Academic Journal
Sonic Maps: On the Acoustic (Trans)Formation of Urban Space in Straight Outta Compton (2015) and Grand Theft Auto (1997-2013).
| Title: | Sonic Maps: On the Acoustic (Trans)Formation of Urban Space in Straight Outta Compton (2015) and Grand Theft Auto (1997-2013). |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Butler, Martin |
| Source: | Avant; 2020, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p1-12, 12p |
| Abstract: | This contribution sets out to explore the sonic dimension of representing the city in the film Straight Outta Compton (2015) and the computer game series Grand Theft Auto (1997-2013). It analyzes the ways in which sounds and noises produced in and through these media contribute to constructing urban settings -- not only in geographical terms, but also with regard to the various lines of (ethnical, racial, class or gender) demarcation that turn these settings into highly contested spaces characterized by power-laden processes and dynamics of social and cultural in- and exclusion. To do so, the article identifies the aesthetic means the film and the game series employ to render specific areas/sites of the city. At the same time, it explores the technological options of what is referred to as "sonic mapping" by also taking into consideration the forms and potential functions of 3D-sound in contemporary (home) cinema. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Subject Terms: | PUBLIC spaces, VIDEO games, SOCIAL isolation |
| Copyright of Avant is the property of Centre for Philosophical Research and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| ISSN: | 20827598 |
| DOI: | 10.26913/avant.2020.03.31 |
| Database: | Complementary Index |
Availability