Peak Music Experiences: A New Perspective on Popular music, Identity and Scenes

Peak music experiences are a recurring feature in popular music journalism, biography, and fan culture, credited as pivotal in people's relationships with music and their lives. Ben Green investigates the phenomenon from a social and cultural perspective, discussing inspiration, influence, live music experiences, and the role in defining and perpetuating music scenes. The book draws from global media analysis and situated ethnographic research in Brisbane's dance, hip-hop, indie, and rock 'n roll music scenes, demonstrating the methodological value of peak music experiences in understanding individual and collective musical life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Peak music experiences hold a significant place in popular music journalism, biography, and fan culture, often being hailed as pivotal in shaping individuals' relationships with music and their overall lives. In his exploration, Ben Green delves into the phenomenon from a social and cultural lens, examining peak music experiences as sources of inspiration and influence, driving ongoing musical and social engagement, the significance of live music experiences, and their crucial role in defining and sustaining music scenes. Drawing from global media analysis and situated ethnographic research in the vibrant dance, hip-hop, indie, and rock 'n roll music scenes of Brisbane, Australia, Green employs participant observation and in-depth interviews to showcase the methodological value of peak music experiences in understanding individual and collective musical life. The theoretical analysis intertwines with selected interview data, illuminating the profound and everyday ways in which music informs and enriches people's lives. This book appeals to the interdisciplinary fields of popular music studies, sociology, and cultural studies, offering valuable insights into the multifaceted dimensions of music's impact.

Peak music experiences hold a significant place in popular music journalism, biography, and fan culture, often being hailed as pivotal in shaping individuals' relationships with music and their overall lives. In his exploration, Ben Green delves into the phenomenon from a social and cultural lens, examining peak music experiences as sources of inspiration and influence, driving ongoing musical and social engagement, the significance of live music experiences, and their crucial role in defining and sustaining music scenes. Drawing from global media analysis and situated ethnographic research in the vibrant dance, hip-hop, indie, and rock 'n roll music scenes of Brisbane, Australia, Green employs participant observation and in-depth interviews to showcase the methodological value of peak music experiences in understanding individual and collective musical life. The theoretical analysis intertwines with selected interview data, illuminating the profound and everyday ways in which music informs and enriches people's lives. This book appeals to the interdisciplinary fields of popular music studies, sociology, and cultural studies, offering valuable insights into the multifaceted dimensions of music's impact.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367553852