Verse, Chorus, Monster!: Graham Coxon

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Verse, Chorus, Monster!: Graham Coxon

Verse, Chorus, Monster!: Graham Coxon

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Detta kan man säga om varenda person i boken; Dave, Alex, alla hans romantiska partners, hans föräldrar osv. This was something that I hadn't heard directly from the mouth/pen of any of the bands members except for in interviews from around the time.

Similarly it was nice to hear Graham discuss things that were never really acknowledged at the time such as how a lot of the Modern Life is Rubbish/Parklife/The Great Escape era of Blur was actually a parody, but somewhere along the line this all got very confused and taken at face value and as a result the band then attracted the same fan base that they were actually parodying. I think a cut and paste lo-fi This Is Memorial Device splatter blast of influences and incidents would have been more engaging; like much of the book, I get the impression Coxon needs steering towards the things he feels but cannot grasp. if you've read up on any blur lore then this doesn't introduce anything new into the equation, save for a few anecdotes and insight on graham's non-blur process, however i did enjoy hearing ab some of these events from graham's pov immensely, especially since i find him painfully relatable. For some reason, when Blur burst onto the music scene in the early 90s, I really wanted to identify with the energy and confidence of Damon Albarn who would jump and leap around the stage like he was naturally the centre of the universe. His desire for victory over “the eternal challenge of the pop song” is well-maintained throughout this 300-page reflection.

In music, though, he found a tribe, and in alcohol, a balm for his deep-rooted anxiety and the “constant buzz of embarrassment”. And some of them may even be lurking inside yourself…is an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addiction and Art by one of Britain’s most iconic musicians”. But I felt reassured that he is finally getting himself to a place where he can be confident about himself as a person and proud of his achievements, even though he is still 'a work in progress': as are we all. One of the most innovative guitarists of his generation, best known as being a founding member of Blur, Coxon has also released eight solo albums and frequently composes for film and TV. bit pretentious, bit cocky but ig if i wrote riffs like that I would be the most annoying person ever so i can't judge.

You won’t learn too much more about Blur and the songs, but you will get to know Graham a little better. Coxon’s then-partner was in the riot grrrl band Huggy Bear and at the height of Blur’s fame, Coxon retreated from “high street Blur” into the grassroots DIY punk scene. It doesn't feel guarded, but, on the whole, it feels a bit like Coxon wrote it with the task of telling his history, rather than telling us about himself. For years he has coddled his image as a mysterious humble man who opens his mouth and spits out some nonsense, which for some reason seems extremely sweet to many people.But if you like the idea of sitting at Graham's kitchen table while he makes a pot of tea and ruminates over his career whilst admiring Van Der Graaf Generator with you, it's a nice if disappointingly unchallenging read.

is an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addiction and art by one of Britain’s most iconic musicians. He is really open about his anxieties and insecurities, which for a "rock" memoir, was really refreshing (a world away from Alex James' approach which was almost the polar opposite).It's a nice enjoyable read, if you're interested in Graham's musical influences then he talks about these quite a lot within the book and I particularly liked his discussion about his later work as less has been publicised about that. even if you do not listen to blur or grahams music, you should definitely read this as it talks more about sobriety and struggles through fame than the music itself. Graham grew up as an Army kid, moving frequently in his early years from West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester, Essex. EDITED 19/11/22 to respond: As referenced above I have no interest in the 'juicy details' of Graham's personal life but I do feel that in a book about Graham's life it is to be expected that he would discuss in detail his departure from the work he is most known for. Jo, ja, jag vet saker som jag inte viste förut, men dessa sakerna skapar inte en större bild på han eller han omgivning.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Unica luce portante e piena di senso è l’amore appassionato e travolgente per la musica e l’arte grafica, amore che lo possiede totalmente, abitandone sogni, notti, risvegli e incubi, e le cui ispirazioni (come certi riff e strofe musicali e alcune immagini e pareidolie) giungono da un altrove non identificabile e lo costringono con urgenza insopprimibile a rielaborare le arie su uno strumento o a disegnarne le tracce e le emozioni come temporanea pausa dall’ansia. Laugh out loud funny at times (the audiobook is also recommend for Graham's excellent and comical accents and voices), it explores childhood, anxiety, manhood, as well as touching on a huge range of eclectic musical influences, collaborations and experiences. fame and fortune during the Britpop era; and his departure from Blur in 2002, before their eventual reconciliation for a triumphant comeback tour seven years later. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

An interesting read, although at times veering strongly into areas of Graham’s fixations, which are not as entertaining for the reader. An incredibly intuitive and talented musician, Coxon spends most of the book writing as if he's anything but, afflicted with crushing doubts about his own abilities both as a musician and a Human Being. Det roligaste är att läsa om Coxons inspirationskällor till musiken och det bara regnar namn av stora musiker han stött på genom livet. Under en period levde Coxon på billigt rödvin och ost, efter att han fått för sig att bli vegetarian p. First Dave Rowntree releases a solo LP, then Alex James appears all over BBC documentary Sensationalists, and now we get the Graham Coxon autobiography - it seems the 'other' members of Blur are finally getting their solo moments in the spotlight.



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