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Abbey Road: The Inside Story of the World's Most Famous Recording Studio (with a foreword by Paul McCartney)
Abbey Road: The Inside Story of the World's Most Famous Recording Studio (with a foreword by Paul McCartney)
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Abbey Road is the most celebrated recording studio in the world, renowned for its great music, ground-breaking sounds, and unforgettable tunes. It has been a creative hub for over ninety years, requiring skills that are musical, creative, technical, mechanical, interpersonal, logistical, managerial, chemical, and close to magic.
Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
With a foreword by Paul McCartney, "Abbey Road: The Making of the Greatest Album of All Time" delves into the enigmatic and legendary recording studio that has captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. This semi-devotional book explores the studio's mythical status and its profound impact on the history of popular music.
Florence Welch, the lead singer of Florence and the Machine, describes Abbey Road as a truly special place. She acknowledges its mythical nature and emphasizes its significance in the realm of music.
Nile Rodgers, a renowned producer and guitarist, also contributes to the book, recognizing the famous zebra crossing outside the studio and the countless fans who gather there year after year. Rodgers wonders what draws these fans to this iconic recording studio, year after year.
The book seeks to uncover the secrets behind the doors of the most celebrated recording studio in the world. It begins as an affluent suburban house but quickly transforms into a creative hub renowned for its ability to forge great music, groundbreaking sounds, and unforgettable tunes. Abbey Road has played a pivotal role in witnessing and contributing to the history of popular music itself.
Over the past ninety years, the studio has required a diverse range of skills that encompass musical, creative, technical, mechanical, interpersonal, logistical, managerial, chemical, and, perhaps, even romantic aspects. The authors of the book emphasize that the magic of Abbey Road lies in the fusion of these diverse skills, creating a space where music comes to life.
This book is a testament to the people who believe in the magic of music and the transformative power of Abbey Road. It offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the studio's history, the creative processes, and the iconic recordings that have made it a legend in the music industry. Whether you are a music lover, a fan of the Beatles, or simply curious about the magic behind the scenes, "Abbey Road: The Making of the Greatest Album of All Time" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the art of music and the enduring legacy of Abbey Road.
Weight: 668g
Dimension: 165 x 242 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787636101
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