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Remembrances

by Sinead O'Connor
language: spanish, catalan
Publisher: Libros del Kultrum, June of 2021 ‧
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Beneïda amb una veu extraordinària temperada pel seu activisme insubornable, Sinéad O'Connor va irrompre, molt a desgrat seu, en la constel·lació de les grans rockeres a finals dels vuitanta, amb una pompa que no feia per a ella i de la qual acabaria abjurant en poc temps. Per quan voltava els vint ja era mundialment coneguda i s'havia vist inadvertidament arrossegada a una vida amb les servituds pròpies d'una estrella amb majúscules.Pel seu aspecte iconoclasta i les seves cèlebres intervencions televisives ?com quan esquarterà la fotografia del papa a Saturday Night Live amb el lloable objectiu de donar empenta a la seva campanya contra els abusos de menors?, ha fascinat i indignat milions d'apocalíptics i integrats. A Remembrances, O'Connor desgrana els detalls de la seva tempestuosa infantesa, un infern d'abusos i violència parental que no trigarà a deixar enrere arran del precoç triomf que la somriu amb els seus primers treballs en l'univers sonor. Un clam imparable acompanya la seva irrupció al si d'una indústria discogràfica que tracta de fagocitar el mite nouvingut i contra la qual va enfrontar-se fent bandera de la seva llibertat artística.Tot inspirant-se de ben petita en els discos de Bob Dylan (qui, anys més tard, la trairà en el concert d'homenatge al bard de Minnesota), cerca i aviat troba refugi en la cançó protesta. És aquesta també la crònica de les seves primeres incursions en l'escena musical irlandesa; època a la qual seguiran la gravació del seu primer àlbum a Londres als vuit mesos d'embaràs i l'exegesi dels ensenyaments dels profetes amb els rastes de l'East Village, però també l'aclaparadora popularitat sobrevinguda amb l'inimaginable èxit que li va arribar amb la seva versió del tema de Prince «Nothing Compares 2 U».Íntima, sincera i en oberta contraposició al grandiloqüent abocament de grans fites i proeses ?propi d'altres companys d'arpes?, la partitura vital d'O'Connor aclareix els motius del seu autoimposat aïllament i de la seva decidida renúncia a comprometre el seu desenvolupament artístic i espiritual a mans d'una indústria que castiga i demonitza aquells que s'aparten dels designis del gran capital i del mainstream redemptor.

Remembrances

by Sinead O'Connor

Property Description
ISBN: 9788418404085
Publisher: Libros del Kultrum
Release Date: June of 2021
Language: Spanish, Catalan
Dimensions: 150 x 230 x 23 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 320
Format: Book
Categories: Books in Spanish > Fiction > Memories and Testimonies
EAN: 9788418404085

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sinead O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor was an Irish singer and songwriter, born on December 8, 1966 in Glenageary, on the outskirts of Dublin, and died on July 26, 2023. Known for her powerful voice and charismatic presence, she was one of the most distinctive and controversial artists in pop and rock music of the last few decades.

O'Connor gained international recognition with his 1990 album, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, which included the single "Nothing Compares 2 U", a song written by Prince. This song, which became a global hit, is often considered one of the greatest ballads of all time, marking Sinéad as one of the most iconic voices of her generation.

Throughout her career, Sinéad O'Connor was as well known for her music as she was for her courageous and defiant stance on social and political issues. One of the most notorious moments of his career occurred in 1992, when, during a performance on Saturday Night Live, he tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II in protest against abuse in the Catholic Church. This act generated great controversy, polarizing public opinion and affecting his career in the United States.

In addition to her music, O'Connor has been a vocal advocate for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and various other social and political causes. His music often reflected these concerns, addressing themes of injustice, spirituality, and personal pain. Her personal life was also marked by public struggles with mental health, which she addressed with rare candor.

Over the years, Sinéad has released a number of albums, exploring different musical styles, from pop and rock to traditional Irish music and reggae. Some of his most notable albums include The Lion and the Cobra (1987), Universal Mother (1994), and How About I Be Me (And You Be You)? (2012). She also released a covers album, Am I Not Your Girl? (1992), where he performed songs by artists such as Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday.

Sinéad O'Connor's legacy is vast and complex, marked both by her groundbreaking music and her courage in tackling difficult social issues. She will be remembered as one of the most influential and fearless artists of her generation, whose voice and message continue to resonate.

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