# Erik Satie — Gymnopédie No. 1

Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie No. 1 (1888) is No. 6 in our Impressionism ranking. The full verdict, and where to hear it.

- **Released:** 1888
- **On one list:** Impressionism
- **Updated:** 2026-08-30
- **Artist:** [Erik Satie](https://waxonia.com/artist/erik-satie/)
- **Canonical page:** https://waxonia.com/track/erik-satie--gymnopedie-no-1/

## What we say

### No. 6 in [Impressionism](https://waxonia.com/genre/impressionism/)

Three chords rocking gently and a tune that refuses to arrive anywhere. Too familiar to hear properly, and still the template for every piece of music designed to occupy a room quietly.

## Listen

[Search Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/search/Erik%20Satie%20Gymnop%C3%A9die%20No.%201) · [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=EaTjt_iIs2s)

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