57-478 Survey of Historical Recording

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The histories of music and technology have long been intertwined. Their symbiosis intensified with the harnessing of electricity in the third wave of the Industrial Revolution. This course will expose you to many of the best practitioners of music. But it will do so with an eye--an ear--towards the media by which we have known them. In short ... The music. The personalities. The media. This seminar is heavy on listening (guided playlists online via Canvas). Writing includes reviews and a researched feature article.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2026

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