The Strange Sound of Cthulhu
Thursday, September 28th, 2006Not only has H.P. Lovecraft greatly inspired many writiers since his time, but he has also inspired much music. ANd what happens if you combine the two, music and writing? You get “The Strange Sound of Cthulhu – Music Inspired By The Writings of H.P. Lovecraft”.
The Strange Sound of Cthulhu – Music Inspired by the Writings of H.P. Lovecraft gives readers a bit of a glimpse into the life and works of this influential author, but the majority of the book is devoted to the music that has been created around his work and the artists that have produced it. This is achieved by biographical information on the artists, descriptions of the sounds of the music and comparative analysis of the lyrics and the source within H.P.L.’s work. In most cases the creators of this music also contribute their thoughts on the music, Lovecraft’s influence and their love of the author’s work.
Check out the whole article over at Shoggoth.net!
