Now available from Weiser Antiquarian Books:Arcana V: Music, Magic and Mysticism

Now available from Weiser Antiquarian Books:

Arcana V: Music, Magic and Mysticism

Edited by John Zorn, with various authors, including William Breeze, William Kiesel and Genesis P-Orridge

ISBN: 0978833791
$ 40.00 plus shipping

Softcover. Large 8vo. viii + 9-460pp. Glossy black covers lettered in purple, colour and b&w illustrations.

"Mysticism, magic and alchemy all come into play in the creative process. For centuries musicians have tapped into things spiritual, embracing ritual, spell, incantation and prayer deeply into their life and work. Although the connection of music to mysticism has been consistent, well documented and productive, it is still shrouded in mystery and largely misunderstood. For this special edition, Arcana focuses on the nexus of mysticism and spirituality in the magical act of making music. Far from an historical overview or cold musicologist's study, these essays illuminate a fascinating and elusive subject via the eloquent voices of today's most distinguished modern practitioners and greatest occult thinkers, providing insights into the esoteric traditions and mysteries involved in the composition and performance of the most mystical of all arts.

Contributors include: Gavin Bryars, Steve Coleman, Alvin Curran, Frank Denyer, Fred Frith, Peter Garland, Milford Graves, Jerry Hunt, Eyvind Kang, Frank London, Meredith Monk, Pauline Oliveros, Terry Riley, Trey Spruance, Greg Wall, Z'EV, William Breeze, Jeremy Fogel, Sharon Gannon, Larkin Grimm, Tim Hodgkinson, Jessika Kenney, William Kiesel, Yusef Lateef, Dary John, Mizelle Tisziji Muñoz, Mark Nauseef, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Adam Rudolph, David Chaim Smith, David Toop, Peter Lamborn Wilson.

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