Townshend's new epic saw the future 30 years ago

Article Abstract:

The Who's Pete Townshed intended 'Lifehouse' to be a successor to the extremely popular rock opera 'Tommy.' An early version of the work was performed at the Young Vic Theatre in London, England, in 1971, but Townshend then abandoned the project. He has now completed it, and it will be premiered on Radio 3 in Dec 1999. The work places strong emphasis on digital networks, and in this way seems to foreshadow the internet and the world wide web.

United Kingdom, Product introduction, Musical Groups and Artists, Musical Artists, Product development, Entertainment industry, Works, Musicians, Townshend, Pete, Lifehouse (Theater) (Opera)

---

'Don't you think most people are sad?' (singer Emmylou Harris)(Interview)

Article Abstract:

Singer Emmylou Harris is regarded with great respect by other performers, who are very keen to be invited to sing with her. She has recently recorded a new album, 'The Wrecking Ball,' which has a strong studio sound not previously seen in her work. She has had to deal with a lot of sadness in her life, including the failure of three marriages, and this has had a great influence on her attitudes.

Interview, Harris, Emmylou, Folk singers

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Confessions of writers brought to book. Elvis, meet Mingus and all that jazz. It may win prizes, but is it art or orifice?
• Abstracts: 'Clarity, honesty and strategy': the future for model reports. Software that builds bridges
• Abstracts: Music looks back to the future. The double life of Charles Ives. They've never had it so good
• Abstracts: Writers of insight and insanity. Wagon's role. An unkind - and unnecessary - cut
• Abstracts: Halo slips from the Walking Goddess. Lamas, dramas and Chinese whispers

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.