Hello,
maybe this is a bit off-topic, but could anyone recommend stuff to read
(print and web) on electronic music? Just anything that sheds light on the
phenomenon of so-called "electronic music," whatever that may be, beyond the
terms of likings and dislikings.
Personally, don't make much of a distiction between popular and 'educated'
electronic music. But of interest would be anything ranging from online
articles, web site galleries and e-books for download, to newspaper
features, interviews, recommendations on must-read books and even academic
papers, all adressing the nature, history, aesthetics and understanding of
electronic music, be it in terms of sociology, philosophy, psychology,
audiology or in terms of club culture, youth culture, fashion and trends in
music journalism and academic research.
Wow, this sounds heavy. But basically it is about questions such as:
How does music actually work and what does music do to us? How do we
understand and "read" music? Why do we listen to music and, maybe even more
challenging, why do we actually make it? How is music perceived and
processed by the brain? Does music instigate any direct measurable reactions
in the body? Does electronic music play a role in gender studies? And does
electronic music change our culture? etc.etc.
In short, simply anything of inquisitive nature into the phenomenon of
so-called "electronic music."
Anyways, many questions and a lot to discover.
(Stan)
www.intervall-audio.com
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