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'The book is a superlative intersection of history and practice. With its charts, pictures, historical antecedents, and well-explained concepts, Electronic and Experimental Music is an essential resource for anyone interested in extraordinary sound.' Chris DeLaurenti, The Stranger
'This third edition effectively replaces both previous editions due to substantial additions and a well-executed reorganization... Holmes does an excellent job of avoiding unnecessary technical jargon while providing specific information on the analog techniques and digital software and hardware that have driven the development of this genre... This well-known history remains an invaluable guide for those hoping to gain a firm grounding in the history and culture of electronic music... Highly recommened.' - CHOICE
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'For me, this book is my student's primary resource -- it exists as a place toa reference what is done in class, it's there to show a historical path, it's there to read about how others have treated the electronic world in a musical fashion -- I view its place very highly at present.' -- Frank Felice, Butler University '!Holmes clearly worked meticulously to provide a well-written, easily understandable text delving into the history of electronic music. The content is thoughtfully prepared, thoroughly investigated and presented in a way that invites and informs newcomers and experts alike. The 4th edition's expansions enhance the text and make it even more appealing as a text for courses delving into electronic music with pop culture, rock, or jazz...' -- Elainie Lillios, Bowling Green State University
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A high-quality textbook on electronic music
21 Nov 2010
Format:Hardcover
Thom Holmes's third edition of this book is divided into four parts: a history of electronic music up to 1960; an explanation of the techniques and tools used in analog synthesis; a discussion of the principles and techniques behind digital synthesis; and an exploration of various genres of electronic music. Because this book is a textbook, the coverage of what Holmes chooses to discuss is admirably thorough. However, because it is a textbook, meant for use in the college classroom, Holmes focuses almost entirely on non-popular music, i.e. "classical" and experimental music. There is only one chapter on electronic popular music, and it seems to me the one he spent the least amount of time updating. It's hard to write about electronic popular music without discussing electronic dance music, yet, apart from a sidebar featuring Gary Numan (!), Holmes manages to do it. Holmes focuses exclusively on "avant-garde" popular music in this chapter, and while that's understandable and perhaps acceptable for a college textbook, it's also a little misleading as far as gaining an understanding of electronic music in general is concerned. Despite these points, this is a very well-written book and a solid introduction to electronic music.
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Outstanding!
14 Nov 2010
Format:Paperback
This book is excellent! It covers a wide range of electronic music, from avant-garde to hip-hop. There's an interesting mix of technical details and general information, making the book a good choice for classroom use as well as casual reading.
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