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Humming
Series: The Study of Sound
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This thought-provoking work is ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of sound studies, cultural anthropology, and the arts, as well as readers interested in the philosophy of voice and sonic phenomena.
"From a gentle and soothing voice that is personal and intimate to hums that are mystical, impersonal and maddening, this book provides an anthropology of the concept of humming through the discipline of sound studies"--
From a gentle and soothing voice that is personal and intimate to hums that are mystical, impersonal and maddening, this book provides an anthropology of the concept of humming through the discipline of sound studies.
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Humming is a ubiquitous and mundane act many of us perform. The fact that we often hum to ourselves, to family members, or to close friends suggests that humming is a personal, intimate act. It can also be a powerful way in which people open up to others and share collective memories.
In religious settings, such as Tibetan chanting, humming offers a mesmerising sonic experience. Then there are hums that resound regardless of human activity, such as the hums of impersonal objects and man-made or natural phenomena.
The first sound studies book to explore the topic of humming, Humming offers a unique examination of the polarising categories of hums. From hums that are performed only to oneself, exercised in religious practice, that claim healing, and that resonate with our bodies, to hums that can drive people to madness, emanate from cities and towns, and resound in the universe.
By acknowledging the quirkiness of hums within the established discourse in sound studies, Humming takes a truly interdisciplinary view on this familiar yet less-trodden sonic concept in sound studies.
Series: The Study of Sound
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Tim Ingold praises the book for its profound meditation on language, voice, and existence, describing it as an exploration that transcends just the act of humming. Julia Schröder highlights the philosophical depth and interdisciplinary approach, noting its appeal to both artists and academics. The work provocatively blends phenomenology, psychoanalysis, and poetic inquiry to challenge established sound studies.
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ISBN: 9781501324611
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 December 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 213.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 124
About the Author
Suk-Jun Kim is Lecturer in Electroacoustic Music and Sound Art and Programme Director of MMus in Sonic Arts at the University of Aberdeen, UK.
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