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on some faraway beach the life and times of brian eno
few record collections remain untouched by brian enos aesthetic dna from ambient soundscapes and world music hybrids to cut n paste vocal samples and amniotic chill out rooms eno is all around us . a sonic alchemist to the stars his address book is a veritable whos who of rock and his credit adorns an outrageous number of albums . tellingly enos work with roxy music david bowie talking heads devo u2 and coldplay has coincided with those artists producing their most critically revered work . on some faraway beach is the first serious critical examination of the life and times of brian eno . david sheppard has interviewed key collaborators like david byrne robert wyatt john cale bryan ferry and gavin bryars . but more importantly sheppard has had considerable assistance and input from brian and anthea eno themselves while retaining an edge and independence in keeping with his subject .