Name: The Speed of Sound: Breaking the Barriers between Music and Technology: A Memoir
Brand: Thomas Dolby

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9781785783173

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2023-11-14

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Lasgo

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Thomas Dolby

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Music

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Thomas Dolby is a singer/songwriter, musician, and record producer. Born on October 14, 1958 in London, he has made significant contributions to the music industry throughout his career. Known for his innovative use of synthesizers and electronic sounds, Dolby has created a unique blend of pop and new wave music that continues to captivate audiences.

Dolby's musical style can be compared to other influential artists such as *Heaven 17*, *Blancmange*, and *China Crisis*. His ability to craft catchy melodies combined with thought-provoking lyrics sets him apart from his contemporaries. With hits like "She Blinded Me with Science" and "Hyperactive!", Dolby has solidified his place in music history.

Collaborating with notable performers including *ABC*, *Kajagoogoo*, and *The Human League*, Dolby's influence extends beyond his own solo work. As a record producer, he has worked with renowned artists such as *Adam Ant* and contributed to the success of bands like *Naked Eyes* and *Missing Persons*. His talent for producing infectious pop hooks is evident in the chart-topping songs he has helped create.

Based on his meticulous notes and journals, The Speed of Sound chronicles Dolby’s life in the music business during the eighties; in Silicon Valley through the nineties, and at the forefront of the mobile phone revolution around the turn of the millennium – it was Dolby who created the synthesizer installed today on most mobile phones. With humour and a considerable panache for storytelling, The Speed of Sound is a revealing look behind the curtain of the music industry, as well as a unique history of technology over the past thirty years. From sipping Chablis with Bill Gates to visiting Michael Jackson at his mansion or viewing the Web for the first time on Netscape founder Jim Clark’s laptop, this is both the view from the ultimate insider and also that of a technology pioneer whose groundbreaking ideas have helped shape the way we live today.

The Speed of Sound: Breaking the Barriers between Music and Technology: A Memoir

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Discover The Speed of Sound: Breaking the Barriers between Music and Technology: A Memoir by Thomas Dolby. Paperback format. A revealing look behind the music industry and technology over the past thirty years.