Communication & Journalism - Static in the System: Noise and the Soundscape of American Cinema Culture (Volume 1) (California Studies in Music, Sound, and Media)

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Static in the System: Noise and the Soundscape of American Cinema Culture (Volume 1) (California Studies in Music, Sound, and Media)

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Book Synopsis: In this rich study of noise in American film-going culture, Meredith C. Ward shows how aurality can reveal important fissures in American motion picture history, enabling certain types of listening cultures to form across time. Connecting this history of noise in the cinema to a greater sonic culture, Static in the System shows how cinema sound was networked into a broader constellation of factors that affected social power, gender, sexuality, class, the built environment, and industry, and how these factors in turn came to fruition in cinema's soundscape.

Focusing on theories of power as they manifest in noise, the history of noise in electro-acoustics with the coming of film sound, architectural acoustics as they were manipulated in cinema theaters, and the role of the urban environment in affecting mobile listening and the avoidance of noise, Ward analyzes the powerful relationship between aural cultural history and cinema's sound theory, proving that noise can become a powerful historiographic tool for the film historian.

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Discover the captivating world of American cinema culture with Static in the System: Noise and the Soundscape of American Cinema Culture (Volume 1). This groundbreaking book by Meredith C. Ward delves into the significance of noise in the film industry, unravelling hidden stories and unlocking a unique lens through which to explore cinematic history. Uncover the power of aurality as a tool for understanding social power, gender, sexuality, class, and industry in the captivating realm of American motion pictures.

Static in the System goes beyond the surface of traditional film analysis, forging connections between cinema sound and the broader sonic culture of its time. Dive into a rich tapestry of knowledge as Ward demonstrates how cinema sound was intricately tied to a constellation of factors that shaped society. Discover the influence of architectural acoustics in cinema theaters and the ways in which the urban environment impacted listening experiences. Each page brings you closer to the intricate relationships between sound theory, cultural history, and the evolution of American cinema.

Embark on a journey through time and space as Ward introduces you to theories of power manifested in noise. Immerse yourself in the history of noise in electro-acoustics and witness its transformative impact on the film industry with the advent of sound in movies. Gain insights into how noise has shaped not only the way we experience films but also the course of film history itself.

Static in the System recognizes the historical power of noise in American cinema and challenges you to embrace noise as a valuable historiographic tool. By unveiling hidden narratives and exploring the relationship between noise and cinema, this book will forever change the way you perceive film history. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for film enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with a passion for the captivating world of American cinema.

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