Freedom, Rhythm & Sound: Chapter Two
Album sleeve art from a transformative era in America's radical jazz culture, plus covers for recordings by Black poets, civil rights activists and experimental musiciansJust over 15 years ago, Soul Jazz Records' Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker published Freedom, Rhythm & Sound, showcasing the stunning graphic works of independently published jazz record cover designs of the 1960s and 1970s from radical jazz musicians such as Sun Ra, John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders and more. These artists reshaped the cultural landscape for African American musicians in the US, transforming the role of jazz musician from nightclub entertainer to artist. The artwork of their often self-produced record cover designs reflected their radical agenda, spiritual awareness and singular search for musical and personal freedoms.Following the success of the first volume, Freedom, Rhythm and Sound: Chapter Two features hundreds more of these beautiful and rare jazz record cover designs from the 1960s to the 1980s. In addition to spotlighting the radical jazz musicians of this time, this second volume branches out to feature record cover art of recordings by Black poets, civil rights speechmakers and other experimental pioneers.
The Musical Lives of Charles Manson
Nicholas Tochka analyzes the role of rock music in the life of Charles Manson, the Family, and the August 1969 Tate-LaBianca killings, which also gives larger insight into Sixties counterculture. Failed singer-songwriter. Devious cult leader. A rock Pied Piper. The product of a sick society. Just another dime-a-dozen singing hippy mystic. Did the guitar-playing guru personify the violence that the rock counterculture inflicted on America? Or did his music diagnose the dehumanizing effects of that society's broken institutions? For over five decades, commentators have debated the meaning of Charles Manson and the Tate-LaBianca killings. Rock music links their narratives: from the aciddrenched singalongs at the Spahn Movie Ranch, to a bizarre theology centered on Beatles songs, to his commune's alleged links with Hollywood's elite, to an album, LIE: The Love and Terror Cult (1970). In this first comprehensive examination of the Manson Family's music, Nicholas Tochka writes with, against, and alongside the many authors-true-crime hacks, gonzo journalists, conspiracy theorists, and rock critics alike-who have told and retold the story of "the Manson murders." Playing the truth games that these postwar Americans helped invent, The Musical Lives of Charles Manson presents a new take on the story of the commune-and on rock's role in fracturing the possibility of writing trustworthy histories after the Sixties. "They are afraid of it, because it tells the truth," Manson once claimed, describing his music. Just what truths did the Manson Family's music-making tell?
A Century of Music Under the Stars
Everyone has a memorable story about attending a performance at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts or the Robin Hood Dell--"the Mann" and "the Dell" to their many patrons. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 images, meticulously researched, and engagingly written by historian Jack McCarthy, A Century of Music Under the Stars reveals the fascinating inside story of Philadelphia's premier outdoor concert venues on the eve of the Mann's 50th Anniversary. The Dell, which opened in 1930, and the Mann, which opened in 1976, were initially built as summer homes for The Philadelphia Orchestra. As McCarthy fondly recounts, the Mann Center evolved to host the world's top artists across many musical genres. Contemporary audiences have gathered on the Great Lawn for concerts by performers including James Taylor, The Roots, Phish, Diana Ross, John Legend, and others. The venues, however, are more than just the music; they are about the beautiful natural setting, communal atmosphere, and spectacular view of the Philadelphia skyline. A Century of Music Under the Stars is a revealing and celebratory look back at beloved Philadelphia cultural icons. This informative and illuminating history will provide happy memories for generations of music lovers.
Barbra Streisand: The Music
Experience a full color, oversized Hard cover book that contains all of Barbra Streisand's albums from her first to her most recent with in depth analysis of every song and cover. A complete discography filled with photos of the greatest female vocalist of all-time. Updated for 2025. On February 25, 1963, Columbia Records released The Barbra Streisand Album. The first song was "Cry Me a River," and with that a star was born. Barbra Joan Streisand had a zany personality backed by a talent that Stephen Sondheim once described as "one of the two or three best voices in the world of singing songs," adding "It's not just her voice but her intensity, her passion and control." Harold Arlen, another of her favorite composers, commented, "This young lady . . . has a stunning future." With all-male rock groups like the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Four Seasons ruling the charts, no one expected a twenty-year-old female singer from Brooklyn to not just hit No. 1, but repeat that accomplishment every decade that followed all the way to the next millennium and become the best-selling female recording artist of all time. Now, for the first time ever, comes the definitive book on the extensive recording career of this towering cultural icon, the Funny Girl considered by many to be the most talented singer of her generation. Barbra Streisand The Music takes readers on a journey through every album, soundtrack, and single Streisand has released over the past sixty years. Our guide on this musical tour is Matt Howe, who has run Barbra Archives, the definitive Streisand-themed website, since 2003. He also has assisted Team Streisand on her Release Me album series. Besides analysis of every studio, live concert, and official compilation release, the book contains over three hundred FULL-COLOR photos from the albums, press kits, and Streisand herself. Also included are features on both Streisand's signature songs ("People," "You Don't Bring Me Flowers," "Evergreen," "The Way We Were," and "Don't Rain on My Parade") and on her longtime collaborators (Sondheim, Marty Erlichman, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and others.) No gossip. No dirt. Just a deep dive into over seventy albums from The Greatest Star, including her latest releases. New interviews with Jay Landers (who also wrote the Foreword), Richard Jay-Alexander, and William Ross. They all have worked along side Streisand for decades and bring an insight to how the songs were recorded. This updated version has new photos, comments taken from Streisand's autobiography, and brand new insights from Matt Howe.
