Description
Book SynopsisInteractive Composition empowers readers with the skills and insight needed to compose and perform electronic popular music in a variety of popular styles. This book focuses on the implementation of compositional and production concepts with each chapter culminating in a newly composed piece created by the reader using these concepts.
Trade ReviewThe authors' simple and direct approach to teaching how to use these powerful tools within a single environment will empower anyone to experiment with his/her own musical creativity and expressiveness. * Morton Subotnik *
Table of ContentsTable of Contents ; Acknowledgments ; Preface ; Chapter 1: Introduction to Interactive Composition ; Chapter 2: Session View ; Chapter 3: Introduction to Max for Live ; Chapter 4: Ambient ; Chapter 5: Pop & Rock Music ; Chapter 6: Electro-acoustic Music ; Chapter 7 - Hip Hop & Trap Music ; Chapter 8 - House Music ; Chapter 9 - Breakbeat/Drum & Bass ; Chapter 10 - Chiptune ; Chapter 11 - Granular Synthesis ; Chapter 12 - Dubstep ; Chapter 13 - Remixing & Loop Sampling ; Chapter 14 - Mastering ; Chapter 15: Analysis of Projects ; Bibliography ; Index