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Paradoxes of Identity or „an Existential Crisis in C#"
Paradoxes of Identity or „an Existential Crisis in C#"

Author(s): Mihaela Frunza
Subject(s): Philosophy, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Social Philosophy
Published by: SACRI – Societatea Academica de Cercetare a Religiilor si Ideologiilor
Keywords: alternative music; Frank Iero; alternative rock; identity; difference; failure; creativity;

Summary/Abstract: In this article, I attempt to analyze the musical universe built by Frank Iero by reflecting upon it through a mirror structure provided by several philosophical insights. Frank Iero’s distinctive approach to alternative music is followed through a series of opposite pairs of concepts – namely identity/difference, and failure/creativity. By consciously incorporating in his songs and albums the aforementioned contested topics and by continuously reflecting upon them in his interviews and podcasts, the artist manages to establish a connection to his followers that enables a continuous spiral of creativity.

  • Issue Year: 3/2020
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 63-78
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English