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The Whales play, Mother and Calf.
Footage from The Bight, Nullabor Plain, South Australia, part of the Great Australian Bight.
I have tried to make my music from genres including RELAXING, CHILLED, LOUNGE, HOUSE, AMBIENT, GROOVY, LOFI, ROMANTIC, SOUL, BOSSA NOVA, SLOWCORE and SMOOTH. These music genres are described as follows.

Relaxing music is a genre intended to promote relaxation by using slow tempos, soothing melodies, and soft instrumentation like piano, guitar, and strings. It has a calming effect, can reduce stress, and is often low in volume to create a peaceful atmosphere. Specific examples include classical music, nature sounds, and ambient tracks.

Chilled music is a broad category of music focused on creating a relaxed and soothing atmosphere, often featuring slow tempos, mellow melodies, and calming sounds. It is characterized by a laid-back groove, with a typical tempo below \(120\) BPM, and can blend electronic, ambient, and acoustic elements from various genres like jazz, downtempo, and lounge

Lounge music is a relaxed, stylish style of popular music that blends jazz, exotica, and easy listening, originating in the 1950s and 60s. It creates a smooth, mellow atmosphere, often with instrumental arrangements, and is intended to be soothing and unobtrusive. Contemporary electronic variations, like chill-out and downtempo, also fall under the modern lounge umbrella.

Ambient music is a genre that prioritizes tone, texture, and atmosphere over traditional song structures, melody, and rhythm. It is designed to be both "ignorable as it is interesting," allowing it to serve as a calming backdrop for activities like studying or meditating, or as a more immersive experience on its own. The genre often uses electronic synthesizers, sustained notes, and soundscapes, sometimes incorporating natural sounds.

Groovy music has a compelling rhythmic "feel" or "swing" that encourages listeners to move, and it's created by the interplay of a band's rhythm section (drums, bass, guitar, and keyboards). It is characterized by a sense of propulsion, repetition, syncopation (playing slightly ahead of or behind the beat), and variation. This "groove" is a key element in genres like funk, soul, jazz, and rock, and it's often described as an infectious and energetic quality that makes the music feel "alive".

Lo-fi is a music style characterized by a "low-fidelity" sound, meaning it deliberately includes imperfections like background noise or distortion for a relaxed, retro feel. Derived from the term "low fidelity," it contrasts with "hi-fi" (high fidelity) and often features elements like jazzy chords, hip-hop beats, and samples, making it a popular choice for studying and relaxation.

Romantic music is a period of Western classical music from approximately the late 18th to early 20th centuries, characterized by a focus on emotional expression, individualism, and imagination. It is an evolution from the Classical era and is known for its dramatic harmonies, soaring melodies, and the development of larger orchestras to achieve a wider range of emotional and dynamic expression.

Soul music is an African American genre that emerged in the 1950s and 60s, blending gospel, rhythm and blues, and pop music. It is defined by emotional and tense vocal styles, call-and-response singing, strong rhythms, and themes of love and life. Key characteristics include hand claps, expressive body movements, and a significant cultural reflection of African American identity and experience.

Bossa nova is a Brazilian music genre that emerged in the late 1950s, blending the rhythms of samba with the harmonies of cool jazz. Known for its relaxed, syncopated rhythm, the music is characterized by acoustic guitar playing, understated vocals, and a mellow, conversational style. Key figures include composer Antônio Carlos Jobim and guitarist João Gilberto.

Slowcore is an indie rock subgenre characterized by slow, subdued tempos, minimalist instrumentation, and melancholic or somber vocals. It emerged in the late 1980s and gained popularity in the 1990s as a reaction against the loud, aggressive grunge and alternative rock of the era. Key elements include sparse, repetitive arrangements, clean or distorted guitars, soft drumming, and a quiet, atmospheric, and emotionally reflective quality.

Smooth music is a genre characterized by its relaxing, consistent sound, achieved through a combination of gentle rhythms, warm melodies, and a polished, "no-harshness" frequency balance. While it can refer to the legato style of playing, where notes are connected without silence, the term is most often used to describe the "smooth jazz" genre, which blends jazz elements with pop and R&B. This genre emphasizes groove and a comfortable listening experience over complex improvisation, often featuring short, consonant solos and borrowing R&B rhythmic patterns.