The Ground and the Glory
The Ground and the Glory is an essential listener's guide and academic survey that dismantles the traditional division between European art music and the native folk tradition. It presents the case that the musical landscape of the UK, from the late 17th century to the 1970s, is a single, unified continuum defined by shared structural principles.The book traces two parallel narratives: the formal compositions of the Baroque (John Blow, Henry Purcell, Marin Marais) and the songs of the English Folk Revival (The Copper Family, Shirley Collins, Fairport Convention). Through detailed analysis, it demonstrates how seemingly disparate styles rely on the same fundamental techniques: The Ground Bass Echo: It reveals how the simple, repeating bass line-the basso ostinato that anchors Purcell's laments-is structurally identical to the low, drone-like harmonies preserved in the a cappella songs of the Copper Family.The Chamber Economy: It contrasts the elegant, intimate scale of the Baroque viola da gamba with the precision and restraint of acoustic folk masters like Nic Jones and Bert Jansch, showing both traditions prioritized clarity and emotional focus over instrumental scale.The Continuum of Fusion: The survey culminates in the 20th-century revival, showcasing how artists like Fairport Convention, Pentangle, and Van Morrison fused these ancient modal melodies with the virtuosity of classical and jazz arrangement, resulting in the high-water mark of electric folk.This book is ideal for students of music history, folk enthusiasts, and listeners seeking to deepen their understanding of how simple melodic truth endures through the centuries, regardless of whether it is dressed in the ornamental lace of the court or the rough honesty of the pub.This volume, The Ground and the Glory, extends the "field guide" concept to therealm of deep listening, cultural reclamation, and intellectual craft. It treats thearcane connections between Baroque and Folk music as a geological crosssection-a hidden structure waiting to be mapped, understood, and applied. Theobservations contained within are guides to the ear, inviting you to identify sharedpatterns, structural DNA (like the ground bass), and the evolution of techniqueacross centuries, making the complexity of music history tangible and usable.Carry this book with you. Let it be the small weight that anchors your attention, aportable point of reflection. Let it get dog-eared, stained by soil, or marked withyour own insights. Use it to deepen your connection to the world around you, tocultivate a quiet competence, and to rediscover the profound satisfaction thatcomes from knowledge in hand, and practice in heart.
Solo Yo: The Little Guide to Bad Bunny
Rapper. Singer. Actor. Wrestler. Fashion icon. All-round good guy. It's official: the biggest Latin trap star in the world in 2025 is... Bad Bunny! Since gliding stylishly out of Puerto Rico in 2018, he's redefined Latin music globally, credited with pushing Spanish-language rap into the mainstream. His 2022 smash album Un Verano Sin Ti ruled the US Billboard charts for 13 weeks - the first all-Spanish album to do so. With three Grammy awards, eleven Latin Grammy Awards and eight Billboard Music Awards, his collection of accolades and other staggering statistics speak for themselves. Unapologetically authentic, genre-bending, and proudly Puerto Rican, Bad Bunny has become more than just a star and cultural icon, he's the undisputed King of Latin Trap. It's Bad Bunny, baby! SAMPLE QUOTES "I wasn't the kid who got involved in the streets. I liked to be at home with my family." - Bad Bunny, on being a good boy growing up in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Rolling Stone, May 14, 2020 "My sound is the sound of now, and of the future. It's a party, it's nostalgia, it's struggle... it's romance." - Bad Bunny, when asked 'What does your music sound like to you?', i-D, September 10, 2025 SAMPLE FACTS Bad Bunny's now-iconic stage name has surprisingly cute origins! As a child, he once dressed up as a bunny for school, but looked so grumpy in the photo his mom took of him that friends teased him as a 'bad bunny'. The nickname stuck - and a legend was born!
Italian Nineteenth Century Instrumental Music
Italy has long been associated with opera, and opera with Italy. But what happened to that other face of Italian music, the rich tradition of instrumental music that inspired a whole generation of European composers throughout the 17th and 18th centuries? Italian Nineteenth Century Instrumental Music aims to introduce readers to the wealth of non-operatic, instrumental music written by Italian composers in and around the 19th century. It also examines how the important historical and political events that marked the course of the century affected the country's musical scenario.The brief survey focuses on some of the most representative musicians of the period, many of whose names will be unfamiliar to the general public. The works of Saverio Mercadante, Alessandro Rolla, Antonio Bazzini, Giovanni Sgambati, Giuseppe Martucci and many others are still awaiting the full recognition they deserve.With Italian Nineteenth Century Instrumental Music, Michael Webb provides further impetus for a reassessment of this largely unexplored sector of Italian music.
Earth Roots Sing
Are you ready to reclaim your voice, unleash your inner song and truly belong? In a world that often demands we dim our light, Earth Roots Sing is both a fierce and tender invitation to rediscover the powerful, authentic voice that resides within you. This isn't just a book; it's a living, breathing harmony that will guide you back to the essence of who you are. Through poetic prose and profound insights, Earth Roots Sing will reveal how your unique voice - whether expressed through song, spoken word, action or presence - is your most potent tool for connection, healing and freedom. Discover: The transformative power of your voice: Learn how to liberate your truest expression and experience deep connection rippling through every aspect of your life Your inherent mission: Uncover the grander purpose woven into the very matrix of your bones and learn to live it with unwavering eagernessThe support of your true community: Understand how to cultivate relationships that cheerlead your authentic self and help your roots grow deeperThe everlasting nature of your song: Recognise that your unique melody is a timeless legacy, present in every season of your life If you've ever felt silenced, struggled to find your truth or longed for a deeper sense of belonging, this book is for you. It's a journey home to yourself, a vibrant chorus of self-acceptance and a powerful reminder that when your earth roots sing, your entire life dances. Don't just read about transformation; experience it. Let Earth Roots Sing be the bridge to your most authentic, harmonious and powerfully expressed life. Your song is waiting to be heard.
