Pop and Poetry - Pleasure and Protest - Udo Lindenberg, Konstantin Wecker and the Tradition of German Cabaret (Paperback, illustrated edition)

This book provides a detailed analysis of the lyrics of the German rock musician Udo Lindenberg and of the singer-songwriter Konstantin Wecker. The investigation starts from the assumption that lyrics which are not in English put more weight onto the textual side of popular songs; the lyrics are therefore analysed separately from music and performance. Furthermore, this study goes beyond the distinction between dominant and mass literature which, within literary studies, has so far prevented an unbiased approach towards song lyrics. Finally, it is suggested that Lindenberg's and Wecker's lyrics can be read as contemporary variations of « Gebrauchslyrik« , a concept that was developed by major representatives of the German cabaret culture during the 1920s and 1930s. Hence, the book recapitulates the history of both the German cabaret and the development of German popular music, and places Lindenberg and Wecker within these cultural movements.

General

Imprint:	Verlag Peter Lang
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	German Linguistic and Cultural Studies, v. 13
Release date:	October 2003
Authors:	Annette Bluhdorn
Dimensions:	220 x 150 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	374
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-910063-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General Promotions
LSN:	3-03-910063-7
Barcode:	9783039100637

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