Music composition in the 21st century : a practical guide for the new common practice / Robert Carl.
| Author/creator | Carl, Robert, 1954- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Bloomsbury Academic, Bloomsbury Publishing Inc, 2020. |
| Description | xiii, 143 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What's in a name? -- The gift that keeps on giving -- Left to our own devices -- A ringing in our ears -- Open the window -- A bigger playground -- All together now -- Message in a bottle -- Re me -- Postscript as poem. |
| Abstract | The state of contemporary music is dizzyingly diverse in terms of style, media, traditions, and techniques. How have trends in music developed over the past decades? This is a guide for composers and students that helps them navigate the often daunting complexity and abundance of resources and influences that confront them as they work to achieve a personal expression. From pop to classical, the book speaks to the creative ways that new composers mix and synthesize music, creating a music that exists along a more continuous spectrum rather than in a series of siloed practices. It pays special attention to a series of critical issues that have surfaced in recent years, including harmony, the influence of minimalism, the impact of technology, strategies of "openness," sound art, collaboration, and improvisation. The author identifies an emerging common practice that allows creators to make more informed aesthetic and technical decisions and also fosters an inherently positive approach to new methods. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2020003337 |
| ISBN | 9781501357589 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1501357581 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781501357572 paperback |
| ISBN | 1501357573 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| Standard identifier# | 40030258696 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML430 .C37 2020 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |