| Voicing the Popular: On the Subjects of Popular Music Contributor(s): Middleton, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415975905 ISBN-13: 9780415975902 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2006 Annotation: "Voicing the Popular" brings together aspects of political economy, cultural history, and musical interpretation to examine the rise of popular music over the past 50 years. A unifying theme is that of "voice," by which Middleton means the sphere of vocality through which popular songs are delivered, as well as a broader, metaphorical sense of "voice" as a vehicle through which subjects articulate, understand, and represent identities and personae. Tackling large themes in the field--including gender, race authenticity, and repetition as a means of structuring popular song--Middleton hopes to bring new clarity to the study of popular music, while also questioning basic assumptions. "Voicing the Popular" brings a fresh, new perspective to the field of popular music studies. Written by a world-renowned authority, it will stand as both a summation and a challenge to all interested in pursuing this growing discipline. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Pop Vocal - Social Science | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: 781.640 |
| LCCN: 2005031321 |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.07 lbs) 352 pages |