Form as Harmony in Rock Music
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Author Description
'Form As Harmony In Rock Music' investigates the formal-harmonic structures of classic rock of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, demonstrating how artists across decades and genres have unified under similar compositional structures and a single musical style. Drew Nobile. Also issued in print: 2020. Includes bibliographical references, discography and index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates how formal-harmonic structures in classic rock music from the 1960s through the 1980s function as a unified compositional language. Drew Nobile, a music theorist, utilizes a corpus-based approach to analyze the relationship between harmonic progression and song form. He argues that despite the diversity of subgenres, rock music relies on a consistent set of structural norms that define the genre's identity.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of harmonic patterns in classic rock repertoire
- Examination of verse-chorus and other common song forms
- Discussion of the interaction between melody and harmonic rhythm
- Bibliographical references and a comprehensive discography
Scope Limits
- Focus is restricted to classic rock of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s
- Does not cover post-1990s rock developments or experimental subgenres
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Musicologists and theorists frequently cite this work as a rigorous application of formal analysis to popular music. Experts highlight the text as a foundational resource for understanding the structural mechanics of the classic rock era.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190948396
ISBN-13:
9780190948399
Academic
Musicology
Harmony
Music theory
Composition
Rock music
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