Lecture &
Discussion

Donnerstag, 28. Jänner 2010, 18.30 Uhr

Taking the Scenic Route: Making Music in Berlin and Montreal

lectures by Geoff Stahl (in english)

This discussion will outline a book project dedicated to the study of making music in Berlin and Montreal. The book's primary focus is on the image of place, noting how the figure of the divide circulates in discourses about musicmaking. It does this in relation to a rich bohemian pedigree borne by each city, noting how these histories inform the urban imaginary and thus musical practice. As a way of introducing this project, the talk will address issues of comparison and exemplification as well as the deployment of terms such as scene and subculture.

Geoff Stahl is a Lecturer in Media Studies at Victoria University in Wellington, Aotearoa-New Zealand. His research involves the study of urban culture and popular music, and he has published on cities such as Berlin, Montreal and Wellington.

Lecture & Discussion

Lecture &
Discussion