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The science of sci-fi music

Andrew May
Resource Type:
E-Book
Publication:
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2020]
Related Series:
Science and fiction (Springer (Firm))
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Summary:
The 20th century saw radical changes in the way serious music is composed and produced, including the advent of electronic instruments and novel compositional methods such as serialism and stochastic music. Unlike previous artistic revolutions, this one took its cues from the world of science. Creating electronic sounds, in the early days, required a well-equipped laboratory and an understanding of acoustic theory. Composition became increasingly "algorithmic", with many composers embracing the mathematics of set theory. The result was some of the most intellectually challenging music ever written - yet also some of the best known, thanks to its rapid assimilation into sci-fi movies and TV shows, from the electronic scores of Forbidden Planet and Dr Who to the other-worldly sounds of 2001: A Space Odyssey. This book takes a close look at the science behind "science fiction" music, as well as exploring the way sci-fi imagery found its way into the work of musicians like Sun Ra and David Bowie, and how music influenced the science fiction writings of Philip K. Dick and others.
Table of Contents:
  • Alien Sounds
  • Musical Mathematics
  • The Electronic Revolution
  • Scientific Music
  • Science Fiction and Music Culture
  • Speculations on a Musical Theme.
Author/Creator:
May, Andrew , author
Languages:
English
Language Notes:
Item content: English
Main Work:
The science of sci-fi music [by May, A.]
Related Series:
Science and fiction (Springer (Firm))
Subjects:
Electronic music — History and criticism
Computer music — History and criticism
Science fiction in music
Electronic music
Computer music
Genres:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 26, 2020).
Physical Description:
1 online resource.
Digital Characteristics:
text file
Call Numbers:
M1473 .M39 2020eb
ISBNs:
9783030478339 (electronic book)
3030478335 (electronic book)
3030478327 [Invalid]
9783030478322 [Invalid]
Other Standard Numbers:
[Unknown Type]: 10.1007/978-3-030-47
OCLC Numbers:
1163944244