John fahey charley patton book

John fahey provides a comprehensive discussion and five tables that arrange pattons works by guitar tunings and keys, notes played in each song, songs according to scale, tune families, and structural analysis. With degrees in philosophy and religion from american university, fahey moved to california to attend graduate school. Relatively little is known about patton, yet fahey paints a brilliant backdrop with which to lay the rough sketch of charleys rambunctious musical life bringing his subject to life in a way that others have not. Requia subtitled and other compositions for guitar solo is the eighth album by american fingerstyle guitarist and composer john fahey. Himself a noted guitarist, john fahey has made a textual and musicological examination of the music of charley patton, one of the most exceptional and influential figures in the history of blues. Amanda petrusich writes about the thousand incarnations of the rose, a festival dedicated to the music of the americanprimitive guitar player john fahey. This masters thesis has since been unearthed and published in paperback. The first 25 pages deal with life in the mississippi delta and charley pattons role in that culture. Fahey s masters thesis on the music of charley patton was later published by studio vista in 1970. From the early fonotone recordings, here is john fahey playing the charley patton tune banty rooster blues. Reprint of john fahey s 1970 patton book 128 pages of exhaustive new writing on patton. Fahey has continually created profound expressions on the acoustic guitar, in a mystical yet intimate setting.

This new edition is enhanced by fahey s notes from the grammywinning, outofprint boxed set, screamin and hollerin the blues. Available for the first time outside the set, faheys reconsideration of pattons music offers fresh perspectives and key corrections of the historical record. This includes words and music to more than 30 charley patton recordings, along with extensive biographical and historical information. Also included are a freestanding reprint of john fahey s 1970 patton book, 128 pages of exhaustive new notes by fahey and blues scholars david evans, dick spottswood, and ed komara, complete lyric transcriptions, fullsize reproductions of the 6 original 1929 paramount ads, a full set of 78 record label stickers from all charley s paramount. Hardcover, 112 pages published 1970 by studio vista. A great book, essential for all fans of charley patton. It was during this period that fahey produced, for my money, his best piece of writing. Focused primarily on a detailed analysis of pattons music, this book goes deeply into the structure of the music and lyrics of charley pattons blues. Scholarly and fascinating musicological exploration by noted guitarist john fahey. Charley patton by fahey, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download pdf charley patton free online new books in. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Available for the first time outside the set, faheys reconsideration on pattons music offers fresh perspectives and corrects. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.

He received a masters degree in folklore from ucla in 1966, writing his thesis on blues master charley patton. Faheys masters thesis on the music of charley patton was later published by studio vista in 1970. John fahey s 1966 masters thesis a textual and musicological analysis of the repertoire of charley patton has the distinction of being the first book length analysis of the music of charley patton. His music used the lexicon, mechanisms, and tunings of american vernacular music as a divining rod to a new blended style that. Kris dollimore requiem for mississippi john hurt youtube. Biographical information, regional history, and detailed analysis of songs, themes, discographies, etc. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. It contains three songs, one comprising a complete side of the original lp. Released in november 1967, it was the first of fahey s two releases on the vanguard label.

Considered by many to be the father of the delta blues, he created an enduring body of american music and inspired most delta blues musicians. Charley patton was possibly the wildest of the old blues guys, though details are scarce. A textual and musicological analysis of the repertoire of charley patton by john fahey 1 edition first published in 1966. Fahey s text focused primarily on assembling the historical facts of patton s life, while the. The scarce hardcover edition also published in a slightly more common softcover variant of folklorist and noted musician john fahey s brilliant, loving analysis of his hero charley patton s catalogue.

Here, fahey musically quotes patton in a terse mood piece with shimmering slides. King, hound dog taylor, tbone walker, lowell fulson, and john lee hooker, while fahey liked finger pickers, like john hurt, charley patton, blind willie johnson, sam mcghee. John fahey banty rooster blues charley patton youtube. The last section of the book is devoted to examining the texts of pattons songs. This new edition is enhanced by faheys notes from the grammywinning, outofprint boxed set, screamin and hollerin the blues. Though the deeper answers to that question must lie in the recesses of fahey s.

The majority of the book, from page 32 to page 111, is an in depth study of the music of this early blues musician. John fahey open c fahey was another student of the blues and a devout follower of charley patton, among others. A celebration of john fahey and americanprimitive guitar. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. By the mid1970s fahey was an established cult figure, even recording a couple of albums for warnerreprise, the first of which, of rivers and religion, gained considerable press acclaim. On this day in 2001 john fahey peacefully shuffled off this mortal coil due to complications of heart surgery. Although brief, these pages bring the area and the culture to life in a truly remarkable way. John fahey has 37 books on goodreads with 1833 ratings. Available for the first time outside the set, faheys reconsideration of pattons music offers fresh perspectives and key. The set won three grammy awards, for best historical album, best boxed or special limited edition package, and best album notes. Also issued as part of, screamin and hollerin the blues. John fahey s most popular book is how bluegrass music destroyed my life. One of the most important books on american blues published in the twentieth century, only the third example we have encountered in the past decade. Noted guitarist john fahey presents a textual and musicological examination of the music of blues legend charley patton.

Noted guitarist john fahey presents a textual and musicological examination of pattons music. Blind joe death learned this song from jim lee, bertha lees brother, and sang it frequently with his old friend and world war 1 buddy, charley patton. Sam chatmon, who provided much of the information on charley patton s early life and career, was a member of a large family of brothers, among them bo, lonnie, harry, sam and an adopted brother walter jacobs, otherwise called walter vincent. This new edition of the original 1970 publication is enhanced by faheys notes from the grammywinning, outofprint box set screamin and hollerin the blues. Charley patton died april 28, 1934, also known as charlie patton, was an american delta blues musician. It may be expensive compared to other books on the same subject, but david evans work, which is the bulk of this book was worth the purchase price alone. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This was not matched by record sales and the label dropped fahey, but he continued to release new material on takoma records. Charley patton blues paperbacks hardcover illustrated, 16 nov 1970 by john fahey author. Each chapter is worthwhile, but david evans has provided us with the ultimate in research regarding pattons life. Some summer day death chants, breakdowns and military waltzes arranged by john fahey. Add to your book collection on bookogs or save for later. Fare forward voyagers soldier s choice or simply, fare forward voyagers is an album by american fingerstyle guitarist and composer john fahey, released in 1973.