Plato, Nietzsche and the Genius of Malcolm Young. Gifted Songwriter and Guitarist

The essay discusses the importance of the popular musicians Malcolm Young and Angus Young for the rock group AC/DC. It makes particular reference to Malcolm as the leader and guiding force behind the group and analyses Angus’s work while making reference to Malcolm’s abilities. As part of this, it discusses the group’s history and the importance of the musical interplay of the two brothers Malcolm Young and Angus Young. The essay is an elaboration on an earlier work done at the University of Western Australia which was revisited in my lectures in Rome in 2019. For the ancient but important Greek philosopher Plato, music had been something which both touches and conditions the psyche. In fact, Plato had been able to see that music is a “philosophically oriented formation and education of the psyche” which contributes “to the philosophical cure of the soul as a very efficient manner of treating a vast array of psychic responses ranging from perception, emotion and desire to rational content.”

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Plato, Nietzsche and the Genius of Malcolm Young: Gifted Songwriter and Guitarist
• Introduction
• The Influence of Plato and Nietzsche on the Music of AC/DC
• Malcolm Young: The Driving Force Behind AC/DC's Success
• The Interplay of Rhythm and Harmony in AC/DC's Music
• The Legacy of AC/DC
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text aims to explore the influence of classical philosophers like Plato and Nietzsche on the music of AC/DC, focusing specifically on the role of Malcolm Young, the band's co-founder and rhythm guitarist, as a driving force behind their success.

• The philosophical underpinnings of music and its impact on the human psyche
• The importance of rhythm and harmony in creating a powerful musical experience
• The role of leadership in shaping a band's sound and success
• The interplay of musical talent and vision in achieving a lasting legacy
• The influence of AC/DC's music on generations of musicians and fans

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This section introduces the topic of the text, which is the impact of philosophy on music and the role of Malcolm Young in the success of AC/DC.
• The Influence of Plato and Nietzsche on the Music of AC/DC: This chapter explores how Plato's and Nietzsche's views on music and its ability to influence the soul are reflected in the music of AC/DC, particularly in the interplay between Angus and Malcolm Young.
• Malcolm Young: The Driving Force Behind AC/DC's Success: This chapter delves into Malcolm Young's contributions to AC/DC, highlighting his role as a mentor and leader, and his crucial influence in shaping the band's sound and direction.
• The Interplay of Rhythm and Harmony in AC/DC's Music: This chapter examines the importance of rhythm and harmony in AC/DC's music, discussing the intricate connection between Angus and Malcolm Young's guitar playing.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key terms and concepts explored in this text include Plato, Nietzsche, music philosophy, rhythm, harmony, AC/DC, Malcolm Young, Angus Young, leadership, musical vision, legacy, hard rock, guitar playing, and rock and roll.

Details

• College: The University of Western Australia
• Course: Philosophy
• Author: Cyrus Manasseh (Author)
• Publication Year: 2019
• Pages: 7
• Catalog Number: V703444
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346179869
• Language: English
• Tags: PLATO NIETZSCHE Music Guitar AC/DC Rock Music Paganini Australia