Moondog, born Louis Thomas Hardin, was a blind musician and composer who captivated New Yorkers from the 1940s through his unique blend of music and poetry. Known for his eccentric image, including a Viking helmet, he was a serious artist and a self-taught composer who influenced the realms of jazz and classical music. His unusual style earned him respect from prominent musicians like Philip Glass and Steve Reich. Despite his unconventional presentation, his compositions, especially on albums like Sax Pax for a Sax, showcase melodic and catchy music that resonates with audiences even today.
"Yet Moondog, the name Louis Thomas Hardin (1916-1999) gave himself after an old family canine that howled loudly at Luna, was much more than a freak."
"Soon, Moondog's offbeat yet strangely appealing music began attracting fans from the jazz and classical worlds, eventually leading to record deals and a deserved reputation as a pioneer of postmodern classical music."
"Much of the music on his most popular album, Sax Pax for a Sax, is tuneful, concise, even sweet, as the composer himself was said to be."
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