The Cambridge Companion to Electronic Music - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0521688655 ISBN 13: 9780521688659

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Riassunto

Musicians are always quick to adopt and explore new technologies. The fast-paced changes wrought by electrification, from the microphone via the analogue synthesiser to the laptop computer, have led to a wide diversity of new musical styles and techniques. Electronic music has grown to a broad field of investigation, taking in historical movements such as musique concrète and elektronische musik, and contemporary trends such as electronic dance music and electronica. A fascinating array of composers and inventors have contributed to a diverse set of technologies, practices and music. This book brings together some novel threads through this scene, from the viewpoint of researchers at the forefront of the sonic explorations empowered by electronic technology. The chapters provide accessible and insightful overviews of core topic areas and uncover some hitherto less publicised corners of worldwide movements. Recent areas of intense activity such as audiovisuals, live electronic music, interactivity and network music are actively promoted.

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Recensione:

"This is an indispensable resource for newcomers hoping to gain a practical understanding of the culture and creation of contemporary electronic music." --Choice

Descrizione del libro:

Electronic music underwrites most contemporary music via recording studios, digital downloads, synthesisers, sequencers and sound editors, effects processing, and a host of other technological and stylistic innovations. This book explores the musics most associated with electronics, and provides exciting views into the current scene and the historical movements.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0521688655
• ISBN 13: 9780521688659
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 314
• Redattore: Collins Nick, D'Escrivan Julio