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The Art of Noises is a 1913 Futurist manifesto by Italian composer Luigi Russolo, originally written as a letter to fellow composer Francesco Balilla Pratella. It argues that the Industrial Revolution has expanded the range of sounds available to human ears and that industrial and mechanical noises should be incorporated into modern music. Russolo later built mechanical noise-generating instruments called intonarumori to realize these ideas.
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Who wrote the 'The Art of Noises' manifesto?
'The Art of Noises' was written by the Italian Futurist painter and composer Luigi Russolo in 1913. The manifesto expanded on the ideas of his fellow Futurist, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, regarding the aesthetic potential of modern industrial sounds.
What is the core concept of Luigi Russolo's 'The Art of Noises'?
The manifesto argues that the human ear has become accustomed to the chaotic sounds of the industrial world, making traditional orchestral music insufficient. Russolo proposed that modern composers should instead incorporate environmental and mechanical noises into their musical compositions.
Did Luigi Russolo invent an instrument to perform the ideas in 'The Art of Noises'?
Yes, Russolo built mechanical noise-generating devices called Intonarumori (noise intoners) to realize the theories from his manifesto. These acoustic boxes produced different types of industrial sounds like hisses, roars, and crashes, which he used in his experimental concerts.
How did 'The Art of Noises' influence modern music?
Russolo's 1913 manifesto is widely considered a foundational text for electronic music, industrial music, and the broader use of musique concrète. Modern experimental musicians and sound designers continue to study the text as the theoretical birthplace of incorporating everyday noise into musical composition.
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