Date of Award
6-2022
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Music
First Advisor
Maria Cristina Fava, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Christopher Biggs, D.M.A.
Third Advisor
David J. Colson, D.M.A.
Keywords
Aesthetics, computer music, media
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
In this thesis, I reflect on the relationship between the materiality of computers and computer music. Marshall McLuhan and Friedrich Kittler had a fundamental role in unraveling how media shape discourse and influence their conveyed message and history. These were important discoveries that built the foundation for the field of Media Studies. Throughout this thesis, I will revisit reflections of researchers who contributed to this field and point out how the medium molds computer music’s history and aesthetics. After reviewing the role of the materiality of computers, I will indicate some aesthetically compelling directions of computer music, which consider features of the medium’s materiality rather than hiding them as if they were illegitimate.
Recommended Citation
Valente Pascale, Rodrigo, "Aesthetic Implications Of Using The Computer Medium In Music" (2022). Masters Theses. 5341.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/5341