![]() The vast scale of this project is impressive, and frankly requires one to be somewhat mentally unbalanced to read it cover to cover, never mind to have written it. The author is more musically literate than you The book covers all of his released output from "McCartney," begun a few months after the Beatles completed "Abbey Road" in 1969, to "New," released in 2013. The book is also odd in that it was originally written in Italian, and has zero illustrations of any sort except on the dust jacket. The book covers all of his released output from "McCartney," begun a few months after the Beatles completed "Abbey Road" in 1969, to "New," released in 2013. I would recommend he updates it to include unreleased tracks, of which there are many.more One of its strengths is that it can introduce you to obscure tracks. Its translated from Italian so the language can be clunky in places, and the book falls down when Perasi gives his opinion on tracks (eg Somedays being 'one of the most amazing tracks of his career'.), and his lyrical assessment is often pretty naff. Perasi has evidently done his best to give accuracy and I did learn a fair amount. One of its strengths is that it ca At the moment, Perasi's recording sessions is the only catalogue of Paul's recording activity, which is an achievement in itself. I can understand that you may wish to wax lyrical about something like Ebony and Ivory or Mull of Kintyre, but what about Tough on a Tightrope or Hotel in Benidorm? So I thought this book needed a wider perspective and really, I have to say that I do not recommend it unless you are interested in Paul McCartney.moreĪt the moment, Perasi's recording sessions is the only catalogue of Paul's recording activity, which is an achievement in itself. Luca, I would say, there is more to life than Paul McCartney. #PAUL MCCARTNEY 1969 PLUS#I mean, what about all the other great musicians who have ever lived? And he goes on and on about every single record in 429 tiny print pages plus index… I mean, is this really necessary? Did you know Paul Mccartney recorded 567 albums between 19? I found the whole thing claustrophobic, and I think Luca Perasi should consider booking himself some therapy sessions some time soon. Almost the only other musicians who get a mention are the people who performed on one of Paul McCartney’s many records. I would estimate that he is mentioned about ten times on every single page. The author is completely obsessed with Paul McCartney. I mean, what about all the other great musicians who have ever lived? And he goes on and on about every single record in 429 tiny print pages plus index… I mean, is th This is a strange book. ![]()
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