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Explore the intricate relationship between music and philosophy in 'Jimi Hendrix and Philosophy', a profound exploration of the legendary guitarist's impact on rock music and culture. This compelling trade paperback delves into Hendrix's exceptional artistry and the philosophical implications of his life and work. Writers and thinkers dissect the polarities inherent in Hendrix's compositions, from the struggle between innovation and tradition to the tension between mind and body, offering unique insights into his musical legacy. Discover how Hendrix's innovative sonic adventures, characterized by his groundbreaking use of technology, reflect philosophical concepts from Schopenhauer to Platonic ideals. This essential read for fans and philosophers alike illustrates how Hendrix's artistry merges with philosophical thought, celebrating the complexities of the human experience through music. A must-have addition to your collection, this title is brand new and comes with free shipping, ensuring you can immerse yourself in the world of Hendrix without delay. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery as orders cannot be canceled once placed. ISBN: 9780812699562, Publisher: Open Court, Year: 2018.
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: 9780812699562
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Open Court
Description:
In his brief career Jimi Hendrix transformed rock music, established himself as the greatest guitarist of all time, and left a rich legacy of original songs and dazzling recordings. In Jimi Hendrix and Philosophy, philosophers come to terms with the experience and the phenomenon of Hendrix, uncovering some surprising implications of Hendrix's life and work. Much of this book is concerned with the restless polarities and dualities that reveal themselves through Hendrix.
His compositions display a preoccupation with the tragic nature of life, moving between the polarities of Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Idea and and Platonic philosophy. Jimi's "guitar-being" has surprising implications for the philosophical relation between mind and body. There is in Hendrix a duality between innovation and tradition—innovation in psychedelic sonic adventures and tradition in the form of the blues. Hendrix exemplifies the interaction of technology and art, as seen in his use of feedback, varieties of noise, and backwards reel-to-reel playing. How much of the Hendrix phenomenon can be explained by the technological situation and how much by his own unique genius? Everyone knows about Hendrix's use of feedback in the narrow sense, but feedback can also be viewed as a general phenomenon that arises in complex dynamical systems and emerges at the border of chaos and order.
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: 9780812699562
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Open Court
Description:
In his brief career Jimi Hendrix transformed rock music, established himself as the greatest guitarist of all time, and left a rich legacy of original songs and dazzling recordings. In Jimi Hendrix and Philosophy, philosophers come to terms with the experience and the phenomenon of Hendrix, uncovering some surprising implications of Hendrix's life and work. Much of this book is concerned with the restless polarities and dualities that reveal themselves through Hendrix.
His compositions display a preoccupation with the tragic nature of life, moving between the polarities of Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Idea and and Platonic philosophy. Jimi's "guitar-being" has surprising implications for the philosophical relation between mind and body. There is in Hendrix a duality between innovation and tradition—innovation in psychedelic sonic adventures and tradition in the form of the blues. Hendrix exemplifies the interaction of technology and art, as seen in his use of feedback, varieties of noise, and backwards reel-to-reel playing. How much of the Hendrix phenomenon can be explained by the technological situation and how much by his own unique genius? Everyone knows about Hendrix's use of feedback in the narrow sense, but feedback can also be viewed as a general phenomenon that arises in complex dynamical systems and emerges at the border of chaos and order.