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Palingsound

Palingsound is a music genre that emerged in Netherlands. It is usually classed as a form of Nederpop. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Palingsound

Palingsound is a music genre that emerged in Netherlands. It is usually classed as a form of Nederpop.

From Wikipedia

Palingsound (; lit.Tooltip literal translation 'European eel sound') is the unique musical sound attributed to a subgenre of Dutch pop music called palingpop ('Eel Pop'). 'Palingsound' is also frequently used as a synonym for the genre palingpop as a whole. The term references the origin of many of the artists making music this way, the (eel) fisherman's town of Volendam. Palingsound refers to a smooth melodic and sometimes sentimental sound, with close vocal harmonies, combined with matching arrangements and a studio mixing style.

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What is Palingsound?

Palingsound is a music genre that emerged in Netherlands. It is usually classed as a form of Nederpop.

Where and when did Palingsound originate?

Palingsound originated in Netherlands.

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