Music - Reference

The Kinks burst onto the British music scene in 1964, propelled by the historic guitar riff of 'You Really Got Me' -- a progenitor of both heavy metal and punk rock. Sixty years later, the band's impressive songbook is among the most literate, empathetic,...

In a career full of turning points, none was as sharp as the one David Bowie experienced after his 1983 album Let's Dance. The record gave Bowie the hit that he wanted but completely altered his artistic standing in the process. Instead of an...

Porcupine Tree began in 1987 as a solo project for Steven Wilson but became a four-piece band when Steven was later joined by Richard Barbieri, Colin Edwin, and Chris Maitland (who was later replaced by Gavin Harrison). Their first live gig was in a...

Author: David EvansISBN-10: 039953072XISBN-13: 9780399530722Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2005Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 7.98h x 5.16w x 0.75dReview Citation(s): Ingram Advance 02/01/2005 pg. 82

Every now and then, a band comes along that defies convention, refuses to be pigeon-holed, thumbs its nose at comfy predictability and blows raspberries at commercial wisdom. That band is Gong. From 1970 to the present day, Gong have ploughed a unique musical furrow...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Home Recording This chapter provides an overview of home recording and its benefits. You'll explore the basic equipment needed and acoustic considerations for creating a functional home recording studio.Chapter 2: Equipment Selection You'll discover the different types of microphones, audio...

The image of Jordan in her white shards of beehive and Mondrian make-up is one of the most iconic in pop history. Here is what was really going on behind those watchful eyes when Anarchy hit the UK.How did a ballet-mad girl from the...

In a report of the 1999 Housewright Symposium led by past MENC President June Hinckley, today's outstanding music educators present a vision that will guide the future of music education through the next twenty years.Author: Clifford MadsenISBN-10: 1475859007ISBN-13: 9781475859003Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/BloomsburyLanguage:...

How did a rural child of the Great Depression emerge from the Australian bush to become one of the most heralded cellists in the world? Beyond the Bow: Nelson Cooke's Life in Music by Song Mei Lee-Wong traces the esteemed Australian cellist's surprising journey...

A Musical Grammar, In Four Parts: Notation, Melody, Harmony, Rhythm is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental elements of music theory, written by John Wall Callcott and originally published in 1817. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect...

Perhaps the most widely recognized figure in folk music and one of the most well-known figures in American political activism, Pete Seeger now belongs among the icons of 20th-century American culture. The road to his current status as activist and respected voice of folk...

Violin Making; 'The Strad' Library, No. IX., is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern...

Disney Melodies: The Magic of Disney MusicThe Magic of Disney MusicIt's all around you. The lyrics, the melodies, the sonic presence of Disney, whether you're in a theme park, in a movie theater, or browsing a play list. What makes Disney music so, well,...

Sometimes acclaimed as Scotland's finest-ever singer-songwriter, Gerry Rafferty was born in 1947. After developing a passion for several genres of popular music during childhood, from traditional folk and classical to rock'n'roll and the early 1960s beat boom, he played in a couple of bands...

The expanded and updated third edition of this acclaimed Companion provides an accessible, broadly based survey of one of the liveliest and most popular forms of musical performance. It ranges from the American musical of the nineteenth century to the most recent productions on...

John Carruthers, legendary guitar builder and repair guru to the stars, has teamed up with Alfred to produce this ultimate beginner's guide to guitar repair and maintenance. Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions and close-up shots clarify how to set the action for ultimate playability, adjust for...

Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll, and . . . Ham Sandwiches? If you are a music fan, you may be aware of some of music's most enduring mysteries. Where did Pearl Jam get their name? Are the White Stripes related by blood or by...

Between the years 1996-2003, Cool and Strange Music! Magazine became a beloved publication that music lovers of the unusual could count on for information about the latest "cool and strange" music releases, exclusive interviews with legendary artists, and in-depth articles that could not be...

At a time in rock and pop history where most things in music have been done before, few artists have proved as restlessly innovative over the past two decades as Beck. Since bursting onto the scene in 1994 with 'Loser', he has zigzagged his...

A colorful, imaginative, and highly absorbing introduction to music theory for the younger student. Packed with exciting exercises and entertaining characters, this is the ideal introduction to theory for a young instrumentalist.Author: Lina NgISBN-10: 9679856070ISBN-13: 9789679856071Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2008Pages: 999Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.50h...

2 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Play Guitar and How to Play Ukulele!Book 1)How to Play Guitar: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Guitar Chords, Guitar Scales and Guitar Tabs TodayYou will learn the following: -How...

"The Book of Eurock" includes all the feature articles published by Eurock Magazine during its 30 years of existence.Artists included range from Amon Düül & Can, to Tangerine Dream, Art Zoyd, Univers Zero, Ash Ra Tempel, Savage Rose and Urban Sax + MANY MORE!A...

Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the nineteenth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium, providing tips that will help bring these works to life on the stage. He covers works by Mussorgsky, Berlioz,...

This volume brings together prominent scholars, artists, composers, and directors to present the latest interdisciplinary ideas and projects in the fields of art history, musicology and multi-media practice. Organized around ways of perceiving, experiencing and creating, the book outlines the state of the field...

In Cool Jobs in the Music Business, industry veteran and chair of NYU's Clive Davis Recorded Music program Jeffrey Rabhan explains career options within - and connected to - today's music business through the experiences of some of the industry's top DJs, educators, engineers,...