The Sound Atlas
Mapping the acoustic onto the human soul, moving meditations on the power and meaning of sound. Nature writers Michaela Vieser and Isaac Yuen set out in search of sounds beautiful and loathsome, melodious and disturbing, healing, strange, and intimate. The phenomena of sound may be fleeting and evanescent, but the memory of it can open a window into the soul, deepening our connections with time, the environment, and each other. From the edge of the solar system to the crackle of arctic sea ice, from the ancient oracle site of Dodona to the singing pillars of Hampi, each of these thirty-six essays explores stories of sound through the lens of history, science, and culture, stylishly blending fantastical facts and unique anecdotes to create a compelling narrative.
Louise Farrenc: Nonet for Winds and Strings
As well as being a virtuoso pianist, Louise Farrenc became the first woman to hold a permanent position as Professor at the Paris Conservatoire while continuing to compose symphonic and chamber music. This handbook introduces readers to Farrenc and her contemporaries with a focus on professional women musicians in nineteenth-century Paris. Farrenc's music was much admired by her contemporaries including Robert Schumann and Hector Berlioz. The acclaimed Nonet (1849) incorporated playful dialogue within the ensemble, virtuosic display, and an artful balance of newer and older compositional methods, garnering critical and artistic success and official recognition for the composer. Its performance history shows how musicians managed the logistics of professional life: forming and sustaining relationships, organizing concerts and tours, and promoting their work in the musical press. The book's nuanced analytical approach and historical insights will allow students, performers and listeners a fresh appreciation of Farrenc's work.
A Practical Handbook for Singers
DISCOVER YOUR BEST VOICE. A Practical Handbook for Singers, created by professional voice practitioners, offers clear insight into your vocal instrument and the practical steps to develop it. Part One explores the essential physiology and care of your voice. Part Two provides focused exercises to build reliable breath control, consistent support, clear articulation, and balanced tone across your range. Access exclusive online videos demonstrating posture, breathing techniques, and exercises for effective practice. The essential guide for singers at every stage seeking deeper understanding and confident, healthy singing.
Easy Classical Melodica Solos
This collection features a selection of classical pieces by the world's most renowned composers: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Johann Strauss II, Edvard Grieg, Johann Pachelbel, Giuseppe Verdi, Edward Elgar, Richard Wagner and Johannes Brahms.All the pieces are presented in simplified version for the beginner. Includes: 1812 Overture, Op. 49An der sch繹nen blauen Donau, Op. 314Bourr矇e, BWV 996Dance of the Flowers, Op. 71aEine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525F羹r Elise, WoO 59GreensleevesGuten Abend, gut' NachtI Dovregubbens hallJesus bleibet meine Freude, BWV 147Kanon in D-DurLa Donna 癡 Mobilela Primavera, RV. 269Menuett, BWV Anh 114Ode an die Freude, Op. 125Pomp and Circumstance March N簞1, Op. 39Treulich gef羹hrtWater Music, HWV 349
The Pocket Kendrick Lamar
Dive into the world of Kendrick Lamar, and celebrate the artist's rise from Compton rapper to hip-hop royalty.This book is your backstage pass to everything K-Dot - tracing Kendrick Lamar's Californian roots through his hip-hop rise, to that unforgettable 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance. Known for his sharp lyrics and deep storytelling, and with critically acclaimed albums and a powerful stage presence, Kendrick has revolutionized modern rap music. The Pocket Kendrick Lamar covers his diverse musical influences - from Tupac to jazz, and the albums that changed the game. Learn the stories behind his fire lyrics, as he tackles issues of race, identity and social justice. And (of course) get the low-down on his beef with Drake - a rap feud over authenticity, lyrical prowess and dominance in hip-hop. Perfect for die-hard fans and cultural enthusiasts alike, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to know how Kendrick became rapper royalty. Gemini Pockets From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
Euterpe; Or, The Future Of Art
A future-facing manifesto that sings to anyone who loves art: Euterpe; Or, The Future of Art by Lionel R. McColvin imagines how creativity will reshape society, culture, and human purpose. Part philosophical treatise, part cultural warning and part hopeful forecast, this revitalized classic explores the evolution of art across movements, the shifting role of the artist, and how art and society will co-evolve. McColvin s sharp art critique traces art history and art innovation while arguing for new art trends rooted in social responsibility, aesthetic daring, and technological possibility. Readers will find essays that interrogate art philosophy, practical reflections on art movements, and provocative insights into the cultural impact of art that still resonate today. Historically significant and intellectually stirring, this rare work was out of print for decades and is now meticulously restored and republished by Alpha Editions. More than a reprint, this edition is a collector s item and cultural treasure rebuilt for today s readers and preserved for future generations, complete with careful restoration that honors the original voice while improving readability for modern audiences. Perfect for casual readers curious about the future of art and for classic literature collectors seeking a landmark in art history, Euterpe offers both inspiration and rigorous thought on art evolution. Dive into a book that anticipates tomorrow s creative world and reclaims a vital chapter in art philosophy. Keywords: future of art, art philosophy, Lionel R. McColvin, Euterpe book, art evolution, art and society, art trends, cultural impact of art, art history, art innovation, art critique, art movements.
The Mixing Engineer's Handbook 6th Edition
For more than two decades, The Mixing Engineer's Handbook has been the go-to, best-selling guide for anyone serious about the art of music mixing, and trusted by seasoned pros and beginners alike.In the fully updated Sixth Edition, you'll discover the proven fundamentals and cutting-edge strategies that today's hitmakers rely on to craft the music you love.This book will help you create a great mix, no matter your gear, your room, or your genre. You'll find your mixing skills getting sharper with every chapter.What's New in the Sixth EditionA brand-new chapter on AI-assisted mixing tools that takes the guesswork out of complex mixing tasksA new chapter that takes a deep dive into saturation and distortion, including what the different types sound like and how to use them for maximum impactSmart solutions for small-room studios, including room simulation software and a foolproof method to evaluate your monitorsInsider tips on choosing and working with reference tracks to achieve true radio- and Spotify-ready mixesExpanded coverage of immersive audio, with step-by-step primers for mixing in Dolby Atmos and Sony 360RA/VMEAdvanced techniques like M/S processing, frequency-based panning, audio expansion, and compression sidechains...plus dozens of new tips, tricks, and pro secrets you won't find anywhere else!Other topics covered include: The six elements of a mix, from achieving balance to creating interest The secrets of equalization and "magic frequencies" Advanced techniques expected of today's mixer, like track cleanup, adjusting track timing, pitch correction, sound replacement, and automation tricks Easy-to-grasp methods for adding effects, sonic layering, calculating delay, and much moreThe book also features interviews with some of music's most successful and celebrated audio mixers from all different genres, as well as access to a bonus "Advice From The Mixing Legends" ebook containing 22 additional interviews not found in the book. Learn the art of mixing from start to finish, and pick up tips and techniques from the pros, with The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, Sixth Edition.
