The Cambridge Companion to Recorded Music

Book Overview

From the cylinder to the download, the practice of music has been radically transformed by the development of recording and playback technologies. This Companion provides a detailed overview of the transformation, encompassing both classical and popular music. Topics covered include the history of recording technology and the businesses built on it; the impact of recording on performance styles; studio practices, viewed from the perspectives of performer,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521684617
• ISBN13: 9780521684613
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.6"