Songs in the Key of Z: The Curious Universe of Outsider Music by Irwin Chusid (E

Description: Songs in the Key of Z by Irwin Chusid Outsider musicians can be the product of damaged DNA, alien abduction, drug fry, demonic possession, or simply sheer obliviousness. This book profiles dozens of outsider musicians, both prominent and obscure—figures such as The Shaggs, Syd Barrett, Tiny Tim, Jandek, Captain Beefheart, Daniel Johnston, Harry Partch, and The Legendary Stardust Cowboy—and presents their strange life stories along with photographs, interviews, cartoons, and discographies. About the only things these self-taught artists have in common are an utter lack of conventional tunefulness and an overabundance of earnestness and passion. But, believe it or not, they're worth listening to, often outmatching all contenders for inventiveness and originality.A CD featuring songs by artists profiled in the book is also available. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Outsider musicians can be the product of damaged DNA, alien abduction, drug fry, demonic possession, or simply sheer obliviousness. This book profiles dozens of outsider musicians, both prominent and obscure-figures such as The Shaggs, Syd Barrett, Tiny Tim, Jandek, Captain Beefheart, Daniel Johnston, Harry Partch, and The Legendary Stardust Cowboy-and presents their strange life stories along with photographs, interviews, cartoons, and discographies. About the only things these self-taught artists have in common are an utter lack of conventional tunefulness and an overabundance of earnestness and passion. But, believe it or not, theyre worth listening to, often outmatching all contenders for inventiveness and originality.A CD featuring songs by artists profiled in the book is also available. Author Biography Irwin Chusid is a record producer, WFMU radio personality, journalist, and music historian. He has produced landmark reissue albums of the music of Raymond Scott, Esquivel, The Shaggs, and the Langley Schools Music Project, among others. He is also the author of The Mischievous Art of Jim Flora. Review "Essential reading about the fringes of popular music." -- Booklist "[Chusid] possesses a knowledge of music culture that most contemporary rock critics think they have. Guaranteed: this book will take readers to record stores searching for Chusids list of musical miscreants." -- Library Journal "A significant achievement." -- Notes " Songs in the Key of Z is a zesty garnish to Irwin Chusids thick sauce of knowledge, written with an appreciation that makes us want to share in the cacophonous fun. A must-read for anyone who enjoys the weird side of the human soul, and I speak as an authority on human weirdness." --Ken Smith, coauthor, Roadside America Review Quote " Songs in the Key of Z is a zesty garnish to Irwin Chusids thick sauce of knowledge, written with an appreciation that makes us want to share in the cacophonous fun. A must-read for anyone who enjoys the weird side of the human soul, and I speak as an authority on human weirdness." Details ISBN1556523726 Author Irwin Chusid Short Title SONGS IN THE KEY OF Z Language English ISBN-10 1556523726 ISBN-13 9781556523724 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2000 Subtitle The Curious Universe of Outsider Music Country of Publication United States Imprint A Cappella Books Place of Publication Los Angeles, CA Residence US Pages 272 DOI 10.1604/9781556523724 UK Release Date 2000-04-01 NZ Release Date 2000-04-01 US Release Date 2000-04-01 Publisher A Cappella Books Publication Date 2000-04-01 DEWEY 781.640922 Audience General AU Release Date 2000-07-09 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:10974174;

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