When Music Resists Meaning: The Major Writings of Herbert Brün
Herbert Brün, Arun Chandra · 2004
Herbert Brun (1918-2000) was a pioneer in the development of electronic and computer music. He was recognized within and beyond the field of music as an eloquent and original contributor of ideas relating composition and systems theory, language and thought, performance and everyday life. Brun wrote and spoke incisively on the function of the arts in our society: What are the social functions of composer and listener? What is the function of time in art? How does communication hasten the decay of new thoughts, and what significance does this have on creative and social acts? This book includes lectures given for non-professionals, articles containing new formulations and insights for professionals, and an audio CD featuring Brun's compositions.