- Description
- 1 online resource (ix, 334 pages) : illustrations, music.
- Summary
- I Hear a Symphony" opens new territory in the study of Motown's legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit's postwar black middle class; that Motown's creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm and blues while developing the famous "Motown Sound." Throughout the book, Flory focuses on the central importance of "crossover" to the Motown story; first as a key concept in the company's efforts to reach across American commercial markets, then as a means to extend influence internationally, and finally as a way to expand the brand beyond strictly musical products. Flory's work reveals the richness of the Motown sound, and equally rich and complex cultural influence Motown still exerts.
- Series Statement
- Tracking pop
- Uniform Title
- I hear a symphony (Online)
- Tracking pop.
- Alternative Title
- I hear a symphony (Online)
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-322) and index.
- Access (note)
- Access restricted to authorized users.
- LCCN
- 2017011934
- OCLC
- ssj0001831049
- Author
Flory, Andrew.
- Title
I hear a symphony [electronic resource] : Motown and crossover R&B / Andrew Flory.
- Imprint
Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2017]
- Series
Tracking pop
Tracking pop.
- Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-322) and index.
- Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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