Arcania - Softcover

Gordon, Alex

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ISBN 10: 0973131314 ISBN 13: 9780973131314

Publisher: Worldgig.com, 2004

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A hilarious, disjointed yet compelling account of a lone musician in 70's London, fighting with the 'sex, drugs and rock n roll' circus which characterised the era. Lots of satisyingly unique dialogue including slang from the very maw of Brixton, heart of the rebel subculture. Squatters, eccentrics, artists, junkies and outcasts of every possible type. Outsiders all. Scandals, literary erotica and an exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into the British music scene at it's rollicking, roari

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About the Author

ALEXANDER GORDON / BROTHER XANADU Musician and Author

Born in London, England, from Scottish descent, Alex’s music & poetry stem from his awareness of people and their environment. His travels have taken him from London to Kenya, Italy, New York, New Orleans, Memphis and Montr�al... where he teamed up with Ginny B. - a Jazz singer.

A prolific writer, Alex has published five books - 'The Monster of Magog', 'Take my Hand and Lead me to the Street', 'Jazz and the Abstract Truth', 'Arcania' and 'Omusongu', the last four being fiction novels which document the music life in many countries. MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS U.K. - 'MIRAGE' - (co-founder) - 2 records released - 'Summer Grooves' - ( Carlin/Flamingo/RCA ) and 'As from Now' - (Copasetic). 'Summer Grooves' sold 25,000 copies in 7 weeks (1980), charting nationally, also in the London soul charts where it went to No. 1, also in the French Eurovision charts. Live performances at Glastonbury Festival to 120,000 people, The Rainbow, Hammersmith Palais and the British Odeon Circuit. Italy - Television appearances, RAI and regional. Residency in Milan - keyboards and vocals. Three tours of Europe. Co-produced and co-hosted own show for Radio Citta Aperto for three months. Live performance with and song for - Nelson Mandela... 'Africa Free' released by Tendance Records. All of this with Marina Fiorentini. Dubai - Three month residency at the Ambassador hotel Montreal - Residency with 'Naki' at 'Sous L'Escalier'. Won first prize at 'Le Festival de Blues de Sherbrooke. Residency at Cafe Sarajevo with Ginny B. Residency at the 'Black Cat', Magog. Jazz jam residency at 'Les Minots' with Ginny B. DISCOGRAPHY - 'Summer Grooves' - Mirage/RCA
'Towards the Sun' - Eduardo Niebla
'As from now' - Mirage/Copasetic
'Africa Free'- ZAM ( with Marina Fiorentini )
'Thankful'- Red Light - released in Toronto
'Crazy for you' - Jose Feliciano
'Africa Freedom' - ZAM ( with Marina Fiorentini - produced by Victor Simonelli ), Playtime
'Celtic Distortions' - Patsy Dan Rogers
'Paul Rodgers' - (Production and engineering also )
'I refuse to be cast down' - Al Gordon and Ginny B ( Production and engineering also )

Review

"A buoyant blend of bohemia, existentialism and slick, Brit humour - you will smile all the way through" -- Professor Leanne Sanders, Concordia University

"A great pianist, a visionary musical imagination and now a compelling and hilarious writer to boot!" -- ...Paul Gilroy, Professor of Sociology and African Studies Chair, Yale University

"This shit is totally crazy, out there, and happening" -- Rashied Ali, Percussionist with John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Albert Ayler and others

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