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The music theory of V A P O R W A V E

Adam Neely

The music theory of V A P O R W A V E

Adam Neely analyzes vaporwave through music theory, timbre and nostalgia, and includes a parody track made for the video. He also touches on the phenomenology of music.

Cited as a short, fun introduction to the phenomenology of music and as an explanation and critique of vaporwave.

3 Hacker News mentions · 2016–2025

Topics

  • Music theory, synthesis & production
  • Music performance & songs

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