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John Covach deposited “The Performer’s Experience: Positional Listening and Positional Analysis,” in G. Borio, G. Gioriani, A. Cecchi, and M. Lutzu, eds. Investigating Music Performance: Theoretical Models and Intersections (Routledge, 2020), 56-68. in the group
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group (SMT PMIG) on Humanities Commons 5 years, 5 months agoThis chapter presents an approach to musical listening and analysis that privileges the individual perspectives of performers in a rock ensemble. Using passages from Yes’s “And You And I,” this study examines how each musician hears the texture in different ways while each of these “positions” differs from the Ideal Listening Position, which is…[Read more]
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John Covach deposited “Popular Music in the Theory Classroom,” in The Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy, edited by Leigh VanHandel (Routledge, 2020), pp. 331-339. in the group
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group (SMT PMIG) on Humanities Commons 5 years, 5 months agoThis chapter considers the role of popular music in the undergraduate music theory curriculum, proposing three models for integrating pop into theory teaching.
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John Covach deposited “Jimmy Miller, the Rolling Stones, and Beggars Banquet,” in “They Call My Name Disturbance”: Beggars Banquet and the Rolling Stones’ Rock and Roll Revolution, edited by Russell Reising (Routledge, 2020), pp. 19-25. in the group
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group (SMT PMIG) on Humanities Commons 5 years, 5 months agoThis paper surveys the career of Jimmy Miller and explores his role as producer for the Rolling Stones, with particular emphasis on Beggars Banquet.
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Beth Hiser replied to the topic Readings in the Analysis of African-American Popular Music in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 5 months agoHi Walt,
Not sure if you’re familiar with the Journal of Hip Hop Studies, but it’s a wonderful open-access, peer reviewed journal that you might find useful for your course.
Enjoy!
Beth
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Walt Everett replied to the topic Readings in the Analysis of African-American Popular Music in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 5 months agoThanks so much for posting, Noriko–huge help!
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Walt Everett replied to the topic Readings in the Analysis of African-American Popular Music in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 5 months agoThanks for posting, Brad! Btw, I’ve already gleaned appropriate items from the syllabi posted at the PMIG site.
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Noriko Manabe replied to the topic Readings in the Analysis of African-American Popular Music in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 5 months agoHi all,
Thanks to Walt and Brad for getting the conversation started.
1.I think in a course on African American music, it is important to include the voices of Black scholars. Here are a few, keeping analysis in mind:
Shelley, Braxton D. 2019. “Analyzing Gospel.” Journal of the American Musicological Society 72 (1): 181–243. https://doi.org/10.1…[Read more]
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Brad Osborn replied to the topic Readings in the Analysis of African-American Popular Music in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 5 months agoHi Everybody. I replied to Walt privately with some readings from my own version of this class, but it’s too important not to share here as well:
Attas, Robin. 2019. “Music Theory as Social Justice: Pedagogical Applications of Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly.” Music Theory Online 25/1
< http://mtosmt.org/issues/mto.19.25.1/mto.19.25.1.attas.h…[Read more] -
Walt Everett started the topic Readings in the Analysis of African-American Popular Music in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 5 months agoHello PMIG members,
I decided this month to devote my Fall 2020 Pop-rock analysis class to the work of African-American musicians. The class is a mix of upper-level music undergrads and grads. I will have no trouble choosing repertoire, but I would appreciate any and all suggestions of readings that will support our analysis. We’re excluding…[Read more]
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RICHARD CARLIN started the topic New Music Series from SUNY Press in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 6 months agoHi All: I’ve been hired as a Consulting Editor for SUNY Press to acquire new titles in Music and the Arts. I’m looking for book proposals in the following areas:
Jazz Styles and Rock Styles: These would be short, introductory volumes on different styles (such as bop or swing in jazz or punk or hard rock in rock), each about 50,000 words, de…[Read more]
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Kathryn Straker started the topic Deadline approaching: CFA MusicID Digital Research Fellowship (Aug 1) in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 6 months agoDeadline Reminder – Call for Applications
MusicID Digital Research Fellowship
Deadline: 1st August 2020.
Dear all,
MusicID is pleased to announce its third annual Digital Research Fellowship in popular music studies.
http://www.academicrightspress.com/entertainment/music/fellowship-prizeAwarded competitively to scholars at any phase of…[Read more]
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Christine Boone started the topic PMIG 2020 Publication Awards – Nominations Sought! in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 6 months agoNominations are officially open for the Pop Music Interest Group’s Outstanding Publication Award and the Adam Krims Award—click on these links to nominate. I encourage you to reflect on recent scholarship you’ve read that has positively impacted you. Self-nominations are especially encouraged! Note that to be eligible for an award, the publi…[Read more]
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Sam Reenan uploaded the file: The Mediant in Major and Minor to
Composers of Color Resource Project on Humanities Commons 5 years, 6 months agoA handout that contains examples of mediant harmony in major and minor, drawing on excerpts by Mahler, Bonis, and Burleigh.
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Anna Gawboy started the topic MTMW Virtual Meeting 2020: Webinars on Popular Music in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 7 months agoMTMW is hosting three webinars dedicated to popular music. To access presentation materials and register for a webinar, please visit https://mtmw.org/index.php/conferences/programs. Membership in MTMW is not required and registration is free, but you will need to create an account on our website.
Monday, June 29, 4:00 PM EDT: Meaning in Popular…[Read more]
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Jessica Narum uploaded the file: Narum Analysis of Popular Music Syllabus (Spr20) to
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group (SMT PMIG) on Humanities Commons 5 years, 7 months agoThis undergraduate seminar focused on scholarly work by women and/or writings about music made by women. The syllabus includes the descriptions and grading rubrics for all assignments.
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Christine Boone started the topic Deadline Extended + Additional Info! in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 7 months agoThe deadline for proposals has been extended until 11:59 EST on Sunday, June 14.
Please note – There has not been a decision on whether or not SMT will convene in person in Minneapolis this year. Regardless, this panel discussion WILL happen, either in person, via Zoom, or a hybrid of the two. Please don’t let uncertainties regarding travel stop…[Read more]
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Christine Boone replied to the topic CFP: Panel Discussion at AMS/SMT Minneapolis in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 7 months agoDeadline Extended + Additional Info!
The deadline for proposals has been extended until 11:59 EST on Sunday, June 14.
Please note – There has not been a decision on whether or not SMT will convene in person in Minneapolis this year. Regardless, this panel discussion WILL happen, either in person, via Zoom, or a hybrid of the two. Please don’t…[Read more]
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Brad Osborn deposited The Frame and The Swerve: Music Video’s Relationship to Dance in the group
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group (SMT PMIG) on Humanities Commons 5 years, 8 months agoA somewhat whimsical musing on music videos by Fall Out Boy and Beyoncé, all through the lens of Lucretius by way of John Rahn.
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Christine Boone started the topic CFP: Panel Discussion at AMS/SMT Minneapolis in the discussion
Society for Music Theory – Popular Music Interest Group on Humanities Commons 5 years, 8 months agoAMS/SMT Minneapolis 2020:
Call for Participants in a Panel Discussion hosted by the Society for Music Theory’s Popular Music Interest Group
Panel Discussion: The Music of “Monstrous Men”: Negotiating Popular Music and the Musicians Who Make It.
While the “monstrous men” of the 2017 Paris Review article include artists of many ilks, the rec…[Read more]
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