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Pioneered by Gram Parsons in the late 1960s, Cosmic American music is a hybrid genre that seeks to dissolve the boundaries between conservative country traditions and the psychedelic counterculture. Find upcoming Cosmic American events in Austin below.
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Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
energy
45
danceability
38
valence
52
grit
42
organicness
85
commerciality
25
tempo
42
vocality
88
About Cosmic American
Pioneered by Gram Parsons in the late 1960s, Cosmic American music is a hybrid genre that seeks to dissolve the boundaries between conservative country traditions and the psychedelic counterculture. It integrates the high lonesome sound of Appalachian folk and gospel with the soulful grooves of R&B and the experimental textures of rock and roll. Typical instrumentation includes the crying glissando of the pedal steel guitar layered against electric rhythm sections and emotive, harmonically rich vocals. This genre functions as a precursor to modern Americana and alternative country, emphasizing a spiritual, melancholic mood that captures the vastness of the American landscape through mid-tempo, story-driven arrangements.
Also known as: Cosmic American Music
Parent genre:Rock
Cosmic American events in Austin - FAQ
What is Cosmic American music?+
Pioneered by Gram Parsons in the late 1960s, Cosmic American music is a hybrid genre that seeks to dissolve the boundaries between conservative country traditions and the psychedelic counterculture. It integrates the high lonesome sound of Appalachian folk and gospel with the soulful grooves of R&B and the experimental textures of rock and roll. Typical instrumentation includes the crying glissando of the pedal steel guitar layered against electric rhythm sections and emotive, harmonically rich …
What Cosmic American events are in Austin?+
Mood tracks all upcoming Cosmic American events in Austin - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Cosmic American events or upcoming shows this week.
What are the characteristics of Cosmic American music?+
Cosmic American music scores high on vocality (88%), organicness (85%), and lower on danceability (38%), commerciality (25%). These qualities shape the typical Cosmic American sound at live events and club nights.
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