The Glory of Outsider Music
On this episode of the podcast, we take a look at Outsider Music, recordings by iconoclastic and unique creative voices whose naive craft channels passionate music-making. Using Songs in the Key of Z: the Curious Universe of Outsider Music by Irwin Chusid as starting point, this episode features some of the most unexpected and distinct music you'll ever hear.
Playlist for this episode:
- Florence Foster Jenkins - Aria, ‘Queen of the Night’ (1944)
- Conlon Nancarrow - Study for Player Piano No. 21 (1961)
- Elva (Mrs.) Miller - A Hard Day’s Night (1966)
- Wild Man Fischer - Merry Go Round (1968)
- Legendary Stardust Cowboy - Paralyzed (1968) & Standing in a Trash Can (Thinking About You) (1989)
- The Shaggs - Philosophy of the World & My Pal Foot Foot (1969)
- Shooby Taylor - Stout Hearted Men (1972)
- Luie Luie - El Touchy (1974)
- Gary Wilson - 6.4 = Make Out & Loneliness (1977)
- Jandek - They Told Me I Was a Fool (1978)
- Daniel Johnston - Walking the Cow (1983)
- The Frogs - I Don’t Care If U Disrespect Me (Just So You Love Me) (1988)
- Wesley Willis - Rock n Roll McDonald’s (1995)
- Bingo Gazingo - Up Your Jurassic Park (1997)
- Eilert Pilarm - Jailhouse Rock (1998)