In 1932, Hungarian pianist Rezső Seress wrote a song based on the turmoil of the times: the Great Depression was in full swing, his native country was… Read more “Gloomy Sundays, Blue Mondays: Happy Days Indeed!”
Category: Music
Running From the Devil: The Mythic Journey in Contemporary Folk Music
One of the primary themes that runs through folklore, fairy tales and mythology is that of a journey: the Hero/Heroine sets on a physical mission, achieves a… Read more “Running From the Devil: The Mythic Journey in Contemporary Folk Music”
Brian May Meets The Devil: Now In 3D!
Brian May is one of the most versatile men in the history of rock’n’roll, not to mention astrophysics. But beyond that, he loves 3-D… very old 3-D.… Read more “Brian May Meets The Devil: Now In 3D!”
Lyrics from the Dead: Tim and Jeff Buckley, Song to the Siren, Sing Hallelujah
The following song has been covered by many a group, and many a singer. From George Michael to This Mortal Coil to Sinead O’Conner, from Dead Can… Read more “Lyrics from the Dead: Tim and Jeff Buckley, Song to the Siren, Sing Hallelujah”