H nsel And Gretel
A timeless lullaby of danger and delight H nsel And Gretel returns, restored and reborn for today s families and collectors. Based on the Brothers Grimm classic, this three-act fairy tale opera follows two children who stray into a magical forest and into the clutches of a gingerbread-house witch, only to find courage, cleverness, and reunion. Rich with memorable melodies from Engelbert Humperdinck and a singable, child-friendly libretto, this classic fairy tale adaptation transforms childhood fear into triumph and wonder. Audiences will recognize Humperdinck s warm orchestration and the story s heartfelt themes of home, sibling loyalty, and the redemptive power of music. This edition carefully restored by Alpha Editions is more than a reprint. Out of print for decades, the H nsel and Gretel opera has been republished with attention to historical fidelity and modern readability, making it essential for fans of children s opera, German opera for kids, and collectors of rare musical works. Whether you re searching for the H nsel and Gretel libretto for performance, teaching, or family reading, this volume is both an accessible opera for families and a cultural treasure for classic fairy tale adaptation enthusiasts. Perfect for music teachers, opera lovers, and classic literature collectors, this collector s edition preserves Humperdinck s H nsel and Gretel for future generations an heirloom of melody and story in the treasured tradition of fairy tale opera. Keywords: H nsel and Gretel opera, fairy tale opera, Engelbert Humperdinck music, opera based on Grimm's fairy tale.
Joyful Bells
(Educational Piano Library). This majestic sounding solo fills the air with its bell like melody and double notes. Damper pedal held throughout the solo performance enhances the bell effects. Richly detailed optional teacher accompaniment is also included. Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Level 2 (Elementary); 4/4; keyboard guide for hand position; in C Major Middle C orientation; D.C. al Fine; great dynamic contrast, from pp to f; Simple legato phrases passed between the hands alternate with double note intervals in each hand; no lyrics.
Teenage Kicks
Michael Bradley joined his school friend's group in Derry, Northern Ireland in the summer of 1974. They had two guitars and no singer. Four years later the Undertones recorded 'Teenage Kicks', John Peel's favourite record, and became one of the most fondly remembered UK bands of the post punk era. Sticking to their punk rock principles, they signed terrible deals, made great records and had a wonderful time. They broke up in 1983 when they realised there was no pot of gold at the end of the rock and roll rainbow. His story is a bitter-sweet, heart-warming and occasionally droll tale of unlikely success, petty feuding and playful mischief during five years of growing up in the music industry. Wiser but not much richer, Michael became a bicycle courier in Soho after the Undertones split. "Sixty miles a day, fresh air, no responsibilities," he writes. "Sometimes I think it was the best job I ever had. It wasn't, of course."
Tom Petty
Experience the extraordinary career of beloved rocker Tom Petty with this richly illustrated slipcase edition. Twenty-eight Billboard Top-10 singles, induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a string of best-selling studio albums ... nearly a decade after his passing, Tom Petty remains one of rock's most beloved figures. In Tom Petty: The Life & Music, veteran rock journalist Gillian G. Gaar reveals this rock icon through 75 career releases, performances, and accolades. This luxuriously produced collectible edition features: A slipcased hardcover formatStunning concert and candid offstage photographyImages of memorabilia, including gig posters, vinyl record sleeves, ticket stubs, period ads, and moreThrough the decades, Gaar covers it all: Petty's childhood in Florida and early band, MudcrutchAll 13 studio albums, including those with The Heartbreakers and as a solo artist such as the breakouts Damn the Torpedoes and WildflowersA selection of his greatest singles, like the rock standards "Don't Do Me Like That" and "Free Fallin'"Relationships with notable rock figures such as Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Johnny Cash, and Stevie NicksLegendary gigs, from his first SNL appearance to his 2004 performance with Prince and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his Super Bowl halftime performanceand much moreBeginning with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1976 self-titled debut LP and continuing right through the band's final release, Hypnotic Eye in 2014, Tom Petty is one of the most beloved performers and musicians in rock 'n' roll history, influencing countless acts for decades. This book is your unprecedented retrospective of Petty's life and art, from teenage Florida rock 'n' roll enthusiast to international star and celebrity.
Keep Your Ear to the Ground
The first history of the fanzines that emerged from Washington, DC's highly influential punk communityDIY culture has always been at the heart of DC's thriving punk community. As Washington, DC's punk scene emerged in the mid-1970s, so did the "fanzines" that celebrated it. Before the rise of the internet, fanzines were a potent way for fans to communicate and to revel in the joy of fandom. More than just publications; they were a distillation of punk's allure, connecting the city to the broader punk community. Fanzines remain a meaningful, tactile, creative medium for punk fans to connect with like-minded people outside the corporate-controlled world.In Keep Your Ear to the Ground, the archivist and musician John R. Davis unveils the development of punk fanzines and their role in supporting DC's hardcore and punk scene from the 1970s into the twenty-first century. He sheds new light on DC's scene and highlights some of its key personalities, including many who are often left out of punk history, with high-quality images of rare zines and insights from numerous interviews with zine creators and musicians. This book vividly weaves together the origin of zines and their importance in underground communities.For punk enthusiasts, zine creators, American studies scholars, and anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, Keep Your Ear to the Ground traces how the unique environment of Washington, DC, helped zines thrive.
