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Ambient Sound and Radical Listening in the Age of Communication

Joseph Heller

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In an age when we are constantly bombarded with noise and information, it has become more important than ever to learn how to listen attentively. Ambient sound, the everyday sounds that surround us, can be a rich and complex source of information and beauty. By learning to listen to ambient sound, we can deepen our understanding of the world around us and connect with our own inner lives.

Ocean of Sound: Ambient sound and radical listening in the age of communication (Serpent's Tail Classics)

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Ambient Sound and Radical Listening in the Age of Communication is a groundbreaking book that explores the power of sound to shape our experience of the world. Through a series of rich and detailed listening exercises, the book teaches readers how to listen attentively to their surroundings and to appreciate the beauty and complexity of everyday sounds.

The book begins with a discussion of the history of ambient sound, from the early experiments of musique concrète to the ambient music of Brian Eno. The author then goes on to explore the different ways that ambient sound can be used to create atmosphere, evoke emotions, and communicate ideas.

The book also includes a number of practical tips for listening to ambient sound. These tips can help readers to develop their listening skills and to create their own soundscapes.

Ambient Sound and Radical Listening in the Age of Communication is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about sound and its role in our lives. The book is beautifully written and full of insights. It is sure to inspire readers to listen to the world around them in a new way.

Here are some of the things you will learn from this book:

How to listen attentively to your surroundings
How to appreciate the beauty and complexity of everyday sounds
How to use ambient sound to create atmosphere, evoke emotions, and communicate ideas
How to develop your listening skills
How to create your own soundscapes

If you are interested in learning more about ambient sound and radical listening, then this book is for you.

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