Wouldn't It Be Nice: Brian Wilson and the Making of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds - Couverture souple

Granata, Charles L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1556525079 ISBN 13 : 9781556525070

Editeur : Chicago Review Press, 2004

Synopsis

This illuminating book offers unique insight into the making of the seminal album, "Pet Sounds", revealing the intimate processes that went into its creation and featuring brand-new interviews with key players. From conception and composition to arrangement and production, the ways in which "Pet Sounds" changed the face of American popular music are chronicled. While "Pet Sounds" carries the tag of being a "Beach Boys" record, this lively expose reveals just how little input the rest of the band had in its recording. Illustrating Brian Wilson's prodigious talent, the book chronicles his ability to turn his back on the protest songs and folk-rock of his contemporaries, and even on the bright surf sound of his own creation, in order to reach deep within himself to make music that struck an emotional chord and touched people's souls. Wilson's ability to embrace the rapidly advancing recording technology of the 1960s and to expertly blend rock 'n' roll, rhythm and blues, and jazz sounds with velvety harmonies and sensitive melodies to create a brand-new studio sound are discussed. An intimate portrait of Wilson's family, breakdown, and drug use is included.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

When he first started working on Pet Sounds , Brian Wilson said that he was going to write ""the greatest rock album ever made."" That album, released in 1966, fifty years ago, changed the face of popular music. From conception and composition to arrangement and production, Pet Sounds was the work of one extraordinary man. Turning his back on the protest songs and folk rock of his contemporaries and even on the bright surf sound of his own creation, Brian Wilson reached deep within himself to make music that struck an emotional chord and touched people's souls. Embracing the rapidly advancing recording technology of the time, he expertly created an original studio sound that would inspire generations of listeners and musicians. Featuring a detailed track-by-track analysis of the songs and extensive interviews with key personalities, Wouldn't It Be Nice reveals the influences--musical, personal, and professional--that together created this groundbreaking album. Now revised to include new information and recent developments, this is the definitive book on one of the greatest albums ever made.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chicago Review Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1556525079
• ISBN 13: 9781556525070
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible