Peak Music Experiences : A New Perspective on Popular music, Identity and Scenes (Hardcover)

Chapter 1: Introducing peak music experiences Chapter 2: Theorising peak music experiences Chapter 3: Histories of listening: First encounters, gateways and conversion experiences Chapter 4: Life-changing moments: Experiences of inspiration and influence Chapter 5: Why music? Peak music experiences as motivation Chapter 6: Listening together: Peak music experiences and interpersonal relationships Chapter 7: Live music experiences: Presence and affective space Chapter 8: Ideal experiences: Scenes, aesthetics and belonging Chapter 9: Themes and conclusions Appendix 1: Interview participants References