Discover music that dared to be different, risked reputations and put
careers in jeopardy -- causing fascination and intrigue in some and
rejection and scorn in others. This is what happens when people take
tradition and rip it up.
MusicQuake tells the stories of 50 pivotal albums and
performances that shook the world of modern music -- chronicling
the fascinating tales of their creation, reception, and legacy. Tracing
enigmatic composers, risqué performers, and radical songwriters -- this
books introduces the history of 20th century music in a new light.
From George Gershwin and John Cage to Os Mutantes and Fela
Kuti; from Patti Smith and The Slits to Public Enemy and
Missy Elliott -- by discussing each entry within the context of its
creation, the book will give readers true insight into why each
moment was so pivotal and tell the stories surrounding the most exciting
music ever produced. Some were shocking, others confusing, beautiful,
and surreal; some were scorned on release, others were chart toppers;
and yet more inspired entire movements and generations of new
musicians.
These cutting-edge works, which celebrate novelty, technology, and
innovation, help define what music is today -- acting as prime
examples of how powerful songs can be.
This book is from the Culture Quake series, which looks into iconic
moments of culture which truly created paradigm shifts in their
respective fields. Also available are ArtQuake, FilmQuake
and FashionQuake.
