The concept of 'live' has changed as a consequence of mediated culture. Interaction may occur
in real time but not necessarily in shared physical spaces with others. The Digital Evolution
of Live Music considers notions of live music in time and space as influenced by digital
technology. This book presents the argument that live music is a special case in digital
experience due to its liminal status between mind and body words and feelings sight and sound
virtual and real. Digital live music occupies a multimodal role in a cultural contextual
landscape shaped by technological innovation. The book consists of three sections. The first
section looks at fan perspectives digital technology and the jouissance of live music and
music festival fans. The second section discusses music in popular culture exploring YouTube
and live music video culture and gaming soundtracks followed by the concluding section which
investigates the future of live music and digital culture. Gives perspectives on the function
of live music in digital culture and the role of digital in live music Focuses on the
interaction between live and digital music Takes the discussion of live music beyond economics
and marketing to the cultural and philosophical implications of digital culture for the art
Includes interviews with producers and players in the digital world of music production
Furthers debate by looking at access to digital music via social media websites and
applications that recognise the impact of digital culture on the live music experience
