“The Three Listening Modes”
(“The Three Listening Modes”), building on the theoretical foundations laid by Jonathan Sterne in “Sonic Imaginations.” You will also read about the soundscape and our acoustic environment. “A King Listens” and The Conversation take as their central protagonist(s) a character who is consumed and defined by his listening. Select either the “King” or Harry Caul, […]
Music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance – Listening & Writing
Movies set in the Middle Ages or Renaissance often include scenes in which feature music of worship or entertainment (some examples: Robin Hood, Braveheart, Elizabeth I, Shakespeare in Love). Choose one scene from one film and write about the music that you hear. What instruments do you hear? What are the melodies, textures, and rhythms […]