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Ocean of Sound: Ambient sound and radical listening in the age of communication

Author: David Toop

The exceptional work of David Toop on sound history travels from the Amazon rainforests to the metropolis of Tokyo, through the works of artists such as Brian Eno, Sun Ra, Erik Satie, Kate Bush,...

The exceptional work of David Toop on sound history travels from the Amazon rainforests to the metropolis of Tokyo, through the works of artists such as Brian Eno, Sun Ra, Erik Satie, Kate Bush, Kraftwerk, and Brian Wilson.

Starting in 1889 in Paris, when Debussy first heard Javanese music, Ocean of Sound channels the competing trends of 20th-century music...

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The exceptional work of David Toop on sound history travels from the Amazon rainforests to the metropolis of Tokyo, through the works of artists such as Brian Eno, Sun Ra, Erik Satie, Kate Bush, Kraftwerk, and Brian Wilson.

Starting in 1889 in Paris, when Debussy first heard Javanese music, Ocean of Sound channels the competing trends of 20th-century music into a refreshing and innovative narrative of atmospheric music.

A meditative approach to the development of contemporary music, there is no single term that fully describes what Toop has achieved... combining interviews, criticism, history, and memory, Toop effortlessly moves between sounds, styles, genres, and eras.

Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0802, Dimensions: 19.6x19.6cm

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Author
David Toop
Publisher
Serpent's Tail
Language
English
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
320
Release Date
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Publication Date
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Dimensions
13x20 cm
Art Albums
Yes
Subjects
Theory & History of Art
ISBN-13
9781788160308

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The exceptional work of David Toop on sound history travels from the Amazon rainforests to the metropolis of Tokyo, through the works of artists such as Brian Eno, Sun Ra, Erik Satie, Kate Bush, Kraftwerk, and Brian Wilson.

Starting in 1889 in Paris, when Debussy first heard Javanese music, Ocean of Sound channels the competing trends of 20th-century music into a refreshing and innovative narrative of atmospheric music.

A meditative approach to the development of contemporary music, there is no single term that fully describes what Toop has achieved... combining interviews, criticism, history, and memory, Toop effortlessly moves between sounds, styles, genres, and eras.

Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0802, Dimensions: 19.6x19.6cm

Manufacturer

Author
David Toop
Publisher
Serpent's Tail
Language
English
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
320
Release Date
-
Publication Date
-
Award
-
Dimensions
13x20 cm
Art Albums
Yes
Subjects
Theory & History of Art
ISBN-13
9781788160308

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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