Digital space as a composing element in modern music
Solanterä, Juha (2024)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024121034300
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024121034300
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The purpose of this thesis was to gather insight about how digital space shapes the creative and aesthetic choices in music production, and to explore the broader role of culture, space, and technology in musical creation. The traditional view of the artist as a lone figure driven solely by a vague inner urge to create has long been romanticized in popular culture. This thesis seeks to investigate the larger forces that shape musical creation and somewhat challenge the traditional perception.
In contrast to for example medieval church music, which was often designed with specific acoustic properties and cultural contexts in mind, the use of electronic amplification and later on digital tools, hardware and software have enabled artists to experiment with new sounds and textures, leading to the emergence of new genres and styles of music. The use of social media and other online platforms has broken down traditional barriers to entry in the music industry, enabling artists to connect with fans and collaborators from around the world.
While examining the role of digital tools and platforms, it was found that the creation of music is increasingly driven by broader cultural, spatial, and technological contexts. Digital space has emerged as a key force in shaping music production.
This research aims to suggest that the creation of music is a complex process that is driven by a wide range of cultural, spatial, and technological factors. While the inner urge to create remains an important motivating force for all artists, it is shaped and influenced by broader social and technological contexts. By understanding these larger forces, it is possible to gain new insights into the nature of creativity in the digital age and develop new strategies for supporting musical innovation.
In contrast to for example medieval church music, which was often designed with specific acoustic properties and cultural contexts in mind, the use of electronic amplification and later on digital tools, hardware and software have enabled artists to experiment with new sounds and textures, leading to the emergence of new genres and styles of music. The use of social media and other online platforms has broken down traditional barriers to entry in the music industry, enabling artists to connect with fans and collaborators from around the world.
While examining the role of digital tools and platforms, it was found that the creation of music is increasingly driven by broader cultural, spatial, and technological contexts. Digital space has emerged as a key force in shaping music production.
This research aims to suggest that the creation of music is a complex process that is driven by a wide range of cultural, spatial, and technological factors. While the inner urge to create remains an important motivating force for all artists, it is shaped and influenced by broader social and technological contexts. By understanding these larger forces, it is possible to gain new insights into the nature of creativity in the digital age and develop new strategies for supporting musical innovation.