Music - Reference

Listening to the Music the Machines Make is the revolutionary story of electronic pop from 1978 to 1983, a true golden age of music.This definitive account explores how krautrock, disco, glam rock and punk inspired a new generation to rip up the rulebook and...

""Edouard Remenyi: Musician, Litterateur, And Man"" is a biographical book written by Gwendolyn Kelley Hack and published in 1906. The book is about the life of Edouard Remenyi, a Hungarian violinist, composer, and writer who gained fame in the late 19th century. The book...

The Psychology Of A Musical Prodigy by G. Revesz is a book that delves into the mind of a musical prodigy. The author explores the psychological traits that make a person a prodigy in music, and the ways in which these traits can be...

Outspoken Essays on Music is a collection of essays written by the renowned French composer, Camille Saint-Saens, and originally published in 1922. In this book, Saint-Saens shares his thoughts and opinions on various aspects of music, including the role of the composer, the importance...

The complete lyrics of Syd Barrett - 52 songs written for Pink Floyd and during his subsequent solo career - are presented together for the first time, along with rare photos and artwork, to form this beautifully illustrated book. Despite just a three-year tenure...

Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016) has been called Finland's most notable musical export after Sibelius. His prolific output includes eleven operas; eight symphonies; eleven concertos; choral works for the Orthodox, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic churches; secular choral works; chamber music; vocal solos; and keyboard works. Many...

Considered by some as the seminal King Crimson album for the band's 'classic period', Red stands as book-ends with the debut In the Court of the Crimson King, an album which guitarist Robert Fripp declared 'defined the progressive rock oeuvre'. Rumours have it that...

An essential reference for anyone interested in classical music. Busby provides detailed definitions of musical terms and concepts, as well as biographical information on the most important composers of his time. The familiar introduction is an accessible and engaging primer on the basics of...

This exhaustive dictionary is an indispensable reference for musicians of all levels. It includes definitions of musical terms in both English and foreign languages, as well as a comprehensive review of the elements of music. Schuberth's clear and concise style makes this dictionary both...

This handbook provides biographies of American musicians and histories of the principal musical institutions, firms, and societies in the United States. It serves as an important reference for those interested in the history of American music and the contributions of American musicians.This work has...

Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject Musicology - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,3, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (Department of English), language: English, abstract: As an aficionado of filmed biographies, I came across the 2007 released movie "Factory Girl". This girl, who is better known as...

A lavishly produced collection of more than 1,000 press and magazine cuttings, not included in The Annotated Scrapbook, that illustrates the career of Gary Numan, from his first Tubeway Army single to the Berserker tour of 1984, with particular emphasis on his reception in...

Bedrich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride is cherished as the Czech national opera and is the most popular Czech opera in the world. This book presents a detailed guide to performing the opera in Czech and is an indispensable aid for those performing the...

Thompson's book provides a glimpse into a society in which cultures intersect and in which magic was born in the form of the popular salsa. Musicians, musicologists, historians, students of Hispanic culture, and anyone interested in the musical foundations of Puerto Rican life will...

Discover the Music that Changed Everything Embark on a complex and inspiring journey through the last 101 years as told through some of the most memorable hits and the artists behind them. Noah Lefevre, creator of Polyphonic, explores how our favorite music does more...

With this easy-to-follow guide, you can learn how to play the alto saxophone in just one week!This book is for people who have never played an instrument before and wants to learn how to play one of the most creative and flexible ones in...

Towards the tail end of the 1980s, Neil Hannon: a talented singer/songwriter from Northern Ireland, formed his first line-up of The Divine Comedy. In 1989, he signed a deal with independent label, Setanta Records, which led to The Divine Comedy becoming the label's most...

Murray's Expanded Encyclopedia Of Southern Gospel Music Volume Two is the second in a series of books describing individuals, music groups, and organizations in the Southern Gospel industry from the early 1900s to the present. Histories/biographies, discographies, lists of group members, and album cover...

This is an exhaustive reference work of sheet music published in the United States from the late 18th century to the year after adoption of the 19th amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote. In chronological order, the entries present bibliographic...

Author: Frank D. TinariISBN-10: 1632933853ISBN-13: 9781632933850Publisher: Sunstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2024Pages: 278Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.98lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.72d

Author: Stephen LambeISBN-10: 178952329XISBN-13: 9781789523294Publisher: Sonicbond PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/27/2024Pages: 88Format: Paperback

Author: Frank D. TinariISBN-10: 1632933861ISBN-13: 9781632933867Publisher: Sunstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2024Pages: 278Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.60lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.88d

Author: John M. PuntISBN-10: 8869192431ISBN-13: 9798869192431Publisher: John Punt BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2024Pages: 180Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

Between 1977 and 2012, INXS went from touring the Australian pub scene to conquering the world with their unique hybrid of rock, pop and funk. Despite soaking up a vast number of influences along the way, INXS transcended all music scenes, retaining their individuality...

The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your Electric Bass Guitarby Rob PanickAre you a bass player looking to unlock the full potential of your instrument? Or perhaps you're an aspiring luthier eager to learn the art of setting up electric bass guitars? Look no...

""Music For The People: A Retrospect Of The Glasgow International Exhibition, 1888"" is a book written by Robert A. Marr in 1889. The book is a comprehensive account of the Glasgow International Exhibition that took place in 1888. It discusses the music that was...

