The new book
PAUL McCARTNEY: MUSIC IS IDEAS.
The Stories Behind the Songs
(Vol. 2) 1990-2012 by Luca Perasi
Volume 2 of the "Music Is Ideas" series is finally OUT! A unique portrait of Paul McCartney's music from his comeback with the Paul McCartney World Tour to the Kisses on the Bottom album.
422 pages, 25 exclusive interviews, nearly1,000 footnotes, images and QR codes for a multimedia experience.
"McCartney's pop albums, his forays into classical and avant-garde music, his penchant for covering old standards: a complete book to discover how these languages cross-pollinate and influence each other throughout these decades."
We're delighted to announce an association between Music Is Ideas Volumes 1 and 2 and www.the.paulmccartney.project.com. The website's online database and interactive features perfectly complement the books' in-depth stories and analysis, offering a comprehensive exploration of Paul McCartney's music.
PAUL McCARTNEY: MUSIC IS IDEAS.
The Stories Behind the Songs
(Vol. 1) 1970-1989 by Luca Perasi
WHAT THEY SAY:
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"An impressive achievement" (Paul du Noyer)
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One of the best Beatles-related references" (Beatlefan magazine)
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"Impeccably researched" (Penny Black)
"From Little Richard to Buddy Holly, from the pyramids to Magritte, from Picasso to
Laurel & Hardy, Paul McCartney’s catalogue is a kaleidoscope of influences that reflects musical genres and inspirations."