Eclecticism in Music - The term eclecticism is used to describe the combination in a single work of elements from different historical styles. Eclecticism plays an important role in critical discussions and evaluations but is somehow distant from the actual forms of the artefacts to which it is applied, and its meaning is thus rather indistinct. The simplest definition of the term—that every work of art represents the combination of a variety of influences—is so basic as to be of little use. In this point of view every piece of music can be considered eclectic, because little music is based on its own.
Eclecticism in Music is popular among Modern Alternative Artists like Beck, Alex Ross-Iver, Jimi Tenor and others. Eclecticism is a conceptual approach that does not hold rigidly to a single paradigm or set of assumptions, but instead draws upon multiple theories, styles, or ideas to gain complementary insights into a subject, or applies different theories in particular cases. ... Beck Hansen (born Bek David Campbell, July 8, 1970) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known by his simple stage name of Beck. ... Alex Ross-Iver Russian: ; is a Russian,Georgian Composer,Songwriter. ... Jimi Tenor, born as Lassi Lehto, is a Finnish Musician. ...

See Also

Experimental Music For experimental rock music, see experimental rock. ...

External links

• WeirdMusic.net- E-zine dedicated to Eclectic,Weird Indie Music