Rutherford Johnson T. - Music After The Fall

Music after the Fall is an important book that surveys contemporary Western art music in the context of the post-Cold War era. Tim Rutherford-Johnson considers musical composition within the framework of globalization, digitization, and new media, examining a range of composers, performers, works, and institutions. This book expands the definition of Western art music to include forms of composition, experimental music, sound art, and crossover work. It develops a broad picture of the new music ecosystem, with a focus on the themes of permission, fluidity, excess, and loss. This book is highly acclaimed and has been praised for its ability to provide a fresh new way to navigate the world of sound.