Old Instruments, New Agendas
The Chemical Brothers and the ARP 2600
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3878960 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hans T Zeiner-Henriksen (University of Oslo, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 26-40 |
| Publication date | 2014-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Dancecult (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1947-5403 • E-ISSN: 1947-5403 |
| Publisher | Maynooth University (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.12801/1947-5403.2014.06.01.02 |
| OpenAlex | W2328943082 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 7 |
A preference for old vintage music equipment is widespread in electronic dance music. My point of departure for a discussion of this phenomenon is an interview from Keyboard magazine in which the members of the production duo the Chemical Brothers proclaim their fascination with an old analogue synthesizer. Two rather diverse theoretical approaches will inform and nuance my narrative here. Wiebe E. Bijker's sociotechnical approach to the development of technology will highlight stages and processes in the transition from analogue to digital technology. In addition, Sarah Thornton's concept of subcultural capital will direct attention to the old instrument as a prestige item that serves to maintain power structures within the music culture
Political science · American History and Culture · History · Media, Communication, and Education · Music History and Culture
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |