The internet is full of chill out music download sites. What many people do not know is where it comes from and how it got its name. Originally from nightclubs, this form has a very interesting source of origin.

For people who like to go to clubs, sometimes the constant onslaught of the heavy rhythm begins to wear thing. The beat is what people go to hear, but and unending stream of it can be tiring. Club owners started instituting a chill out room, with calmer tunes, big chairs, pillows and comfortable places to sit.

This type of composition encompasses Environmental, Deep House, Lounge, Ambient, Soft Techno and Soft Electronica. These styles and many more fall under this rubric. But searching on the keywords chill out will bring up a list of all these kinds of tracks and more.

Maybe the oldest form in this group is Ambient. From the electronic artists of the early 1970s to the cerebral and environmental sounds of now, this style of music has a long history. The origins of it come from early Twentieth century artistic movements.

Another form from the past is Lounge. Based on the mellow lounge tracks put down on vinyl in the 50s and 60s, it has an easy beat and gentle rhythms. It is also updated with the addition of electronic sounds.

DJs create mixes for download. Some of those downloads are free, some cost money. But there are sites dedicated specifically to or containing channels that feature chill out music download capability. Many sites allow streaming and have an application that will allow the listener to listen directly to the individual cuts without having to download.

Called streaming music, this can be played either on an application that runs on the computer desktop or within the website itself. The application can be downloaded and run, whereas the website version is usually just a button to click and listen. In either case, everything is at the listener's fingertips.

There are sites where users can sign up, log in and subscribe to specific styles. The user can get updates about DJs or artists' new releases or mixes. Some allow users to enter lists of recordings that are preferred by the listener and can be cross-referenced with other fans, highlighting common interests. Other sites have an algorithm that creates new playlists based on current interests already entered.

The great thing about this variety of composition is its versatility. Appropriate for nearly any setting from nightclubs and restaurants to hair salons, art galleries or even retail outlets. And it can be customized. Some chill out music can have more of a beat and some of it can be very soft, appropriate for the quietest of dining rooms or the most introspective of art spaces.

Be sure to use the appropriate phrase when searching for chill out music download sites. There are many to choose from and there is most certainly going to be one to fit the need or taste in questions. A wise listener will avail his or herself of all the many options available for download, streaming and listening. Sit back, enjoy the mood and get into the groove.