Hip-Hop Turntablism, Creativity and Collaboration |
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| Author:
| Smith, Sophy |
| Series title: | Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-317-12186-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2016 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $62.95 |
Book Description:
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This is the first book to explore the creative and collaborative processes of groups of DJs working together as hip-hop turntable teams. Focusing on a variety of subjects - from the history of turntable experimentation and the development of innovative sound manipulation techniques, to turntable team formation, collective creation and an analysis of team routines - the book examines how turntable teams have developed new ways of composing music, and defines characteristics of team...
More DescriptionThis is the first book to explore the creative and collaborative processes of groups of DJs working together as hip-hop turntable teams. Focusing on a variety of subjects - from the history of turntable experimentation and the development of innovative sound manipulation techniques, to turntable team formation, collective creation and an analysis of team routines - the book examines how turntable teams have developed new ways of composing music, and defines characteristics of team routines in both the process and the final artistic product.