Rock, the primary text : developing a musicology of rock / Allan F. Moore.
| Author/creator | Moore, Allan F. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Buckingham [England] ; Philadelphia : Open University Press, 1993. |
| Description | 227 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Popular music in Britain Popular music in Britain. ^A281097 |
| Contents | Issues in theory -- Elements of an analytical musicology of rock -- Progressive styles and issues -- A profusion of styles -- Meanings. |
| Abstract | This book is written in the belief that, within rock criticism and commentary, insufficient attention is given to the 'primary text'--the sounds themselves. The author argues for the development of a musicology particular to rock. He sets out the primary elements of such a musicology against a background of the beat and rhythm and blues styles of the early 1960s, and considers 'progressive' rock and subsequent styles. He also explores the fundamental issue of rock as a medium for self-expression, and the relationship of this to musical style. He traces the changing musical styles of rock, discusses the use and mediation of the music, and lays the foundations for a rock aesthetics. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 210-216. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-209) and index. |
| Biographical note | "Allan F. Moore is Senior Lecturer in Music at Thames Valley University and is a composer, performer, and musicologist. He gained his PhD for work in analytical methodology relating to avant garde music. He has published articles on popular music, and this is his first book."--Back cover. |
| LCCN | 92012471 |
| ISBN | 0335097871 |
| ISBN | 9780335097876 |
| ISBN | 0335097863 (pbk.) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML3534 .M66 1992 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |