We are pleased to share the exciting achievement of Royal Holloway alumna Dr Lucy Ann Harrison, whose first book, Interactive Sound and Music: Beyond Pressing Play, has been published with Routledge. This insightful work explores the aesthetics of interactive audio, offering a fresh perspective on sound in video games, experimental music, participatory theatre, and sound installations.
cover of the 'Interactive Sound and Music: Beyond Pressing Play' book
Dr Harrison’s book is an accessible and engaging look at how interactive sound and music work beyond just listening. Using examples from video games, experimental music, participatory theatre and sound installations, she shares her perspective as a practitioner to explore how sound fits into the wider world of art and music.
The book connects creative practice with key ideas in musicology and other art forms, encouraging readers to think about how sound shapes interactive experiences.
With its broad appeal, Interactive Sound and Music: Beyond Pressing Play is ideal for musicians, game designers, sound artists and anyone interested in how sound and music can be experienced in new ways.
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About the Author
Dr Lucy Ann Harrison is a Royal Holloway alumna and a specialist in interactive audio. Her creative work includes everything from game sound design to experimental music. This book marks a major step in her career, sharing her knowledge with a wider audience.
Congratulations to Dr Harrison on this exciting publication, which opens up new ways of thinking about sound and music!
