Author: Ken Scott
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739078587
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shares memories of Ken Scott's days working as a producer with the Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck, Duran Duran, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, America, Devo, Kansas, The Tubes, Missing Persons, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham, Dixie Dregs and Stanley Clarke.
Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust
Author: Ken Scott
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739078587
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shares memories of Ken Scott's days working as a producer with the Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck, Duran Duran, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, America, Devo, Kansas, The Tubes, Missing Persons, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham, Dixie Dregs and Stanley Clarke.
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739078587
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shares memories of Ken Scott's days working as a producer with the Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck, Duran Duran, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, America, Devo, Kansas, The Tubes, Missing Persons, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham, Dixie Dregs and Stanley Clarke.
Here, There and Everywhere
Author: Geoff Emerick
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110121824X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
An all-access, firsthand account of the life and music of one of history's most beloved bands--from an original mastering engineer at Abbey Road Geoff Emerick became an assistant engineer at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in 1962 at age fifteen, and was present as a new band called the Beatles recorded their first songs. He later worked with the Beatles as they recorded their singles “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” the songs that would propel them to international superstardom. In 1964 he would witness the transformation of this young and playful group from Liverpool into professional, polished musicians as they put to tape classic songs such as “Eight Days A Week” and “I Feel Fine.” Then, in 1966, at age nineteen, Geoff Emerick became the Beatles’ chief engineer, the man responsible for their distinctive sound as they recorded the classic album Revolver, in which they pioneered innovative recording techniques that changed the course of rock history. Emerick would also engineer the monumental Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road albums, considered by many the greatest rock recordings of all time. In Here, There and Everywhere he reveals the creative process of the band in the studio, and describes how he achieved the sounds on their most famous songs. Emerick also brings to light the personal dynamics of the band, from the relentless (and increasingly mean-spirited) competition between Lennon and McCartney to the infighting and frustration that eventually brought a bitter end to the greatest rock band the world has ever known.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110121824X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
An all-access, firsthand account of the life and music of one of history's most beloved bands--from an original mastering engineer at Abbey Road Geoff Emerick became an assistant engineer at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in 1962 at age fifteen, and was present as a new band called the Beatles recorded their first songs. He later worked with the Beatles as they recorded their singles “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” the songs that would propel them to international superstardom. In 1964 he would witness the transformation of this young and playful group from Liverpool into professional, polished musicians as they put to tape classic songs such as “Eight Days A Week” and “I Feel Fine.” Then, in 1966, at age nineteen, Geoff Emerick became the Beatles’ chief engineer, the man responsible for their distinctive sound as they recorded the classic album Revolver, in which they pioneered innovative recording techniques that changed the course of rock history. Emerick would also engineer the monumental Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road albums, considered by many the greatest rock recordings of all time. In Here, There and Everywhere he reveals the creative process of the band in the studio, and describes how he achieved the sounds on their most famous songs. Emerick also brings to light the personal dynamics of the band, from the relentless (and increasingly mean-spirited) competition between Lennon and McCartney to the infighting and frustration that eventually brought a bitter end to the greatest rock band the world has ever known.
Bootleg Stardust
Author: Glenn Dixon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982144688
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Daisy Jones & the Six meets Nick Hornby in this uplit debut novel about a young musician who auditions for a band and is suddenly catapulted into the wild world of rock and roll stardom, where nothing is quite what it seems. Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom on your way to the top. It’s 1974. The music world is rocking with bellbottoms, platform shoes, and lots and lots of drugs. This year’s sensation is an American band called Downtown Exit and their latest album has just gone gold. For high school dropout Levi Jaxon, things aren’t so great. After bouncing around foster homes for years, he’s living in his best friend’s basement. His dream is to someday be a rock star, but he has a problem—his own band has just broken up. In an uncanny stroke of luck, Levi lands an audition for Downtown Exit, who are now recording their second album at Abbey Road Studios. He arrives in London and aces his audition, only to learn he’s not really in the band. No, Levi’s job is to sit in the wings and cover for the band’s real guitarist when he inevitably starts tripping on stage. Levi sticks with it, hoping to step into the role he’s always dreamed of. But he must first navigate egos, jealousies, and deceptions. Frankie, the band’s front man, has it out for him. And Levi has fallen for Ariadne, the band’s photographer. All of them have their secrets, Levi included. And as the band tours through Europe and struggles to finish their new album, Levi comes face to face with unanswered questions from his past and the impossible price that fame demands. Utterly magical and transporting, Bootleg Stardust is a one-of-a-kind joyride about the power of music to bring people together—and break them apart—and the courage it takes to find your own voice.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982144688
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Daisy Jones & the Six meets Nick Hornby in this uplit debut novel about a young musician who auditions for a band and is suddenly catapulted into the wild world of rock and roll stardom, where nothing is quite what it seems. Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom on your way to the top. It’s 1974. The music world is rocking with bellbottoms, platform shoes, and lots and lots of drugs. This year’s sensation is an American band called Downtown Exit and their latest album has just gone gold. For high school dropout Levi Jaxon, things aren’t so great. After bouncing around foster homes for years, he’s living in his best friend’s basement. His dream is to someday be a rock star, but he has a problem—his own band has just broken up. In an uncanny stroke of luck, Levi lands an audition for Downtown Exit, who are now recording their second album at Abbey Road Studios. He arrives in London and aces his audition, only to learn he’s not really in the band. No, Levi’s job is to sit in the wings and cover for the band’s real guitarist when he inevitably starts tripping on stage. Levi sticks with it, hoping to step into the role he’s always dreamed of. But he must first navigate egos, jealousies, and deceptions. Frankie, the band’s front man, has it out for him. And Levi has fallen for Ariadne, the band’s photographer. All of them have their secrets, Levi included. And as the band tours through Europe and struggles to finish their new album, Levi comes face to face with unanswered questions from his past and the impossible price that fame demands. Utterly magical and transporting, Bootleg Stardust is a one-of-a-kind joyride about the power of music to bring people together—and break them apart—and the courage it takes to find your own voice.
