The Klf Six Hours To Louisiana Black Coffee Going Cold
Introduction
The Klf Six Hours To Louisiana Black Coffee Going Cold is a book by one of the most mysterious and fascinating bands in the history of music. The Klf, also known as The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, were a British electronic duo who had a number of hit singles in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The book, which was published in 2017, is a fascinating and often surreal account of the band's attempts to make a comeback after a 23-year hiatus. It's also an exploration of the strange and often contradictory world of the music industry, and a meditation on the nature of creativity and artistic expression.
The Klf
The Klf were formed in 1987 by Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty. The duo had previously been members of a number of other bands, including The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, Brilliant, and The Timelords.
The Klf were known for their experimental approach to music-making, which often involved sampling and remixing other artists' work. They were also famous for their elaborate stage shows, which included pyrotechnics, performance art, and other forms of spectacle.
The band had a number of hit singles in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including "What Time Is Love?", "3 A.M. Eternal", and "Last Train to Trancentral". However, they disbanded in 1992 after a controversial performance at the BRIT Awards in which they fired machine guns into the audience.
The Book
The Klf Six Hours To Louisiana Black Coffee Going Cold is a strange and often surreal account of the band's attempts to make a comeback. The book is divided into six sections, each of which corresponds to an hour in the band's journey from their home in the Scottish Highlands to a mysterious location in Louisiana.
Throughout the book, the band encounters a number of strange and often surreal characters, including a talking badger, a group of monks who worship the band's music, and a man who claims to be the reincarnation of Elvis Presley.
The Music Industry
One of the main themes of the book is the strange and often contradictory nature of the music industry. The band's attempts to make a comeback are hampered by a number of obstacles, including record label executives who are more interested in profits than in artistic integrity, and fans who are more interested in nostalgia than in new music.
The book also explores the relationship between creativity and commerce, and the ways in which artists are often forced to compromise their vision in order to achieve commercial success.
Creativity and Artistic Expression
Another major theme of the book is the nature of creativity and artistic expression. The band's journey to Louisiana is presented as a quest for inspiration and meaning, and the book is full of meditations on the importance of art and the creative process.
Throughout the book, the band struggles with questions such as: What is the purpose of art? What is the relationship between art and society? And how can artists stay true to their vision in a world that often seems hostile to creativity?
Conclusion
The Klf Six Hours To Louisiana Black Coffee Going Cold is a fascinating and often surreal book that explores a wide range of themes, from the nature of creativity and artistic expression to the strange and often contradictory world of the music industry. It's a must-read for anyone who is interested in music, art, or the creative process.
