Henry Cow : the world is a problem /

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In its open improvisations, lapidary lyrics, errant melodies, and relentless pursuit of spontaneity, the British experimental band Henry Cow pushed rock music to its limits. The band's rotating personnel, sprung from rock, free jazz, and orchestral worlds, synthesized a distinct sound that trou...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Piekut, Benjamin, 1975- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Durham : Duke University Press, 2019.
Subjects:
Henry Cow (Musical group)
Henry Cow.
1900-1999
Avant-garde (Music) > England > 20th century > History and criticism.
Music > Political aspects > History > 20th century.
Music > 20th century > Philosophy and aesthetics.
Rock musicians > Interviews.
Musique expérimentale > Angleterre > 20e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Musique > Aspect politique > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Musique > 20e siècle > Philosophie et esthétique.
Musiciens rock > Entretiens.
MUSIC > Genres & Styles > Rock.
Avant-garde (Music)
Music > Philosophy and aesthetics
Music > Political aspects
Rock musicians
England
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Interviews
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • You can't play this music at Cambridge (1968-73)
  • Faust and the virgins (1973)
  • Contentment is hopeless, unrest is progress (1974)
  • Death to the individual : Slapp Happy (1974-75)
  • Europa (1975- 76)
  • The roads leading to Rome (1976-77)
  • No joy anymore : London 1977
  • Henry Cow always had to be Henry Cow (1978).

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