Structure and Synthesis: The Anatomy of Practice (October Files)
October Files: Structure and Synthesis: The Anatomy of Practice is an anthology by sound artist Mark Fell on experimental music, time, structure and technology. It combines statements, diagrammatic scores, instructional texts and exercises with reflections on musical practice and perception.
At a glance
- Anthology of Mark Fell’s writing and work on time, structure, technology and experimental music.
- Mixes statements, diagrammatic scores and instructional texts in a workbook-and-manifesto format.
- Includes exercises focused on musical expertise, habits, intuition, rhythm, shape and time.
- Graphic context by designer Joe Gilmore.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The varied formats bring theoretical reflections and practical exercises together in one volume.
- Its subject matter ranges across experimental music and the relationship between academic and popular electronic music.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Urbanomic Media Ltd |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 Mar. 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1913029956 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1913029951 |
| Weight listed | 907 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.2 x 2.9 x 24.9 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in experimental and electronic music, musical theory or sound art.
- Musicians and students looking for exercises that question familiar habits and intuitions.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a conventional introductory guide focused on step-by-step instruction or a single music-making technique.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Structure and Synthesis about?
It presents Mark Fell’s thinking on time, structure, technology and experimental music, alongside reflections and exercises about musical practice and perception.
What formats does the book use?
The listing describes an amalgam of workbook and manifesto, with interleaved statements, diagrammatic scores and instructional texts.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 400 pages.
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