Atmospheric or space music is normally used as a background in a visual presentation or speech. They are the types of music that are composed by talented musicians and are created in such a way that they are not distracting. They don't go in the way of the visual presentation at all. They are usually played in a loop along with a PowerPoint presentation or a video clip.
Atmospheric or space music are called as such because of their gentle nature. They are composed of relaxing notes to ease up the audience and put them in a harmonic mood. The results are usually better than not using any music for your presentations at all.
Space music is mostly composed of easy-listening to harmonics and rarely do they have words integrated into it. Only the instrument or the accompaniment can be heard. They aren't patterned against any popular music as well. This is done to keep the audience's attention to the visuals instead of the sounds.
Space music simply fills the air. It may also induce a comfortable feel to the audience but it rarely stimulates the mind. In fact, it works just the opposite. Instead of directing the listener's attention to the song, atmospheric music actually helps in making the target audience focus on the visuals that accompanies the music.
Most space music is played continuously. It starts when the visual presentation begins and ends in at the same time it finishes. This type of music can be used in advertisements too. Space music loops are best used in a roomful of people where talking is discouraged and full attention to the visuals is encouraged.
