{"title":"William L. Weir","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam L. Weir’s works delve into the rich tapestry of arts and culture, offering readers insightful explorations of creative movements and influential figures. His books often illuminate the intersection of sound, technology, and artistic expression, providing a unique perspective on contemporary cultural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on innovative subjects such as the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Weir’s writing appeals to those fascinated by the evolution of media and experimental art forms. His clear, engaging style invites readers to appreciate the complexities behind iconic cultural contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bbc-radiophonic-workshops-bbc-radiophonic-workshop-a-retrospective-by-william-l-weir-9781501389153","title":"BBC Radiophonic Workshop's BBC Radiophonic Workshop - A Retrospective","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1958, an anonymous group of overworked and under-budgeted BBC employees set out to make some new sounds for radio and TV. They ended up changing the course of 20th-century music. For millions of people, the work of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop was the first electronic music they had ever heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSampling, loops, and the earliest synthesizers—long before audiences knew what they were—made up the groundbreaking scores for news programs, auto maintenance shows, and children’s programming. They also produced the \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e theme, one of the first electronic music masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beatles, Pink Floyd, and others borrowed from them. A generation of musicians raised on BBC programming—Aphex Twin, Portishead, and Prodigy among them—took these once-alien sounds and carried on the Workshop’s legacy. Ignored for decades by music historians, the Workshop is now recognized as one of the most influential forebears of electronica, psychedelia, ambient music, and synth-pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423828328684,"sku":"9781501389153","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/251c2c116e276a8bf33341fc3009cb1a.jpg?v=1774470044"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/william-l-weir.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}