Liberation Through Hearing by Richard Russell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Liberation Through Hearing by Richard Russell The story of XL Recordings, the UKs leading independent record label, told through the life, and in the words of its owner, Richard RussellA fascinating read Damon Albarn FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For almost 30 years as label boss, producer, and talent conductor at XL Recordings, Richard Russell has discovered, shaped and nurtured the artists who have rewritten the musical dictionary of the 21st century, artists like The Prodigy, The White Stripes, Adele, M.I.A, Dizzee Rascal and Giggs. LIBERATION THROUGH HEARING tells the remarkable story of XL Recordings three decades on the frontline of innovation in music, and Russells own story; his highs and lows steering the fortunes of an independent label in a rapidly changing industry. This is the portrait of a man who believes in the spiritual power of music to change reality, and of a label that refused to be categorised by genre.Taking us from the rap 80s to the rave 90s into the grimy 21st century, Richard Russell is a Firestarter in his own right and his story is a riveting adventure Simon ReynoldsRussell reveals his forensic love of music and its strategies. A fascinating read Damon AlbarnRequired reading for anyone who cares about the recent history of British music Gilles Peterson Author Biography Richard Russell (b. 1971) is a British record producer, musician and the owner of the British record label XL Recordings. He has nurtured and guided some of the most influential recording artists of our time including Adele, Dizzee Rascal, The Prodigy, M.I.A. and Giggs. As a producer and musician, Russell has made albums with the likes of Gil Scott-Heron, Bobby Womack, Damon Albarn and Ibeyi and most recently launched his own artist project Everything Is Recorded, whose self-titled debut album was nominated for the 2018 Mercury Music Prize. Review I love XL. I use them as an example of how a brand is built. On great taste -- Jay ZRussell reveals his forensic love of music and its strategies. A fascinating read -- Damon AlbarnRichard Russells vision as a producer and guru to countless artists has always been progressive. This memoir is required reading for anyone who cares about the recent history of British music -- Gilles PetersonIf sound is the fifth element, then Richard has nurtured and enhanced some of the most important soundwaves of our time -- M.I.ATaking us from the rap 80s to the rave 90s into the grimy 21st century, Richard Russell isa Firestarter in his own right and his story is a riveting adventure -- Simon ReynoldsRich is the fucking boss. Man has no shoes on -- GiggsThe music business is full of kneejerk hyperbole, but XL Recordings, the independent London label run by Richard Russell, remains the most extraordinary enterprise ... a refreshing account of how a tremendously successful record aficionado gradually worked his way round to a kind of Zen humility -- Kitty Empire * Observer *The book is a hugely enjoyable personal trip through Russells life as a producer, artist and label boss. * Electric Sound * Long Description For almost 30 years as label boss, producer, and talent conductor at XL Recordings, Richard Russell has discovered, shaped and nurtured the artists who have rewritten the musical dictionary of the 21st century, artists like The Prodigy, The White Stripes, Adele, M.I.A, Dizzee Rascal and Giggs. LIBERATION THROUGH HEARING tells the remarkable story of XL Recordings three decades on the frontline of innovation in music, and Russells own story; his highs and lows steering the fortunes of an independent label in a rapidly changing industry. This is the portrait of a man who believes in the spiritual power of music to change reality, and of a label that refused to be categorised by genre. Taking us from the rap 80s to the rave 90s into the grimy 21st century, Richard Russell is a Firestarter in his own right and his story is a riveting adventure Simon Reynolds Russell reveals his forensic love of music and its strategies. A fascinating read Damon Albarn Required reading for anyone who cares about the recent history of British music Gilles Peterson Review Quote The music business is full of kneejerk hyperbole, but XL Recordings, the independent London label run by Richard Russell, remains the most extraordinary enterprise ... a refreshing account of how a tremendously successful record aficionado gradually worked his way round to a kind of Zen humility-- Kitty Empire , Observer Promotional "Headline" The story of XL Recordings, the UKs leading independent record label, told through the life, and in the words of its owner, Richard Russell A fascinating read Damon Albarn Details ISBN1474616356 Author Richard Russell Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1474616356 ISBN-13 9781474616355 Imprint White Rabbit DEWEY 781.49092 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Publication Date 2021-07-08 UK Release Date 2021-07-08 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General AU Release Date 2021-11-29 NZ Release Date 2021-11-29 Pages 368 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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