Genres: A look at the odd, obscure, unknown and unconsidered
Abstract:
This week in genres I want to explore the influence authors have on music, particularly J.G. Ballard and H.P. Lovecraft. Some of you may recognize these two names, but many may not. However, I think many people will recognize the names of these two films: Empire of the Sun (1987), by Steven Spielberg, and Crash (1996), by David Cronenberg....
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Carrie Hinkel-Gill
posted 10/24/08 @ 2:28 PM CST
Thanks a lot for the unexpected post! I'm glad to learn that BOC was definitely a fan of H.P. Lovecraft. In my years of researching over the Internet, I have found that some claims can be unfounded, so it's great to get feedback that certain pieces are true!
It must have been wild living with them. I grew up listening to BOC but I never really knew who H.P. Lovecraft was until I started writing this column so it was a pleasant surprise to see that a band like BOC was influenced by H.P. Lovecraft. Thanks again for the post!
Carrie
It must have been wild living with them. I grew up listening to BOC but I never really knew who H.P. Lovecraft was until I started writing this column so it was a pleasant surprise to see that a band like BOC was influenced by H.P. Lovecraft. Thanks again for the post!
Carrie
Originally posted byDavid Ramagee
As someone who lived in a house with the group of musician's who became Blue Oyster Cult, I can tell you that Sandy Pearlman, the manager, producer, and writer of many of the band's early lyrics was definitely a fan of H.P. Lovecraft's work. We had discussions about the books. In addition, the other band members, in particular, Eric Bloom, the lead singer, were also readers of Lovecraft. There were certainly copies of the books around the band house. That wasn't unusual in 1970. I worked in a bookstore and Lovecraft was very popular amongst college students at that time.
David Ramage
posted 10/24/08 @ 2:52 PM CST
My pleasure, Carrie. It was, indeed, an interesting time in my life. I was 19 years old. I'm actually mentioned by name in the song "Deadline" - a story about a housemate of ours, Phil King, who was murdered while he was living with us. Phil is also immortalized in "Hot Rails to Hell"
David
David
John Trimble
posted 10/20/08 @ 12:22 PM CST
Try Electric Wizard's "Witchcult Today" album; songs such as "Dunwich", "Satanic Rites Of Drugula" & the title track contain explicit Lovedraft references. Not death metal, more like Ozzy-era Black Sabbath. Hope this is helpful.
Carrie Hinkel-Gill
posted 10/24/08 @ 2:43 PM CST
Thanks!
Carrie
Carrie
Originally posted byJohn Trimble
Try Electric Wizard's "Witchcult Today" album; songs such as "Dunwich", "Satanic Rites Of Drugula" & the title track contain explicit Lovedraft references. Not death metal, more like Ozzy-era Black Sabbath. Hope this is helpful.
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David Ramagee
posted 10/18/08 @ 12:52 PM CST