Blaze of Light in Every Word
«A Blaze of Light is a valuable addition to the field of music theory and analysis. Malawey combines various bodies of scholarship while proposing an original model for understanding and analyzing the sound of the singing voice. Because of its engaging tone, clear explanation of complex parameters, and thorough survey of literature, the book will be a helpful pedagogical resource.»
Michèle Duguay, Music Theory Online
The human singing voice holds immense power - to convey mood, emotion, and identity in songs, provide music's undeniable "wow" moments, and communicate a pop song's meaning perhaps more than any other musical parameter. Les mer
much-needed new approach, A Blaze of Light in Every Word presents a systematic and encompassing conceptual model for analyzing vocal delivery. Author Victoria Malawey focuses on three overlapping areas of inquiry - pitch, prosody, and quality - while drawing on research from music theory and pedagogy as
well as gender studies and philosophy to situates the sonic and material aspects of vocal delivery among broader cultural, philosophical, and anthropological approaches to voice. Malawey develops a much-needed and innovative set of analytical tools through in-depth analyses of popular song recordings in genres spanning from hip hop to death metal. A Blaze of Light in Every Word brings new clarity to the relationship between the voice's sonic content and its greater signification,
helping us understand the complexity and uniqueness of singing voices.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9780190052218
- Utgivelsesår
- 2020
- Format
- 16 x 23 cm
Anmeldelser
«A Blaze of Light is a valuable addition to the field of music theory and analysis. Malawey combines various bodies of scholarship while proposing an original model for understanding and analyzing the sound of the singing voice. Because of its engaging tone, clear explanation of complex parameters, and thorough survey of literature, the book will be a helpful pedagogical resource.»
Michèle Duguay, Music Theory Online
«This is the first 'complete' study of the popular singing voice. It will of course be a benchmark study for anyone doing research on the popular singing voice, performativity, and musical signification.»
Kevin Holm-Hudson, Professor of Music Theory, University of Kentucky