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Ocean of Sound

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First published: 1995
Pages: 289

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'Ocean of Sound' is a profound exploration of the world of sound. The book begins in 1889 at the Paris Exposition with Debussy’s first encounter with Javanese music and traces the evolution of a culture absorbed in ambient sound.

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David Toop

David Toop is an English musician, author, curator, sound artist, and academic, widely known for his work on improvisation, sound culture, and listening practices. He was a long-standing contributor to The Wire and The Face, and a member of the British new wave band The Flying Lizards.

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Author: David Toop
First published: 1995
Reading time: About 7 hours
Pages: 289
Language: English
Genre: Music Theory
Formats: PDF, EPUB, MOBI, Read online