Good experimental/dream-like authors and artists

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This discussion focuses on recommendations for experimental and surreal art across various mediums, including music, literature, and film. Key suggestions include Frank Zappa's extensive discography, Tera Melos' self-titled album, and the works of authors like Jonathan Safran Foer and Lewis Carroll. Notable films mentioned are "The Machinist," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," and "Donnie Darko." Participants emphasize the importance of finding art that is both experimental and enjoyable, highlighting a desire for unique and engaging content.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with experimental music genres and artists
  • Understanding of surrealism in literature and film
  • Knowledge of key works by authors like Jonathan Safran Foer and Lewis Carroll
  • Awareness of influential experimental films and directors
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  • Explore Frank Zappa's discography for hidden gems
  • Research Tera Melos and their impact on instrumental music
  • Investigate surrealist literature beyond mainstream authors
  • Watch films by Chris Morris for a unique take on surreal comedy
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Artists, musicians, writers, and film enthusiasts seeking inspiration from experimental and surreal works across various media.

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any good stuff u guys know? experimental music/movies/books/visual art/other ... stuff that has an experimental edge but is still fun to listen to or read or watch... I guess all art is experimental, or else you're doing something wrong. So I guess the right word is surreal— stuff that isn't "quite right" :biggrin:

I checked out some book and music recommendations from PF members from other topics and enjoyed very much some of them. I just yesterday got the book "Flowers For Algernon" that was recommended and it's incredible so far— it's been a while since I'm so into a book that I almost finish it on one sitting.here's some stuff I'd recommend:

Music:
- about 50% of Frank Zappa's stuff (you really have to dig, he's got like 60 albums... a lot of it is too much weird... but a lot of it is absolutely beautiful (and funny) too).
- Tera Melos -- AMAZING instrumental band that you'll probably never hear of. check out their self titled album and their myspace, well worth the purchase.
- Menomena -- experimental indie pop rock. really fun, they still have to grow a bit, but it's really great stuff.
- The Mars Volta and Radiohead and Pink Floyd obviously...

Books: I haven't found too many surreal authors very impressive other than the Safran foer, Lewis Carroll, Joyce, and all those that everyone probably already knows of... most just read like every other "experimental" author, or are just annoying. so I really want to find some good ones!

Movies: the machinist, a scanner darkly, memento, waking life, eternal sunshine of a spotless mind, ryan, donnie darko, brazil, requiem for a dream, pi, fight club, american psycho, paranoia 1.0, magnolia, spider, punch drunk love, the fly, one hour photo
 
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I'd recommened The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time written by Mark Hammond. I found that new and interesting.
 
I quite like the surreal and Chris Morris, an english satirist made a very surreal short film called "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aJGHGrhsgw"".

He also did some very surreal and black comedy on TV and radio called Blue Jam and Jam respectively. Well worth a look.
 
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