Queens of Disco
A joyful, vibrant look at the evolution of disco music - told through the stories of ten female pioneers.From leading vocalists such as Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer and The Pointer Sisters, who helped popularize disco music in the late seventies, to modern-day disco divas including Madonna and Kylie Minogue, Queens of Disco is an electrifying must-read for dance music enthusiasts.This joyful book explores disco's emergence in the underground club scene and unpicks its influence on DJ culture and legacy in defining electronic dance music such as hip-hop, house and new-wave. Featuring complementary playlists alongside detailed profiles of ten female trailblazers and fully illustrated throughout.Queens of... seriesPacked with iconic images, cultural history and playlists, The Queens of... series is a celebration of influential music genres and the female pioneers that defined them.
Taylor Swift
Illustrated throughout with stunning images, this glossy, fully-illustrated biography tells the story of Taylor Swift's life and music.The definitive biography of a global music iconIncludes coverage of the Tortured Poets Department and the Eras Tour, as well as visuals from Taylor Swift's most recent 'Childless Cat Lady' photoshootTaylor Swift's rise to mega stardom is the story of the century. Charming fans straight out the gate as a teen country music sensation, Swift has gone on to dominate the music industry as a pop titan.She is the first woman to have four albums in the Billboard chart's Top Ten at the same time, is the recipient of fourteen Grammys and forty American Music Awards, and her recent Eras tour broke records to become the highest-grossing tour in history.A treasured celebrity who has triumphed in the face of haters and intrusive tabloid coverage, Taylor Swift uses her personal life as inspiration for her songwriting, delivering hit after hit, and selling out stadiums the world over. Her music continues to engage, evolve and encapsulate the hearts of fans all over the world.Taylor's story is one of love and poetry.
Willie Nelson
Journey through Willie Nelson's rebellious, prolific, and enduring career with this richly illustrated tour of the beloved singer-songwriter's 100-plus albums. Few musicians or celebrities are as widely adored as Willie Nelson. The legendary Texas singer-songwriter is still recording and performing music well into his nineties. In this photo-filled coffee-table gift book, noted country/roots/Americana music writer Geoffrey Himes traces Nelson's entire career through the lens of his albums, examining: Nelson's influences and early career as a songwriterThe circumstances of each album's writing and recordingStudio musicians and personnelHow each album fit into Nelson's career arc and the evolution of his craftIn addition, Himes offers a sidebar for each album that includes: An image of the album sleeveRecording and release datesSingle releasesChart positions for singles and albumsAlong the way, read about Nelson's film roles, notable collaborators, famous Fourth of July picnics, iconic Martin guitar "Trigger," and involvement in causes like Farm Aid, biodiesel fuels, and marijuana legalization. The text, together with more than 250 images of Nelson on- and offstage, make for a unique and visually entertaining celebration of an American treasure who has transcended America's increasing polarization to become a national treasure.
The Pocket Sabrina Carpenter
The inside scoop on Sabrina Carpenter's music, life and career.From her breakout role on Girl Meets World to her rise as a chart-topping singer, Sabrina Carpenter has transformed from Disney star to pop sensation, earning her place as one of today's most iconic voices in music. This unofficial and unauthorized pocketbook is a must-have for fans of the pop princess, packed with facts about her albums, tours, upbringing and relationships. Celebrating Sabrina's journey from child star to Grammy-winning artist, is offers a closer look at the milestones, moments and magic that define her career. Gemini Pockets From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
Eagles - Their Greatest Hits
(Easy Piano Personality). Take It to the Piano Do you consider yourself an avid Eagles fan? Are you new to the piano and eager to play music you love? You're in the right place! Eagles Their Greatest Hits includes ten Eagles classics all arranged in for easy piano. This folio provides simple yet satisfying arrangements, ideal for players with a couple years of experience and beyond. Take It Easy Hal Leonard's Easy Piano folios are the perfect starting point for developing pianists to build skills while playing the songs they actually want to play. This series helps bridge the gap between learning and playing enjoyable music. Each piece includes lyrics, and is arranged in a simplistic manner while maintaining the essence of the original song. Whether you're performing for an audience or building confidence at the keyboard, you'll like you're part of the band! Peaceful Easy Arrangements Spread your wings and soar on your musical journey with these Eagles hits: Already Gone * Best of My Love * Desperado * Lyin' Eyes * One of These Nights * Peaceful Easy Feeling * Take It Easy * Take It to the Limit * Tequila Sunrise * Witchy Woman.
Musicality for Modern Humans
Musicality for Modern Humans propels music appreciation into the 21st century. It's a self-enrichment book about the inner game of sound-based art for curious people who wish they could get deeper into music, including those who feel confused, overwhelmed, or intimidated. It's for anyone looking to shake up their habits, get free of algorithms, and listen for more in music across all genres and time periods. Musicality is about how composers and musicians manipulate tone, time, and timbre to reach us emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. It's also about how we respond and how alert we are to creativity and nuance. With perspective earned through 25 years of reporting and a lifetime of playing, Nashville-based writer and broadcaster Craig Havighurst resets our expectations, simplifies music theory, champions today's finest artists, and guides readers in a rethink of their musical diet.Humbly honoring the educational lineage of Leonard Bernstein, Wynton Marsalis, and Billy Taylor, Havighurst is a new voice filling the void in an age when the importance of musical literacy has been increasingly diminished in schools and the mainstream press. He guides us toward active, engaged listening with the goal of enhancing our well-being, our capacity for empathy, and our bonds to family and community. Readers of every level and background are invited to heed the words of Isaac Stern and make music "an active part of natural life" through discerning listening and a lifelong exploration of what moves us.
