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Author |
: George A. Reisch |
Publisher |
: Open Court Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 284 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780812696363 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0812696360 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis Pink Floyd and Philosophy by : George A. Reisch
What does the power of great art have to do with madness? Should psychedelic drugs make us doubt the evidence of our senses? How did power, sadism, and conformity turn education into mind control (not that we need either)? Can a rock band keep its identity as its members change? What can we learn from the synchronicities between The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz? Did Friedrich Nietzsche foreshadow Syd Barrett? When did you realize that you are the hole in reality? How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?
Author |
: George A. Reisch |
Publisher |
: Open Court |
Total Pages |
: 284 |
Release |
: 2011-04-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780812697452 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0812697456 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis Pink Floyd and Philosophy by : George A. Reisch
With their early experiments in psychedelic rock music in the 1960s, and their epic recordings of the 1970s and '80s, Pink Floyd became one of the most influential and recognizable rock bands in history. As "The Pink Floyd Sound," the band created sound and light shows that defined psychedelia in England and inspired similar movements in the Jefferson Airplane's San Francisco and Andy Warhol's New York City. The band's subsequent recordings forged rock music's connections to orchestral music, literature, and philosophy. "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall" ignored pop music's ordinary topics to focus on themes such as madness, existential despair, brutality, alienation, and socially induced psychosis. They also became some of the best-selling recordings of all time. In this collection of essays, sixteen scholars expert in various branches of philosophy set the controls for the heart of the sun to critically examine the themes, concepts, and problems—usually encountered in the pages of Heidegger, Foucault, Sartre, or Orwell—that animate and inspire Pink Floyd's music. These include the meaning of existence, the individual's place in society, the interactions of knowledge and power in education, the contradictions of art and commerce, and the blurry line—the tragic line, in the case of Floyd early member Syd Barrett (died in 2006)—between genius and madness. Having dominated pop music for nearly four decades, Pink Floyd's dynamic and controversial history additionally opens the way for these authors to explore controversies about intellectual property, the nature of authorship, and whether wholes—especially in the case of rock bands—are more than the sums of their parts.
Author |
: George A. Reisch |
Publisher |
: Open Court Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 324 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105123353844 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Pink Floyd and Philosophy by : George A. Reisch
What does the power of great art have to do with madness? Should psychedelic drugs make us doubt the evidence of our senses? How did power, sadism, and conformity turn education into mind control (not that we need either)? Can a rock band keep its identity as its members change? What can we learn from the synchronicities between The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz? Did Friedrich Nietzsche foreshadow Syd Barrett? When did you realize that you are the hole in reality? How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?
Author |
: Bill Kopp |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 261 |
Release |
: 2018-02-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781538108284 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1538108283 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Reinventing Pink Floyd by : Bill Kopp
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, Bill Kopp explores the ingenuity with which Pink Floyd rebranded itself following the 1968 departure of Syd Barrett. Not only did the band survive Barrett’s departure, but it went on to release landmark albums that continue to influence generations of musicians and fans. Reinventing Pink Floyd follows the path taken by the remaining band members to establish a musical identity, develop a songwriting style, and create a new template for the manner in which albums are made and even enjoyed by listeners. As veteran music journalist Bill Kopp illustrates, that path was filled with failed experiments, creative blind alleys, one-off musical excursions, abortive collaborations, general restlessness, and—most importantly—a dedicated search for a distinctive musical personality. This exciting guide to the works of 1968 through 1973 highlights key innovations and musical breakthroughs of lasting influence. Kopp places Pink Floyd in its historical, cultural, and musical contexts while celebrating the test of fire that took the band from the brink of demise to enduring superstardom.
Author |
: Phil Rose |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 279 |
Release |
: 2015-01-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781611477610 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1611477611 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Roger Waters and Pink Floyd by : Phil Rose
Beyond its elucidation and critique of traditional ‘notation-centric’ musicology, this book's primary emphasis is on the negotiation and construction of meaning within the extended musical multimedia works of the classic British group Pink Floyd. Encompassing the concept albums that the group released from 1973 to 1983, during Roger Waters’ final period with the band, chapters are devoted to Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977), The Wall (1979) and The Final Cut (1983), along with Waters’ third solo album Amused to Death (1993). This book's analysis of album covers, lyrics, music and film makes use of techniques of literary and film criticism, while employing the combined lenses of musical hermeneutics and discourse analysis, so as to illustrate how sonic and musical information contribute to listeners’ interpretations of the discerning messages of these monumental musical artifacts. Ultimately, it demonstrates how their words, sounds, and images work together in order to communicate one fundamental concern, which—to paraphrase the music journalist Karl Dallas—is to affirm human values against everything in life that should conspire against them.
