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Instruments of Desire: The Electric Guitar and the Shaping of Musical Experience,Used
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Around 1930, a group of guitar designers in Southern California fitted instruments with an electromagnetic device called a pickupand forever changed the face of popular music. Taken up by musicians as diverse as Les Paul, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, and the MC5, the electric guitar would become not just a conduit of electrifying new sounds but also a symbol of energy, innovation, and desire in the music of the day. Instruments of Desire is the first full account of the historical and cultural significance of the electric guitar, a wideranging exploration of how and why the instrument has had such broad musical and cultural impact.Instruments of Desire ranges across the history of the electric guitar by focusing on key performers who have shaped the use and meaning of the instrument: Charlie Christian, Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, the MC5, and Led Zeppelin. The book traces two competing ideals for the sound of the instrument: one, focusing on tonal purity, has been favored by musicians seeking to integrate the electric guitar into the existing conventions of pop music; the other, centering on timbral distortion, has been used to challenge popular notions of 'acceptable' and 'unacceptable' noise. Instruments of Desire reveals how these different approaches to sound also entail different ideas about the place of the body in musical performance, the ways in which music articulates racialized and gendered identities, and the position of popular music in American social and political life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Instruments of Desire'? A: The book explores the historical and cultural significance of the electric guitar, detailing how it transformed popular music and became a symbol of energy and innovation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Instruments of Desire'? A: The author of the book is Steve Waksman.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 4, 2000.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Instruments of Desire'? A: The book covers the evolution of the electric guitar, key performers who influenced its use, and the contrasting ideals of tonal purity and timbral distortion in music.
- Q: How many pages does 'Instruments of Desire' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Is 'Instruments of Desire' suitable for music enthusiasts? A: Yes, the book is ideal for music enthusiasts interested in the electric guitar's impact on culture and music history.
- Q: Does the book discuss the influence of specific musicians? A: Yes, it discusses influential musicians such as Les Paul, Jimi Hendrix, and Muddy Waters, among others.
- Q: Are there any features of the book that should be noted? A: The book is a used book in good condition, which suggests it may have some signs of wear but is still readable.