In the City: A Celebration of London Music

by Paul Du Noyer

Overview

'A dense and colourful account of one of the most vibrant musical centres in the world, In the City almost puts you on that train to London' Guardian

In this fascinating history of London's music, which was the 2009 Sunday Times 'Music Book of the Year', Paul Du Noyer, critically-acclaimed music writer and founding editor of MOJO, celebrates the people and places that have made London the most exciting and diverse musical city on earth. The West End musicals, Ronnie Scott's jazz club, Abbey Road, mod culture, the Kinks, the Who and the Rolling Stones are just as much a part of London as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the Routemaster. Du Noyer's captivating book charts the city's music history and landmarks and will appeal to residents, visitors and exiles alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780753520956
Publisher:	Ebury Publishing
Publication date:	11/10/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Paul Du Noyer has been writing about music for over twenty years. His writing credentials include assistant editor of the NME, editor of Q and founding editor of MOJO. He was on the launch team for heat and The Word magazines and remains a contributing editor of the latter. His other books include a history of John Lennon's solo years, We All Shine On, and the critically acclaimed Liverpool - Wondrous Place.

Editorial Reviews

"A mighty achievement . . . an engrossing story, beautifully told."  —Sunday Times Music Book of the Year

"A dense and colorful account of one of the most vibrant musical centers in the world."  —Guardian

"The story of Liverpool music is incredibly rich. As you're about to discover."  —Sir Paul McCartney on Liverpool: Wondrous Place: Music from Cavern to Cream

EBOOK COMMENTARY

"A mighty achievement . . . an engrossing story, beautifully told."  —Sunday Times Music Book of the Year

"A dense and colorful account of one of the most vibrant musical centers in the world."  —Guardian

"The story of Liverpool music is incredibly rich. As you're about to discover."  —Sir Paul McCartney on Liverpool: Wondrous Place: Music from Cavern to Cream

From the Publisher

The streets of London sing a compelling song if you listen closely. Longtime British music writer Du Noyer (founder, Mojo magazine) acts as our tour guide through almost 500 years of musical history. Full of revealing interviews, intriguing history, and a playlist long enough to fill the highest-capacity iPod, this book captures the spirit of one of the richest, most diverse musical cities in the world. The author's recommendation of 140 London anthems is one hell of an addition to an already stellar book. Make sure you listen to these tunes as you read along for maximum enjoyment. VERDICT The written equivalent of a double-decker bus tour through London's musical history, this fascinating work is full of great tidbits of information. Music fans will easily fall in love with it, but where it really shines is in its ability to become not just another music book but an in-depth look at the social history of London. Required reading for anyone looking to understand this beautiful city.—Justin Hoenke, Portland P.L., ME

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