Gatiss, Mark (introduction)
Foreground Music
- ISBN 13:
- 9781907222825
- author:
- Gatiss, Mark (introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Printed Publication
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 203mm / 137mm
- Genre:
- Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Foreground Music: A Life in Fifteen Gigs is a memoir by British television writer Graham Duff, detailing his lifelong passion for live music. With engaging storytelling and vivid insight, Foreground Music explores the power of music performances, from iconic concerts to personal experiences that shaped his life. From attending a Cliff Richard gospel concert at ten years old to attempting to interview Genesis P. Orridge while tripping on LSD, Duff recounts his life-changing gigs with humor and honesty. The book also delves into the evolution of musical movements and subcultures over forty years, tracing the author's journey through friendship, love, creativity, and mortality. Illustrated with photographs and ephemera from Duff's private collection, Foreground Music is a touching and funny story that celebrates music's ability to inspire and heal.
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