forthcoming book- part 4Liberty/ House & Garage bi

[tonyportelli]

Question to all Shine fm forum?

Iv written a book that is part biography on my life as label boss (4Liberty) and the house and garage scene. and would like your feedback.

It covers the rise and where Garage is today, contentious issues like how did a scene that was sexy and stylish become , well not very sexy and extremley unstylish

I have added a section on the parties, the violence, drugs, and exposed the proper wrongens, and why they did all they could to hinder the scene we created.

The book also covers my favorite and not so favorite artists, and importanly if I was still involved in the genre what would I be doing to take it to the next level again

Inaddition Iv listed who I would want to sign to 4Liberty if the label was still around !
the ayia napa / ibiza resorts and loads more.


part 2 of the book is educational, all the aspects that helps a artists or label to succeed. all my mistakes and what to do?

Im extremley happy with the outcome, but I aint finished yet! my question to you guys is, are there any areas you would like me to cover in a book that is a first of its a kind?

Look forward to your replys.

Tony Portelli

[Dynamix©™]

Is there anything in your book about how pirate radio was one of the biggest reasons that garage even got to see the light of day, like many other underground scenes? People always forget how much influence radio has on the dance music culture, and if it wasn't for the hard work, and determination of the pirates, there would have been no garage scene, no hardcore, no jungle etc. etc.

[tonyportelli]

Dynamix,
most definetley. not only have I made that a big part of my book as with the start of Garage, but I have also wrote a page on where the music is now, and stated the key stations that in my view are at the forefront, and there DJ's and forthcoming artists.

and so your aware, for me, Shine, Passion and Unknown are my big 3.

hope that has answered your question, and thanx, much appreciated.

[tonyportelli]

Come on Shine forum, iv nearly finished writing this book and you guys havent participated,

And so you are aware, the station has a lot of pages within my book, I have even named some of you listenors!

[Dynamix©™]

excellent stuff....(do i get a mention then??..LOL) Lookin forward to reading it mate...

[Nobber]

Looking forward to readind this too. I can't really offer you any points of intrest as there isn't many pirates in my area, and not always been a fan of UKG.

[tonyportelli]

No problem, with so many contentious areas, plus real life experiences good and bad, im sure theres something for everyone.

[tonyportelli]

I posted a thread On another forum, and its really taken off, (something that is covered in my book) Radio, who a re the best stations and for what music? (obviously shine are No.1) is there enough house and garage being played, or is the question is there enough being made, so that there can be more shows to play the music?

[tonyportelli]

Yep, its official , Ive finally finished wright'ing my book, at long last...

So, if your interested in the music industry and you would like to read about the goings on, good and bad, then this is for you..

So, Jan/ feb 06, out in waterstones, Amazon.com etc.

and all the conversations, help and support from this station, and forum has been much appreciated.

Tony