Rock, the primary text : developing a musicology of rock / Allan F. Moore.
| Author/creator | Moore, Allan F. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | Aldershot, Hants, England ; Brookfield, VT : Ashgate, ©2001. |
| Description | xii, 253 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Ashgate popular and folk music series Ashgate popular and folk music series. ^A512613 |
| Contents | Issues in theory -- Elements of an analytic musicology of rock -- Progressive styles and issues -- A profusion of styles -- Meanings. |
| Abstract | This thoroughly revised second edition of Allan Moore's groundbreaking book features new sections on melody, Britpop, authenticity, intertextuality, and an extended discussion of texture. Rock's 'primary text'--its sounds--is the focus of attention here. The author argues for the development of a musicology particular to rock within the context of the background to the genres, the beat and rhythm and blues styles of the early 1960s, '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 changing musical styles. This book remains innovative in its exploration of an aesthetics of rock. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-238), discography (pages 239-247), and index. |
| LCCN | 2001022836 |
| ISBN | 0754602982 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0754602990 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3534 .M66 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |