Description
An examination of the relationship between music, digital technologies and creativity with a specific focus on how personal computers have had a fundamental effect upon the production and distribution of popular music for musicians and producers.
About the Author
Robert Strachan is a Lecturer in Music based in the School of Music at the University of Liverpool.
Reviews
Sonic Technologies brilliantly illustrates the consequences of digitization for musicmaking. Strachan illustrates and questions not only the music that results from the use of new audio technologies but delves into the design of the technology to focus on the affordances, sonic and visual, that shape the creative and recording processes. Throughout the book the focus on creativity, aesthetics and the process of making and recording music make this a uniquely insightful book. * Steve Jones, UIC Distinguished Professor of Communication, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA *
This book is a timely publication and an excellent all-around primer on the debates concerning technological affordance and musical creativity, as well as issues specifically associated with DAW-based tools. * Mark Marrington, York St John University, UK *
Awards
Commended for ARSC Award for Excellence 2018 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781501310621
Author Robert Strachan
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic USA
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 281g