Led Zeppelin and Philosophy: All Will Be Revealed - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0812696727 ISBN 13 : 9780812696721

Editeur : Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S., 2009

Synopsis

Led Zeppelin, who bestrode the world of rock like a colossus, have continually grown in popularity and influence since their official winding up in 1980. They exasperated critics and eluded classification, synthesizing blues, rock, folk, rockabilly, funk, classical, country, Indian, and Arabic techniques. They performed the alchemical trick of transmuting base led into gold--and platinum--and diamond. They did what they would, finding wisdom through personal excess and artistic self-discipline.

"Not a coda to Zeppelin's legacy, but a blast of metaphysical graffiti as relevant today as the first time we heard the opening chords of 'Stairway to Heaven'. From Kant to 'Kashmir', from Freud to 'Fool in the Rain', Calef and company explore Zeppelin's music in an introspective, suggestive manner worthy of both a blistering Page solo and a bawdy Bonham stomp."

--BRANDON W. FORBES, co-editor of Radiohead and Philosophy

"Led Zeppelin's albums, personalities, live performances, art work, myths, influences, and more, all come under the microscope. Compelling insights and observations add more depth to a subject that continues to thrill and inspire. Each chapter is driven by an unquenchable thirst for Zeppelin knowledge and pulls the reader deeper into the world of Led Zeppelin . . ."

--DAVE LEWIS, editor, Tight But Loose

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

These books teach philosophical wisdom by looking closely at entertainment icons. In each volume of this best-selling series, a team of sharp philosophical brains puts one pop culture icon (movie, TV show, or other topic) under the microscope, exposing its hidden philosophical implications in an instantly readable way. Philosophers tune into the heady mysteries of Led Zeppelin, one of the worlds best-known and best-loved rock bands ""Led Zeppelin and Philosophy"" opens up new territory for the band's dedicated fans. By treating all aspects of Led Zeppelin's legacy philosophically, it will be scholarly and sophisticated, yet approachable and wholly fan-oriented. It will appeal to the fan who appreciates the deeper aspects of the band's music and influence, such as the way that Hegel's metaphysics can illuminate Zeppelin's dynamic reconciliation of musical opposites, how various theories of the Sublime provide the key to understanding the enduring power and global appeal of Zeppelin's music, and how the understanding of fetishism by Freud and Foucault lends insight to songs like ""Trampled Underfoot,"" ""Black Dog,"" ""Custard Pie,"" and ""Candy Store Rock."" Other topics covered include theories of creativity (and the claim that Zeppelin's originality can only be properly understood as the product of a necessarily social and 'extended mind'), the reason why the band's infamous serial destruction of hotel rooms across North America and Europe amount to a challenge to liberal democracy itself, and more than a few arguments establishing that Led Zeppelin is the most philosophical of bands (Sorry, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan!). Dazed and Confused? Head hummin' and it won't go? The philosophical pipers in this book, their iPods filled with Zep albums, bootlegs and concert footage, will lead you to reason.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0812696727
• ISBN 13: 9780812696721
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Éditeur: Calef Scott
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible