Adventures in Modern Recording

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From ABC to ZTT

By Trevor Horn

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Adventures in Modern Recording chronicles Trevor Horn's journey as a legendary producer who shaped the sound of the 1980s and beyond. Through twenty-three pivotal songs, including classics like "Video Killed the Radio Star," "Relax," and "Do They Know It's Christmas?", Horn offers a firsthand account of the creative process behind some of the most influential pop music. This memoir immerses readers in the studio environment and reveals the intricacies of music production and the complexities of the music industry.
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This memoir will appeal to music enthusiasts, particularly fans of 1980s pop and those interested in the behind-the-scenes art of music production. It is ideal for readers who enjoy insider stories from the music industry and appreciate the craft of record-making.

The definitive memoir of Trevor Horn, the man who invented the '80s.

The definitive memoir of Trevor Horn, the man who invented the '80s.

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Telegraph Book of the Year

As a renowned recording-studio maven, Trevor Horn has been dubbed 'the man who invented the '80s'.

His production work since the glory days of ZTT represents a veritable 'who's who' of intelligent modern pop, including the likes of ABC, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Pet Shop Boys, Seal, Simple Minds, Grace Jones, and Yes - among many others.

This book is Trevor's story in his own words, as told through the prism of twenty-three of his most important songs - from the ones that inspired him to the ones that defined him.

This play-by-play memoir transports readers into the heart of the studio to witness the making of some of music's most memorable moments, from the Buggles' ground-breaking 'Video Killed the Radio Star' to Band Aid's perennial 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', via hits such as 'Relax', 'Poison Arrow', 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' and 'Crazy'.

Offering unrivalled access to the dark arts of the producer's world and the even darker arts of the music business itself, prepare for some adventures in modern recording.

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?

The Telegraph praises the book as 'Superb', while Super Deluxe Editions finds it 'entertaining and enlightening'. Electronic Sound urges readers to 'bag a copy' without regret, and The Guardian highlights the 'wildly entertaining stories'. Uncut notes the book's celebration of the intelligence behind 'artificial music', awarding it 8/10.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788706063

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nine Eight Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 242g

Pages: 384

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Trevor Horn

About the Author

Trevor Horn is a multi-million-selling producer, songwriter, musician and record-label boss, who has won multiple BRITs, Grammys and Ivor Novello Awards across his 45-year career. In 2011, he was awarded a CBE for services to music.