Isle of Noises features brand-new, exclusive, in-depth conversations with twenty-seven of the UK's greatest living musicians. Artists discuss their individual approach to writing, the inspiration behind their most successful songs, and the techniques and methods they have independently developed. It is an incredible musical journey spanning fifty years, from 'Waterloo Sunset' by Ray Davies to 'The Beast' by Laura Marling, with many lyrical and melodic secrets revealed along the way.
Original handwritten lyrics from personal archives and notebooks (many never-before-seen) offer a unique glimpse into the heart of the creative process, and some of the greatest names in photography, including Jill Furmanovsky, Pennie Smith and Sheila Rock, have contributed stunning portraits of each artist.
The combination of individual personal insights and the breadth and depth of knowledge in their collected experience makes Isle of Noises the essential word on classic British songwriting - as told by the songwriters themselves.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781447226772
Number of pages: 608
Weight: 742 g
Dimensions: 234 x 154 x 45 mm
Daniel Rachel has compiled a collection of interviews with a passion for the broad range of musical talent the UK has to offer. Isle of Noises provides a great insight into the working methods of some of our finest... More
Even if you're not a fan of every songwriter featured in this book, it's still fascinating to discover the various processes which all the songwriters go through in creating their songs.
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