1st Edition

The Music of George Harrison

By Thomas MacFarlane Copyright 2019
202 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

202 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

202 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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’ sound. The discussion of George... Read more

Section One—With the Beatles 1. Gentleman George 2. Far East Man  3. Guitar George  Section Two – The Material World 4. Beware of Maya  5. Dark Horse  6. Writings on the Wall  Section Three – Coming Home 7. Cloud Nine  8. Any Road Will Take You There  9. Now and Then

Biography

Thomas MacFarlane completed his doctorate at New York University where he currently teaches courses in music composition and arts analysis. In addition to contributing articles and chapters to various popular music studies, his books include The Beatles’ Abbey Road Medley: Extended Forms in Popular Music (2007), The Beatles & McLuhan: Understanding the Electric Age (2012) and Experiencing Billy Joel: A Listener’s Companion (2016). He has also given lecture presentations and seminars at international venues such as UM Lowell, the University of Glamorgan at Cardiff, and the Université Paris-Sorbonne.