Electronic music Books
Foruli Limited Electronic Music and Musique Concrete
£17.68
Watkins Media Limited Smile If You Dare: Politics and Pointy Hats With The Pet Shop Boys
A creative analysis of the band's fifth album Very, "Smile If You Dare" examines topics as diverse as technological paradise, sexual paranoia and representations of class in British pop music. As well as a keen critical edge, itis equipped with an undisguised mad love for the source material, a sense of passionate abandon induced by the tragic/ecstatic synth-pop that pours out of the speakers.
£12.52
New Haven Publishing Ltd The Little Big Beat Book
Book SynopsisBig Beat was once one of the biggest, but ironically, perhaps most misunderstood musical movements of the Mid-Late 1990's, lead by some of the biggest artists the Electronic Dance Music scene has ever seen, such as Fatboy Slim (AKA Norman Cook), The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy. It's loud, eclectic sound with it's syncopated beats was a smash around the world, leading to nights of boozy (but good natured) hedonism, and it was the soundtrack to the advertising world of the late 1990's and early 2000's. But, somewhere along the way, the genre got a massive backlash from critics, leading to a very quick and painful death, and became the very victim of it's own success. Where did it go wrong and is there a chance for the scene to experience a revival? With new and exclusive interviews with Rory Hoy from 120 of those who were in the thick of it (including Fatboy Slim and Liam Howlett and Keith Flint from The Prodigy) - this is a celebratory (and sometimes humorous) look at a music scene that was short lived . . but had a very big impact.
£15.19
Velocity Press Knowledge Magazine 25 Year Anniversary
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£21.25
Velocity Press French Connections: From Discotheque to Daft Punk
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£13.49
Velocity Press Super Sharp Shooter: A Spectral Photographic
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£32.00
Velocity Press Ears to the Ground
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£13.49
Velocity Press The Radio Phonics Laboratory
Book SynopsisThe Radio Phonics Laboratory delves into the intersection of technology and creativity that shaped the sonic landscape of the 20th century. This fascinating exploration unravels the intricate threads of telecommunications, from the invention of the telephone to the advent of global communication networks. At the heart of the narrative is the evolution of speech synthesis, a groundbreaking innovation that not only revolutionised telecommunications but also birthed a new era in electronic music. Tracing the origins of synthetic speech and its applications in various fields, the book unveils the pivotal role it played in shaping the artistic vision of musicians and sound pioneers. This is the story of how electronic music came to be, told through the lens of the telecommunications scientists and composers who helped give birth to the bleeps and blips that have captured the imagination of musicians and dedicated listeners around the world.
£13.49
Velocity Press Tough Luck
Book SynopsisStep into the vibrant and pulsating world of nightlife through the lens of Tough Luck, the Instagram account that has become the heartbeat of contemporary club and rave photography. Through the lenses of their talented photographers, they unfold the stories of the night, spotlighting clubs, festivals, and the diverse characters shaping nocturnal culture. While many rave photography books reminisce about the past, You Out Tonight? offers a fresh, contemporary experience. As you flip through the pages, you''ll find yourself immersed in the kaleidoscope of lights, colours, and emotions that define the modern clubbing experience. Whether you''re a seasoned partygoer or a curious observer, Tough Luck invites you to experience the magic, the chaos, and the indescribable beauty of the night. Prepare to be transported into a world where time stands still, and the only currency is the rhythm of the music.
£21.25
Velocity Press Out Of Space revised And Expanded
Book SynopsisSince the dawn of time, humans have had the urge to come together and move to music. It may have started in caves but these days it happens in clubs often found in the shady corners of our towns and cities. Or at least it did until these places began to march to the beat of property developers rather than DJs. In London in the five years to 2016, half of the clubs were lost while a further quarter have been removed in the devastation of Covid. So what now? At this critical moment, Out of Space plots a course through the spaces and unlikely locations club culture has found a home. From Glasgow to Margate via Manchester, Sheffield and unlikely dance music meccas such as Coalville and Todmorden, it maps the key cities and towns where electronic music has thrived, it currently dances and the spaces it might be headed to next. It explores how urban landscapes have acted as a home for other shades of club music too such as pirate radio, dance music festivals, soundsystem culture and more.
£13.49
Velocity Press Drumz of the South
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£34.12
Velocity Press Techno Is Boring
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£24.00
Velocity Press Rave New World 2
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£13.49
Repeater Tough Breaks
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£10.44
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Chicago House Music
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£16.88
Blank Forms Editions Transmissions from the Pleroma: Blank Forms 8
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£17.10
Masala Noir Rave Flyers
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£20.42
Kehrer Verlag The Hub: Pioneers of Network Music
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£24.00
Ma Non Troppo Dance Electronic Music: Historia, Cultura,
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£20.76
Contra The Haçienda: Cómo No Dirigir Un Club
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£23.02
Contemponet Pure Data: Electronic Music and Sound Design -
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£37.00
Bloomsbury Academic The Beat the Scene the Sound
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£15.25
