Consuming Music Together
Subtitle: Social and Collaborative Aspects of Music Consumption Technologies (Computer Supported Cooperative Work)
Contributors: Kenton O'Hara (Editor); Barry Brown (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: February 28, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 311
ISBN-13: 9781402040313
Subjects: Audio processing: music & sound effects; Music industry; General; Computers; Computers - General Information; Computer Books: General; Sociology - General; Music; Computer Science; Computers / Computer Science; Digital music players; Social aspects
Description: Listening to, buying and sharing music is an immensely important part of everyday life. Yet recent technological developments are increasingly changing how we use and consume music. This book collects together the most recent studies of music consumption, and new developments in music technology. It combines the perspectives of both social scientists and technology designers, uncovering how new music technologies are actually being used, along with discussions of new music technologies still in development. With a specific focus on the social nature of music, the book breaks new ground in bringing together discussions of both the social and technological aspects of music use. Chapters cover topics such as the use of the iPod, music technologies which encourage social interaction in public places, and music sharing on the internet. A valuable collection for anyone concerned with the future of music technology, this book will be of particular interest to those designing new music technologies, those working in the music industry, along with students of music and new technology.