Are We Still Rolling?
Author: Phill Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780977990313
Category : Sound engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
ARE WE STILL ROLLING STUDIOS DRUGS AND ROCK N ROLL ONE MAN'S JOURNEY RECORDING CLASSIC
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780977990313
Category : Sound engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
ARE WE STILL ROLLING STUDIOS DRUGS AND ROCK N ROLL ONE MAN'S JOURNEY RECORDING CLASSIC
The Man Who Sold the World
Author: Peter Doggett
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062097148
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
The Man Who Sold the World is a critical study of David Bowie's most inventive and influential decade, from his first hit, "Space Oddity," in 1969, to the release of the LP Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) in 1980. Viewing the artist through the lens of his music and his many guises, the acclaimed journalist Peter Doggett offers a detailed analysis—musical, lyrical, conceptual, social—of every song Bowie wrote and recorded during that period, as well as a brilliant exploration of the development of a performer who profoundly affected popular music and the idea of stardom itself. Dissecting close to 250 songs, Doggett traces the major themes that inspired and shaped Bowie's career, from his flirtations with fascist imagery and infatuation with the occult to his pioneering creation of his alter-ego self in the character of Ziggy Stardust. What emerges is an illuminating account of how Bowie escaped his working-class London background to become a global phenomenon. The Man Who Sold the World lays bare the evolution of Bowie's various personas and unrivaled career of innovation as a musician, singer, composer, lyricist, actor, and conceptual artist. It is a fan's ultimate resource—the most rigorous and insightful assessment to date of Bowie's artistic achievement during this crucial period.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062097148
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
The Man Who Sold the World is a critical study of David Bowie's most inventive and influential decade, from his first hit, "Space Oddity," in 1969, to the release of the LP Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) in 1980. Viewing the artist through the lens of his music and his many guises, the acclaimed journalist Peter Doggett offers a detailed analysis—musical, lyrical, conceptual, social—of every song Bowie wrote and recorded during that period, as well as a brilliant exploration of the development of a performer who profoundly affected popular music and the idea of stardom itself. Dissecting close to 250 songs, Doggett traces the major themes that inspired and shaped Bowie's career, from his flirtations with fascist imagery and infatuation with the occult to his pioneering creation of his alter-ego self in the character of Ziggy Stardust. What emerges is an illuminating account of how Bowie escaped his working-class London background to become a global phenomenon. The Man Who Sold the World lays bare the evolution of Bowie's various personas and unrivaled career of innovation as a musician, singer, composer, lyricist, actor, and conceptual artist. It is a fan's ultimate resource—the most rigorous and insightful assessment to date of Bowie's artistic achievement during this crucial period.
Sound Man
Author: Glyn Johns
Publisher: Plume
ISBN: 0147516579
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
"A life recording hits with the Rolling Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Eric Clapton, the Faces ..."--Jacket.
Publisher: Plume
ISBN: 0147516579
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
"A life recording hits with the Rolling Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Eric Clapton, the Faces ..."--Jacket.
What They Heard
Author: Luke Meddings
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838018146
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838018146
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Bowie
Author: Wendy Leigh
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476767092
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A revealing look at David Bowie, including rarely seen photos, draws on interviews with his lovers, girlfriends, business associates, groupies, and band members to shine a light on the life and career of this hypnotic performer.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476767092
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
A revealing look at David Bowie, including rarely seen photos, draws on interviews with his lovers, girlfriends, business associates, groupies, and band members to shine a light on the life and career of this hypnotic performer.
