Explores the nature of sound in our everyday lives, highlighting ways we might be better using our relationship with sound to improve our quality of life Gives a unique perspective on the consistencies and differences between our human experiences and expressions across the world Reveals many lesser-known insights into music and sound professional practices Uses a distinctive mix of approaches, including interviews with over 50 contributors, representing over 30 countries (and extracts from 100+ hours of interviewing), plus reflective writing on a series of soundwalks Unique blend of theoretical discussion and practical reflections from interviews with professionals Highly interdisciplinary approach, using linguistics alongside sound studies Part of our growing Sound Design series

This book explores the nature and importance of sound in virtual reality (VR). Approaching the subject from a holistic perspective, the book delivers an emergent framework of VR sound. This framework brings together numerous elements that collectively determine the nature of sound in VR; from various aspects of VR technology, to the physiological and psychological complexities of the user, to the wider technological, historical and sociocultural issues. Garner asks, amongst other things: what is the meaning of sound? How have fictional visions of VR shaped our expectations for present technology? How can VR sound hope to evoke the desired responses for such an infinitely heterogeneous user base? This book if for those with an interest in sound and VR, who wish to learn more about the great complexities of the subject and discover the contemporary issues from which future VR will surely advance.

Explores the nature of sound in our everyday lives, highlighting ways we might be better using our relationship with sound to improve our quality of life Gives a unique perspective on the consistencies and differences between our human experiences and expressions across the world Reveals many lesser-known insights into music and sound professional practices Uses a distinctive mix of approaches, including interviews with over 50 contributors, representing over 30 countries (and extracts from 100+ hours of interviewing), plus reflective writing on a series of soundwalks Unique blend of theoretical discussion and practical reflections from interviews with professionals Highly interdisciplinary approach, using linguistics alongside sound studies Part of our growing Sound Design series