Futuromania - Electronic Dreams, Desiring Machines and Tomorrow’s Music Today: Signed Book

Simon Reynolds's long - awaited book in eight years is a vibrant ode to music that offers a taste of the future. It delves into sounds that foreshadow pop music's evolution, featuring vanguard genres and innovative artists whose ideas later gain mainstream acceptance. This book also explores how music can fuel our anticipation for a radically changed world, whether utopian or dystopian. Beginning with an in - depth chapter on Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer, it profiles Ryuichi Sakamoto, Boards of Canada, Burial, and Daft Punk. It argues that Auto - Tune is the signature sound of 21st - century pop. 'Futuromania' weaves over two - dozen essays and interviews into a chronological account of machine - music from the 1970s to the present. Reynolds examines the connection between pop music and science - fiction's dreams and nightmares, highlighting both the technological advances and the unique individuals using them. A lively guide to the electronic music subcultures, 'Futuromania' is a must - read for anyone eager to explore the world of sound.

To get the most out of this book, start by diving into the chapter on Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer to set the tone. Read through the profiles of different artists and essays in chronological order to follow the development of machine - music. As you read, take your time to think about the ideas presented and how music reflects our views of the future. There aren't really any specific things to watch out for, but just enjoy the journey through the world of electronic music. Keep the book in a dry place to avoid damage, and if you want to share your thoughts, you can write notes in the margins.