Simon Reynolds Book order

A collection of writing by Simon Reynolds, centred on music that seemed, in its moment, to prefigure the Future

Over the course of the past 25 years, a quiet but persistent revolution has been taking place in English cathedrals, in some larger churches in major towns and cities, as well as the chapels of university colleges. The numbers of people drawn by the distinctive musical character of their worship has risen significantly, with Choral Evensong becoming the locus of this persistent growth in the numbers of worshippers. A significant number of these people are under 40 years of age, and many others have, until now, lived their lives on the edges of the Church, if not completely beyond it. Simon Reynolds believes Evensong is providing a place of sanctuary for people seeking space for reflection in a frenetic world. It is becoming a significant part of the Church of England’s mission. Lighten Our Darkness provides the definitive guide to Choral Evensong, and will be a fascinating introduction for newcomers to this historic form of worship, and for clergy and students wishing to explore its roots.

Kniha zkoumá divokou dobrodružnou hudbu vzniklou po punku. Renomovaný hudební novinář Simon Reynolds oslavuje futuristického ducha kapel jako Joy Division, Gang of Four, Talking Heads a Devo, které přinesly inovace v hudbě, textech, vystoupeních a stylu, a to i s nástupem videa v osmdesátých letech, například v synth popu Human League, Depeche Mode či Soft Cell, jejichž úspěch souvisel s MTV. Celou knihou se prolíná téma návaznosti na punkovou explozi, přičemž důležitější než samotný hudební styl je punkový étos a snaha vymanit se z konvencí hudebního byznysu. Diskutuje se o možnosti nahrazení výrazu post punk termínem nová vlna, známějším pro české pamětníky, avšak narazí se na významná ale. Například industriální kapely či newyorské no wave se těžko zařadí pod novou vlnu. Představa novovlňáků jako fešných mládenců s dlouhými patkami a synťáky je v kontrastu s jinými směry. Dnes se běžně mluví o postpunkovém revivalu, zatímco termín novovlnný revival se téměř nepoužívá. A nakonec, je to jedno – zda držíte v ruce knihu o post punku nebo nové vlně.

This guide offers comprehensive character descriptions from the Game of Thrones series, delving into the intricacies of each character's background, motivations, and development throughout the story. It serves as a valuable resource for fans seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex relationships and dynamics within the series. With detailed insights and analyses, readers can enhance their appreciation of the characters that populate this iconic world.

In "Sex Revolts" hinterfragen Joy Press und Simon Reynolds die männlich dominierte Rockszene und die Marginalisierung von Künstlerinnen. Sie analysieren Frauenbilder in der Musikgeschichte und beleuchten die Beiträge von bedeutenden Performerinnen und Feministinnen. Die deutsche Ausgabe enthält exklusive Kapitel über feministische Revolten seit 1995.

The book delves into the vibrant GLAM movement that emerged in the wake of the sixties, highlighting its impact on music and culture across the Atlantic. It features iconic artists like Bowie, Bolan, and Alice Cooper, examining the era's distinctive sounds, flamboyant styles, and gender-fluid politics. Reynolds not only traces the evolution of glam through the early seventies but also connects its legacy to contemporary influences in hip hop and pop, including Lady Gaga and the cultural reverberations following David Bowie's death.

From rave's origins in Chicago house and Detroit techno, through Ibiza, Madchester and the anarchic free-party scene, to the pirate-radio underworld of jungle and UK garage, the author documents with insight and infectious enthusiasm the tracks, DJs, producers and promoters that soundtracked a generation.

The first book to make sense of 21st Century pop, Retromania explores rock's nostalgia industry of revivals, reissues, reunions and remakes, and argues that there has never before been a culture so obsessed with its own immediate past. Pulling together parallel threads from music, fashion, art, and new media, Simon Reynolds confronts a central paradox of our era: from iPods to YouTube, we're empowered by mind-blowing technology, but too often it's used as a time machine or as a tool to shuffle and rearrange music from yesterday.We live in the digital future but we're mesmerized by our analogue past.