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Dionysos Rising The Birth of Cultural Revolution Out of the Spirit of Music

1994204 pagesIgnatius Press

Synopsis

Dionysos Rising presents a unified theory connecting the evolution of music with cultural revolution in the West. It traces how figures from Wagner and Nietzsche to Schoenberg and Jagger influenced the shift from classical music to rock 'n' roll. The book argues that music became an instrument for cultural upheaval, culminating in the Dionysian festivals of 1969 and forever changing the world.

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About the author

E. Michael Jones writes about culture and its impact on society. His books, like "Dionysos Rising" and "Libido Dominandi," explore connections between social change and human behavior. He also examines architecture and art, as seen in "Living Machines" and "Degenerate Moderns."

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Richard WagnerSupporting
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Arnold SchoenbergSupporting
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Book cover of Dionysos Rising The Birth of Cultural Revolution Out of the Spirit of Music