Mind Games
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The definitive exploration--told in revelatory detail--of the writing, recording, and release of John Lennon's celebrated and magical fourth solo album Mind Games, and the era that inspired it.
John Lennon was een bepalende figuur in de populaire muziek van de 20e eeuw, wiens invloed zich uitstrekte van melodie tot activisme. Zijn vroege werk met The Beatles definieerde een tijdperk, maar zijn solocarrière onthulde diepere intellectuele en politieke ideeën. Lennons songwriting verkende vaak thema's als vrede en sociale verandering met een rebelse geest en scherpe humor. Zijn liederen werden hymnes voor generaties, wat zijn blijvende culturele impact onderstreept.







The definitive exploration--told in revelatory detail--of the writing, recording, and release of John Lennon's celebrated and magical fourth solo album Mind Games, and the era that inspired it.
The perfect introduction to chess, whether you're a budding master or you've never played before. As well as a glossary of chess terms and profiles of some of the world's greatest players, there's also unusual trivia and unbelievable true chess stories from history.
This study examines the waves of graffiti that occur before, during, and after a conflict—important tools of political resistance that make protest visible and material.Graffiti makes for messy politics. In film and television, it is often used to create a sense of danger or lawlessness. In bathroom stalls, it is the disembodied expression of gossip, lewdness, or confession. But it is also a resistive tool of protest, making visible the disparate voices and interests that come together to make a movement.In Conflict Graffiti , John Lennon dives into the many permutations of graffiti in conflict zones—ranging from the protest graffiti of the Black Lives Matter movement in Ferguson and the Tahrir Square demonstrations in Egypt, to the tourist-attraction murals on the Israeli Separation Wall and the street art that has rebranded Detroit and post-Katrina New Orleans. Graffiti has played a crucial role in the revolutionary movements of these locales, but as the conflict subsides a new graffiti and street art scene emerges—often one that ushers in postconflict consumerism, gentrification, militarization, and anesthetized forgetting.Graffiti has an unstable afterlife, fated to be added to, transformed, overlaid, photographed, reinterpreted, or painted over. But as Lennon concludes, when protest movements change and adapt, graffiti is also uniquely suited to shapeshift with them.
The book captures the essence of friendship through vibrant illustrations that bring to life the iconic lyrics of "With a Little Help from My Friends" by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It emphasizes the importance of companionship and support, making it a heartfelt tribute to the bonds we share with others. Perfect for readers of all ages, it combines music and art to create a touching celebration of friendship.
Lennon's life in his own words - this is an insightful book showing John as he really was.
The definitive exploration of John Lennon's first major solo album after the break-up of the Beatles.
Are you ready to take your performance to the highest level? Then strap on your flight helmet and light the afterburners. It's time to enter rare air!
Set to the lyrics of John Lennon's iconic song Imagine, one little pigeon sets off on a mission to spread the word of peace around the world.
Personally compiled by Yoko Ono, this work offers the definitive inside story of the making of the legendary album, detailing the locations, creative team, artworks, and films through the voices of John, Yoko, and those present. It features 80% exclusive, unpublished archive photos and footage of key players, along with lyric sheets, Yoko's art installations, and fresh insights from Yoko and over forty contributors, including Julian Lennon and Klaus Voormann. Yoko expresses gratitude for the participants sharing their truths in their own words and images. In 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded the critically acclaimed album at Tittenhurst Park, where they built a state-of-the-art studio, and at the Record Plant in New York. The title track's lyrics were inspired by Yoko's 1964 book, Grapefruit, for which she was co-credited as a writer in 2017. This work narrates John and Yoko's life, work, and relationship during this creative period, showcasing Yoko's archive through narrative film stills, digitally rendered maps, and evocative interiors. Each chapter and song is introduced by John and Yoko, with Yoko providing additional commentary. The minutiae of locations, key players, music, lyrics, production techniques, and the creative process behind the album cover are meticulously examined, making this a landmark tribute to John and Yoko's cultural legacy.