Title: Treatise on Musical Objects: An Essay across Disciplines (California Studies in 20th-Century Music) (Volume 20), First Edition
Author: Pierre Schaeffer
Publisher: University of California Press
Description:
In “Treatise on Musical Objects: An Essay across Disciplines,” Pierre Schaeffer presents a groundbreaking exploration of music that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. As the twentieth volume in the California Studies in 20th-Century Music series, this first edition text offers a unique perspective on the nature of musical objects and their significance in various contexts.
Pierre Schaeffer, a pioneering figure in the field of musique concrète, delves into the fundamental concepts underlying the creation, perception, and interpretation of sound. Drawing from his extensive experience as a composer, musicologist, and philosopher, Schaeffer introduces readers to a multidimensional approach to understanding music as an artistic, scientific, and cultural phenomenon.
Through a series of insightful essays, Schaeffer examines the relationship between sound and its physical, perceptual, and cultural manifestations. He explores the role of technology in shaping musical expression and discusses the implications of his findings for composers, performers, scholars, and listeners alike.
With its interdisciplinary perspective and innovative insights, “Treatise on Musical Objects” challenges conventional notions of music and invites readers to embark on a thought-provoking journey through the intricate world of sonic phenomena. This first edition serves as a seminal work in the field, paving the way for further exploration and discourse in the realms of music, science, and philosophy.