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Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music,New
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The groundbreaking Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music (Continuum; September 2004; paperback original) maps the aural and discursive terrain of vanguard music today. Rather than offering a history of contemporary music, Audio Culture traces the genealogy of current musical practices and theoretical concerns, drawing lines of connection between recent musical production and earlier moments of sonic experimentation. It aims to foreground the various rewirings of musical composition and performance that have taken place in the past few decades and to provide a critical and theoretical language for this new audio culture.Via writings by philosophers, cultural theorists, and composers, Audio Culture explores the interconnections among such forms as minimalism, indeterminacy, musique concrte, free improvisation, experimental music, avantrock, dub reggae, Ambient music, HipHop, and Techno. Instead of focusing on the putative 'crossover' between 'high art' and 'popular culture,' Audio Culture takes all of these musics as experimental practices on par with, and linked to, one another. While cultural studies has tended to look at music (primarily popular music) from a sociological perspective, the concern here is philosophical, musical, and historical.Audio Culture includes writing by some of the most important musical thinkers of the past halfcentury, among them John Cage, Brian Eno, Glenn Gould, Umberto Eco, Ornette Coleman, Jacques Attali, Simon Reynolds, Pauline Oliveros, Paul D. Miller, David Toop, John Zorn, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and many others. The book is divided into nine thematicallyorganized sections, each with its own introduction. Section headings include topics such as 'Modes of Listening,' 'Minimalisms,' and 'DJ Culture.' In addition, each essay has its own short introduction, helping the reader to place the essay within musical, historical, and conceptual contexts. The book concludes with a glossary, a timeline, and an extensive discography.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music'? A: 'Audio Culture' explores the connections between contemporary musical practices and earlier sonic experiments, providing a critical framework for understanding modern music.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Audio Culture'? A: The book is authored by Christoph Cox, a noted figure in the field of music theory and criticism.
- Q: What kind of essays are included in 'Audio Culture'? A: 'Audio Culture' features essays by influential musical thinkers, covering topics such as minimalism, experimental music, and the philosophy of sound.
- Q: Is 'Audio Culture' suitable for beginners in music theory? A: Yes, the book is structured with introductions to each section and essay, making it accessible for readers new to music theory.
- Q: How many pages does 'Audio Culture' have? A: 'Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music' contains 454 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Audio Culture'? A: The book was published on September 1, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Audio Culture' use? A: 'Audio Culture' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can 'Audio Culture' be considered a textbook? A: While not a traditional textbook, 'Audio Culture' serves as an educational resource for understanding modern music and its theoretical implications.
- Q: Does 'Audio Culture' include a glossary or timeline? A: Yes, the book concludes with a glossary, a timeline, and an extensive discography to aid in understanding the content.
- Q: What condition is the book in if purchased as a used item? A: Used copies of 'Audio Culture' are typically in good condition.