Talking John Maus with Adam Harper

Adam Harper, author of "Heaven Is Real: John Maus and the Truth of Pop," joins us to discuss the cult composer, whose lo-fi "mystical irony" melds 80s synths with Medieval liturgy.

0:03 - introduction
0:55 - on whether Maus transcends 80's revivalism
4:35 - on the drive to connect
7:18 - on Maus' progression towards sincerity
11:48 - on "Rights for Gays"
14:26 - on accelerating the Spectacle
20:45 - on the incorporation of liturgy ("Love Letters from Hell;" "Tenebrae")
27:21 - on post-utopian romanticism
30:40 - on Maus as idiot/prophet
32:30 - on Maus' future ("The River")

Discussed: Josquin des Prez, Karl Marx, accelerationism, post-romantic utopianism, The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord, Infinite Music by Adam Harper

Rogue's Foam, Adam Harper's blog: http://rougesfoam.blogspot.com/
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From Quick to Listen, a podcast on how musicians make meaning, hosted by Grant Valdes.

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