This edition of the three Gymnopédies by Erik Satie offers a carefully edited version of these short, atmospheric pieces that can be considered early examples of ambient music. Written in 3/4 time, the compositions share a common theme and similar structure. The three Gymnopédien are characterized by their familiar melancholic melodies, which create a piquant, mournful effect through deliberate but slight dissonances against the harmony. This effect corresponds to the performance indications of ...