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Long Players: Writers on the Albums That Shaped Them
Long Players: Writers on the Albums That Shaped Them
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Long Players is a collection of essays by fifty authors about the albums that changed their lives, exploring the power of music to transport the listener to a particular time and place. The essays span the golden age of vinyl and the streaming era and feature writing from Ali Smith, Marlon James, Deborah Levy, George Saunders, and many others.
Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
A captivating blend of memoir and music writing, the Irish Times delves into a richly textured snapshot survey of artists on art. The Guardian highlights the profound impact of our favourite albums, which become our steadfast companions, accompanying us on countless journeys over decades. These records not only soundtrack our lives but also seep into our very essence, shaping our outlook, identity, and relationships. They weave themselves into the fabric of our stories, becoming integral to our existence.
In Long Players, fifty renowned authors explore the albums that have profoundly shaped their lives. From Deborah Levy's reflection on Bowie to Daisy Johnson's exploration of Lizzo, Ben Okri's tribute to Miles Davis to David Mitchell's admiration of Joni Mitchell, Sarah Perry's admiration for Rachmaninov to Bernardine Evaristo's celebration of Sweet Honey in the Rock, each essay offers a meditative exploration of the album form and a candid self-portrait. These miniature essays reveal the extraordinary power of music to transport listeners to specific times and places.
REMs' Automatic for the People evokes the nostalgia of first love and heartbreak, Bjork's Post navigates a crisis of faith and sexuality for a young Marlon James, and Yes' Fragile instills in George Saunders the courage to forge his own creative path. This collection spans the golden age of vinyl and the era of streaming, showcasing how a single LP can deeply influence a writer's mind.
Featuring writing from acclaimed authors such as Ali Smith, Marlon James, Deborah Levy, George Saunders, Bernardine Evaristo, Ian Rankin, Tracey Thorn, Ben Okri, Sarah Perry, Neil Tennant, Rachel Kushner, Clive James, Eimear McBride, Neil Gaiman, Daisy Johnson, David Mitchell, Esi Edugyan, Patricia Lockwood, and many others, Long Players is a captivating blend of memoir and music writing that invites readers to immerse themselves in the profound connections between music and personal narrative.
Weight: 350g
Dimension: 143 x 224 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526625786
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