Musicality for Modern Humans
Musicality for Modern Humans propels music appreciation into the 21st century. It's a self-enrichment book about the inner game of sound-based art for curious people who wish they could get deeper into music, including those who feel confused, overwhelmed, or intimidated. It's for anyone looking to shake up their habits, get free of algorithms, and listen for more in music across all genres and time periods. Musicality is about how composers and musicians manipulate tone, time, and timbre to reach us emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. It's also about how we respond and how alert we are to creativity and nuance. With perspective earned through 25 years of reporting and a lifetime of playing, Nashville-based writer and broadcaster Craig Havighurst resets our expectations, simplifies music theory, champions today's finest artists, and guides readers in a rethink of their musical diet.Humbly honoring the educational lineage of Leonard Bernstein, Wynton Marsalis, and Billy Taylor, Havighurst is a new voice filling the void in an age when the importance of musical literacy has been increasingly diminished in schools and the mainstream press. He guides us toward active, engaged listening with the goal of enhancing our well-being, our capacity for empathy, and our bonds to family and community. Readers of every level and background are invited to heed the words of Isaac Stern and make music "an active part of natural life" through discerning listening and a lifelong exploration of what moves us.
George Harrison
'A magisterial biography... Thomson's book adds something new to this conversation...' - Chicago TribuneBehind The Locked Door is Graeme Thomson's rich, insightful account of George Harrison's extraordinary life and career.As a Beatle, Harrison underwent a bewilderingly compressed early adulthood, buffeted by unprecedented levels of fame and success. After Beatlemania left him unsettled and unfulfilled his became a quest for deeper meaning which travelled far beyond the parameters of his former band and indeed music itself.This elegant, in-depth biography tracks him assiduously through his many changes and conflicts, from schoolboy guitarist to global superstar, God seeker to independent film-maker, Formula One enthusiast to UNICEF Fundraiser, and marks the perennial struggle of a man attempting to walk a spiritual path lined with temptation.Drawing on scores of new interviews with close friends and collaborators, rigorous research and critical insight, George Harrison: Behind The Locked Door is the ultimate account of the motives and varied achievements of an often misunderstood man. It is also an intimate character study, beautifully illustrating the eternal yin and tang of Harrison's nature; the definitive account of a compelling, contradictory life.
Poetics of Music in the Form of Six Lessons
Timeless lessons on the pleasures of listening, the dilemmas of composition, and the meaning of artistic freedom from a founder of musical modernism. In October 1939, Igor Stravinsky took the stage at Harvard not as a conductor but as a speaker. Invited to deliver the prestigious Norton Lectures, he had departed Europe just days after the outbreak of war, leaving behind not only a growing political maelstrom but also his life in France, where his wife, eldest daughter, and mother all had died in the previous year. Poetics of Music offers a snapshot of this pivotal moment in the composer's biography and career. Delivered at the height of his neoclassical period, which blended the sculptural precision of classicism with distinctively twentieth-century cadences, Stravinsky's lectures explore both the creative potential and the constraints of tradition. Though he achieved artistic immortality as a genre-defying experimentalist who scandalized audiences in Belle ?poque Paris, the Stravinsky we find here is more circumspect, defending the dignity of formal conventions against the more anarchic currents of modernist experimentation. Tradition, he argues, is not a relic of a bygone past but a living force that animates the present. And true artistic freedom emerges not only in moments of revolutionary inspiration but also through strict deference to the formal requirements of the work. Like his compositions, Stravinsky's lectures are ambitious and at times bombastic, punctuated by wit and polemic. Ranging widely from the phenomenology of rhythm to the fate of high culture in the Soviet Union, he invites us to reflect on what it is in music that compels us, whether we are hearing one of his polytonal works or a simple birdsong.
Jambo
(Southern Music Chamber). Jambo was commissioned in 2003 by the Texas Lutheran University Department of Music. It is intended to be a friendly piece of music, as Jambo is the Swahili word for "Hello." It is a call for more kindness in the world as we all journey through this life. The viola part requires two playing techniques: bowed and pizzicato. The marimba part also requires two playing techniques: open sound and dead strokes where the marimba player strikes the mallet into the bars.
Living in the Present with John Prine
In the spring of 2018, Tom Piazza climbed into a 1977 Coupe de Ville with the great singer-songwriter John Prine to write an article for the Oxford American. Their Florida road trip ignited a deep friendship, full of tall tales over epic meals, long nights playing guitar and trading songs, and visits back and forth between their homes in Nashville and New Orleans. Along the way, Prine invited Piazza to work with him on a memoir, with John telling sprawling, often hilarious stories of his youth and family in Chicago and Kentucky, his breakthrough into the national spotlight, his riotous early years in the Nashville country scene, and much more. When Prine died suddenly of COVID in April 2020, that unfinished memoir evolved into an intimate and very personal narrative of the artist's final years. In it, Piazza offers fans an unforgettable portrait of the beloved musician in his late glory--as a boyish cut-up, an epic raconteur, a great American poet, and, most important, a beloved friend.
Let the People Hear It
Since 1925, the Library of Congress has presented one of the most prestigious and innovative concert series in the United States. Philanthropist Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge founded the series with the purpose of sharing music of the highest caliber with the American people. Her vision was clear: concerts would be free and open to all, the finest touring artists and ensembles would appear, and both traditional and new repertoire would be performed.The Library's Coolidge Auditorium, renowned for its sublime acoustics, has hosted the world premiere of Martha Graham and Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring, (1944), residencies by the likes of Rosanne Cash and John Adams, and the 2023 Salute to Strayhorn festival marking the arrival of the jazz legend's collection at the Library. Among the more than 700 new works commissioned by the Library of Congress are compositions by stalwarts of twentieth century music, such as Igor Stravinsky and Arnold Schoenberg, and newer voices including George Walker and Tania Le籀n.Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100 shares the history of this remarkable series through the people, music, and collections that have inspired countless listeners. Photographs, historical documents, and unique music manuscripts demonstrate how the concert series enriched and preserved America's musical, dance, and theater heritage, all while fostering a community of music lovers.
