Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Flory, Andrew,

I hear a symphony : Motown and crossover R & B / Andrew Flory. - 1 online resource (ix, 334 pages) : illustrations - Tracking pop . - Tracking pop. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-322) and index.

Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Searching for Motown -- 2. The Rise of the Motown Sound -- 3. Motown and Soul -- 4. Motown International -- 5. From Motown to the MoWest -- 6. The 1980s and Beyond -- Appendixes -- Appendix 1: Selected International Recordings of Motown Songs, 1963�a#x80;#x93;68 (Excluding England) -- Appendix 2: Selected Recordings of Motown Songs Released in England, 1963�a#x80;#x93;67 -- Notes -- Bibliography

I Hear a Symphony" opens new territory in the study of Motown's legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit's postwar black middle class; that Motown's creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm and blues while developing the famous "Motown Sound." Throughout the book, Flory focuses on the central importance of "crossover" to the Motown story; first as a key concept in the company's efforts to reach across American commercial markets, then as a means to extend influence internationally, and finally as a way to expand the brand beyond strictly musical products. Flory's work reveals the richness of the Motown sound, and equally rich and complex cultural influence Motown still exerts.

ISBN: 9780472122875 0472122878

Standard No.: 10.3998/mpub.322080 99972893198

Source: 22573/ctt1qd524g JSTOR

LCCN: 2017011934

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Motown Record Corporation--History.
Motown Record Corporation

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rhythm and blues music--History and criticism.
MUSIC--General.
Rhythm and blues music

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History

LC Class. No.: ML3792.M67 / F56 2017eb

Dewey Class. No.: 781.64409774/34