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A must-have for every Boyz II Men fan, this handsome volume traces forty years of the groundbreaking group through stunning photography, fascinating facts, and interviews with fans and industry pros. Philly's own Boyz II Men is an iconic boy band that jumped to the...

A study of John Sangster's jazz suite The Lord of the Rings contextualized with biographical and cultural studies of the composer in the 1970s. In three volumes and more than six LP recordings, The Lord of the Rings suite, produced during the 1970s, based...

Discover the riveting life journey of Ash Jackson, an award-winning musician who turned her pain into powerful music. From her childhood dreams of fame, struggles with self-esteem, and experiences of bullying, to her pro wrestling career, battles with mental health, and remarkable courage in...

It is 1973. David Bowie is finally a superstar. All he has to do to remain there is to keep pretending he's Ziggy Stardust, keep playing to thousands, keep selling to millions and keep on staying relatively sane ... As glam rock crashes and...

This musical work Moderato & Nocturne, from composer Benjamin Britten, is put together for the solo piano.Author: Benjamin BrittenISBN-10: 0571508782ISBN-13: 9780571508785Publisher: Faber & FaberLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1998Pages: 999Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbs

Ludwig van Beethoven was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most celebrated and important composers of all time.Author:...

This volume contains a detailed biography of Elgar, and is part of the 'Master Musicians' series written by W. H. Reed. In writing this biography, Reed was aided by Elgar's daughter who helped him piece together the various incidents in Edward Elgar's life in...

A songwriting workbook that has lined pages for writing your lyrics and standard sheet music pages together in one journal. This 8 x 10" size notebook with 100 pages is perfect for taking with you or for sitting in your spot of inspiration. Let...

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Author: Clara MarvinISBN-10: 0815323514ISBN-13: 9780815323518Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/08/2002Pages: 350Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.69lbsSize: 8.84h x 6.46w x 1.23d

Chris Thile's amazing talent is evident in this entertaining collection of 13 original note-for-note transcribtions of mandolin solos featured on the sensational SugarHill CD Stealing Second. Written in notation and tablature.Author: Chris ThileISBN-10: 0786635290ISBN-13: 9780786635290Publisher: Mel Bay PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/19/2000Pages: 62Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 10.99h...

Unveiling the Remarkable Journey of Florence Kopleff: From Bronx Secretary to Classical Music Superstar of the Mid-20th Century.Delve into the extraordinary life of Florence Kopleff, an unassuming secretary from the Bronx who rose to become one of America's most sought-after classical singers in the...

Discover the secrets of interpreting one of the greatest composers of all time with this insightful guide from esteemed musicologist Adolf Bernhard Marx and talented pianist Fannie Louise Tr Cole. Filled with practical tips, historical context, and a deep appreciation for the beauty and...

As market reforms and migration transformed Albania in the early 1990s, Ardit Gjebrea began mixing traditional folk music with world music and Italian pop. The resulting album, Projekt Jon (1997), provided a new model for song-Western and cosmopolitan, yet firmly rooted in the fertile...

The Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, is a symphony in four movements composed by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1811 and 1812. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from...

The DAW BibleUnlock the secrets of digital audio workstations (DAWs) with this ultimate guide! "The DAW Bible" covers everything you need to know to master your music production software, from basic setup and navigation to advanced recording, editing, and mixing techniques. With comprehensive tutorials,...

Employing intensified studies into World Music in relation to popular (as well as marginalized) contemporary trends, David Toop has created one of the most distinctive histories of modern music thinking for our times. Flutter Echo is his memoir of a life enchanted with all...

In Iceland in the 1930s, classical music was only beginning to be seriously practiced, at the same time when musicians of Jewish heritage were fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria. Despite the country's strict immigration policy, three outstanding young musicians were allowed to settle there:...

With Universal Mother, Sinead O'Connor explores childhood trauma and her experiences as a woman, mother, target of scorn, and ultimate phoenix. Released in the winter of 1994, Universal Mother was the first recorded work from O'Connor since her duo of protests in 1992 (Saturday...

Before #MeToo, before Riot Grrl, there was Lydia Lunch. A central figure in the No Wave scene of the seventies--as founder of the seminal Teenage Jesus & The Jerks--Lunch has pursued a four-decade-long career turning the substance of her life into unapologetic, stark, and...

This is the first English monograph of legendary French musique-concr te pioneer Luc Ferrari (1929-2005), founding member of Groupe de Recherches (GRM) with Pierre Schaeffer--the group and studio dedicated to the electronic medium that changed composition forever. This sumptuous volume includes facsimiles of Ferrari's...

Author: James KaplanISBN-10: 0525561021ISBN-13: 9780525561026Publisher: Penguin BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/04/2025Pages: 496Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 8.44h x 5.50w x 1.00d

"They are stepping far ahead of their audience, recording music so complex and so unlike the music that made them successful that they could very likely lose the foundation of their support. But that possibility does not bother them in the least." - Life...

Serge Gainsbourg is arguably the Francophone songwriter whose contribution to the international appeal of French popular music has been the most significant in the post-war era. Sampled by Beck, De La Soul, Massive Attack and Fatboy Slim, remixed by Howie B. and David Holmes,...

One of the most influential hard rock bands of all time, Motörhead mixed rock, punk, and heavy metal into an aggressive blend of pure explosive energy. Between 1977 and 1982, the classic "three amigos" lineup of the band (Lemmy Kilmister, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor,...

Are you in the mood for composing music? Then you need our Piano Music Composition Notebook! It is the perfect music notebook for beginners, young musicians, composers, or songwriters. You can use it in the studio, at home, or anywhere for songwriting, practice lessons,...

