As technology advances, society retains its mythical roots--a tendency evident in rock music and its enduring relationship with myth and science fiction. This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Drawing on insights from Joseph Campbell, J.G. Frazer, Carl Jung and Mircea Eliade, the author examines how performers have incorporated mythic archetypes and science fiction imagery into songs that illustrate societal concerns and futuristic fantasies.…mehr
As technology advances, society retains its mythical roots--a tendency evident in rock music and its enduring relationship with myth and science fiction. This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Drawing on insights from Joseph Campbell, J.G. Frazer, Carl Jung and Mircea Eliade, the author examines how performers have incorporated mythic archetypes and science fiction imagery into songs that illustrate societal concerns and futuristic fantasies.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy Nr.59
Robert McParland is a professor of English and an associate dean of Arts and Sciences at Felician University in Rutherford, New Jersey. His popular music writings include publications on The Beatles, The Who, U2, Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, Paul Simon, and American lyricists.
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Table of Contents Preface Introduction One. Rock Music and the Mythic Imagination Two. The Forgotten Language: Rock, Myth and Science Fiction Three. The Jefferson Starship Takes Off: The San Francisco Scene Four. The Electric Light Orchestra: Science Fiction with Strings Attached Five. David Bowie: From Major Tom to Ziggy Stardust Six. Pink Floyd: On the Dark Side of the Moon Seven. Blue Öyster Cult: Collaboration with Science Fiction Writers Eight. Rush to Other Realms: A Band's Genuine Love of Science Fiction Nine. The Alan Parsons Project: Robots and Telepathy Coda Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface Introduction One. Rock Music and the Mythic Imagination Two. The Forgotten Language: Rock, Myth and Science Fiction Three. The Jefferson Starship Takes Off: The San Francisco Scene Four. The Electric Light Orchestra: Science Fiction with Strings Attached Five. David Bowie: From Major Tom to Ziggy Stardust Six. Pink Floyd: On the Dark Side of the Moon Seven. Blue Öyster Cult: Collaboration with Science Fiction Writers Eight. Rush to Other Realms: A Band's Genuine Love of Science Fiction Nine. The Alan Parsons Project: Robots and Telepathy Coda Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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