Bc. Jakub Jiaxis Svoboda

Master's thesis

Were-Waitsing: Gothic Elements in the Musical Imagery of Tom Waits

Were-Waitsing: Gothic Elements in the Musical Imagery of Tom Waits
Abstract:
Diplomová práce se zaměřuje na obraznost v tvorbě amerického písničkáře Toma Waitse, se zvláštním ohledem na gotické motivy ve Waitsově hudbě, stejně jako na umělcovu sebeprezentaci na pódiu a mimo něj. Waits samotný uniká snahám o škatulkování – jeho tvorba spadá často do širokého spektra žánrů jako je blues, jazz, vaudeville, industrialní či experimentální hudba – tato práce jej však představuje …more
Abstract:
This thesis focuses on the musical imagery in the songs of American singer-songwriter Tom Waits, with special attention paid to Gothic elements in Waits’ music, as well as in his on and off-stage presence. As Waits himself eludes critical efforts to be labelled – his art and music is described in an array of genres as wide as blues, jazz, vaudeville, industrial and experimental – this thesis undertakes …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 1. 4. 2019

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 12. 6. 2019
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Pavla Buchtová
  • Reader: M.A. Michael George

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Masaryk University

Faculty of Education

Master programme / field:
Teacher Training for Primary and Lower Secondary Schools / Lower Secondary School English Language Teacher Training