CliffsNotes to Guitar Songs
Author: Chad Johnson
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1480384674
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
(Guitar Riffs). Sometimes you don't want to read the whole novel; you just want know the gist. The same can be said for songs. Most classic guitar songs contain unforgettable riffs that signature hook that everyone wants to know. It's the first thing you think of when you hear the title of the song. Of course, the notes are only half the story. It won't sound right without the proper tone, so it helps to know a good bit about the equipment used as well. Background information on the artist is always helpful as well. That's where Cliffnotes to Guitar Songs comes in. In this book, you'll not only learn the signature riffs of 150 guitar classics, you'll also learn invaluable information for each, including: equipment and tone info; biographical information on the artist; song and album facts; theoretical analysis; performance tips; and more. From hard rock, metal, and punk to folk and old time rock 'n' roll, there's something here for everyone. Best of all, you'll be cranking out dozens of timeless riffs in no time! Learn nearly 150 riffs, including: All Day and All of the Night * Aqualung * Back in Black * Barracuda * Beat It * Born to Be Wild * Brown Eyed Girl * Cheap Sunglasses * Come As You Are * Crazy Train * Dust in the Wind * Every Breath You Take * Eye of the Tiger * Free Ride * Iris * Iron Man * La Grange * Layla * Monkey Wrench * Peter Gunn * Pride and Joy * Smells like Teen Spirit * Smoke on the Water * Sunshine of Your Love * Walk This Way * Welcome to the Jungle * You Really Got Me * and more!
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1480384674
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
(Guitar Riffs). Sometimes you don't want to read the whole novel; you just want know the gist. The same can be said for songs. Most classic guitar songs contain unforgettable riffs that signature hook that everyone wants to know. It's the first thing you think of when you hear the title of the song. Of course, the notes are only half the story. It won't sound right without the proper tone, so it helps to know a good bit about the equipment used as well. Background information on the artist is always helpful as well. That's where Cliffnotes to Guitar Songs comes in. In this book, you'll not only learn the signature riffs of 150 guitar classics, you'll also learn invaluable information for each, including: equipment and tone info; biographical information on the artist; song and album facts; theoretical analysis; performance tips; and more. From hard rock, metal, and punk to folk and old time rock 'n' roll, there's something here for everyone. Best of all, you'll be cranking out dozens of timeless riffs in no time! Learn nearly 150 riffs, including: All Day and All of the Night * Aqualung * Back in Black * Barracuda * Beat It * Born to Be Wild * Brown Eyed Girl * Cheap Sunglasses * Come As You Are * Crazy Train * Dust in the Wind * Every Breath You Take * Eye of the Tiger * Free Ride * Iris * Iron Man * La Grange * Layla * Monkey Wrench * Peter Gunn * Pride and Joy * Smells like Teen Spirit * Smoke on the Water * Sunshine of Your Love * Walk This Way * Welcome to the Jungle * You Really Got Me * and more!
Ride a White Swan
Author: Lesley-Ann Jones
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444758802
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
*** By the Sunday Times bestselling author of BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY *** From mod folk artist to flower power pixie elfin to the king of glam rockers, Marc Bolan was the ultimate chameleon. His far-reaching musical and stylistic influence is more relevant today than ever with hits such as 'Ride A White Swan', 'Children Of The Revolution', 'Get It On' and 'Hot Love' as fresh and exhilarating as when first released. At the peak of his popularity during his lifetime Bolan was outselling Jimi Hendrix and The Who, and yet relatively little is really known about the hypnotic, enigmatic 20th century boy turned 21st century icon. At last, in the 35th anniversary year of his tragic death, Marc Bolan represents the definite biography. Here rock biographer, Lesley-Ann Jones, paints a meticulous portrait of the T-Rex front man. From his childhood growing up in Hackney to his untimely death at the age of 29, Bolan's life was one of relentless experimentation and metamorphoses. Hallucinogenic drugs, wizardry and levitation, alcoholism, tax evasion and a spectacular fall from grace were to punctuate his short life, as he continued to strive to reinvent himself and his music over and over again. Lesley-Ann has been granted access to those who knew Bolan best, including his partner and the mother of his only son, Gloria Jones and his brother, Harry Feld.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444758802
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
*** By the Sunday Times bestselling author of BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY *** From mod folk artist to flower power pixie elfin to the king of glam rockers, Marc Bolan was the ultimate chameleon. His far-reaching musical and stylistic influence is more relevant today than ever with hits such as 'Ride A White Swan', 'Children Of The Revolution', 'Get It On' and 'Hot Love' as fresh and exhilarating as when first released. At the peak of his popularity during his lifetime Bolan was outselling Jimi Hendrix and The Who, and yet relatively little is really known about the hypnotic, enigmatic 20th century boy turned 21st century icon. At last, in the 35th anniversary year of his tragic death, Marc Bolan represents the definite biography. Here rock biographer, Lesley-Ann Jones, paints a meticulous portrait of the T-Rex front man. From his childhood growing up in Hackney to his untimely death at the age of 29, Bolan's life was one of relentless experimentation and metamorphoses. Hallucinogenic drugs, wizardry and levitation, alcoholism, tax evasion and a spectacular fall from grace were to punctuate his short life, as he continued to strive to reinvent himself and his music over and over again. Lesley-Ann has been granted access to those who knew Bolan best, including his partner and the mother of his only son, Gloria Jones and his brother, Harry Feld.