Description
L´HOME DE SAU
Book Summary
This book is a journey through the career of Pep Sala, a key figure in Catalan rock. The reader will discover the full story of the musician from Vic, from his teenage beginnings in the seventies to his consolidation as a solo artist, including the Sau phenomenon. Beyond the success and generational anthems, the work reveals little-known facets of his personality, offering an intimate portrait of one of the most influential musicians of his generation.
What is it about?
The work covers the entirety of Pep Sala's artistic career. It begins with his first bands in the seventies, continues with his time in Scotland with Midnite Hour, and pauses at the meteoric success of Sau, the group he founded with Carles Sabater and Joan Capdevila. After the tragic death of Sabater in 1999, the book explores the parallel project Pep Sala & La Banda del Bar and his subsequent and profound solo career. Furthermore, it delves into personal aspects such as his passion for gastronomy and reading, offering a complete vision of 40 years of music and life.
Main themes
- The trajectory of the group Sau and its impact on Catalan rock.
- Pep Sala's musical evolution before, during, and after Sau.
- Historical and cultural context of Catalan rock since the 70s.
- The musician's personal side: hobbies and interests off stage.
- The creative process behind anthems like "Boig per tu".
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at fans of Sau and Catalan rock, as well as any reader interested in the biographies of musicians and composers. It will also be of great interest to those who want to know the recent history of popular music in Catalonia and the human profile of one of its most iconic artists.
What this book contributes
- An exhaustive journey through Pep Sala's 40-year musical career.
- The context and history behind Sau's greatest hits.
- An intimate and personal view of the musician, beyond his public persona.
- Reference material for understanding the evolution of Catalan rock.
Technical sheet
- Author: SALA, PEP
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Cat
- Subject: Rock and pop music, composers and musicians, specific bands and groups, biography: art and entertainment
- Collection: Rockcolúlecció
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: Not available
- Number of pages: 84
- Dimensions: Not available
- Weight: 137 g
Editorial review
This is a concise yet complete work that succeeds in synthesizing the extensive and varied career of Pep Sala. Its main value lies in offering a global perspective that spans from his origins to the present day, including little-disclosed aspects of his life. For the target audience, especially fans of Sau and Catalan rock, this book is presented as an essential read that contextualizes and deepens the figure of a fundamental musician.