Language(s): English

Keyword(s):

Acoustic Ecology ,  Soundscape Studies ,  Soundscape Composition

Abstract:

In this chapter, the author discusses how technological shifts have transformed our sound environment, our concept of hearing, and modified our aesthetic criteria to a point where our aural perception abilities have become impoverished. He suggests that electroacoustic soundscape composers may be the key in helping us to re-discover and better understand the breadth of our acoustic environment, and hence help us in addressing issues relating to the ecology/technology paradigm. He offers a brief overview of a theory of electroacoustic soundscape composition that addresses some of these issues.

All references of the same author:

(English)

Schryer, Claude (1998). Electroacoustic Soundscape Composition
Schryer, Claude (1999). Entre ici et là. A Radio Piece in Eight Movements

(Français)

Schryer, Claude (1998). A la recherche de l'effet Sharawadji
Schryer, Claude (1999). Entre ici et là. Une création radiophonique en huit mouvements