David Novak
Japanoise
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822353928
- author:
- David Novak
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 15.49 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Social Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Japanoise Music at the Edge of Circulation by David Novak explores the underground music genre known as Noise, which emerged in the 1980s and circulated among fans in Japan, Europe, and North America. Characterised by its distinctive sound and performances, Noise has captivated a small but dedicated audience. Novak delves into the cultural context of Noise, tracing the "cultural feedback" that generates and sustains this music. He provides an ethnographic account of live performances, recording circulation, and the lives of musicians and listeners. The book examines the technologies behind Noise and its networks, shedding light on how musical sound and listening are intertwined with media exchange and social interpretation. Through his research, Novak reveals the complex dynamics of Noise as a cultural phenomenon, one that reflects the complexities of globalization and participatory media at the turn of the millennium.