to an artist or band that is not part of the mainstream culture and/or is making music outside its influence. Though the sound of these bands may differ greatly, the "indie" definition comes from the do-it-yourself attitude and ability to work outside large corporations.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indie_(music)
New Age music, is a vaguely defined style of music that is generally quite melodic and often primarily instrumental. Defining certain groups or albums as New Age can be a source of contention among fans, since the borders of this genre are not well defined. Partly due to some artists' affiliation with New Age beliefs, many other artists and bands have specifically stated that they do not consider their own music to be New Age.
A large percentage of music described as New Age music is electronic and instrumental, frequently relying on sustained pads or long sequencer-based runs. Very long songs, up to 20 minutes and more, are not uncommon. Vocal arrangements and usage of acoustic instruments is less common (in many cases, high-quality samples are used instead of the latter). Recordings of naturally occurring sounds are sometimes used as an introduction to a track or throughout the piece. Said features also apply to many sub-genres of ambient music as well, and there is no boundary defined between ambient music and New Age music.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Age_music
2006-07-06 15:27:15 · answer #1 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indie refers to a type of music that has emerged from independent record labels. The most legendary of indie bands includes Sonic Youth and Pavement, while modern indie includes bands like Modest Mouse, The Shins, and Yo La Tengo.
I'm less familiar with New Age, but it seems to be an offshoot of Celtic music. Enya is considered New Age.
2006-07-06 22:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
indie means not signed to a major label. New age is kinda tricky. Some example of artists are Enya, Jim Brickman, Tangerine Dream, Yanni. Its kinda varied.
2006-07-06 22:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by nym_psuedo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indie = Independent (Real or not 'Pop', ie. real instruments )
New Age = Elevator Music (Made by Hippies for shopping centers)
2006-07-06 22:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by reality check 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they are not on a major label ie. Sony, BMG, Interscope etc.
2006-07-06 22:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by troyd879 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