Music, Sound and Multimedia

Published in 2007 by Edinburgh University Press, Music, Sound and Multimedia was written by Jamie Sexton during a period when academic interest in digital convergence was rapidly expanding. The text was developed to bridge the gap between musicology and media studies, providing a critical framework for analyzing how audio components function within interactive and networked digital environments. It serves as a foundational entry in the field of screen studies, moving beyond traditional film sound theory to address the complexities of user-generated content and multimedia aesthetics.

Sexton, a scholar known for his work on cult film and digital media, designed this book to offer a structured academic survey of evolving technological interfaces. The work emphasizes the transition from linear media to the participatory nature of web-based soundscapes, aiming to give researchers a vocabulary for the shifting relationship between sound design and user interaction. Upon its release, it was well-received within academic circles as a necessary, cohesive guide for students and scholars navigating the increasingly intertwined disciplines of music history and media technology.