Paul Weller - The Changing Man

Author: Paolo Hewitt
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446497755
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
Paolo Hewitt has known Paul Weller since they were both teenagers in the depths of Woking, through his ascent to fame with The Jam, the halcyon years of The Style Council and for all of his critically acclaimed solo career. Hewitt has even been the inspiration for some of Weller's songs - and he has extraordinary in-depth knowledge of the inspiration behind the rest. Once, when Hewitt interviewed Weller for a music magazine, he complained - 'I don't know why people ask me all these questions. All the answers are in my songs.' Largely unnoticed, Weller has used thirty-years of lyrics to explore his personal history and beliefs. Taking as his starting point these lyrics, alongside a lifetime's friendship, Paolo Hewitt shows us the real Paul Weller, the man inside the music.

Paul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods

Author: John Reed
Publisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857120492
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 301

Book Description
The best-selling biography to the life and mood-swings of the one and only Modfather. Through his work with The Jam, The Style Council and ultimately as a solo artist, Weller has remained one of our most uncompromising artists and social commentators. John Reed charts the turbulent course of Weller's career as the Woking-born songwriter has battled to balance his moral convictions with the demands of being a pop music artist. This updated version brings the story fully into the 21st century, and includes a comprehensive discography as well as a host of previously unpublished photographs.

Paul Weller

Author: John Reed
Publisher: Music Sales Group
ISBN: 1844494918
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
Always uncomfortable in the pop limelight, Paul Weller has at times suffered for his art. His fascination with contemporary black music eventually led The Style Council to a dead end, and his moral convictions, championing causes like CND and Red Wedge, left him disillusioned with politics. Weller's return was slow but gradual, and for the last decade he enjoyed an artistic renaissance that continues unabated. Traces Weller's career from his upbringing in Woking, through his years with The Jam and the difficulties he faced after it's demise to his current status as one of Britain's most respected performers and songwriters. This new paperback edition has been revised and updated to take Weller's story into the 21st century. and lovingly compiled album of cover versions Studio 150. remarkable careers. Includes comprehensive discography and many previously unpublished photographs. John Reed, a former Research Editor of Record Collector magazine has interviewed many of Weller's friends and colleagues and presents a comprehensive picture 'The Modfather'.

Paul Weller: Sounds From the Studio

Author: Ian Snowball
Publisher: This Day In Music Books
ISBN: 1787590534
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
2017 is the 40th anniversary of the start of Paul Weller’s recording career. His first album, In The City, which he recorded with The Jam, was released in 1977. He then went on to record a further 22 albums with The Jam, The Style Council and his solo career. Sounds from the Studio starts in 2015 with the release of his most recent album Saturn’s Pattern then works backwards to the groundbreaking debut from The Jam - In the City. The book includes interviews with artists who have worked with Paul including Noel Gallagher, Steve Cradock, Sir Peter Blake, Mick Talbot, and both Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton from The Jam as well as many of the studio hands, sleeve designers and interviews with members from Paul’s family.

The Jam & Paul Weller: Shout to the Top

Author: Dennis Munday
Publisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857120166
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 553

Book Description
The inside story of The Jam and The Style Council by the man who oversaw their careers! Record industry executive Dennis Munday's frank account reveals the trials and triumphs of Paul Weller's career, from The Jam's first single in 1977 to the break-up of The Style Council in 1989. He also writes about Weller's post-style Council solo career with a unique insight. Working for Polydor, the author became a regular presence at the two groups' many recording sessions, effectively becoming an honorary member of both The Jam and The Style Council. Despite a sometimes stormy relationship with the band members - and eventually leaving Polydor - Munday was the vital link between Paul Weller and his record company or years. Here then is a uniquely intimate portrait of a rock hero and two influential groups written by someone who was at the heart of the action. This new edition of Shout To The Top has been updated to include details of Paul's new album 22 Dreams, ongoing changes in the line-up to his band and the emergence of From The Jam, the group featuring Paul's former colleagues Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler which is touring the world performing a set of Jam songs to great acclaim.

Mr Cools Dream the complete history of The Style Council

Author: Iain Munn
Publisher: Wholepoint Publications
ISBN: 0955144337
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 579

Book Description
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE STYLE COUNCIL by Iain Munn

Exploring the Spiritual in Popular Music

Author: Georgina Gregory
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350086940
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 265

Book Description
This book highlights how the diverse nature of spiritual practices are experienced and manifest through the medium of popular music. At first glance, chapters on Krishnacore, the Rave Church phenomenon and post-punk repertoire of Psychic TV may appear to have little in common; however, this book draws attention to some of the similarities of the nuances of spiritual expression that underpin the lived experience of popular music. As an interdisciplinary volume, the extensive introduction unpacks and clarifies terminology relating to the study of religion and popular music. The cross-disciplinary approach of the book makes it accessible and appealing to scholars of religious studies, cultural studies, popular music studies and theology. Unlike existing collections dealing with popular music and religion that focus on a specific genre, this innovative book offers a range of music and case studies, with chapters written by international contributors.

British Music Videos 1966 - 2016

Author: Caston Emily Caston
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474435343
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
Based on new archival evidence and interviews, and setting out a new theoretical framework for music video analysis, Emily Caston presents a major new analysis of music videos from 1966-2016, identifying not only their distinctive British traits, but their parallels with British film genres and styles. By analysing the genre, craft and authorial voice of music video within the context of film and popular music, the book sheds new light on existing theoretical and historical questions about audiences, authorship, art and the creative industries. Far from being an American cultural form, the book reveals music video's roots in British and European film traditions, and suggests significant ways in which British video has impacted popular film and music culture.

Alternative Rock

Author: Dave Thompson
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879306076
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 852

Book Description
Provides profiles of solo performers, bands, producers, and record labels from the alternative rock movement, ranging from the mid-1970s to the present, and includes discographies, album reviews, and photographs.

My Macguffin

Author: Jayden Bliss
Publisher: BalboaPress
ISBN: 145255529X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 500

Book Description
Advisor Coach Mentor Support Professional Therapist Business owner Spiritual beliefs Business and spirituality are thought to be irreconcilable. In humorous, non-prescriptive style, the authors share the highs and lows of integrating the two. Touching, profound, raw, and raucous, My MacGuffin enables the enablers to lift the world of commerce to its highest ideal: an indispensable resource for improving your practice and your clientele. We're living in highly transformative timesguide-books like this are essential. Jayden and Michael share their real-deal, full spectrum of experiencea book to keep at hand's reach. Jamie S. Walters, The Academy of the Divine Feminine, author of Big Vision, Small Business. We value higher purpose in our mission and these guys understand what that means. The first book to offer unified, empowering perspectives on making a difference in a multidimensional workplace. Interrelatedness is examined with insight and humour: business as it should be!" Simon Dixon, author, CEO, Bank to the Future Alfred Hitchcock termed a plot device as a MacGuffin. A seemingly vital elementthe hidden contents of a case, secret documentsunseen by the audience yet intrinsic to character motivation. It correlates with the quest to learn who we are, why we are here and where were going.