Bøger af Benoit Clerc

"Spanning nearly 50 years of albums, EPs, B-sides, and more, read the full story behind all of the songs that Prince ever released. Moving chronologically through his epic back catalogue, expert author Benoãit Clerc analyses everything there is to know about each song and session. With a career as mythologized as Prince, this book is an exhaustive compendium that shines a light on every corner of Prince's magnificent, otherworldly career. No stone is left unturned across more than 600 pages, illustrated with incredible photography throughout. From the inspiration behind the lyrics and melody to the recording process and even the musicians and producers who worked on each track, uncover the stories behind the music in this truly definitive book--a must-have for every Prince fan"--

Album by album and track by track, this first-of-its-kind catalog of David Bowie's entire 50-year and 27-album career tells the story of one of rock's all-time greatest artists.

THE DEFINITIVE, UNTOLD, RECORDING HISTORY OF BEYONCÉ, TOLD ALBUM-BY-ALBUM AND SONG-BY-SONG.Explore the extraordinary artistry and vision of Beyoncé in this comprehensive guide, chronicled song-by-song throughout her groundbreaking career. From her early days with Destiny's Child to her trailblazing solo albums, record-breaking visual projects, and cultural moments that have redefined the music industry, this book leaves no stone unturned.Delve into the chart-topping anthems like Crazy in Love and Single Ladies, the deeply personal and politically charged works of Lemonade and Renaissance, as well as more her recent album, Cowboy Carter.Expertly crafted with behind-the-scenes stories, lyrical analyses, and detailed accounts of her creative process, this book uncovers the inspiration, production, and collaborators behind Beyoncé's genre-defying sound.Spanning over 500 pages and featuring hundreds of photographs - rare studio shots, breathtaking concert images, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stills - Beyoncé: All the Songs offers an intimate portrait of her evolution as an artist, performer, and cultural icon. Lavishly illustrated, this is the ultimate keepsake for the Beyoncé fan in your life.

The definitive recording history of pop megastars, ABBA, told song-by-song and track-by-track. Filled with fascinating photography (some rarely seen), and sensational behind-the-scenes details.A loving and thorough dissection of every album and song released by Swedish superstars, ABBA. From their first single in 1972, when they weren't yet even called ABBA, all the way up to their Grammy-nominated studio album, Voyage, and their revolutionary virtual tour, expert author Benoît Clerc analyses everything there is to know about each song and session.This one-of-a-kind book uncovers the stories behind all their greatest hits, including 'Waterloo', 'Mamma Mia', 'Fernando' and 'Dancing Queen', as well as lesser-known gems. In over 500 pages, no stone is left unturned. Drawing upon decades of research, it recounts the circumstances that led to the composition of every song - detailing the inspiration behind the lyrics, the recording process and the instruments used. Featuring hundreds of photographs, including rare black-and-white publicity stills, images of instruments used by the band, and engaging shots of the musicians on-stage and in-studio, Abba: All the Songs is the perfect gift for any fan of pop.

The latest in the bestselling All the Songs series, this is the most in-depth exploration of Metallica's songs ever written. The latest book in the bestselling All the Songs series, this is the most in-depth exploration of Metallica's songs ever written. From their widely circulated demo, No Life 'til Leather, all the way to their 10th studio album Hardwired... to Self-Destruct - Metallica have earned the title of the biggest heavy metal band on the planet. Their albums, including the hugely influential Master of Puppets, are now considered classics of rock and metal, while singles such as Enter Sandman, Fade to Black and For Whom the Bell Tolls have stood the test of time. Follow the epic journey of the godfathers of thrash metal, song-by-song, and see how they became one of the biggest selling bands in the world. No stone is left unturned across more than 500 pages, illustrated with incredible photography throughout, from the inspiration behind the lyrics and melodies to the recording process and even the musicians and producers who worked on each track. Uncover the stories behind the music in this truly definitive book - a must-have for every Metallica fan.

The newest addition to the bestselling All the Songs series, Queen: All the Songs details the unique recording history of the mega-bestselling, hugely influential rock band, Queen.