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McParland Robert McParland
Science Fiction in Classic Rock [EPUB ebook]
Musical Explorations of Space, Technology and the Imagination, 1967-1982

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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.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 208 ● ISBN 9781476630304 ● Publisher McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers ● Published 2017 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5725479 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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