[DOC] Resiste Brunelleschi (Italian Edition) by Lorenzo Milanesi in Arts-Photography

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Its pretty stupid comparing us to the Beatles. There were four of them. Theres only three of us. mdash; Paul HesterCrowded House promised to become the most successful band ever to have come out of Australasia. When Dont Dream Its Over and Something So Strong exploded in the US charts; worldwide success looked inevitable. Critics compared them musically to the Beatles and fans adored them for their warmth and humour on stage. Four brilliant albums later; their rollercoaster ride of achievements and disappointments came to an end on the steps of the Sydney Opera House; in front of one of the largest audiences in Australian history. The dream was over; the band had finally broken up; their enormous promise was only partially fulfilled.In this definitive account; New Zealand journalist Chris Bourke has written the true story of the first phase of Crowded House. With unparalleled access to all the band members; their families; friends; musical collaborators; managers; and record company personnel; he has captured their essence. It is a unique tale of musical chemistry; family bonds and the personal costs of pursuing an artistic vision.From the manic energy of the recording studio to the machinations of the record industry; this riveting account is a book for every Crowded House fan. This latest edition of Crowded House: Something So Strong includes new material from the author.