Let the People Hear It
Since 1925, the Library of Congress has presented one of the most prestigious and innovative concert series in the United States. Philanthropist Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge founded the series with the purpose of sharing music of the highest caliber with the American people. Her vision was clear: concerts would be free and open to all, the finest touring artists and ensembles would appear, and both traditional and new repertoire would be performed.The Library's Coolidge Auditorium, renowned for its sublime acoustics, has hosted the world premiere of Martha Graham and Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring, (1944), residencies by the likes of Rosanne Cash and John Adams, and the 2023 Salute to Strayhorn festival marking the arrival of the jazz legend's collection at the Library. Among the more than 700 new works commissioned by the Library of Congress are compositions by stalwarts of twentieth century music, such as Igor Stravinsky and Arnold Schoenberg, and newer voices including George Walker and Tania Le籀n.Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100 shares the history of this remarkable series through the people, music, and collections that have inspired countless listeners. Photographs, historical documents, and unique music manuscripts demonstrate how the concert series enriched and preserved America's musical, dance, and theater heritage, all while fostering a community of music lovers.
Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's masterpiece of American rock 'n' roll with this handsomely produced and stunningly illustrated volume. Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run: 50 Years is the definitive story of a landmark album in American rock music. In 1975, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band released what would become their breakthrough album and arguably the most lauded album of Springsteen's long, illustrious career. Born to Run has sold over 9 million copies and counting and continues to inspire musicians and music fans young and old from around the world. In this book, music journalist Sean Egan takes a deep dive into one of the legendary musician's most famous albums on its 50th anniversary. Chapters cover Springsteen's career prior to 1975, track-by-track analyses of each side, the studios where it was recorded, the supporting tour, and The Boss's career after the LP. Illustrated with performance and off-stage photography as well as memorabilia, the book is presented as a slipcased hardcover. Springsteen fans new and old can expect: A deep dive into how the album came together and why it is regarded as a masterpieceTrack-by-track analyses of the studio cut as well as insight into the many disregarded tracks and ideas leading up to its recordingHistorical insight and analysis about the state of rock in the mid-'70s and how Springsteen assembled a wildly talented group of musicians in the E Street BandThe story of the battle between Springsteen and Columbia Records after his previous albums failed to ignite the public's passionAnd much, much moreThis display-worthy book is a must for every Bruce Tramp's collection. The Great Albums series presents authoritative explorations of rock's most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon, The Who & Quadrophenia, Prince and Purple Rain, and Queen & A Night at the Opera, with more to come.
Schubert Lives
Franz Schubert died in 1828, at the tragically young age of 31, known in Vienna as a mere composer of songs. But he left behind a treasure trove of unpublished manuscripts, scattered across the city and beyond. They could easily have been lost to history but for the devotion of a handful of followers whose painstaking efforts ensured the survival of some of the most cherished works in classical music, such as the Great C Major Symphony, the Unfinished Symphony and the composer's numerous operas, sacred and chamber compositions. Filling a significant gap in studies about the musical great, Schubert Lives recounts the dramatic story of how close these extraordinary works came to disappearing into oblivion, and how astonished audiences in Vienna and the wider world came to appreciate their emergence to take a rightful place of honour in the classical canon.
Rockschool Electric Guitar Level 4
(Guitar). Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Guitar series, Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock, metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimed recording studios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel, authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: I Need You (Lynyrd Skynyrd) * My Thang (James Brown) * Our Generation (The Hope of the World) (John Legend) * Shut up and Dance (Walk the Moon) * The Thrill Is Gone (B.B.King) * Treasure (Bruno Mars) * and six Rockschool originals. Plus: * Band and artist fact files with recommended listening * In-depth walkthroughs of every track * Easy-access downloadable audio * Example tests and exercises * Amp settings and tone advice for each track
David Cassidy
Millions around the world feel as if they've just gone nine rounds - physically and emotionally battered while waiting to hear if he'd pull through. Word leaks out that David Cassidy is in a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., hospital - the same David Cassidy who for years turned the music world on its head, and otherwise innocent and subdued souls into screaming messes. But this is 2017 - not the 1970s - and the uber-talented singer-actor is fighting for his life, less than a year after bravely announcing his dementia diagnosis and battle. Then, the dreaded news: We lost David Cassidy - the sweet and loving man who sold out stadiums and arenas, broke music records and had more fans at one time than Elvis and the Beatles. How did it get to this point? Why couldn't they get a life-saving liver? His last public music performance, in his birthplace of New York City, was supposed to be his transition into finally taking care of himself. But on Nov. 21, 2017, it would be far from the Last Kiss for David Cassidy - the fans and others he knew he loved wouldn't let it be. So they sought to right a horrible wrong - on a mission that took them to the horse breeding and racing hub of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. for months until that final goodbye. On Sept. 1, 2018, DC's final goodbye would be on the racecourse where he watched his precious horses gallop, his guardian angel waiting in the wings. And the honours didn't stop on the track - in his beloved U.K., a tribute like no other occurs, showing "Blood Brothers" and sisters go beyond the theatre.
Breathing Life into Death...
Consciousness bloomed, birthing new life when Pushkara Sally Ashford lost her "art" and raison d'etre - the one constant, her voice - at age 39. This singer and self-proclaimed "godless one," cried for "Help!" In its wake, a profound spiritual awakening revealed realms beyond the limitations of mind. Dissolution of the known universe and experience of love beyond all bounds in a subsequent near death experience spurred the ensuing healing odyssey and spiritual journey spanning 46 of her 85 years. Through the immediacy of poems, song lyrics and visions sandwiched among hundreds of journals, Pushkara shares her reflections from both sides of the veil.
