vernacular music by pölysormi

Vernacular music refers to the everyday, informal musical practices that are located outside the official arena of high culture. It is defined partly in terms of its accessibility, standing in contrast to art music. The field of vernacular music is often further subdivided into the domains of folk music (orally transmitted and community-based) and popular music (mediated for a mass audience).

The folk process is a term used to describe the way in which traditional music is passed down from one generation to the next, often through oral transmission. It is a dynamic process that involves the constant evolution of musical styles and forms, as well as the incorporation of new elements into existing traditions. The folk process is an important aspect of vernacular music, as it allows for the preservation and continuation of traditional musical practices.

Sampling is a creative act that allows for the exploration and recontextualization of existing musical material. It is a continuation of the folk process, as it involves the reuse and reinterpretation of existing musical material. In this sense, sampling can be seen as a way of preserving and continuing traditional musical practices in a contemporary context.

I make sample-based music. Usually instrumental hip-hop and trip-hop. Sampling is a continuation of the folk music tradition where the music has no one author.

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