Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy Ser : Science Fiction in Classic Rock, Technology and the Imagination, 1967-1982 : Science Fiction in Classic Rock : Musical Explorations of Space, Technology and the Imagination, 1967-1982

As technology advances, society retains its mythical roots--a tendency evident in rock music and its enduring relationship with myth and science fiction. This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Drawing on insights from Joseph Campbell, J.G. Frazer, Carl Jung and Mircea Eliade, the author examines how performers have incorporated mythic archetypes and science fiction imagery into songs that illustrate societal concerns and futuristic fantasies. This Study Explores The Mythical And Fantastic Themes Of Artists From The Late 1960s To The Mid-1980s, Including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin And Black Sabbath. The Author Examines How Performers Have Incorporated Mythic Archetypes And Science Fiction Imagery Into Songs That Illustrate Societal Concerns And Futuristic Fantasies-- Machine Generated Contents Note: One. Rock Music And The Mythic Imagination -- Two. The Forgotten Language: Rock, Myth And Science Fiction -- Three. The Jefferson Star Ship Takes Off: The San Francisco Scene -- Four. The Electric Light Orchestra: Science Fiction With Strings Attached -- Five. David Bowie: From Major Tom To Ziggy Stardust -- Six. Pink Floyd: On The Dark Side Of The Moon -- Seven. Blue Oyster Cult: Collaboration With Science Fiction Writers -- Eight. Rush To Other Realms: A Band's Genuine Love Of Science Fiction -- Nine. The Alan Parsons Project: Robots And Telepathy. Robert Mcparland. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. The author examines how performers have incorporated mythic archetypes and science fiction imagery into songs that illustrate societal concerns and futuristic fantasies"-- Provided by publisher This is the first book to bring together the imagination and energy of rock music with its sources in mythology and science fiction. The mythological roots of classic rock music artists from David Bowie, the Jefferson Airplane, and Pink Floyd, to Rush, Blue Oyster Cult, and Iron Maiden are explored, along with the stories they tell and the critiques of contemporary society that their songs carry.