The extraordinary true story of a Britpop band from the West Country who went to space and back.
In this captivating British rock band biography and exclusive photograph scrapbook, a fan-turned-insider will immerse you into the wild world of the 1990s progressive rock band Electrasy, the Britpop disruptors that rocked the sleepy West Country and shook the music industry to its core.
‘Calling All The Dreamers’ is something a little bit different for me. It’s the true story of the band from our local town in Somerset, that inspired us to think beyond our own boundaries. In a lot of ways it’s the origin of how I found design, innovation, and the world of technology. It’s a very personal account of the events that led a group of young men from a small rural community on the adventure of a lifetime across the world, into space, and back again.
What inspires young people to dream? Where do our tastes and preferences originate? What influences us to see the world differently?
A look behind the curtain at one of the industries that technology has absolutely ripped apart and crippled.
Why would a technologist write a book about a band? Well, what if I told you that the process that would have normally taken 12 months only took me 4 months. This book is the product of the product. An experiment in new approaches and methods.
A fascinating insight into the glory and troubles of being a band trying to make it big while navigating the choppy waters of the record industry, it also contrasts this with the personal experiences of Pete and his friends growing up in and around the Westcountry music scene where the band first made their name. This gives great context to what it meant to these ordinary blokes to touch fame and fortune, and to their fans to see some of their own hit the big time.
Behind every public story is a private one, and this book is an amazing look behind the curtain into the 90s music scene. Half personal biography of a fan, and half the story of 90s starlets, Electrasy, this book weaves together multiple narratives into a wonderful story.
A jam-packed book full of fun stories and interviews with the band, as well as the authors own memories of the britpop era interspersed with photos and memorabilia. A great history of not only the band and the unfortunate circumstances they found themselves in (several times!), but other music around at the time and ultimately the decline of the music industry following digitalisation. An easy read that makes you realise just how hard it is for bands to make any living in today’s music industry. Buy this book and support live music!
Behind every public story is a private one, and this book is an amazing look behind the curtain into the 90s music scene. Half personal biography of a fan, and half the story of 90s starlets, Electrasy, this book weaves together multiple narratives into a wonderful story.
Yes, it’s the story of the band Electrasy, and the fans who followed them around the world during the 1990s.
It’s a good chunky sized biography with 125,000 words, a multitude of exclusive images and interviews. It’s the labour of love of myself, the band, and a lot of other generous contributors.
No, and in fact some of the best reviews we’ve received so far are from people who never heard of the band, or followed them in the early days of their career. It’s approachable to anyone with an interest in innovation, music, creative process and really fun stories.
If you are press, or a professional reviewer then yes I’m happy to send over a free copy. Visit the contact page and get in touch with details about your request.
