Tempestbased

Tempestbased is a term used to describe a musical style or aesthetic that draws heavy inspiration from the iconic 1979 album "The Tempest" by the experimental rock band, The Electric Prism. This genre is characterized by its atmospheric soundscapes, intricate instrumental arrangements, and often melancholic or introspective lyrical themes.

Key elements of Tempestbased music include the use of synthesizers to create ethereal pads and sweeping arpeggios, often layered with unconventional percussion and distorted guitar textures. The vocal delivery tends to be understated and layered, sometimes with effects that add to the otherworldly feel. Lyrically, artists in this genre frequently explore themes of nature, mythology, existentialism, and the human condition, often employing poetic and abstract language.

While "The Tempest" album itself is not widely known, its influence has permeated various subgenres of electronic, ambient, and progressive music. Artists who adopt a Tempestbased approach often aim to evoke a similar sense of vastness, mystery, and emotional depth found in the original work. This style can range from quiet, ambient pieces to more complex, multi-part compositions that build and recede like a storm. The term is more of a descriptor for a shared artistic sensibility than a strictly defined genre with rigid rules.