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OXF HANDB MOB MUSIC STUD VOL 2 OHMUS P (Oxford Handbooks)

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Book Synopsis: The two volumes of The Oxford Handbook of Mobile Music Studies consolidate an area of scholarly inquiry that addresses how mechanical, electrical, and digital technologies and their corresponding economies of scale have rendered music and sound increasingly mobile-portable, fungible, and ubiquitous. At once a marketing term, a common mode of everyday-life performance, and an instigator of experimental aesthetics, "mobile music" opens up a space for studying the momentous transformations in the production, distribution, consumption, and experience of music and sound that took place between the late nineteenth and the early twenty-first centuries. Taken together, the two volumes cover a large swath of the world-the US, the UK, Japan, Brazil, Germany, Turkey, Mexico, France, China, Jamaica, Iraq, the Philippines, India, Sweden-and a similarly broad array of the musical and nonmusical sounds suffusing the soundscapes of mobility.

Volume 2 investigates the ramifications of mobile music technologies on musical/sonic performance and aesthetics. Two core arguments are that "mobility" is not the same thing as actual "movement" and that artistic production cannot be absolutely sundered from the performances of quotidian life. The volume's chapters investigate the mobilization of frequency range by sirens and miniature speakers; sound vehicles such as boom cars, ice cream trucks, and trains; the gestural choreographies of soundwalk pieces and mundane interactions with digital media; dance music practices in laptop and iPod DJing; the imagery of iPod commercials; production practices in Turkish political music and black popular music; the aesthetics of handheld video games and chiptune music; and the mobile device as a new musical instrument and resource for musical ensembles.

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Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of mobile music? Look no further than the OXF HANDB MOB MUSIC STUD VOL 2 OHMUS P (Oxford Handbooks). This groundbreaking two-volume set delves into the transformative power of mechanical, electrical, and digital technologies on the production, distribution, consumption, and experience of music and sound. With its expansive coverage of global perspectives and a wide range of musical and nonmusical sounds, this is an indispensable resource for music enthusiasts, scholars, and artists alike.

What sets this book apart is its exploration of how "mobile music" has become an integral part of our daily lives. As a marketing term, mobile music encapsulates the ever-increasing mobility, portability, and ubiquity of music and sound. It's not just about movement; it's about the profound impact these technologies have on our musical/sonic performance and aesthetics. From the powerful frequencies of sirens and miniature speakers to the immersive soundscapes of boom cars and trains, this volume uncovers the artistry embedded in our everyday interactions with mobile music.

This isn't just a dry academic study – it's a vibrant celebration of the dynamic relationship between music, technology, and human experience. Dive into the gestural choreographies of soundwalk pieces, the mesmerizing dance music practices of laptop and iPod DJing, and the aesthetic allure of handheld video games and chiptune music. Immerse yourself in the captivating imagery of iPod commercials and discover the intriguing production practices of Turkish political music and black popular music. With every page, you'll gain new insights into how mobile devices have become not only instruments but also integral resources for musical ensembles.

Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of the mobile music revolution. Expand your horizons with the OXF HANDB MOB MUSIC STUD VOL 2 OHMUS P (Oxford Handbooks) and uncover the limitless possibilities that emerge when music and mobility collide. Get your copy today and embark on a journey that will forever change the way you perceive and experience music.

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