Unit 12b: The History of Hip-Hop and the Effects of Modern Sampling

Unit 12b: The History of Hip-Hop and the Effects of Modern Sampling

Author: Sarah Wallin Huff January 16, 2025 Duration: 39:52
Starting with a deeper discussion on the philosophies behind sampling, we then touch on the controversies of fair compensation to artists whose work is used as a sample as well as the issue of diminishing creativity in an economy where digital samples can be easily found and legally used by anyone. And, of course, we discuss the origins of hip-hop in the 1970s, and how the underground genre was transformed by technology and the influence of the market. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/igjd3t If you’re interested in purchasing the online textbook for this course, find instructions on how to do that at https://sarahwallinhuff.com/history-of-technology-in-music New episode each Thursday!

Join composer and scholar Sarah Wallin Huff for a deep, chronological journey through the sounds of our past. In History of Music and Technology with Professor Wallin-Huff, each episode unpacks a pivotal moment where human ingenuity met the desire to create rhythm and melody. This isn't just a list of inventions; it's a story about how tools-from the earliest bone flutes to analog synthesizers and digital audio workstations-have fundamentally shaped what music is and how we experience it. You'll hear about the cultural shifts driven by new instruments and recording methods, understanding music as a living technology itself. Sarah brings clarity and passion to these lectures, making a vast timeline feel immediate and connected to the music we hear today. Tune in to this podcast for a rich narrative that sits at the unique intersection of art and innovation, exploring a 40,000-year conversation between creators and their tools. The perspective offered here reframes both history and your playlist, revealing the technical artistry behind every note.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 37

History of Music and Technology with Professor Wallin-Huff
Podcast Episodes
Unit 2b: Ancient Greece [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
The second part of Unit 2, with a focus on the music theory and machines of ancient Greece. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/E6FOPx If you’re interest…
Unit 2a: Ancient Music Artifacts and Theory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:13
A look at the ancient artifacts early humans created for music making and what we can learn about ancient music theory based on these finds. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slide…
Unit 1d: Terminology Deep-Dive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:28
The deep-dive into our remaining terminology (music textures, electrophones, and more), useful for the rest of the course. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://…
Unit 1c: Overtone (Harmonic) Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
The three main lessons of the Overtone (or Harmonic) Series. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/zPSSIK If you’re interested in purchasing the online tex…
Unit 1a: Introduction (or, What is Technology?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:30
First part of Unit 1, introducing the concepts of: 1) What even is technology? ...and 2) The science behind how sound works. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https:…
Unit 1b: Basic Music Terms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:58
A deep dive into the elemental music terms we'll need for this course. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/zPSSIK If you’re interested in purchasing the…