Philip K. Dick Loved Music

Spinning on Air | May 18, 2010
Maverick science fiction writer Philip K. Dick loved music, and musicians have reciprocated. Tonight on Spinning On Air you can hear music inspired by Dick texts, music from films based on his work, such as "Blade Runner" and the new "Minority Report," and the late Dick himself ruminating on a work in progress.
Maverick science fiction writer Philip K. Dick loved music, and there are references to it in his numerous books. Musicians have reciprocated, and tonight on Spinning On Air you can hear music inspired by Dick texts, music from films based on his work, such as "Blade Runner" and the new "Minority Report," and the late Dick himself ruminating on a work in progress. That's Spinning On Air with David Garland. Tonight at 9 on 93.9 WNYC.

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