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Songs in the Key of Z : The Curious Universe of Outsider Music by Irwin Chusid (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherChicago Review Press, Incorporated
ISBN-101556523726
ISBN-139781556523724
eBay Product ID (ePID)1649344
Product Key Features
Book TitleSongs in the Key of Z : the Curious Universe of Outsider Music
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
TopicComposers & Musicians, General, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorIrwin Chusid
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight16.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN99-057640
Reviews"[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 Chusid's list of musical miscreants." -- Library Journal, "[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 Chusid's list of musical miscreants." - Library Journal, " Songs in the Key of Z is a zesty garnish to Irwin Chusid's 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, " Songs in the Key of Z is a zesty garnish to Irwin Chusid's 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
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal781.64/09
SynopsisOutsider 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.
LC Classification NumberML394.C56 2000
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- 11 Jun, 2020
This compact reference is the best I've seen in the Outsider Music world.
This is incredibly well written and extremely thorough at covering many 'Outsider' musicians and their stories.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
