Electronic and Experimental Music: Technology, Music, and Culture - Softcover

Holmes, Thom

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9780415957823: Electronic and Experimental Music: Technology, Music, and Culture

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415957826 ISBN 13: 9780415957823

Publisher: Routledge, 2008

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Electronic and Experimental Music: Technology, Music, and Culture provides a thorough treatment of the relevant history behind the marriage of technology and music that has led to the state of electronic music today. Beginning with an early history of electronic music before 1945, the book outlines key composers, inventions, and concepts, ranging from Edgard Var�se to Brian Eno; musique concr�te to turntablism; and compositional techniques used in both analog and digital synthesis.

The third edition’s reader-friendly writing style, logical organization, and features provide easy access to key ideas, milestones, and concepts.

Features:

Reader’s guides and summaries at the beginning and end of each chapter
Innovations boxes providing a unique profile of an influential individual in the field of electronic music
Listen playlists recommending key recordings in each musical genre mentioned in each chapter
Milestones timelines summarizing the major technological and musical innovations discussed in each chapter.

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Review:

'The book is a superlative intersection of history and practice. With its charts, pictures, historical antecedents, and well-explained concepts, Electronic and Experimental Music is an essential resource for anyone interested in extraordinary sound.' Chris DeLaurenti, The Stranger

'This third edition effectively replaces both previous editions due to substantial additions and a well-executed reorganization... Holmes does an excellent job of avoiding unnecessary technical jargon while providing specific information on the analog techniques and digital software and hardware that have driven the development of this genre... This well-known history remains an invaluable guide for those hoping to gain a firm grounding in the history and culture of electronic music... Highly recommened.' - CHOICE

Synopsis:

"Electronic and Experimental Music: Technology, Music, and Culture" is a revised and expanded edition of this classic work, providing a thorough treatment of the relevant history behind the marriage of technology and music that has led to the state of electronic music today. Beginning with an early history of electronic music before 1945, the book outlines: key composers, inventions, and concepts, ranging from Edgard Varese to Brian Eno; musique concrete to turntablism; and, compositional techniques used in both analog and digital synthesis. The third edition's reader-friendly writing style, logical organization, and features provide easy access to key ideas, milestones, and concepts.This book features: reader's guides and summaries at the beginning and end of each chapter; Innovations boxes providing a unique profile of an influential individual in the field of electronic music; Listen playlists recommending key recordings in each musical genre mentioned in each chapter; and, Milestones timelines summarizing the major technological and musical innovations discussed in each chapter.

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