Rock, the primary text : developing a musicology of rock / Allan F. Moore.

Author/creator Moore, Allan F.
Format Book
EditionSecond edition.
Publication InfoAldershot, Hants, England ; Brookfield, VT : Ashgate, ©2001.
Descriptionxii, 253 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesAshgate 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 228-238), discography (pages 239-247), and index.
LCCN 2001022836
ISBN0754602982 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0754602990 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3534 .M66 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold