The Music of George Harrison - 9781138599093

Name: The Music of George Harrison - 9781138599093
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

George Harrison was one of the most prolific popular music composers of the late 20th century. During his tenure with the Beatles, he caught the wave of 1960s pop culture and began channeling its pervasive influence through his music. Often described as \""The Invisible Singer,\"" his solo recordings reveal him to be an elusive, yet essential, element in the Beatles\u2019 sound. The discussion of George Harrison\u2019s Beatle tracks featured in the text employs a Songscape approach that blends accessible music analysis with an exploration of the virtual space created on the sound recording. This approach is then used to explore Harrison\u2019s extensive catalog of solo works, which, due to their varied cultural sources, seem increasingly like early examples of Global Pop. In that sense, the music of George Harrison may ultimately be viewed as an important locus for pan-cultural influence in the 20th century, making this book essential reading for those interested in the history of song.