Remix Theory: The Aesthetics of Sampling

by Eduardo Navas

Remix Theory: The Aesthetics of Sampling is an analysis of Remix in art, music, and new media. Navas argues that Remix, as a form of discourse, affects culture in ways that go beyond the basic recombination of material. His investigation locates the roots of Remix in early forms of mechanical reproduction, in seven stages, beginning in the nineteenth century with the development of the photo camera and the phonograph, leading to contemporary remix culture. This book places particular emphasis on the rise of Remix in music during the 1970s and 80s in relation to art and media at the beginning of the twenty-first Century. Navas argues that Remix is a type of binder, a cultural glue a virus that informs and supports contemporary culture.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

191 pages, Paperback

First published July 24, 2012

Reviews

[Scott]

Looking forward to reading this. I've read Navas' work in other books and his arguments are impressive.

[Bobby Alger · Rating 4 out of 5]

The go-to for a foundation in remix studies, Navas introduces a strong framework for understanding Remix and its role in a postmodern society.