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Aesthetics of Pop Music
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This book is ideal for readers interested in cultural theory, music criticism, and media studies, particularly those exploring pop music beyond traditional frameworks. It suits students and scholars looking for an interdisciplinary approach to understanding pop culture.
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In this short book, the leading German cultural critic Diedrich Diederichsen puts forward a fresh and original account of pop music. He argues that pop music is not so much a form of music as a constellation of different media channels, social spaces, and behavioural systems, of which music is only a part. Its own logic of attraction is based less on compositions and the expression of subjectivity and more on indexicality, real or pseudo-involuntary effects as recorded by sound technologies, and on studio discipline and staging, and hence on performance.
By elaborating his innovative account of pop music as a constellation, Diederichsen develops a theory that distinguishes itself from sociology, cultural studies, media studies, and ethnography, while at the same time drawing on and encompassing them all.
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Critics praise the book for its rigorous yet playful analysis. Greil Marcus highlights its surprising depth and wit, calling it a study that repeatedly reveals new insights. Michael Bracewell considers Diederichsen a compelling analyst who sheds fresh light on the identities and meanings within pop music. The Journal of the Society notes its appeal for scholars in multimedia and cultural studies due to its mix of historical examples, theoretical arguments, and discussion of modern recording and social media.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781509552030
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 119.0mm
Height: 183.0mm
Weight: 172g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Diedrich DiederichsenΒ is Professor of Theory, Practice and Communication of Contemporary Art at the Vienna Academy for Fine Arts.
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