Avant Gaurde is apparently her middle name-

As someone who's been far too exposed to the music of Athene's fiance, I think I've officially grown a strange sort of attatchment to things of an unusual nature. Not all of it is John's fault, truth be told. But a good deal of it is. Maybe that's why when we picked up Laurie Anderson in my Modern Fiction class, I was suprised by the music that she created.

The thing about my Modern Fiction class is that all of the authors create art in writing. Some people appreciate that art- others don't. I have some trouble- a lot of trouble, finding the truths that people try to get to in their writing for this class. Perhaps that's why when professor Lattimore showed Anderson's video with music videos such as "Language is a Virus", I had more fun. Not only were they all different, they also had a very, very controvercial feel to them. I could only see one being played on MTV at all.

I highly suggest that if you get the opportunity, grab one of her books of short stories. (From the library, checked out preferably. That way you aren't out money, and won't get yelled at when the alarm goes off.) As a note- she is completely liberal. And I also got the impression that she was vaguely feminist. But only a small impression. I'd have to read more of her works for me to change that.

You can hear some of her poems online here. Laurie Anderson apparently was a part of a sound-poem group not too long ago, but after watching Home of the Brave- I've come to the opinion that I'd love to see her on tour if she ever comes 'round to St. Louis. Anybody else in?