Flutter Echo (Paperback)

David Toop

ISBN 10: 1787601528 / ISBN 13: 9781787601529

Published by Omnibus Press, London, 2019

About this Item

Paperback. David Toop has become one of our most significant touchstones of contemporary music writing and reportage. Employing intensified studies into World Music in relation to popular (as well as marginalized) contemporary trends, Toop has created one of the most distinctive publishing histories of modern music thinking for our times. Flutter Echo is his memoir of a life enchanted with all aspects of music both composed and abstract. Toop's personal growth as a practicing musician, visual artist, and witness to some of the most significant events in modern music history is a completely fascinating view into a world of considered thought and random access.From recording for Brian Eno's Obscure Records imprint in 1975 to co-publishing the radical music magazines Musics and Collusion to developing music programming for BBC to releasing recordings he personally made of Yanomami Shaman rituals to working with artists such as creative pop icon Bjoerk and Jamaican dub pioneer Prince Far-I, Toop has experienced one of the most interesting and dynamic timelines in the dynamic world of our contemporary sound world.Player, listener, scholar, reporter, communitarian, parent, iconoclast - David Toop brings his own life in music to focus in a remarkable, wonder-filled, engaging read. David Toop has become one of our most significant touchstones of contemporary music writing and reportage. Flutter Echo is his memoir of a life enchanted with all aspects of music both composed and abstract. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Flutter Echo (Paperback)
• Publisher: Omnibus Press, London
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787601528
• ISBN 13: 9781787601529
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Employing intensified studies into World Music in relation to popular (as well as marginalized) contemporary trends, David Toop has created one of the most distinctive histories of modern music thinking for our times. Flutter Echo is his memoir of a life enchanted with all aspects of music both composed and abstract. In fascinating detail, Toop explores his personal growth as a practicing musician, visual artist, and witness to some of the most significant events in modern music history. From recording for Brian Eno's Obscure Records imprint in 1975 and co-publishing the radical music magazines Musics and Collusion to developing music programming for the BBC and releasing recordings he personally made of Yanomami Shaman rituals―from working with artists such as creative pop icon Bjork to Jamaican dub pioneer Prince Far-I―Toop has experienced one of the most interesting careers in the dynamic world of contemporary sound. Musician, listener, scholar, reporter, humanitarian, parent, iconoclast―David Toop brings his own life in music to focus in a remarkable, engaging read.

About the Author

David Toop is a writer, musician, and curator. His books include Into the Maelstrom: Music, Improvisation, The Dream of Freedom, Ocean of Sound, Haunted Weather, and Sinister Resonance.