I hear a symphony : Motown and crossover R&B /
Flory, Andrew,
I hear a symphony : Motown and crossover R&B / Andrew Flory. - ix, 334 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm. - Tracking pop . - Tracking pop. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-322) and index.
I Hear a Symphony" opens new territory in the study of Motown's legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit's postwar black middle class; that Motown's creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm and blues while developing the famous "Motown Sound." Throughout the book, Flory focuses on the central importance of "crossover" to the Motown story; first as a key concept in the company's efforts to reach across American commercial markets, then as a means to extend influence internationally, and finally as a way to expand the brand beyond strictly musical products. Flory's work reveals the richness of the Motown sound, and equally rich and complex cultural influence Motown still exerts.
9780472036868 9780472117413
2017011934
Motown Record Corporation--History.
Rhythm and blues music--History and criticism.
ML3792.M67 / F56 2017
781.64409774/34
I hear a symphony : Motown and crossover R&B / Andrew Flory. - ix, 334 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm. - Tracking pop . - Tracking pop. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-322) and index.
I Hear a Symphony" opens new territory in the study of Motown's legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit's postwar black middle class; that Motown's creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm and blues while developing the famous "Motown Sound." Throughout the book, Flory focuses on the central importance of "crossover" to the Motown story; first as a key concept in the company's efforts to reach across American commercial markets, then as a means to extend influence internationally, and finally as a way to expand the brand beyond strictly musical products. Flory's work reveals the richness of the Motown sound, and equally rich and complex cultural influence Motown still exerts.
9780472036868 9780472117413
2017011934
Motown Record Corporation--History.
Rhythm and blues music--History and criticism.
ML3792.M67 / F56 2017
781.64409774/34