Dr. Suzuki's writings and addresses, some of which are not generally available, are collected here to present his philosophies on the Mother Tongue Approach and the education of children with the Suzuki Method.Author: Shinichi SuzukiISBN-10: 0874875889ISBN-13: 9780874875881Publisher: Suzuki Method InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/1993Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This third edition is a basic textbook on the development of pipe organ composition in geographically diverse schools. Its nineteen chapters include charts of organ composers and a historical background of contemporary events and figures for each organ composition school. Chapter bibliographies cover readings...

The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Business is the industry bible and the ultimate guide to making money in the music business.Music is a business of money, contracts, decisions and making the most of every opportunity. To succeed--to make money--to have...

(Book). Back in the good old days, all of America was infatuated with the singing cowboys of movies and radio. This huge interest led to the production of "cowboy guitars." These were guitars manufactured with western scenes painted right on the guitar, and were...

Each entry includes the title, date of composition, date and performer of premiere, key, duration, instrumentation, and movements of the work. Entries provide historical, technical, and performance information crucial to study of the work, concluding with a list of several recordings by famous artists...

Ah, the music list. Music journalists love to create them and fans love to shred them. However, by aggregating hundreds of best-of lists, Dave's Music Database has stripped away subjectivity in favor of cold, hard numbers. Commentaries about the albums consolidate the views of...

""A Psychology of Music: The Influence of Music on Behavior"" by Charles M. Diserens is a comprehensive exploration of the psychological impact of music on human behavior. The book delves into the various ways in which music affects our emotions, thoughts, and actions, and...

The Biographical Dictionary of Popular Music is an incredible and opinionated collection of celebrated cultural critic Dylan Jones's thoughts on more than 350 of the most important artists around the world--alive and dead, big and small, at length and in brief. This A to...

""What Music Can Do For You: A Guide For The Uninitiated"" (1920) by Harriet Ayer Seymour is a comprehensive guide that aims to introduce readers to the world of music and its many benefits. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

Considered an essential resource for students at the Royal Conservatory in Milan and other schools of music, Pasquale Bona's comprehensive guide to rhythmic articulation is written for singers and instrumentalists of all levels, from beginners to professionals. Bona provides 120 騁udes featuring practical methods...

In this, the second of two volumes on Lou Reed, we will see the phoenix-like rebirth of his career occur in terms of both critical and public resurrection and redemption. Starting in 1989, Lou Reed would release a trio of stunning LPs that would...

Released in 1977 during the height of disco fever and punk rock, Bat Out of Hell is an ambitious debut album that bucked the trend and confounded critics. With the help of several hit singles, it struck a chord with record buyers and became...

Written in 1985, the year before Feldman's death, this single movement 80-minute composition is heralded by many to be the composer's crowning achievement. The book is a complete analysis of the work, including the aural experience, and includes interviews with notable Feldman performers: David...

INTRODUCTIONNearly all of the poems included in Riversong are new.They are expressions of personal love, transcendentalrealization, and my deep involvement with nature and music.STREAM. . .RIVER. . .FLOW, that starts off the FOREVERSONGS Section, for example, is a journey from youth's firstrealization of the...

Hey Suburbia: A Guide to the Emo/Pop-Punk RiseUnearth the Anthems of a GenerationDive into the heartbeat of the Warped Tour era with "Hey Suburbia." Authored by music journalist Mike Damante, this immersive guide traces the meteoric rise of bands like Paramore and My Chemical...

Released in 1969, Let it Bleed was The Rolling Stones' eighth studio album (tenth in the USA). The second in a sequence of four consecutive records that comprised their creative peak, it is considered by many to be their best. After a period of...

AC/DC - a global rock institution and big brand name. The secret to their success has always been they are a rock 'n' roll band, pure and simple, undiluted by trends. They have a solid authenticity with no frills or pretentiousness. Chris Sutton examines...

Author: Howie ThompsonISBN-10: 1479786985ISBN-13: 9781479786985Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/26/2013Pages: 306Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in reading and playing Braille music. It provides a comprehensive guide to Braille music signs, including their meanings and how to read them. Musicians who are blind or visually impaired, as well as educators and...

Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium. These works are: Claude Debussy's La Mer Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony...

Unlock the full potential of your guitar playing with The Guitarist's Visual Chord Dictionary. This comprehensive guide is a must-have for both beginners and seasoned players looking to enhance their chord vocabulary.Dive into a visually immersive journey with detailed chord charts and crystal-clear images...

Guns N' Roses emerged from Los Angeles in the 1980s with a reputation for hard-hitting music and a riotous rock 'n' roll lifestyle that earned them the title of "The Most Dangerous Band in the World."Their first album, 1987's Appetite For Destruction, took the...

(Jazz Book). From Thom Mason comes a fun and interesting guide to help you develop aural skills. This book focuses on improving your technique in hearing pitches, rhythms, melodies, and chord progressions, as directly applied to actual music in the jazz repertoire. The text...

This reference work details Frank Sinatra's extensive creative accomplishments and includes biographical information as it relates to his art. A valuable tool for researchers and fans, this book provides access to extensive data, collected from disparate sources, including the first published listing of Internet...