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Moondog: Blind, Bizarre and Brilliant

Profiles In Eccentricity

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Melodies Beyond Sight

This chapter traces the remarkable journey of a blind composer whose innovative and avant-garde music defied traditional norms. It highlights his significant return to New York City, his profound personal reflections on family, and the ambitious creation of 'Cosmos 1,' a thousand-part canon encapsulating the cosmos. Additionally, the chapter explores his influential legacy within the music industry, his connections with iconic artists, and how his unorthodox path shaped the evolution of popular music.

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