""An Introduction to Music"" is a comprehensive guide to the world of music written by the renowned composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein and musicologist Martin Bookspan. The book is designed to help readers understand the fundamentals of music theory and history, as well as...

Few artists can legitimately claim to have created truly groundbreaking popular music, but Talking Heads is one of them. Like Elvis, the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Radiohead (who took their name from a Talking Heads song), Talking Heads recorded some of the most memorable...

Music has the ability to alter our emotions, offer an escape from reality and makes the listening experience emerging and dynamic. Mood-motivated and theme-based listening is at odds with music traditionally organised by genre, artist or album. 'Oh, so you love making playlists? one...

Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2009 in the subject Musicology - Miscellaneous, grade: 2.0, University of Osnabrück (Musikwissenschaft), language: English, abstract: This thesis is about the presentation of the Turks in operas of the West-ern European nations. I will have a look at which...

The Dove of Peace is a comic opera in three acts written by Wallace Irwin and first published in 1912. The story follows the adventures of a group of travelers who are stranded in a small European country during a revolution. The main character,...

For nearly a century, New York's famous "Tin Pan Alley" was the center of popular music publishing in this country. It was where songwriting became a profession, and songs were made-to-order for the biggest stars. Selling popular music to a mass audience from coast-to-coast...

MAKING MONEY MAKING MUSIC - THE MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO COVER GIGSAuthor: Quint RandleISBN-10: 087930720XISBN-13: 9780879307202Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/BloomsburyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2002Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.36h x 6.02w x 0.49d

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of live sound mixing and take your audio engineering skills to the next level? Look no further than this comprehensive guide - "Unlocking the Art of Live Sound Mixing in this Book". Picture yourself behind the soundboard,...

Author: John M. BellISBN-10: 1469146584ISBN-13: 9781469146584Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/23/2012Pages: 302Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

The Sho-Gun: An Original Comic Opera is a book written by George Ade and published in 1904. The book is a light-hearted and humorous take on the story of a Japanese Shogun who travels to America to find a wife. The story is set...

The story of the Groundhogs spans the most exciting years British rock will ever enjoy. Springing from the same early roots as the Animals, Pretty Things and Rolling Stones, they soon garnered a reputation as a blues band backing the likes of John Lee...

Music breeds duality. We enjoy the music we love-listening to it, talking about it, reading about it. But it's just as fun to passionately revel in mocking the music we hate. Fortunately, musicians make this two-lane path very easy to follow. Half the time...

Freak Scenes explores the increased licensing of indie music and representation of indie music cultures within American independent cinema since the 1980s. Indie music has, since the 2000s, become highlighted in some indie films as an attraction, but this book probes how the appeal...

The Ultimate Breathing Workout, from Raise Your Voice author, Jaime Vendera, is THE program for singers who wish to develop lungs of steel This compact 80 page book features the most intense breathing program ever created for vocalists. Based on a nine step breathing...

Gaetano Donizetti: A Research and Information Guide offers an annotated reference guide to the life and works of this important Italian opera composer. The book opens with a complete chronology of Donizetti's life (1797-1848) and career, relating it to contemporary events. The balance of...

Some may only know the jazz legend Stan Getz, tenor saxophonist, for his bossa nova hits "Desafinado" and "The Girl from Ipanema." However, Getz, born in 1927, began to play professionally at age 15, and his rich musical career lasted until shortly before his...

'Whatever I did, at least I meant it . . .' Gary MooreWhite Knuckles chronicles the personal and professional journey of one of rock's most influential musicians: Gary Moore.Born in Belfast and rising to conquer some of the world's biggest stages, the guitarist-singer-songwriter enjoyed...

Jerry presents an easy-to-understand, no-nonsense approach for quickly analyzing any tune to make it easier to understand, transpose, and improvise over. Thinking in Roman numerals, recognizing the common elements from which nearly all tunes are derived, and knowing the traditional road maps will make...

Rock 'n' Roll Sweepstakes is a frank and comprehensive biography of a remarkable man, an amazing life and an incredible musical legacy. It covers Ian Hunter's youth and formative rock 'n' roll years in the Sixties, Mott the Hoople's formation, David Bowie's intervention as...

All You Need to Understand the Fundamentals of Music Theory and Unlock Your Music Potential!Are you struggling to learn about notes, scales, chords, keys, and other critical elements of music theory?Do you get overwhelmed by all the complex concepts and want a book that...

Pride, Pop and Politics charts the development of gay culture and the rise of LGBTQ politics, from the formation of the Gay Liberation Front to the present day, through the music that provided the soundtrack.Fifty years on from Britain's first Pride march, the long...

A member of seminal new-wave band Magazine, the original bassist in the legendary Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, a Mercury-Prize-nominated solo artist, and pioneer of the imaginary soundtrack album--no matter where Barry Adamson's career has taken him, the result has been consistently impressive....

Bob Dylan Too Much of Nothing is a brand new book that takes a fresh look at Dylan's restless search for a meaning to his life and for a musical way forward too. Written by acknowledged Dylan expert Derek Barker (editor of the best...

The Guitar Chord Dictionary features 576 chord voicings set up as an easy dictionary-style chord reference. It covers 17 chord types in all 12 keys. The dictionary includes a special chord construction" section and a supplementary scale fingerings reference."Author: Aaron StangISBN-10: 157623598XISBN-13: 9781576235980Publisher: Alfred...

Music, Words and Voice: A Reader is a new and exciting interdisciplinary resource which integrates the worlds of music and literature. It is the first primary and secondary source collection of its kind to focus on the relationships between words and music, and between...