Author |
: Charlie Gilmour |
Publisher |
: Scribner |
Total Pages |
: 304 |
Release |
: 2021-01-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781501198502 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1501198505 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis Featherhood by : Charlie Gilmour
“I loved every single page.” —Elton John “The best piece of nature writing since H is for Hawk.” —Neil Gaiman In this moving, critically acclaimed memoir, a young man saves a baby magpie as his estranged father is dying, only to find that caring for the mischievous bird saves him. One spring day, a baby magpie falls out of its nest and into Charlie Gilmour’s hands. Magpies, he soon discovers, are as clever and mischievous as monkeys. They are also notorious thieves, and this one quickly steals his heart. By the time the creature develops shiny black feathers that inspire the name Benzene, Charlie and the bird have forged an unbreakable bond. While caring for Benzene, Charlie learns his biological father, an eccentric British poet named Heathcote Williams who vanished when Charlie was six months old, is ill. As he grapples with Heathcote’s abandonment, Charlie comes across one of his poems, in which Heathcote describes how an impish young jackdaw fell from its nest and captured his affection. Over time, Benzene helps Charlie unravel his fears about repeating the past—and embrace the role of father himself. A bird falls, a father dies, a child is born. Featherhood is the unforgettable story of a love affair between a man and a bird. It is also a beautiful and affecting memoir about childhood and parenthood, captivity and freedom, grief and love.
Author |
: James Franklin Harris |
Publisher |
: Open Court Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 308 |
Release |
: 1993 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0812692411 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780812692419 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis Philosophy at 33 1/3 Rpm by : James Franklin Harris
Harris (philosophy, c. of William and Mary) explores the lyrics of rock on the human condition. Published by Open Court Publishing, Co., 332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60604. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author |
: Dale Raynes |
Publisher |
: Bridge Press |
Total Pages |
: 116 |
Release |
: 2021-04-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1955149062 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781955149068 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Synopsis Pink Floyd Trivia Book by : Dale Raynes
Fun Facts & Trivia Questions! - Special Launch Price Pink Floyd's music has resonated with listeners of all ages on a deep personal level for more than half a century. They were one of the most prominent British rock bands to achieve worldwide fame after the initial "British Invasion" led by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in the early 1960s. Founded in 1965, the band reached the height of its popularity and influence in the 1970s and early '80s. Pink Floyd is one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, with an estimated 250 million albums sold, and the band remains highly influential among fellow musicians. To help you connect, or perhaps reconnect, with the lives, music, and legacy of this fascinating band, interesting facts and historical moments are highlighted in this book, Pink Floyd Trivia Book. We will cover the history of Pink Floyd, beginning with the origins of the band, through changes in personnel and musical philosophy, up to their influence and reputation today. A series of multiple choice and true/false questions opens each chapter, with the corresponding answers on the following page. The "Did You Know?" section consists of interesting facts and stories, which close each chapter so that you can develop a stronger understanding of the life and music of Pink Floyd. Use this book to test your knowledge with a round of trivia questions and perhaps review or gain information along the way. Whether you consider yourself a die-hard fan or are only faintly familiar with Pink Floyd, this book offers the opportunity to reinforce your knowledge of one of the most innovative and influential bands in the history of popular music. Let's see how much you know about Pink Floyd! Get yours today.
Author |
: Gary L. Hardcastle |
Publisher |
: ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages |
: 454 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781459601031 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1459601033 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis Monty Python and Philosophy by : Gary L. Hardcastle
Humour.
Author |
: Luke Dick |
Publisher |
: Open Court Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 318 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780812697582 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0812697588 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rolling Stones and Philosophy by : Luke Dick
From their commanding role in the so-called British Invasion of the early 1960s to their status as the elder statesmen (and British Knight) of rock and roll, the Stones have become more than an evanescent phenomenon in pop culture. They have become a touchstone not only for the history of our times--their performance at the Altamont Raceway marked the "end of the sixties," while their 1990 concert in Prague helped Czechoslovakia and other eastern bloc nations celebrate their newfound freedom (and satisfaction) out from under Moscow's thumb. Because of their longevity, the music and career of the Stones--much more than The Beatles--stand as touchstones in the personal lives of even casual Stones fans. Everyone of a certain age remembers the Stones on Ed Sullivan, the death of founder Brian Jones, their favorite songs, concerts, or videos, and their stance in the classic "Beatles versus Stones" debates. In the wake of Keith Richards's bestselling autobiography, Life (2010), many are now reliving these events and decades from the viewpoint of the band's endearing and seemingly death-defying guitarist. The chapters in The Rolling Stones and Philosophy celebrate the Stones' place in our lives by digging into the controversies, the symbols, and meanings the band and its songs have for so many. What might you mean (and what did Mick mean) by "sympathy for the Devil"? Did the Stones share any of the blame for the deaths at Altamont, as critic Lester Bangs charged they did in Rolling Stone magazine? What theories of ethics and personality lay behind the good-boy image of the Beatles and the bad-boy reputation the Stones acquired? If Keith Richards really had his blood replaced four separate times, does that make him a zombie? How do the Glimmer Twins help us refine our understanding of friendship? Written by a dozen philosophers and scholars who adore the Rolling Stones not only for their music, this book will become required reading for anyone seeking maximum satisfaction from "the world's greatest rock and roll band."