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Discover the rich tapestry of pop-rock music with our brand new book that unravels its complex history and cultural significance. Spanning from the roots of rock'n'roll in the 1950s to contemporary genres like punk, indie, and techno, this insightful read is perfect for music enthusiasts and scholars alike. Motti Regev presents a fresh perspective, advocating that pop and rock should be viewed as a cohesive musical entity. With its deep analysis of pop-rock as a global phenomenon, this book emphasizes the interaction between Anglo-American and various national and ethnic musical styles. The concept of 'aesthetic cosmopolitanism' illustrates how pop-rock music serves as a unifying cultural force in late modernity, allowing diverse social groups to share common artistic and expressive experiences. Ideal for those studying cultural sociology, media studies, and popular music, this 224-page volume published by John Wiley & Sons in 2013 will enhance your understanding of the interconnectedness of global music cultures. Don't miss out on this essential contribution to pop-rock literature. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780745661735.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745661735
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224
Description:
Pop music and rock music are often treated as separate genres
but the distinction has always been blurred Motti Regev
argues that pop-rock is best understood as a single musical form
defined by the use of electric and electronic instruments,
amplification and related techniques. The history of pop-rock
extends from the emergence of rock'n'roll in the 1950s to a variety
of contemporary fashions and trends ? rock, punk, soul, funk,
techno, hip hop, indie, metal, pop and many more.
This book offers a highly original account of the emergence of
pop-rock music as a global phenomenon in which Anglo-American and
many other national and ethnic variants interact in complex
ways Pop-rock is analysed as a prime instance of 'aesthetic
cosmopolitanism' ? that is, the gradual formation, in late
modernity, of world culture as a single interconnected entity in
which different social groupings around the world increasingly
share common ground in their aesthetic perceptions, expressive
forms and cultural practices.
Drawing on a wide array of examples, this path-breaking book
will be of great interest to students and scholars in cultural
sociology, media and cultural studies as well as the study of
popular music.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745661735
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224
Description:
Pop music and rock music are often treated as separate genres
but the distinction has always been blurred Motti Regev
argues that pop-rock is best understood as a single musical form
defined by the use of electric and electronic instruments,
amplification and related techniques. The history of pop-rock
extends from the emergence of rock'n'roll in the 1950s to a variety
of contemporary fashions and trends ? rock, punk, soul, funk,
techno, hip hop, indie, metal, pop and many more.
This book offers a highly original account of the emergence of
pop-rock music as a global phenomenon in which Anglo-American and
many other national and ethnic variants interact in complex
ways Pop-rock is analysed as a prime instance of 'aesthetic
cosmopolitanism' ? that is, the gradual formation, in late
modernity, of world culture as a single interconnected entity in
which different social groupings around the world increasingly
share common ground in their aesthetic perceptions, expressive
forms and cultural practices.
Drawing on a wide array of examples, this path-breaking book
will be of great interest to students and scholars in cultural
sociology, media and cultural studies as well as the study of
popular music.