The Importance of Music to Anders Behring Breivik
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15664/jtr.620Keywords:
Music, BreivikAbstract
This article considers the significance of popular music
to the Norwegian terrorist Anders Behring Breivik, particularly the people he names in his manifesto: Helene Bøksle, Clint Mansell and Saga. Breivik saw these musicians, operating outwith the mainstream music industry, as conforming to his ideology, therefore playing a crucial role in making him feel part of a community during his period of isolation in preparation for his attack. This music also helped to motivate Breivik and maintain his morale. This article considers why this music in particular appealed to Breivik, and what he saw in it to confirm his ideology.
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2013-05-31
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