Language(s): English

Keyword(s):

Musique Concrète ,  Electroacoustic Instruments ,  Synthesizer ,  Computer Music ,  Electronic Music ,  Live Electronics

Abstract:

The first chapter presents a brief history of musique concrète and electronic music pioneers, their technical instruments and devices, and their musical approach. The second chapter, the most detailed, introduces the most important composers and musicians of classical and rock cultures, their works and performances, and the characteristics of their musical language through eight trends (see the table of contents).

Table of contents:

1. Introductions
    Orientation
    Retrospect
    Approach
2. The electronic repertory
    Out of the known
    The electronic voice
    Out of the unknown
    The instrument and its double
    Rock
    Electronic instruments
    Live electronic ensembles
    The music of the world
3. Appendices
    Recordings
    Glossary
    Bibliography

All references of the same author:

(English)

Griffiths, Paul (1979). A Guide to Electronic Music
Griffiths, Paul (1984). Three works by Jonathan Harvey: the electronic mirror