1st Edition
Aesthetic Noise The Philosophy of Intentional Listening
1. Aesthetic Noise: An Origin Story 2. Aesthetic Noise: A Continuation 3. Can Noise Be Beautiful? An Exploration of Noise Through Burke’s Empiricism 4. Noise Through the Filters of Alētheia and the Four Causes as Elucidated by Heidegger 5. The Truth in Noise: Aesthetic Noise Through the Filter of Derrida’s Parergon 6. Transduction of the Abject: Noise, Kristeva, Abjection, and Purification
Biography
Mary G. Mazurek is a GRAMMY-nominated recording engineer, artist/philosopher, and educator. Her classical engineering nomination was for Liquid Melancholy on Çedille. She has published on the topics of aesthetic noise, audio, and DEI, and is currently an assistant professor at the University of Lethbridge, Canada.
‘In her book on Aesthetic Noise, Professor Mary Mazurek has given us a splendid philosophical critique of noise. More than that, she has introduced a whole new field of critical inquiry. Her contribution to the history of aesthetics will not be soon forgotten.’
George Smith, PhD, Founder and President Emeritus, IDSVA
‘Aesthetic Noise makes a unique contribution to the field of noise art. In carefully listening to what we commonly think of as noise, we upend our habitual aversion to it, opening it up to a fascinating aesthetic exploration. This book bridges the gap between philosophy and practice, providing much-needed literature in this expanding field.’
Ellen Grabiner, PhD, Professor Emerita, Gwen Ifill Media, Arts, and Humanities, Simmons College
'It stands out as a significant contribution to the literature on noise music, contemporary discussions about aesthetics, and music technology repertoire. This interdisciplinary text serves as a fine addition to curricula across music, music technology, philosophy, and critical studies. It is a thought-provoking read for students, scholars, music technologists, and audio engineers who are seeking ways to understand and/or language to discuss noise. Without reservation, I wholeheartedly encourage readers to use this text to intentionally listen and reexamine their aesthetic ideas about noise.'
Alexandria Smith, The Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
'Aesthetic Noise is more than Advanced Music Appreciation. It is a bridge between the neuroscience of This is What It Sounds Like by Susan Rogers and the manifesto of An Individual Note by Daphne Oram. It is part of the canon to redefine what music composition and art can look like.'
Nicole Kirch, SoundGirls
