Adult Alternative New Age blends elements world music, Electro-Acoustic, Lite Rock, electronic music, and jazz in a a style that attracts a broad group of listeners that are searching for a unique sound, but without drifting too far from the mainstream. Although some recordings highlight a few vocal selections with lyrics, the main relevance remains instrumental in nature. The "alternative" in the name suggests that it was dubbed by those who felt as though the sound has outgrown mainstream rock and pop. Key Artists: Shadowfax, Mannheim Steamroller, Ottmar Liebert, Michael Brook.
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