Noise/music : a history / Paul Hegarty.

Author/creator Hegarty, Paul, 1967-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Continuum, 2007.
Descriptionx, 221 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents First -- Technologies -- Free -- Electric -- Progress -- Inept -- Industry -- Power -- Japan -- Merzbow -- Sound art -- Cut -- Listening.
Abstract This book looks at the phenomenon of noise in music, from experimental music at the early 20th century to the Japanese noise, music and glitch electronica of today. While it provides an excellent historical overview, the book's main conern is in the noise/music that has emerged since the mid 1970s, whether through industrial music, punk, free jazz or the purer noise of Merzbow. The book progresses seamlessly from discussions of John Cage, Erik Satie and Pauline Oliveros through to bands like Trobbing Gristle and the Boredoms. The author also examines the concept of noise from a philosophical perspective. Underpinned throughout by the ideas of Adorno, Deleuze and others, the author's writing is sharp and erudite.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 207-213), discography (pages 201-205), and index.
LCCN 2007024836
ISBN9780826417268 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0826417264 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780826417275 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0826417272 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3534 .H43 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold