Brian Eno's Another Green World

Name: Brian Eno's Another Green World
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780826427861
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By Geeta Dayal

Series: 33 1/3

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Brian Eno's Another Green World explores the creation of Eno's 1975 album, an experimental work crafted almost entirely within the recording studio. Geeta Dayal unpacks the album's enchanting soundscapes, revealing the innovative use of electronics, chance operations, and a deck of cards in its composition. Combining interviews and archival research, the book traces this pivotal moment in Eno's transformation from glam rocker to sonic pioneer, illuminating his groundbreaking philosophy of the studio as a musical instrument.
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This book is ideal for fans of Brian Eno, enthusiasts of experimental music and sound art, and readers interested in creative processes and artistic philosophy. It also serves as an accessible introduction to Eno's work and innovative ideas within arts and culture.

Through interviews and archival research, Geeta Dayal untangles how this extraordinary album foreshadowed the future of electronic music.

Through interviews and archival research, Geeta Dayal untangles how this extraordinary album foreshadowed the future of electronic music.

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The serene, delicate songs on Another Green World sound practically meditative, but the album itself was an experiment fueled by adrenaline, panic, and pure faith. It was the first Brian Eno album to be composed almost completely in the confines of a recording studio, over a scant few months in the summer of 1975. The album was a proof of concept for Eno's budding ideas of "the studio as musical instrument," and a signpost for a bold new way of thinking about music.

In this book, Geeta Dayal unravels Another Green World's abundant mysteries, venturing into its dense thickets of sound. How was an album this cohesive and refined formed in such a seemingly ad hoc way? How were electronics and layers of synthetic treatments used to create an album so redolent of the natural world? How did a deck of cards figure into all of this?

Here, through interviews and archival research, she unearths the strange story of how Another Green World formed the link to Eno's future — foreshadowing his metamorphosis from unlikely glam rocker to sonic painter and producer.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Amanda Palmer calls the book 'a masterpiece' that transcends a mere record-making narrative to explore the philosophy of art itself. Pitchfork praises its fascinating insight into Eno's collaborative and cybernetic creative methods, noting Eno's own enthusiasm. Flavorpill highlights the elegant prose and thoughtful meditation on creativity, while The Wire considers it the best concise introduction to Eno's work and ethos. The Millions describes it as both a philosophy book and a behind-the-music exploration, inviting readers to rethink creativity. Flagpole recommends it as essential reading for fans and newcomers alike, commending Dayal's lucid, elegant analysis.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826427861

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 121.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 122g

Pages: 136

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Arts & Culture Geeta Dayal Non-Fiction Series: 33 1/3

About the Author

Geeta Dayal's writing on music, visual art, and science has appeared in many major publications, including Bookforum, The Wire, The New York Times, The International Herald-Tribune, and The Village Voice. She is currently at work on a second book on the history of electronic music. She lives in Boston.