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In Menergy, author Louis Niebur offers a fascinating new look at gay history through the sounds of San Francisco's queer nightlife. In doing so he also reveals new insights in the history of electronic music and dance music.

Special Sound traces the fascinating creation and rich legacy of the BBC's electronic music studio, particularly in the context of other studios in Europe and America. From the ashes of highbrow BBC radio drama emerged an extremely influential kind of electronic music consisting of quirky tonal jingles, signature tunes, and incidental music for such popular programs as Doctor Who.

Exploring the intersection of gay history and music, Louis Niebur delves into San Francisco's queer nightlife, uncovering its vibrant soundscape. The book provides fresh perspectives on the evolution of electronic and dance music, highlighting how these genres have been shaped by the LGBTQ+ community. Through this unique lens, readers gain a deeper understanding of both cultural and musical histories intertwined in the city's nightlife.