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T1 - Past Futures and Present Echoes
T2 - Hauntology, nostalgia and the Beatles’ Cultural Memory
AU - Hua, Chudi
PY - 2024/11/27
Y1 - 2024/11/27
N2 - This paper investigates the Beatles’ cultural and musical legacy through the theoretical framework of hauntology, exploring how their enduring influence represents a haunting of ‘past futures’—unrealized possibilities that continue to shape contemporary society. Drawing on Jacques Derrida’s concept of hauntology, this study examines the spectral presence of the Beatles, analyzing how nostalgia and memory associated with their legacy evoke a longing not only for the past but for futures that were imagined yet never realized. Employing a dualmethod approach, this research combines a theoretical analysis of hauntological principles with case studies of specific Beatles-related artifacts, such as digitally remastered albums, documentaries, and tribute bands. Findings reveal that the Beatles’ legacy operates as a ‘ghost’ in cultural memory, symbolizing both the ideals of the 1960s and the unfulfilled aspirations tied to their music and influence. This study underscores how the Beatles’ cultural impact transcends historical confines, offering insights into the broader dynamics of time, memory, and cultural identity. Recommendations for future research include exploring similar hauntological influences in other cultural icons and examining the role of digital media in reshaping collective memory.
AB - This paper investigates the Beatles’ cultural and musical legacy through the theoretical framework of hauntology, exploring how their enduring influence represents a haunting of ‘past futures’—unrealized possibilities that continue to shape contemporary society. Drawing on Jacques Derrida’s concept of hauntology, this study examines the spectral presence of the Beatles, analyzing how nostalgia and memory associated with their legacy evoke a longing not only for the past but for futures that were imagined yet never realized. Employing a dualmethod approach, this research combines a theoretical analysis of hauntological principles with case studies of specific Beatles-related artifacts, such as digitally remastered albums, documentaries, and tribute bands. Findings reveal that the Beatles’ legacy operates as a ‘ghost’ in cultural memory, symbolizing both the ideals of the 1960s and the unfulfilled aspirations tied to their music and influence. This study underscores how the Beatles’ cultural impact transcends historical confines, offering insights into the broader dynamics of time, memory, and cultural identity. Recommendations for future research include exploring similar hauntological influences in other cultural icons and examining the role of digital media in reshaping collective memory.
U2 - 10.33422/iacrss.v1i1.651
DO - 10.33422/iacrss.v1i1.651
M3 - Conference contribution/Paper
SN - 9786094855368
T3 - Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on Research in Social Sciences
SP - 1
EP - 17
BT - Proceedings of the 8th International Academic Conference on Research in Social Sciences
PB - Diamond Scientific Publishing
CY - Oxford
ER -