In the book, Pinch and Trocco trace the origins of the analog synthesizer with a focus on the different phases in its life; from its invention to its widespread use. Whereas...
In the late 1940s, sound systems were already prominent in Jamaica. There’s a live jazz scene, starting from the 1920s. Jazz live events are for the wealthy elite. Poor...
Once upon a time in Russia, a Revolution happened. Actually, a ghost had been creeping around for quite a while. The ghost of Communism. Lenin proposed a simple formula:...
The film contains monologue-like, long-running interview sections with electronic musicians from Germany/Switzerland with parallel editing of club/concert shots. The musicians talk about their personal affiliation to electronic music, sound,...
"B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989" is a compelling documentary that delves into the dynamic subculture and pop culture of West Berlin during...
The movie, Paris/Berlin: 20 Years of Underground Techno, traces the trajectory of the underground techno movement in Berlin and Paris. It is comprised of...
Modulations is a highly engaging documentary that presents the history and evolution of electronic music in the 20th century. The narrative of the film...
"Industrial Soundtrack for the Urban Decay" (2015) is a documentary film that delves into the origins and evolution of industrial music. Directed by Amélie...
Katz, M. (2022). Music and technology: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press.
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Katz traces the relationship between music and technology from ancient times until...