Michael Brown: The Brilliance and Breakdown Behind The Left Banke’s Baroque Pop

Introduction The haunting melody of “Walk Away RenĂ©e,” a song that encapsulates both yearning and bittersweet beauty, is synonymous with The Left Banke. But behind the lush harmonies and delicate harpsichord, a story of creative genius and internal strife unfolds. Michael Brown, the musical architect of The Left Banke’s signature baroque pop sound, possessed an … Read more