Hypermusic: New Musical Practices at the Crossroads of Music, Art and Philosophy

This chapter presents the concept of hypermusic, which is intended as a concrete tool for the generation of new musical practices and for the exploration of fertile encounters between music, art, and philosophy. Hypermusic happens at the intersection of two realities: the actually sounding configuration of sonic events (what one usually labels as "music"), and the virtual aesthetico-epistemic constellation of texts, images, ideas, cultural references, and further non-musical components that are integral part of musical works, even if not explicitly conveyed in their performances. Hypermusic might refer to compositions, performances, installations, or other modes of musical expression, including digital objects. Moving beyond strict disciplinary divisions and media compartmentations, the concept of hypermusic instigates new musical practices that respond to the conditions and affordances of contemporary society, opening up the artistic and conceptual horizon towards expanded fields of activity and expression.

Publication year:2022

Keywords:Hypermusic, Assemblage Theory, Assemblage, Hyperobjects, Composition, Performance

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