As a renowned recording-studio maven,Trevor Horn has been dubbed'the man who invented the'80s'. His production work since the glory days of ZTT represents a veritable'who's who'of intelligent modern pop,including the likes of ABC,Frankie Goes to Hollywood,Paul McCartney,Rod Stewart,Pet Shop Boys,Seal,Simple Minds,Grace Jones and Yes - among many others. This book is Trevor's story in his own words,as told through the prism of twenty-three of his most important songs - from the ones that inspired him to the ones that defined him.
This play-by-play memoir transports readers into the heart of the studio to witness the making of some of music's most memorable moments,from the Buggles'ground-breaking'Video Killed the Radio Star'to Band Aid's perennial'Do They Know It's Christmas',via hits such as'Relax','Poison Arrow','Owner of a Lonely Heart'and'Crazy'.
Offering unrivalled access to the dark arts of the producer's world and the even darker arts of the music business itself,prepare for some adventures in modern recording...
Publisher: Bonnier Books LtdISBN: 9781788706032Number of pages: 320Weight: 552 gDimensions: 240 x 162 x 31 mm
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