Dark Waves: The Synthesizer and the Dystopian Sound of Britain (1977-80)

by Neil O'Connor

This book examines the role of the synthesizer and electronics in shaping the dystopian sound of electronic music in 1970s Britain, presenting a musicological analysis of a variety of acts--including Cabaret Voltaire, Gary Numan, Throbbing Gristle, The Normal, Visage, Fad Gadget--and considering background, influences, and technological approaches.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538165309
• ISBN13: 9781538165300
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"