Nick Collins - Electronic Music

This accessible Introduction explores both mainstream and experimental manifestations of electronic music. From early recording equipment to the most recent multimedia performances, the history of electronic music is full of interesting characters, fascinating and unusual music, and radical technology. Covering many different eras, genres, and media, analyses of works appear alongside critical discussion of central ideas and themes, making this an essential guide for anyone approaching the subject for the first time. Chapters include key topics from synth pop to sound art, from electronic dance music to electrical instruments, and from the expression of pure sound to audiovisuals. Highly illustrated and with a wide selection of examples, the book provides many suggestions for further reading and listening to encourage students to begin their own experiments in this exciting field.

Nick Collins is Reader in Composition at Durham University.

Margaret Schedel is Assistant Professor of Music at Stony Brook University.

Scott Wilson is Senior Lecturer in Composition and Live Electroacoustic Music at the University of Birmingham.

Cambridge University Press is to be congratulated for formulating the idea of an Introductions to Music series. Nicholas Jones, The Musical Times Each book in this series focuses on a topic fundamental to the study of music at undergraduate and graduate level. The introductions will also appeal to readers who want to broaden their understanding of the music they enjoy.

• Contain textboxes which highlight and summarise key information.
• Provide helpful guidance on specialised musical terminology.
• Thorough guides to further reading assist the reader in investigating the topic in more depth.

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Electronic Music

Cambridge Introductions to Music

Nick Collins , Margaret Schedel and Scott Wilson