The Rhythm of Popular Music: Primitivist Slumming in a Machine Age?

The Rhythm of Popular Music: Primitivist Slumming in a Machine Age?

By Kurt Poterack
Download PDF The most interesting response to my Principles article, “A People without Melody,” was: “I get what you are saying about melody, but what about rhythm?” The person continued: “Certainly, there is a big emphasis on rhythm in popular music; wouldn’t you say...
A People Without Melody

A People Without Melody

By Kurt Poterack
Download PDF As a college music professor, I am asked from time to time by students what I think of this or that popular song or songwriter. Lyrics aside, I like to think that I can speak with some authority on the music itself, having a masters and doctorate in music...
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