Index

Contents

Lists of Tables and Figures	4
Acknowledgements	6
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1 Introduction	9
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Part I: Tools and Theory
2 Terminology and Methods 35
3 The Analysis of Sample-Based Music 83
4 The Fader of Visibility (FOV) 101
5 The Spider of Sampling Reasons (SSR) 109
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Part II: Case Studies
Introduction: Five Sampling Strategies in Experimental Electronica 146
6 “STABILIZED, YES!” by COOL FOR YOU: a Political Message 149
7 “kenats” by Lara Sarkissian: a Political Signature 177
8 “Libres” by Moro: Politicizing Sound 201
9 “Perversas” by Eomac: Depoliticizing Sound 223
10 “Methy Imbiß” by M.E.S.H.: Concealed Politics 245
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Interlude: Field Notes
11 Inside the Factory: Observing Musical Production 275
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12 Conclusions and Outlook 297
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Appendix
Glossary 316
Interviews and Personal Communication 319
List of References 320
Sampling Definitions 340
Index 348