A companion book to the music cd, staged concerts, the movie, and dvd, all written, produced and directed by neil young story of a multigenerational family living in california, a cop is murdered, cousin jed is arrested, grandpa confronts the media, and granddaughter sun green becomes an environmental activist. Jun 16, 2010 neil youngs greendale, as the graphic novel is officially titled, was released this week by vertigo, a division of dc comics, and was written by joshua dysart, illustrated by cliff chiang. Greendale is one of those stories that just doesn t seem to say enough. If theres one thing thats been consistent throughout neil youngs career, its his knack for finding ways to challenge both himself and his audience. Jul 10, 2012 greendale is based on a concept album by neil young, which was in turn converted to both an opera and a film directed by young himself. The women in her family seem to have some bizarre connection to the planet, and they are all stalked by randall flagg some weird devil guy who controls events using his harmonica. See all books authored by neil young, including waging heavy peace. In this adaptation, writer joshua dysart author of the excellent unknown soldier and artist cliff chiang human target take the story and give it life in comics form. Prior to its release, greendale received more attention than any neil young album in years, but it wasnt positive. Greendale, the graphic novel by admin on june 22, 2010 leave a comment in the opening song on neil youngs greendale album, a tune called falling from above, grandpa says to cousin jed, seems like that guy singin this song been doin it a long time.
Feb 26, 2004 neil young has done precisely that with greendale, a music film that defies the very category, delivering something entirely new that much like the man himself simply cannot be put. But back in 2003, greendale was one of the most controversial and divisive albums and concert tours of neil young s career. In his compelling tale of a multigenerational family living in a small town in california, a cop is murdered, cousin jed is arrested, grandpa confronts the subsequent media onslaught with tragic results and granddaughter sun green. This book is the greendale experience brought to a glorious conclusion, and a must for any fan of neil youngs work. Neil young books list of books by author neil young. Neil played for the new york city fundraiser after the tragedy and many of young s digressions and intrusions comment on events since 911 in a roundabout way.
Neil young has long been one of rocks great romantics, mourning the utopian ideals of the hippie 60s and his vision of what america was or at least should have been. Greendale is a seaside town in northern california concocted from a typically unstable young combination of j. The album itself is a story about a little town called greendale. He grabbed a super8 camera and shot a bunch of flannelwearing youngalikes as they lipsynched to the libretto. Young hauled out his concept album about an extended family in a small town called greendale, and how theyre torn apart by a murder to unsuspecting audiences, who by and large were not happy about spending anywhere from 55 to 85 dollars to hear a dense convoluted song. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. According to writer joshua dysart, neil young is directly involved in the project. I was totally unfamiliar with both before reading the graphic novel, and, after a little bit of investigating, it seems you can enjoy the graphic novel with no knowledge of its sisters. The common theme throughout provides a flow and a unique song unity. When you head on over to the comic shop today, feel free to enjoy a trip on down to neil young s greendale courtesy of writer joshua dysart and artist cliff chiang, who adapted the the grammy award winning music legends world famous album of the same name into a brandnew 160page graphic novel from vertigo comics.
The importance of greendale can not be understated either in terms of neil youngs body of work, nor its impact on his fan base. Greendale is based on a concept album by neil young, which was in turn converted to both an opera and a film directed by young himself. Reviews of the greendale by james mazzeo,neil young pdf macill this book was better than expected. In greendale, neil young masterfully blended his activist bent with a poetic perversity and the irresistible musical hooks that have made him a legend. Greendale by neil young, crazy horse, paperback barnes. In greendale, neil young masterfully blended his activist bent with a poet. Greendale is the story of sun green, a northern california high school girl who comes from a family of earth goddesses for lack of a better term. Greendale by neil young and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unfocused, does not really stand alone from the album id never heard of neil youngs greendale album before i picked up this graphic novel, but i decided the premise was interesting enough that i gave it a chance. In lieu of dialogue, the film relies exclusively on youngs lyrics, which are heavily laced with sociopolitical commentary, to tell the story while actors act out the scenes.
Based on the saga of the green family, the audio novel has been compared to the literary classics of thornton wilders our town and sherwood andersons winesburg, ohio for its complexity and emotional depth in exploring a small town in america. Greendale is a story loosely based on the work of neil young, as as i understand it, he served as a sort of executive producer for the book, guiding what the book became, but leaving the scripting and heavy lifting to joshua dysart, a writer whose talent. Neil young greendale lyric analysis greendale neil young lyrics interpretation. Young hauled out his concept album about an extended family in a small town called greendale, and how theyre torn apart by a murder to unsuspecting audiences, who by and large were not happy about spending anywhere from 55 to 85 dollars to hear a dense. Yet youd never know it in the quiet northern california town of greendale, where eighteenyearold sun green greatgrandaughter of. Jun 15, 2010 neil youngs greendale, as the graphic novel is officially titled, was released this week by vertigo, a division of dc comics, and was written by joshua dysart, illustrated by cliff chiang and. Greendale, a concept album focusing on a small town familys troubles has received much attention. Neil youngs greendale turns graphic novel the new york times. When you head on over to the comic shop today, feel free to enjoy a trip on down to neil youngs greendale courtesy of writer joshua dysart and artist cliff chiang, who adapted the the grammy award winning music legends world famous album of the same name into a brandnew 160page graphic novel from vertigo comics released in 2003, the 10song rock opera greendale explored themes of. One pretty clear idea can be found on leave the driving and its followup carmichael.
