{"title":"Allan Moore","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllan Moore’s work offers insightful explorations into the vibrant world of arts and culture, with a particular emphasis on music. His writing delves into the social and cultural significance of artistic movements, inviting readers to engage with music as a rich, living form of expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a thoughtful and analytical approach, Moore’s books illuminate the interplay between art and society, making them essential reads for those interested in understanding cultural history through sound and performance. Expect compelling narratives that balance scholarly rigour with accessible storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rock-the-primary-text-by-allan-moore-9781138592100","title":"Rock: The Primary Text","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thoroughly revised third edition of Allan F. Moore's ground-breaking book, now co-authored with Remy Martin, incorporates new material on rock music theory, style change, and the hermeneutic method developed in Moore’s \u003cem\u003eSong Means\u003c\/em\u003e (2012).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn even larger array of musicians is discussed, bringing the book right into the 21st century. Rock's 'primary text' – its sounds – is the focus of attention here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors argue for the development of a musicology particular to rock within the context of the background to the genres, the beat and rhythm and blues styles of the early 1960s, 'progressive' rock, punk rock, metal, and subsequent styles. They also explore the fundamental issue of rock as a medium for self-expression, and the relationship of this to changing musical styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRock: The Primary Text\u003c\/em\u003e remains innovative in its exploration of an aesthetics of rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607520657644,"sku":"9781138592100","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138592100-rock-the-primary-text.jpg?v=1778169780"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/allan-moore.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}