Mars by 1980: The Story of Electronic Music

In Mars by 1980, David Stubbs charts the evolution of synthesised tones, from the earliest mechanical experiments in the late nineteenth century, through the musique concrete of the Futurists and radical composers such as Pierre Schaeffer and Karl Stockhausen, to the gradual absorption of electronic instrumentation into the mainstream, be it through the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, grandiose prog rock or the DIY approach of electronica, house and techno. Stubbs tells a tale of mavericks and future dreamers, malfunctioning devices and sonic mayhem. But above all, he describes an essential story of authenticity: is this music? Mars by 1980 is the definitive account that answers this question.

Details

Subjects

Music

Type

Book

Place of publication

London

Publisher

Faber & Faber

Year

2019

Number of pages

430 pages

Language

English

ISBN

9780571351299

Open stacks or available on request

Available on request

Illustrations

Yes

Bibliography

No

UDC code and author sign

780 Stu

Volumes

1

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