When I heard “Passing Me By” in 1992, I understood the lo-fi aesthetic in the crackling needle and distorted, ghostly organ sample from Quincy Jones’ “Summer in the City”. The saxophone precursor to the chorus also introduced me to a more sophisticated rap-jazz fusion.If you’re playing your own instruments, you need to develop a chord p… Read More


Your browser isn’t supported anymore. Update it to get the best YouTube experience and our latest features. Learn more“Lo-fi music has gained popularity as a soothing and atmospheric background for activities like studying, relaxing, or creating ambiance,” he adds. “This genre has recently gained more popularity as the digital age is in ful… Read More


Record sampling is also a cornerstone in Lo-fi music, especially Jazz samples. Be prepared to hear a lot of horns and piano samples from early Jazz records used in Lo-fi beats.Remote is relaxing as TV plays music, then the camera pans out to reveal Robot Flower also listening to the music. TV is also showing visualizers with the name in the middle … Read More