Music From Elsewhere

Doug Skinner’s 272-page illustrated compendium explores esoteric and occult music from alternative sources: spirit channeling, fairy kingdoms, outer space transmissions, secret societies and occult lodges. Published by Strange Attractor Press in limited hardback (300 copies) and paperback editions, the work comprises eight thematic essays examining notation-based tunes allegedly hummed by spirits, extraterrestrial compositions, dreamed melodies, ceremonial marches, hidden musical codes, and animal-produced sounds. Includes 112 pages of musical scores enabling reader participation. The accompanying 48-minute MP3 album features Skinner’s own performances on voice, piano, electronic organ, psaltery, sopranino recorder and chord zither, produced by Brian Dewan. Skinner’s background spans Fortean Times, Cabinet, and theatrical composition, positioning this as serious historiography of underground/fringe musical traditions rather than mere curiosity.

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