Accidentally Like a Martyr: The Tortured Art of Warren Zevon by James Campion (E

Description: Accidentally Like a Martyr by James Campion ACCIDENTALLY LIKE A MARTYR: THE TORTURED ART OF WARREN ZEVON FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 9781617136726 Author Biography (Book). Warren Zevon songs are like chapters in a great American novel. Its story lies in the heart of his and our psyche. The lines are blurred. We never seem to know if we are looking in a mirror or peering through a window; we only know that when we listen we see something . The music sets the scene his voice a striking baritone, its narrator our guide through a labyrinth of harrowing narratives. The plot unfolds without subtlety; each musical and lyrical arc awakens imagination. In Accidentally Like a Martyr: The Tortured Art of Warren Zevon, music journalist James Campion presents 13 essays on seminal Zevon songs and albums that provide context to the themes, inspirations, and influence of one of Americas most literate songwriters. In-depth interviews with Zevons friends and colleagues provide first-person accounts of how the music was lived, composed, recorded, and performed. Longtime fans of this most uniquely tortured artist, as well as those who want to discover his work for the first time, will get inside the mind, talent, and legacy of the wildly passionate Excitable Boy. Long Description Warren Zevon songs are like chapters in a great American novel. Its story lies in the heart of his - and our - psyche. The lines are blurred. We never seem to know if we are looking in a mirror or peering through a window; we only know that when we listen we see something. The music sets the scene - his voice a striking baritone, its narrator our guide through a labyrinth of harrowing narratives. The plot unfolds without subtlety; each musical and lyrical arc awakens imagination.In Accidentally Like a Martyr: The Tortured Art of Warren Zevon, music journalist James Campion presents 13 essays on seminal Zevon songs and albums that provide context to the themes, inspirations, and influence of one of Americas most literate songwriters. In-depth interviews with Zevons friends and colleagues provide first-person accounts of how the music was lived, composed, recorded, and performed.Longtime fans of this most uniquely tortured artist, as well as those who want to discover his work for the first time, will get inside the mind, talent, and legacy of the wildly passionate Excitable Boy. Details ISBN1617136727 Author James Campion Year 2018 ISBN-10 1617136727 ISBN-13 9781617136726 Format Paperback Imprint Backbeat Books Country of Publication United States DEWEY B Pages 290 Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation Subtitle The Tortured Art of Warren Zevon Place of Publication Milwaukee Short Title Accidentally Like a Martyr Language English Audience General/Trade Publication Date 2018-06-05 NZ Release Date 2018-06-05 US Release Date 2018-06-05 Illustrations BW and colour images throughout UK Release Date 2018-09-10 AU Release Date 2018-06-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:119819416;

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