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Freak Out is a compelling exploration of Australia's transformation during critical global events, showcasing how music shaped a generation's identity. This captivating narrative delves into the fabric of Australian society in the wake of the Vietnam War and Cold War, reflecting the urgency of change and the power of anthemic pop and rock music. As the voices of young Australians emerged, their unique language questioned mainstream values and inspired the belief that societal reinvention was possible. The book captures a remarkable era of unparalleled creativity and innovation in music, igniting a revolution of thought amongst pacifists, women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. With powerful testimony and rich insights, Freak Out connects the dots between cultural upheaval and the vibrant music scene that challenged the status quo. Perfect for readers interested in music history, social change, and Australian culture, this beautifully written volume invites you to relive a time when the sound of rebellion echoed throughout the nation. Embrace the past and understand how the melodies of that time continue to resonate today. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781922464521, Year: 2021, Publisher: Monash University Publishing. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922464521
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Freak Out is Australia’s coming-of-age story, how we as a nation responded to the global events that filled our daily news coverage, and how the music of the era was anthemic to that process. The gun was fired on a period of unprecedented innovation and creativity in pop and rock music, the likes of which have never been repeated.
Music spoke to young people in their own bespoke language, urging them to view themselves as decidedly separate from mainstream society – even suggesting they might â€drop out’ altogether. For a brief time, millions of young people across western culture believed they could successfully reinvent society. Liberation for pacifists, women, people of colour, homosexuals, students and the oppressed seemed just a short revolution away.
There was no room for complacency or apathy in the face of the Vietnam War, Cold War, and dual threats of nuclear and environmental annihilation. Australians were spared the fear of bomb blasts, assassinations and kidnappings. Yet the ructions abroad invaded our national psyche, and the music that was generated in that milieu infiltrated Australian culture and transformed society forever.
'I just finished Freak Out. I literally couldn’t put it down. The combination of the strong memories it evoked and the new knowledge it delivered was irresistible. Right to the end Spotify allowed me to experience big gaps in my knowledge. King Crimson? I’d never heard of them but Wow! Over and above the superb research your moral concerns made this more than just a knowledge book. Your sympathy for bands that really cared about the horrors of V
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922464521
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Freak Out is Australia’s coming-of-age story, how we as a nation responded to the global events that filled our daily news coverage, and how the music of the era was anthemic to that process. The gun was fired on a period of unprecedented innovation and creativity in pop and rock music, the likes of which have never been repeated.
Music spoke to young people in their own bespoke language, urging them to view themselves as decidedly separate from mainstream society – even suggesting they might â€drop out’ altogether. For a brief time, millions of young people across western culture believed they could successfully reinvent society. Liberation for pacifists, women, people of colour, homosexuals, students and the oppressed seemed just a short revolution away.
There was no room for complacency or apathy in the face of the Vietnam War, Cold War, and dual threats of nuclear and environmental annihilation. Australians were spared the fear of bomb blasts, assassinations and kidnappings. Yet the ructions abroad invaded our national psyche, and the music that was generated in that milieu infiltrated Australian culture and transformed society forever.
'I just finished Freak Out. I literally couldn’t put it down. The combination of the strong memories it evoked and the new knowledge it delivered was irresistible. Right to the end Spotify allowed me to experience big gaps in my knowledge. King Crimson? I’d never heard of them but Wow! Over and above the superb research your moral concerns made this more than just a knowledge book. Your sympathy for bands that really cared about the horrors of V