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MPC Throws it Back to UPIC: Xenakis, Hip-Hop, and the Future of Music Technology Education

  • University of Miami

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Abstract

This article serves as a response to Makis Solomos’ paper, “Xenakis’s Philosophy of Technology Through Some Interviews,” comparing two distinct approaches to technological innovation in music: that of Iannis Xenakis and that found within hip-hop culture. While Xenakis worked within academic institutions to develop new technological tools for composition, hip-hop practitioners transformed existing technologies into instruments for creative expression. This comparative analysis reveals how both traditions grappled with questions of human agency in technological environments, emphasized physical interaction with hardware, and sought to democratize musical creation. By examining these seemingly disparate approaches, we uncover valuable insights for contemporary music technology practice and education.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 50th International Computer Music Conference
Subtitle of host publicationCuriosity, Play, Innovation, ICMC 2025
EditorsAnthony Paul De Ritis, John Mallia, Victor Zappi, Akito van Troyer, Amber Vistein
PublisherInternational Computer Music Association
Pages330-335
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781951748005
StatePublished - 2025
Event50th International Computer Music Conference, ICMC 2025 - Boston, United States
Duration: Jun 8 2025Jun 14 2025

Publication series

NameInternational Computer Music Conference, ICMC Proceedings
ISSN (Print)2223-3881

Conference

Conference50th International Computer Music Conference, ICMC 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period06/8/2506/14/25

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