Listening to War (original) (raw)

The paper reviews two books that explore the intersection of music and war, particularly focusing on the ways sound impacts those involved in conflict. One highlighted aspect is the concept of 'belliphonic' sounds, which encompasses the full range of wartime auditory experiences. The reviewer notes the limitations of the books in addressing music directly, suggesting they are more about the broader sonic environment of warfare, and discusses the narratives of war experiences over musical analysis.