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Dylan Goes Electric!: The Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture A Complete Unknown
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THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, nominated for 8 Oscars, including Best Picture Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor for Timothee Chalamet.On the evening of July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan took the stage at Newport Folk Festival, backed by an electric band, and roared into his new rock hit, Like a Rolling Stone. The audience of committed folk purists and political activists who had hailed him as their acoustic prophet reacted with a mix of shock, booing, and scattered cheers. It was the shot heard round the worldDylans declaration of musical independence, the end of the folk revival, and the birth of rock as the voice of a generationand one of the defining moments in twentiethcentury music.In Dylan Goes Electric!, Elijah Wald explores the cultural, political and historical context of this seminal event that embodies the transformative decade that was the sixties. Wald delves deep into the folk revival, the rise of rock, and the tensions between traditional and groundbreaking music to provide new insights into Dylans artistic evolution, his special affinity to blues, his complex relationship to the folk establishment and his sometime mentor Pete Seeger, and the ways he reshaped popular music forever. Breaking new ground on a story we think we know, Dylan Goes Electric! is a thoughtful, sharp appraisal of the controversial event at Newport and a nuanced, provocative, analysis of why it matters.In this tour de force, Elijah Wald complicates the stickfigure myth of generational succession at Newport by doing justice to what he rightly calls Bob Dylans declaration of independence . . . This is one of the very best accounts Ive read of musicians fighting for their honor. Todd Gitlin, author of The Sixties and Occupy Nation
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dylan Goes Electric!'? A: The main theme of 'Dylan Goes Electric!' is the cultural and musical impact of Bob Dylan's iconic performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, which marked a pivotal moment in the transition from folk to rock music.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dylan Goes Electric!'? A: The author of 'Dylan Goes Electric!' is Elijah Wald, a noted music historian and critic.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 14, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dylan Goes Electric!' have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Dylan Goes Electric!' have? A: This edition of 'Dylan Goes Electric!' is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book 'Dylan Goes Electric!' suitable for music history enthusiasts? A: Yes, 'Dylan Goes Electric!' is highly suitable for music history enthusiasts as it provides deep insights into the folk revival, rock music's rise, and Bob Dylan's influence on popular music.
- Q: What kind of insights does Elijah Wald offer in the book? A: Elijah Wald offers insights into the cultural, political, and historical contexts of Bob Dylan's performance, exploring themes of musical independence and the evolution of his artistry.
- Q: What recognition has the film inspired by this book received? A: The film inspired by this book, 'A Complete Unknown', was nominated for 8 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor for Timothée Chalamet.
- Q: Is 'Dylan Goes Electric!' a reprint edition? A: Yes, the version available is a reprint edition.
- Q: What genre does 'Dylan Goes Electric!' belong to? A: The book belongs to the genre of History & Criticism, specifically focusing on music history.