|
" Semionauts of tradition : "
Juliette Yu-Ming Lizeray, Chee-Hoo Lum.
| Document Type
|
:
|
BL
|
| Record Number
|
:
|
889786
|
| Main Entry
|
:
|
Lizeray, Juliette Yu-Ming
|
| Title & Author
|
:
|
Semionauts of tradition : : music, culture and identity in contemporary Singapore /\ Juliette Yu-Ming Lizeray, Chee-Hoo Lum.
|
| Publication Statement
|
:
|
Singapore :: Springer,, [2018]
|
| Page. NO
|
:
|
1 online resource :: color illustrations
|
| ISBN
|
:
|
9789811310119
|
|
|
:
|
: 9811310114
|
|
|
:
|
9789811310102
|
|
|
:
|
9811310106
|
| Bibliographies/Indexes
|
:
|
Includes bibliographical references.
|
| Contents
|
:
|
Intro; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Authors; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Theoretical Groundings; 1.2 Applications to Our Research Context; 1.3 Limitations to the Local Context; 1.4 A Book of Many Voices; 1.5 Chapter Offerings; References; Chapter 2: Where Got Singapore Sound? Representing National Identity in Music: Conundrums and Alternatives; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Part 1: A Top-Down Singapore Sound; 2.2.1 Building National Identity Through Music and Cultural Policy: A Brief History; 2.2.2 Engaging with the Top-Down Singapore Sound
|
|
|
:
|
2.3 Part 2: Critiques and Implications of the Top-Down Singapore Sound2.3.1 Ambiguous Categories and Gatekeeping; 2.3.2 Formulaic Rojak; 2.3.3 Gestural Inclusion; 2.3.4 Rigid "Racial" Categories; 2.3.5 Branding + Patronage + Performance: A Perilous Triangle; 2.4 Part 3: Reappraising the Notion of the Singapore Sound from the Ground Up; 2.4.1 A Sapling Metaphor; 2.4.2 Identity Crisis; 2.4.3 Building an Audience; 2.4.4 "Just Be You"; 2.5 Final Thoughts; References; Primary Sources (Interviews); Secondary Sources
|
|
|
:
|
3.5 DiscussionReferences; Primary Sources (Interviews/Communications/Rehearsals); Secondary Sources; Chapter 4: NADI Singapura: A Case Study of Group Identity and Tradition; 4.1 Background and Introduction; 4.1.1 Who Is NADI Singapura?; 4.1.2 NADI's Mission; 4.1.3 Collective Identity: Contributing Factors and Processes; 4.2 Part 1: Group Unity; 4.2.1 Community as Family: Articulations of Race and Culture; 4.2.2 Forging Bonds, Nurturing Values; 4.2.3 Gender Dynamics; 4.2.4 Identity Politics; 4.3 Part 2: Reckoning with Tradition and Attempts at Preservation; 4.3.1 A History of Syncretism
|
|
|
:
|
Chapter 3: Collaborative Creativity: Perspectives from A Contemporary Instrumental Group in Singapore3.1 Introduction; 3.2 A Note on Data Collection and Analysis; 3.3 Theoretical Musings; 3.3.1 Collaborative Creativity; 3.4 Findings; 3.4.1 Time and Space; 3.4.2 Creative Context; 3.4.3 Pushing Creatively; 3.4.4 Leadership and Facilitation; 3.4.5 Jamming; 3.4.6 Dynamics of Instruments; 3.4.7 One-on-One Interaction; 3.4.8 Technology; 3.4.9 Challenging Technical Skills; 3.4.10 Key Elements in the Collaborative Creative Process; 3.4.10.1 Musical Growth; 3.4.10.2 Deepening the Collaborative Process
|
| Abstract
|
:
|
This book explores questions of identity, cultural change and creativity from the perspective of contemporary musicians currently engaged in redefining Asian musical traditions and notions of heritage in Singapore. Drawing on the fields of anthropology, cultural studies, and ethnomusicology, Semionauts of Traditionfocuses on emerging millennial musicians and explores the complex and interwoven cultural, national, musical, and personal identifications in their discourse and music practice. It shows how they create fluid, hybrid and counter-hegemonic forms of expression, representation and identity through their navigation of diverse cultural worlds, their incorporation of a myriad of elements into their own identities and music, and their contestations of preconceived notions of difference and tradition. The book exposes paradoxes within current thinking about 'multiracialism', 'racial harmony', the 'East/West divide' and 'tradition versus modernity, ' and proposes new ways of understanding identity, cultural change and creativity in a highly globalised, and diverse nation. This highly-original polyvocal account of a burgeoning music scene includes photos, musical scores and reaction pieces by musicians. It is a timely contribution to global discussions about 'multiculturalism from below, ' as well as musical, cultural and national identities in a postcolonial Southeast Asian setting, from the viewpoint of artists engaged in creative meaning-making. "This captivating book explores - with tremendous intellectual vitality - the dialectic relationships between the cultural, ethnic and national identities of Singapore's creative youth, and their creative practice. A compelling read!" Dr Liora Bresler, Professor, University of Illinois "A well-researched and thoughtfully well-written book about the diverse forms of music in Singapore and the musicians who created it."--Jeremy Monteiro, jazz pianist, singer, composer, and music educator "This wonderfully lucid and compelling book analyzes the musical and cultural creativity of young Singaporean musicians growing up in a multicultural and ethnically plural society, bringing Asian and Western musical cultures into creative dialogue."--Dr Deborah Pacini Hernandez, Professor Emeritus, Tufts University "A thought provoking dialogue on contemporary Singaporean music!"--Eric Watson, composer, conductor, music technologist and pedagogue.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Folk music-- Singapore.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Music-- Singapore.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Musical groups-- Singapore.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Folk music.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
MUSIC-- Genres Styles-- Classical.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
MUSIC-- Reference.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Music.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Musical groups.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Singapore.
|
| Dewey Classification
|
:
|
780.99392
|
| LC Classification
|
:
|
ML360.6
|
| Added Entry
|
:
|
Lum, Chee Hoo
|
| |