Acoustic, electric and virtual noise: The cultural identity of the guitar

Article Abstract:

The role played by musical instruments, and the guitar in particular in defining the concepts of 'noise' and 'musical sound,' is examined. The development of the guitar's changing technology in the 20th century, through the move from acoustic to electric instruments up to its interaction with digital technologies, which marks its 'cultural identity', is outlined.

Musical instruments, Musical Instrument Manufacturing, Fretted Instruments ex Electronic, Guitar music, Cultural identity, Guitar, Guitars

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Sounding the outer limits

Article Abstract:

Rene van Peer, a music journalist and a composer cum sound poet, describes the aspects of his work that has not received much attention. The works include his approach to composition, his use of electronic equipment and software, and his thoughts about recordings of his work.

United Kingdom, Interview, Composers, Musical works, Peer, Rene van

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