Belew, Adrian 1949-

Overview

Works:	253 works in 599 publications in 3 languages and 3,761 library holdings
Genres:	Popular music Rock music Folk-rock music World beat (Music) Alternative rock music Motion picture music Interviews Documentary films Concert films Rock videos
Roles:	Instrumentalist, Author, Performer, Singer, Author of introduction, Musician, Lyricist, Composer, chi, Other
Classifications:	M1630.18.S53, 782.42166

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Adrian Belew

Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music.( )
Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Suzanne M Bourgoin( )

Most widely held works by Adrian Belew

The rhythm of the saints by Paul Simon( Recording )

1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Graceland by Paul Simon( )

13 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In 1986, Graceland sold 14 million copies worldwide and garnered both the Album and Song of the Year Grammy in 1987. Simon and the members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo performed on Saturday Night Live and appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone. It generated three hit singles and it kept Paul Simon and the Graceland tour on the road for five years. Its music was heard across the globe. Today, its music and its reputation still reach generations of music enthusiasts yet so many are unaware of how pivotal that one album was during the 1980s, how it helped birth the idea of World Music and revived the career of one of America's most important songwriters. How it influenced the political progress of South Africa a country divided by institutionalized racism, causing and then transcending years of controversy. How in fact the album came to be in the first place. Graceland's 25th anniversary CD features the original album with bonus tracks including a unreleased tracks audio documentary produced in 2012 with Paul Simon discussing the writing, inspiration and recording of the song 'Graceland'

Jars of Clay by Jars of Clay (Musical group)( Recording )

2 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The downward spiral by Nine Inch Nails (Musical group)( Recording )

1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Nine Inch Nails: Trent Reznor (vocals, various instruments). Additional personnel: Danny Lohner, Adrian Belew (guitar); Flood (synthesizer, programming); Andy Kubiszewski, Chris Vrenna, Stephen Perkins (drums). Engineers: Sean Beavan, Chris Vrenna, Alan Moulder. Recorded at Le Pig, Beverly Hills, California; The Record Plant A&M Studios, Los Angeles, California. THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL was nominated for a 1995 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Performance. "Hurt" was nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. Beginning with a barrage of gunshots and then exploding into a furious sonic onslaught, this record is like taking a hellride on the back of a bullet. Blistering recklessly toward its target on a wave of guitar, synthesizer, treated vocal, and beat Beat BEAT, THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL is like a virtual reality version of ATOMIZER (see Big Black) or even CONSUMER REVOLT (see also Cop Shoot Cop). It thrashes, it roars, it even retreats on occasion--pausing to reflect on its destruction (perhaps this bullet has a conscience). But it keeps pushing forward, toward its target, curdling into your ears and exploding inside your head. Dig the pain

Graceland by Paul Simon( Recording )

1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Paul Simon combines pop with zydeco and the music of South Africa to create one of his most eclectic albums. This Grammy-winning album includes the songs Graceland and You Can Call Me Al

Has been by William Shatner( Recording )

1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

New directions in modern guitar( Book )

3 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 93 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The rhythm of the saints by Paul Simon( Recording )

3 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The obvious child (4:10) -- Can't run but (3:37) -- The coast (5:00) -- Proof (4:38) -- Further to fly (5:32) -- She moves on (5:02) -- Born at the right time (3:48) -- The cool, cool river (4:33) -- Spirit voices (3:54) -- The rhythm of the saints (4:20)

Side one by Adrian Belew( Recording )

12 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Masters of rock guitar : the stories of six-string myths and legends by Ernesto Assante( Book )

5 editions published between 2009 and 2018 in English and French and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This volume is devoted to guitars and to rockstars who have made use of them. A handsomely illustrated tribute to the instruments that have earned these exemplary guitarists their reputations as some of the greatest musicians of all time, this volume will strike a chord with music enthusiasts of all ages

Thrak by King Crimson (Musical group)( Recording )

9 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

'Thrak is a powerful listen- a series of joyous slabs of muscular music, immaculately played. Its experimentalism is rendered gloriously open, loud and clear in this new anniversary remix, now in hi-resolution audio and 5.1 surround sound. Audio quality is astounding; all instruments distinct, heightening the power of an already excellent record...' --Uncut Magazine

Mr. Music Head by Adrian Belew( Recording )

10 editions published in 1989 in Undetermined and English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Trance-fusion by Frank Zappa( Recording )

1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Young lions by Adrian Belew( Recording )

16 editions published between 1990 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Inner revolution by Adrian Belew( Recording )

6 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

For the love of Harry : everybody sings Nilsson by Harry Nilsson( Recording )

1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Side two by Adrian Belew( Recording )

7 editions published in 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The social network by Trent Reznor( Recording )

1 edition published in 2010 and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Side three by Adrian Belew( Recording )

4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Gizmodrome by Gizmodrome( Recording )

3 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide