Sonic Art An Introduction to Electroacoustic Music Composition [Paperback]

Written by an active composer, performer and educator, Sonic Art: An Introduction to Electroacoustic Music Compositionprovides a clear and informative introduction to the compositional techniques behind electroacoustic music. It brings together theory, aesthetics, context and practical applications to allow students to start thinking about sound creatively, and gives them the tools to compose meaningful sonic art works.

In addition to explaining the techniques and philosophies of sonic art, the book examines over forty composers and their works, introducing the history and context of notable pieces, and includes chapters on how to present compositions professionally, in performance and online. The book is supported by an online software toolkit which enables readers to start creating their own compositions. Encouraging a hands on approach to working with sound, Sonic Artis the perfect introduction for anyone interested in electroacoustic music and crafting art from sounds.

Preface

1. What is Sound?

2. What Does All this Software Do?

3. The Theory of Opposites

4. Multi-channel Composition

5. Examples from the Repertoire

6. Space and Time

7. Philosophical Reasonings

8. The Presentation of Your Work in Performance

9. The Presentation of Your Work Outside Performance

Appendix A. USSS Toolkits

Appendix B. Composer Recollections

Appendix C. Binary Representations

Appendix D. Puredata (Pd)

Glossary

Through this excellent book, Adrian Moore acts both as a conscientious guide for neophyte composers using sound and technology as well as an expert mentor to more experienced practitioners. Written in an approachable style but never talking down to the reader, it is an essential addition to any music andl��