Tag: History of Music
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The Strange History of X-Ray Music in the Soviet Union
Black markets throughout the Soviet Union were no stranger to selling western goods. But perhaps the most creative way to smuggle western music into the USSR was through the repurposing of X-Rays for vinyl records. Sally Dolphin explores the unique history of ‘bone music’ in the Soviet Union and how the craft help spread prohibited…
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A Jazz Singer’s Story
Written by Dalma Roman. A jazz singer struggles to have her voice and message heard in 1920s New York.
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John Williams and the Revival of Classical Music in Star Wars
Written by Kat Jivkova. For many Star Wars fans, John Williams’ musical scores continue to evoke a deep nostalgia. Where did his ideas come from? How do his compositions fit within the broader history of film music?
Retrospect Journal 