The Da-da-de-da-da Code by Robert Rankin
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What if the key to the universe was hidden in a pop song? Jonny Hooker, a mediocre musician, stumbles upon this peculiar notion. From there, he's hurled into a whirlwind adventure involving cryptic symphonies, classical composers, and, of course, the meaning of life itself. The da-da-de-da-da code is not just a melody; it’s an enigmatic sequence that can unravel the very fabric of existence.
Rankin’s tale is a sublime mashup of musical lore and fantastical elements that entices readers to consider the profundities buried in mundane pop culture. From arcane rituals disguised as rock concerts to esoteric music theories, the novel takes its readers on a rollicking journey through a world where tunes are more than just earworms—they're cosmic keys. Unveiling these symphonic secrets feels like a jam session with the cosmos itself, making it a rhapsodic read that SFcrowsnest would happily feature on its proverbial playlist.