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| AUTHOR: | Toru Mitsui |
| CATEGORY: | Book |
| MANUFACTURER: | Routledge |
| ISBN: | 0415258545 |
| TYPE: | Behavioural theory (Behaviourism), Cultural studies, Vocal music, Popular Culture - General, Social Science, Music/Songbooks, Sociology, Instruction & Study - Voice, Social Science / Ethnic Studies, Anthropology - Cultural |
| MEDIA: | Paperback |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
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Cross-Cultural Karaoke As a whole, Karaoke Around the World provides an interesting look at karaoke from a number of perspectives. The juxtaposition of writers provides an interesting cross-cultural comparison of karaoke, looking at Japan, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Japanese communities abroad, and a number of East Asian cultures as well. <
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>The topics examined cover a wide range (socialization, cultural exchange, technology, etc.), but there is definitely an emphasis on karaoke as a cultural practice. <
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>As is the tendency of such collections, some chapters shine while others leave a bit to be desired. Still, the volume is a worthwhile purchase for anyone interested in karaoke scholarship. <
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>Highlights: <
>*Toru Mitsui- The Genesis of Karaoke: How the Combination of Technology and Music Evolved <
>*Johan Fornas- Filling Voids Along the Byway: Identification and Interpretation in the Swedish Forms of Karaoke <
>*Casey Man Kong Lum- The Karaoke Dilemma: On the Interaction Between Collectivism and Individualism in the Karaoke Space <
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>A particular low point is Hiroshi Ogawa's chapter. While an interesting point of examination (karaoke's effects on the Japanese music culture and industry), the presentation falls short. I would venture to say that the chapter is a translation, and that therein lies the source of stylistic flaws (although I am uncertain if that's the case).