Damon Krukowski ist ein Schriftsteller und Musiker, der sich mit Themen des Zuhörens und der digitalen Welt beschäftigt. Seine Arbeit befasst sich damit, wie wir durch Klang und Musik wieder eine Verbindung zur Welt herstellen können. Durch seine künstlerische Laufbahn, sowohl als Autor als auch als Musiker, bietet er Einblicke in ein tieferes Verständnis unserer modernen Existenz.
Although digital media have created new possibilities for music making and sharing, they have also given rise to new concerns. What do we lose in embracing the digital? Do streaming services discourage us from listening closely? In this book, musician Damon Krukowski uses the sound engineer's distinction between signal and noise to examine what we have lost as a technological culture, and to identify what is worth preserving.
The author reflects on the cultural shift from analog to digital, raising critical questions about the impact of technology on our connection to art and each other. He examines how digital devices affect our awareness and communication, suggesting that while they enhance accessibility, they may also diminish our ability to engage deeply. By analyzing changes in music production and consumption, he offers insights into preserving valuable aspects of the analog experience, encouraging readers to navigate the complexities of modern life without losing touch with meaningful interactions.
A writer-musician examines how the switch from analog to digital audio is changing our perceptions of time, space, love, money, and power.