Book description
'ABC', as perfect as anything I've ever witnessed up until that point in my tiny little life. Three minutes of divine delirium.In 1972, when Robert Elms was thirteen years old, he saw the Jackson 5 play live at the Empire Pool. At some point during the performance, he found himself in a state of otherworldly perfect synchronicity with everything happening around him. This single event would set him off on an endless pursuit for that same height of pleasure.Since then, Robert has lived his life through live music, from pub rock to jazz funk, punk to country, and everything in between. Each gig is memorable in its own way, and his snapshots of musicians past and present are both evocative and startlingly concise: Tom Waits showboating with an umbrella, Grace Jones vogueing with a mannequin, Amy shimmying shamelessly like a little girl at a wedding, Gil Scott-Heron rapping with a conga drum. While in our changed times, Robert notes that we have found new ways of listening - of being part of something special by uniting fans with their favourite performers online - there is not, nor can there ever be, anything quite like the live experience. βLive!: Why We Go Out is a memoir and a musing on why experiencing live music really matters.
Steel Cut Toe
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FlyGuardX
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MuseMaster
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Nibbler
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StarStrider
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Blizzard Vixen
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Devil Blade
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M8deUp
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine.
MuseMaster
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Runway Darling
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy.
DriftDetector
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Sky Dahlia
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Light Despair
Finally, an app that respects my busy lifestyle. Whether I'm commuting or exercising, this app's smooth playback and smart controls keep me engaged. πββοΈπ§ Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers. I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Scratch Man
Effortlessly switching between stories β this app's ease of use is impressive. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Coma Stalk
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Old Man Winter
Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
California Goddess
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Gentle Avenger
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Ice
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Jack Cassidy
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is β it's like being inside the story. Simplifying my reading routine β this app's ease of use is remarkable. I can't get enough of ListenBook's silky-smooth playback and intuitive design. It's my go-to app for both leisurely listening and study sessions.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience