The raw material for Étude aux chemins de fer consists of in…
The raw material for Étude aux chemins de fer consists of industrial, everyday noises from a railroad yard. Discuss the socio-political and aesthetic significance of choosing these “non-musical” sounds over the traditional European orchestra. How does Schaeffer’s ultimate goal of “acousmatic listening” (hearing the sound without seeing its cause) serve as an intellectual or philosophical parallel to the post-war desire to escape pre-established cultural authorities? Your response should be 100-150 words.