128 x 182mm, 145 pages, Black & white printing, Perfect bound, Softcover, 2023

Terence Dwyer’s iconic 1971 tutorial Composing with Tape Recorders (originally published by Oxford University Press), re-published by JOAN, includes new texts by Sarah Angliss, Irene Revell, John Hughes and a visual afterword by Mandy Ure.

Dwyer’s message is clear: work with what you have, however basic; experiment, organise, educate your ear and ignore censure – especially from classical musicians who are unfamiliar with the tape music aesthetic. Feel liberated this isn’t conventional, pitch-based music – trust your instincts and use your imagination. Relish your mistakes – they can become part of your composition. An entirely new musical landscape is here for you to enjoy. You’re ready to explore it – and you can start by opening this book.

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