Collin, Matthew
Dream Machines: Electronic Music in Britain from Doctor Who to Acid House
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913172558
- author:
- Collin, Matthew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Omnibus Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.5 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dream Machines: A Passionate History of Electronic Music in Britain Electronic music in Britain has a rich and diverse history, spanning over six decades. From its early avant-garde experiments after World War Two to the current techno era, this genre has been shaped by technological advances and social changes. In Dream Machines, Matthew Collin explores the development of electronic music, profiling the sonic futurists who pioneered new styles and documenting the scenes and underground movements that built a thriving electronic music culture. The book delves into the evolution of genres such as space rock, electro-pop, ambient, dub, industrial music, prog, electro, hip-hop, hi-NRG and house, highlighting how developments in electronic music were influenced by changes in society and technological progress. Based on interviews with key players and a wealth of in-depth research, Dream Machines provides a comprehensive and engaging account of this fascinating subject.
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