ANDREAS DIESEL/DR. DIETER GERTEN · Looking For Europe (English Edition) | BOOK

ENGLISH EDITION.

Hardcover book with 527 pages.

2nd edition.

More about the book 'Looking For Europe (English Edition)'

"Looking For Europe" represents the definitive exploration of one of underground music's most controversial and misunderstood genres. Andreas Diesel and Dr. Dieter Gerten have crafted what stands as the first comprehensive, non-dogmatic examination of Neofolk - a genre that emerged from the dark Gothic scene and has sparked countless debates about artistic freedom and expression. This isn't your typical folk music; it's a complex musical landscape where punk attitudes collide with pastoral romanticism, where SS imagery meets Riefenstahl aesthetics, creating a sonic playground that challenges conventional boundaries.

Spanning over 540 pages, this groundbreaking work delves deep into the blackest chapter of the music underground, featuring exclusive interviews and photographs with all the relevant bands that have shaped this controversial genre. The authors masterfully navigate the field of tension that defines Neofolk, exploring its vast range from fragile folk melodies to harsh Industrial noise, from right-wing anarchists to left-wing uniform enthusiasts, encompassing everything from Paganism to Satanism and Christianity. The book doesn't shy away from the genre's most provocative aspects, including gay fetishism and obscure artistic treatments of ideological propaganda, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand this polarizing musical movement.

For fans of: Current 93, Death In June, Sol Invictus, Boyd Rice, and Laibach

Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com