De la musique avant toute chose by Ina Blom in Afterall Issue 7

Ina Blom's essay "De la musique avant toute chose" was published on April 28, 2003, as part of Afterall Journal Issue 7. The full text is available only to subscribers or for individual purchase via the University of Chicago Press. The article is preceded by a title referencing French poet Paul Verlaine's line "De la musique avant toute chose" (Music before everything else). The publication date and restricted access are the only verifiable details.