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The history of singing (though not yet the singing itself) changed fundamentally and for ever at the end of the nineteenth century with the serendipitous series of technological breakthroughs that led to machines being able to capture the sound of the human voice.
11 kwi 2019 · The Oxford Handbook of Singing is a landmark text on this topic. It is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wishes to know more about the pluralistic nature of singing.
Scientists and musicologists have offered various theories to address the questions of when and how, while different peoples around the world assume a plethora of reasons for singing and the inspiration behind what is sung, be they from mythological muses (often divine inspiration, typically conveyed in dreams) or the mundane ones around them ...
It explores the evolution of singing in a global context - from Neanderthal Man to Auto-tune via the infinite varieties of world music from Orient to Occident, classical music from medieval music to the avant-garde and popular music from vaudeville to rock and beyond.
The authors address the history of singing by considering the socio-political factors that determined its development, and at the same time they address matters of performance. This work provides a good introduction for readers concerned with singing, whether medieval or not.
Considering singing as a universal human activity, the book provides an in-depth perspective on singing from many cultures and periods: Western and non- Western, prehistoric to present. Written in a lively and entertaining style, the history contains a comprehensive reference section for those who wish to explore the topic further, and will appeal
A History of Singing, Part Two. John Potter, Neil Sorrell. From chazzanut to flamenco to Chinese opera, John Potter takes us on a journey around the world in A History of Singing.
