{"product_id":"9788419407627","title":"THE ANGELS SING, THE MONSTERS ROAR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eANGELS SING, MONSTERS ROAR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHartmut Rosa, one of the most influential sociologists of our time, delves into the universe of heavy metal to dismantle prejudices and reveal its deep social and emotional dimension. Far from being mere noise, the author demonstrates how this musical genre constitutes a vibrant response to the accelerated and alienating conditions of modern life. Through a rigorous and passionate analysis, the book invites us to rediscover metal as a first-rate aesthetic and communal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Hartmut Rosa applies his theory of resonance—a key concept in his sociological thought—to the analysis of heavy metal. The book challenges the common perception that reduces the genre to an expression of violence or mindless noise. On the contrary, Rosa argues that metal, with its sonic power and visceral aesthetic, offers a unique form of connection with the world, an experience of resonance that allows the individual to feel alive and in tune with their surroundings. Throughout its pages, the lyrics, rhythms, concert culture, and community of fans are explored, arguing that metal is a vehicle for processing the alienation, angst, and rage inherent to contemporary society, transforming them into a shared and cathartic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe theory of resonance applied to the extreme musical experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of social acceleration and alienation in late modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metal as a form of cultural and communal resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe aesthetic and emotional dimension of music as a way of connecting with the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDismantling social and academic prejudices about the metal genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at heavy metal fans who wish for a deep and academic reflection on their favorite genre, as well as sociologists, musicologists, and social science students interested in popular culture. It will also be of great interest to open-minded readers who want to understand the cultural and human value of an often misunderstood musical expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA novel and respectful academic perspective that vindicates heavy metal as a legitimate object of study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to understand how extreme music can be a source of well-being and social connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis that connects the metal experience with the major problems of contemporary society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading that invites one to listen to the genre with fresh ears, appreciating its complexity and expressive power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosa, Hartmut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ned Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Music, Heavy Metal Music, Sociology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Libre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 245 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Angels Sing, Monsters Roar,\" Hartmut Rosa achieves an exercise in musical sociology that is as rigorous as it is passionate. The work is not only an intelligent defense of heavy metal, but a brilliant application of his theory of resonance to an unexpected field. For the reader interested in music as a social phenomenon and in forms of cultural resistance, this book offers a refreshing and profound look that enriches the understanding of both the genre and our times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NED EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407522554203,"sku":"9788419407627","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841940762.jpg?v=1781856846","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419407627","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}