Understanding the Art of Sound Organization [Paperback]

Landy expertly charts the complex world of sound-based (as distinct fromnote-based) music in all its contemporary forms, visiting its major continents as well as exotic islands en route. Supported by the EARSwebsite, he proposes a scholarly framework for understanding innovative workin this area, and provocatively calls for increased attention to listenerreception, the accessibility and dramaturgy of such works, and theirvalorization as organized sound art forms.

The contribution of Leigh Landy to the understanding of recent developmentsin music technology is paramount. Landy's thoughts on electroacoustic musicaddress the essence of this musical genre. This book is a captivating readfor those of us who appreciate navigating the sea of new sounds.

Leigh Landy's book is more than a book. It's an illuminating exploration of a new world of sound. He begins by defining 'sound-based music' as any type of music that uses sounds (instead of notes) as its basic material. He then looks at sound-based music from two complementary perspectives: the intent of the composer and the receptivity of the listener. His lucid discussions of composers' intent, largely centered in musique concr?te, are in themselves well worth the purchase of the book. His discussions of listeners' receptivity are provocative and fascinating. It's worth noting that the book is linked in its concerns and structure to the EARS (ElectroAcoustic Resource Site) website that Landy supervises, and that the website - www.ears.dmu.ac.uk - provides an ongoing and invaluable knowledge resource for anyone interested in electronic music.

The first work to propose a comprehensive musicological framework to study sound-based music, a rapidly developing body of work that includes electroacoustic art music, turntable composition, and acoustic and digital sound installations.

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