ZEENA SCHRECK SHARES HER MEMORIES OF HER GODFATHER, KENNETH ANGER

This bonus episode is an addendum to Episode 6 on Zachary Lazar’s rock novel ‘Sway’, a story that brings together the early Rolling Stones, members of the Manson Family, and avant-garde filmmaker and occultist Kenneth Anger. In the last segment of that episode, Zeena Schreck shares her memories of her godfather Kenneth Anger and gives her insight into some of his work. This bonus episode features Zeena’s segment in isolation.

Photo of Forrest J. Ackerman, Kenneth Anger, and Zeena Schreck courtesy of Zeena and may not be reproduced without her permission

Episode Notes

This bonus episode is an addendum to Episode 6 on Zachary Lazar’s rock novel ‘Sway’, a story that brings together the early Rolling Stones, members of the Manson Family, and avant-garde filmmaker and occultist Kenneth Anger. In the last segment of that episode, Zeena Schreck shares her memories of her godfather Kenneth Anger and gives her insight into some of his work. This bonus episode features Zeena’s segment in isolation.

Zeena Schreck (formerly LaVey) is an artist, musician, and Tibetan Buddhist yogini, as well as former High Priestess of the Church of Satan (founded by her late father Anton LaVey).

Topics Zeena and I cover in this bonus episode include how her father made Kenneth Anger her godfather; her personal and working relationship with Kenneth; his interest in Aleister Crowley; the making of and background on some of his iconic films, especially the 1969 film ‘Invocation of My Demon Brother’ (a movie that figures large in Zachary Lazar’s novel ‘Sway’); Kenneth’s relationship with Anita Pallenberg and her influence on the Rolling Stones; Bobby Beausoleil; how Kenneth’s work influenced MTV and music videos; and more.

MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS EPISODE IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

*Music by Zeena Schreck used in this episode is courtesy of Zeena Schreck and cannot be reproduced without her permission.

• Avant-Garde Sound Collage/Experimental Electronica/Royalty Free Background Music (8-mindemo Mix)

• Zeena Schreck – ‘Transcend’ - 02 “Parting Clouds”

• Zeena Schreck – ‘Transcend’ - 03 “Gone Beyond”

• Zeena Schreck – ‘Transcend’ - 01 “Ascent” — last two songs before podcast theme music

LINKS

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Episode 6 of Rock is Lit featuring Zachary Lazar, Tony Sokol, Zeena Schreck: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/zacharylazar/tonysokol/zeenaschreck

Bonus Episode of Rock is Lit featuring Scott Michaels on the Manson Murders on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzpLvUN0_2E

Bonus Episode of Rock is Lit featuring Scott Michaels on the Manson Murders audio-only podcast: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/scottmichaels

Link to Christy Alexander Hallberg’s essay on the Manson Family, “Shifting Phantasmagoria”: http://storysouth.com/stories/shifting-phantasmagoria/

Photo of Zeena Schreck courtesy of Zeena and may not be reproduced without her permission

Kenneth Anger

Find Kenneth Anger’s film ‘Invocation of My Demon Brother’ with Mick Jagger’s soundtrack on YouTube here

Manson Family associate Bobby Beausoleil in front of Kenneth Anger’s door, San Francisco 1960s