Name: Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars
Brand: Barry Adamson

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9781913172619signed

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Hardback

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Signed by Barry Adamson

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Release date

2023-12-05

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Omnibus

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Barry Adamson

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Music

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Barry Adamson, born on 11 June 1958 in Moss Side, Manchester, is a renowned artist and musician. He started his career as the bass player for the post-punk band *Magazine* from 1978 to 1982. Later, he became a founding member of *Nick Cave's Bad Seeds* in 1984. Since then, Barry Adamson has established himself as a solo artist with the release of his debut album "Moss Side Story" in 1989.

With an illustrious career spanning decades, Barry Adamson has carved out his own unique path in the music industry. His style and sound have influenced many artists such as *Mick Harvey*, *Angelo Badalamenti*, and *David Lynch*. Drawing inspiration from various genres including post-punk and experimental music, Adamson's work resonates with fans of bands like *Einstürzende Neubauten*, *Red Snapper*, and *The Young Gods*.

Barry Adamson's contributions to music extend beyond his solo career. His collaborations with other notable musicians such as Nick Cave's project *Grinderman* and his involvement with bands like Magazine demonstrate his versatility and talent. Fans of artists like *Tindersticks*, *Scott Walker*, and even iconic figures like Julian Cope will find themselves drawn to Barry Adamson's captivating compositions.

Omnibus is a music label that was founded by Mark Kaiser. After running Omnibus, Mark has now moved on to Mt. St. Mtn., where he is working with his former bandmate from Shove, Jay Howell.
Under the guidance of Mark Kaiser, Omnibus gained recognition for its unique and diverse roster of artists. The label's commitment to supporting independent musicians allowed them to cultivate a strong community of talented individuals.
With their distinctive sound and artistic vision, *Omnibus* artists have made a significant impact on the music industry. Their contributions continue to resonate with fans around the world, making Omnibus an essential destination for music enthusiasts seeking fresh and innovative sounds.

In Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars, the enigmatic Barry Adamson shines a probing light into his own heart of darkness.

Born in the black and white world of post-industrial Manchester, Adamson saw music as a chance to turn his world technicolour. Propelled into punk via Magazine, he was the founding bass player in Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, before stumbling too far down a dark, drug-induced path.

Adamson steers the reader through a mix of harrowing, tragic, funny and often life-affirming straights. Throughout it all, music – be it bass lines, melodies or film soundtracks – is the glue that binds a myriad of memories.

Written in Adamson’s distinctive and cinematic noir style, and including personal photographs throughout, Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars is an original and powerful memoir, full of suspense, humour and candour.

Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars

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