Songs and Strings: An Odyssey Through Music

by Maurice Curtis

This is a story of the power of music and its influence on our-day-to-day lives. It is also the story of one person s odyssey and adventure through life and music, as Ireland adapted to a changing world, where traditions, values and ideas were being challenged. The changing times were reflected in, shaped and defined by the different genres of music that include Rock and Roll, Pop, Classical, Country, Folk, Céili, Rock, Disco, Ballads, Trad, Swing, Blues and Jazz. Music that generations of people loved, enjoyed, and at times, carried them through life. Here we will discover classics from Abba to ZZ Top, Ella to Elvis, Dizzy and Satchmo, Sigmund, Ludwig, Verdi and Puccini, from Glen Miller to Glen Campbell, Dickie to the Doors, Ozzy to Big Tom and more besides. In the process, we will discover 1,000 songs and strings that are milestones and memories for music-lovers. Not only that, the reader is also invited on a treasure-hunt to find some of these songs and pieces of music, as we read through this latest book from Maurice Curtis.

220 pages, Paperback

Published August 24, 2020

Reviews

[Maurice Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thoroughly fascinating and enjoyable read on Dublin and the music scene.