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In Search of a Concrete Music

by Christine North, John Dack, Pierre Schaeffer
RM33.00 MYR
In Search of a Concrete Music
In Search of a Concrete Music

Pioneering electroacoustic music's theoretical foundation.

If you're fascinated by the intersection of technology and composition, reading Schaeffer's "In Search of a Concrete Music" is like unlocking a treasure chest. This is a seminal text that offers deep insights into the very fabric of modern sound creation. It’s not just for avant-garde composers; DJs, producers, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of musicological thought will find Schaeffer's exploration both groundbreaking and incredibly relevant.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

In Search of a Concrete Music

by Christine North, John Dack, Pierre Schaeffer
RM33.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780520265745
Authors: Christine North, John Dack, Pierre Schaeffer
Publisher: University of California Press
Date of Publication: 2012-11-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Music, History
Related Topics: Historical, Art, Pop Culture, European History, History
Goodreads rating: 4.21
(rated by 87 readers)

Description

Pierre Schaeffer’s In Search of a Concrete Music (À la recherche d’une musique concrète) is a classic text in electroacoustic music and sound recording. Part journal of his experiments in sound composition and part treatise on the aims of concrete music, it offers insights into defining an instrument and classifying sounds. Schaeffer’s theories have influenced many composers working with technology and remain relevant to DJs, hip-hop producers, and sound-based media artists. This book is essential for anyone interested in the history and theory of contemporary musicology and media history.
 

Pioneering electroacoustic music's theoretical foundation.

If you're fascinated by the intersection of technology and composition, reading Schaeffer's "In Search of a Concrete Music" is like unlocking a treasure chest. This is a seminal text that offers deep insights into the very fabric of modern sound creation. It’s not just for avant-garde composers; DJs, producers, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of musicological thought will find Schaeffer's exploration both groundbreaking and incredibly relevant.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.