WASHBURNE
Bad Music
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415943666
- author:
- WASHBURNE
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Theory of music & musicology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bad Music: The Music We Love to Hate explores why certain popular musical forms and performers are universally reviled by critics and ignored by scholars, despite their widespread popularity. This book examines the changing notion of what makes "good" or "bad" music over time and how it reflects on those who have assigned these tags to different genres.
From classical composers initially met with negative reviews to jazz, country, and pop musics being once rejected by academic circles, Bad Music looks at alternative ways of judging musical performance beyond the critical/academic nexus. It suggests new paths for understanding what makes some music popular even if it is deemed "bad".
For those who have secretly enjoyed ABBA, Kenny G, or disco, this book will be a fascinating read that challenges common perceptions of music and its value.
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