Larry Heard & Ross Devlin | On My Way
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A photo memoir that follows Larry Heard across more than 30 countries and four decades, performing as part of Fingers Inc, The It, Mr. Fingers, and Larry Heard Live. Independently published by Alleviated Records, this 380-page book draws from Mr. Heard’s extensive archive of thousands of photographs, event flyers, and historical documents, many of which have never been seen before.
On My Way contains excerpts from more than eight hours of interviews, but the journey is primarily visual. Photographs taken by Mr. Heard and his collaborators form a personal and artistic odyssey, documenting almost every one of the more than 350 gigs he has performed throughout his career.
It is also a history of technology in the arts. We see music equipment evolve, becoming sleeker and more sophisticated, while the studios housing the gear grow increasingly grandiose. Personal cameras transition from 35mm to digital, initially sacrificing image quality for the freedom and portability of lightweight, low-resolution cameras, before eventually arriving at the contemporary DSLR.
The designs of rave flyers begin with photocopied images and hand-drawn text, evolving alongside the genre through the ’90s and ’00s to take on an increasingly futuristic and utopian quality. We watch trends in fashion and art become increasingly referential as the 21st century embraces nostalgia.
Institutions emerge to support the scene, most notably Red Bull Music Academy, a significant patron of electronic music throughout the 2010s, connecting new generations of musicians with their roots through visionary global festivals, workshops, and panel discussions.
Along the way, we encounter familiar faces: singers, DJs, club kids, and music industry professionals, alongside the enigmatic gaze of the man whose work has inspired millions.
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