The writings of David Cairns have played a major part in the relatively recent acceptance of Berlioz as a central figure in western classical music. Discovering Berlioz collects articles, lectures and other texts from several decades of advocacy, throwing new light on this outsize...

Updated to include details of the group's recent concerts under the direction of Ralf Hutter. David Buckley examines the cult enigma that is Kraftwerk, including their beginnings in the avant-garde musical terrain of late-Sixties Germany and their Anglo-American breakthrough with Autobahn in 1975, as...

How Franz Schubert and his compositions were viewed in nineteenth-century European criticism, literature, and the visual arts, from Schumann to George Eliot to Whistler. In Schubert in the European Imagination, Volume 1: The Romantic and Victorian Eras, Scott Messing examines the historical reception of...

Heavy Metal Madness is the latest collection of metal reviews and interviews from Neil Daniels, the author of acclaimed books on Pantera, Metallica, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. It features reviews of some of the best known names in the genre such as Alice...

The first comprehensive selection of Szymanowski's writings to be published in English, containing all the most important of the composer's essays and interviews. Karol Szymanowski [1882-1937] is now widely acknowledged to be the most important Polish composer since Chopin. He was also a considerable...

Dmitry Shostakovich's memoirs, Testimony, related to and edited by Solomon Volkov', have been the subject of fierce debate since their publication in 1979. Was Testimony a forgery, made up by an impudent impostor, or was it the deathbed confession of a bent, but unbroken,...

Composed in 1905 this volume of Images, comprised of three contrasting pieces, demonstrates conciseness, deep dramatic content and colorful tonal imagery. Debussy established Impressionism as a pianistic style and used evocative terms to shed light on the mood or character of each piece. Maurice...

A revealing look at French composer and virtuoso Camille Saint-Sa ns Camille Saint-Sa ns--perhaps the foremost French musical figure of the late nineteenth century and a composer who wrote in nearly every musical genre, from opera and the symphony to film music--is now being...

Aspects of beauty in the music of Mozart It is a common article of faith that Mozart composed the most beautiful music we can know. But few of us ask why. Why does the beautiful in Mozart stand apart, as though untouched by human...

A collection of essays and short object lessons on the composer Hector Berlioz, published in collaboration with the Bard Music Festival. Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) has long been a difficult figure to place and interpret. Famously, in Richard Wagner's estimation, he hovered as a "transient,...

"I'm a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie world," the ubiquitous refrain that dominated the airwaves in summer 1997. Aqua's single from their debut album Aquarium spread like wildfire, topping charts across the globe. With their erotically charged lyrics and dance beats, Aqua moved beyond...

The essays in The Resistible Demise Of Michael Jackson consummately demonstrate that writing on popular culture can be both thoughtful and heartfelt. The contributors, who include accomplished music critics as well as renowned theorists, are some of the most astute and eloquent writers on...

Long after his death, Glenn Gould still lures new listeners to his piano, connecting with them on a haunting, personal level. "He feels and you feel," says young New York writer Nicole Spectre. "I can feel his pain and joy -- it touches me....

Why do we need art? What Art Does is an invitation to explore this vital question. It is a chance to understand how art is made by all of us. How it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can transform us. Curious and playful,...

Discover John Kander and Fred Ebb, the most artistically and commercially successful musical theatre writing team since Rodgers and Hammerstein, in a brand new way.Identifying the theatrical approach that renders their musical dramaturgy unique, this book explores their importance within, and contribution to, musical...

Master the technical side of your music career with The Musician's Tech Toolbox, your go-to guide for understanding and utilizing essential equipment and technology. This book is packed with practical advice on choosing the right gear, setting up your studio, and optimizing live performance...

At just twenty-two years old, Melanie was the first female solo performer at the historic 1969 Woodstock Festival, transforming into an overnight sensation. Craig Harris chronicles Melanie's remarkable journey, revealing her dedication to artistic integrity for more than half a century. Inspired by a...

An in-depth exploration of the style and influence of Pat Metheny, a truly distinctive musical voice of our time. Guitarist and composer Pat Metheny, among the most acclaimed, visionary musicians of our time, has for five decades toured with his many creative musical projects,...

Newly discovered recordings of a music legend in his own remarkable words: punk, Buzzcocks and the inspiration behind some of greatest songs ever written. *** A ROUGH TRADE UK BOOK OF THE YEAR A LOUDER THAN WAR BOOK OF THE YEAR "Fascinating" - MOJO...

The Ukulele Christmas Songbook has 26 of the most loved holiday favorite songs for beginner to intermediate ukulelists. Each song includes lyrics, chord diagrams showing the finger placement. Songs include: Away In A Manger * Blue Christmas * Deck the Halls * Do They...

Since its beginnings, opera has depended on recognition as a central aspect of both plot and theme. Though a standard feature of opera, recognition--a moment of new awareness that brings about a crucial reversal in the action--has been largely neglected in opera studies. In...

Author: Robert LawsonISBN-10: 1038317878ISBN-13: 9781038317872Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/17/2024Pages: 294Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

Author: Robert LawsonISBN-10: 1038317886ISBN-13: 9781038317889Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/16/2024Pages: 294Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.54lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d

Live your best Little Monster life with this gorgeously illustrated, all-encompassing fan book on everything there is to know, love, and celebrate about the modern icon that is Lady Gaga. From finding her voice on Manhattan's Lower East Side to working on her debut...

English translation and revised edition of the most comprehensive and reliable biography of Claude Debussy. François Lesure's "critical biography" of Claude Debussy (Fayard, 2003) is widely recognized by scholars as the most comprehensive and reliable account of that composer's life and career as well...