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Ocean Of Sound: Ambient Sound And Radical Listening In The Age Of Communication

Ocean Of Sound: Ambient Sound And Radical Listening In The Age Of Communication

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by David Toop, Michel Faber (Foreword)
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David Toop's extraordinary work of sonic history travels from the rainforests of Amazonas to the megalopolis of Tokyo via the work of artists as diverse as Brian Eno, Sun Ra, Erik Satie, Kate Bush, Kraftwerk and Brian Wilson. Beginning in 1889 at the Paris exposition when Debussy first heard Javanese music performed, Ocean of Sound channels the competing instincts of 20th century music into an exhilarating, path-breaking account of ambient sound. 'A meditation on the development of modern music, there's no single term that is adequate to describe what Toop has accomplished here ... mixing interviews, criticism, history, and memory, Toop moves seamlessly between sounds, styles, genres, and eras' Pitchfork's '60 Favourite Music Books'

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ISBN13: 9781788160308
ISBN10: 1788160304
Language: English
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Publication Year: 2018
Format: Paperback

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    Explores sonic history and ambient music's evolution.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by the way sound shapes our experiences, Ocean Of Sound offers a captivating journey through the history of ambient music and radical listening. David Toop's rich tapestry of interviews, criticism, and historical insights makes it a must-read for anyone interested in the transformative power of sound across cultures and eras. It's a deep dive into the sounds that define modern life, told with passion and scholarly finesse.
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