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Genre/Form: | Electronic books Criticism, interpretation, etc |
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Additional Physical Format: | (DLC) 2007038213 |
Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Thom Holmes |
ISBN: | 9780203929599 0203929594 9780415957816 0415957818 9780415957823 0415957826 9781135906122 1135906122 9781135906160 1135906165 9781135906177 1135906173 9786611260545 6611260544 9781281260543 1281260541 |
OCLC Number: | 261480832 |
Description: | 1 online resource (xviii, 462 pages) |
Contents: | Early history: predecessors and pioneers (1874 to 1960). Electronic music before 1945 ; Early electronic music in Europe ; Early electronic music in the United States ; Early electronic music in Japan -- Analog synthesis and instruments. Tape composition and fundamental concepts of electronic music ; Early synthesizers and experimenters ; Principles of analog synthesis and voltage control ; The voltage-controlled synthesizer ; The evolution of analog synthesizers -- Digital synthesis and computer music. Early computer music (1953-1985) ; The microprocessor revolution (1975-90) ; Principles of computer music ; The evolution of computer musical instruments and software -- The music. Classical and experimental music ; Live electronic music and ambient music ; Rock, space age pop, and turntablism. |
Responsibility: | Thom Holmes. |
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'The book is a superlative intersection of history and practice. With its charts, pictures, historical antecedents, and well-explained concepts, Electronic and Experimental Music is an essential resource for anyone interested in extraordinary sound.' Chris DeLaurenti, The Stranger'This third edition effectively replaces both previous editions due to substantial additions and a well-executed reorganization... Holmes does an excellent job of avoiding unnecessary technical jargon while providing specific information on the analog techniques and digital software and hardware that have driven the development of this genre... This well-known history remains an invaluable guide for those hoping to gain a firm grounding in the history and culture of electronic music... Highly recommened.' - CHOICE Read more...