Neil youngs greendale by cliff chiang 9781401228224. Young and crazy horses greendale, a 10song rock opera, is set in a fictional california seaside town. Greendale by joshua dysart meet your next favorite book. Neil young and crazy horse down by the river live at farm aid 1994. A film written and directed by neil young, greendale is little more than an 87minute music video set to a doxen or so of the songwriters works. Product information greendale is based on neil youngs critically acclaimed 2003 album and 2004 film of the same name. This book purports to be a companionexpansion to neil youngs album, but all it really is is a reprinting of the lyrics next to a neat boxed cartoon. In 2007, vertigo comics announced the production of the comic book adaptation of the album with the same title. Greendale is a seaside town in northern california concocted from a typically unstable young. Meanwhile across the ocean, living in the internet, is the sound of an explosion no one has heard yet. Released in 2003, this is neils 12th album with his legendary band crazy horse. Neil young and crazy horse bandit lyrics genius lyrics. Since his early solo albums and those with his backing band crazy horse, young has been prolific, recording. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Neil youngs greendale by joshua dysart 20, paperback. Neil youngs greendale turns graphic novel the new york. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Neil percival young oc om born november 12, 1945 is a canadianborn singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist and self described activist. Greendale is a story loosely based on the work of neil young, as as i understand it, he served as a sort of executive producer for the book, guiding what the book became, but leaving the scripting and heavy lifting to joshua dysart, a writer whose talent unfortunately far outshadows his acclaim. Neil youngs greendale offers a mystic, visionary experience of sun green in the first decade of this century, when the united states faces a number of challenges ranging from terrorist threats, environmental risks, and social schisms. Buy greendale illustrated edition by young, neil, mazzeo, james isbn. The neil young pdf songbook project version date 20061205 3 farmer john ragged glory 185 farmers song archives be damned 2000 186 feel your love american dream 187 field of opportunity comes a time 189 find another shoulder archives be damned 2000 190 flags of freedom living with war 191 flying on the ground is wrong buffalo springfield 193 fool for your love road. The importance of greendale can not be understated either in terms of neil young s body of work, nor its impact on his fan base. Neil young its early 2003, and americas march to war seems unstoppable. On the left page is a small block or two of lyrics and the opposite page contains the accompanying cartoon. This book is a comingofage, antiwar, antiimportingoil. Released in 2003, this is neil s 12th album with his legendary band crazy horse. Neil youngs greendale, as the graphic novel is officially titled, was released this week by vertigo, a division of dc comics, and was written by joshua dysart, illustrated by cliff chiang and.
Turning the pages in this old book seems familiar might be worth a second look wrapping up dope in a paper bag talking to yourself taking a drag who are you kidding. The graphic novel greendale serves as a companion piece to the neil young album and movie of the same name. In this adaptation, writer joshua dysart author of the excellent unknown soldier and artist cliff chiang human target take the. Greendale by neil young 2005, hardcover for sale online. Umge this book purports to be a companionexpansion to neil youngs album, but all it really is is a reprinting of the lyrics next to a. Guided by neil young and based on his greendale album, writer joshua dysart unknown soldier and artist cliff chiang human target compose its graphic novel counterpart.
Many have referred to the album as a rock novel which explores the effects of crime, media, consumerism and environmental issues on the green family in the sheltered small northern california town of greendale. Neil young has done precisely that with greendale, a music film that defies the very category, delivering something entirely new that much like the man himself simply cannot be put. Neil youngs latest album is part diatribe, part folk tale. The sound and fresh approach to this album has made it a great comeback for young. Neil young s latest album is part diatribe, part folk tale. Over the course of the album, we meet characters like cousin jed, grandpa, edith and earl, and carmichael. In some ways, greendale which could be described as a rock noveladds a mourning for humanity itself to the mix, as young presents his vision of america 2003 via the story of a fictional family in a small california town. Neil youngs greendale, as the graphic novel is officially titled, was released this week by vertigo, a division of dc comics, and was written by joshua dysart, illustrated by cliff chiang. In lieu of dialogue, the film relies exclusively on young s lyrics, which are heavily laced with sociopolitical commentary, to tell the story while actors act out the scenes. Greendale by neil young meet your next favorite book. In some ways, greendale which could be described as a rock noveladds a mourning for humanity itself to the mix, as young presents his vision of america 2003 via the story. Greendale is based on neil youngs critically acclaimed 2003 album and 2004 film of the same name. Jun 15, 2010 greendale is a story loosely based on the work of neil young, as as i understand it, he served as a sort of executive producer for the book, guiding what the book became, but leaving the scripting and heavy lifting to joshua dysart, a writer whose talent unfortunately far outshadows his acclaim.