Why Bob Dylan Matters, Revised Edition
"The coolest class on campus" - The New York Times***Revised and updated with a new Afterword from the author.***When the Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to Bob Dylan in 2016, a debate raged. Some celebrated, while many others questioned the choice. How could the world's most prestigious book prize be awarded to a famously cantankerous singer-songwriter who wouldn't even deign to attend the medal ceremony?In Why Bob Dylan Matters, Harvard Professor Richard F. Thomas answers this question with magisterial erudition. A world expert on Classical poetry, Thomas was initially ridiculed by his colleagues for teaching a course on Bob Dylan alongside his traditional seminars on Homer, Virgil, and Ovid. Dylan's Nobel Prize brought him vindication, and he immediately found himself thrust into the spotlight as a leading academic voice in all matters Dylanological. Today, through his wildly popular Dylan seminar--affectionately dubbed "Dylan 101"--Thomas is introducing a new generation of fans and scholars to the revered bard's work.This witty, personal volume is a distillation of Thomas's famous course, and makes a compelling case for moving Dylan out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and into the pantheon of Classical poets. Asking us to reflect on the question, "What makes a classic?", Thomas offers an eloquent argument for Dylan's modern relevance, while interpreting and decoding Dylan's lyrics for readers. The most original and compelling volume on Dylan in decades, Why Bob Dylan Matters will illuminate Dylan's work for the Dylan neophyte and the seasoned fanatic alike. You'll never think about Bob Dylan in the same way again.This updated edition, complete with a new afterword exploring how Dylan crafts his song lyrics, is the perfect companion for fans of the legendary musician.
Schoenberg in Context
Contradictory and paradoxical, Schoenberg was responsible for explosively radical innovations in composition - including atonality and the twelve-tone method - that changed the face of music in the twentieth century. This volume explores Schoenberg's life, work and world, offering contributions from internationally recognized musicologists, music theorists, cultural historians, literary scholars and more. Chapters examine the different places where Schoenberg lived, his various approaches to composition, the people and institutions that shaped his life and work, and the big issues and ideas that informed his worldview, including religion, gender, technology and politics. This book is essential for students and educators but also accessible to a general audience interested in the intersections of music, modernity, society and culture, offering a variety of fresh, multi-disciplinary perspectives on Schoenberg and his richly variegated world.
The Little Book of Oasis
With candid quotes, upfront facts and a shedload of tidy trivia, this book covers the supersonic highs and catastrophic lows of the maddest, baddest rock'n'roll band on the planet. Whether it's Liam's salt-of-the-earth swagger, Noel's carefully crafted songwriting or the collective Northern soul at the heart of their belting anthems - Oasis are simply unforgettable. From the bad lads of Britpop to brotherly bust-ups, and from solo careers to one of the most highly anticipated reunions in music history, the band has been on a turbulent and triumphant journey. Presented in this little book are bite-sized insights into the band's notorious history, featuring: - Uncensored banter and outrageous wit from the Gallagher brothers - Facts and stories behind their enduring appeal and outstanding success - Band trivia to test even the most dedicated superfan No matter if you were there singing your heart out at Knebworth in '96 or you're discovering the phenomenon that is Oasis for the first time, this book will make you mad-fer-it!
Dance Improvisation
This book deals with the structural possibilities and techniques of dance improvisation. It presents various methods that can be integrated into different teaching formats, such as research-based trials in collaborative processes with dancers. The numerous examples and 75 exercises can be directly adopted, further developed, and adapted to various formats, from professional to children's classes. In addition to inspiration and philosophy, you will not only receive practical exercises but also complete lesson structure concepts. Approaches to contact improvisation, duet and choreography development, as well as working with youth groups and dance education, are presented and illustrated with numerous inspiring images. With guest articles by Wera Stein, Alina Walter, Vanessa Melde, Deborah Manavi, Elisabeth Krause, Violeta Siering, Amelie Mahl, Theresa Ivanovic, Mandy Unger, and Alessio Trevisani.
Full Coverage
For over fifty years, Australia has maintained its own rock press - a vibrant, passionate, sometimes volatile industry of dozens of papers and magazines committed to the coverage of the country's robust music scene.From the glossy and glamorous to the punk and pernicious, these publications were the medium that brought Australian music culture to international attention and launched the careers of countless musicians, as well as writers, editors, publishers and photographers. Go-Set started it all; the Australian Rolling Stone, RAM and Juke defined their eras; music newspapers such as Beat and Inpress brought indie music to the streets; and sites like Mess+Noise, Tone Deaf and Junkee harnessed the digital age.Drawing on comprehensive research and scores of interviews with key figures including Molly Meldrum, Lily Brett and Phillip Frazer, journalist Samuel J. Fell captures the vibrancy of music journalism in Australia with colourful anecdotes and rollicking stories. Full Coverage is the tale of how the Australian rock press was born, grew and evolved to become an integral part of Australian culture.
Harvard University Glee Club Collection Of Part Songs For Mens Voices Arr. By Dr. Archibald T. Davison
This is Volume 2 of the "Harvard University Glee Club Collection Of Part Songs For Men's Voices," arranged by Dr. Archibald T. Davison. This collection preserves and presents a selection of choral works specifically tailored for male voices, reflecting the traditions and repertoire of the esteemed Harvard Glee Club. Featuring a diverse range of part songs, this volume offers valuable insights into the musical tastes and performance practices of collegiate male choral ensembles. It is an essential resource for conductors, music historians, and singers interested in the heritage of American choral music and the contributions of the Harvard Glee Club.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Little Off Key
A Little Off Key features fifty original songs written over a period of thirty-plus years. The songs are written from several perspectives including a father, a son, and a doctor. The songs in A Little Off Key are about life, loss, luck, loneliness, dogs, cats, birds and even goldfish. And of course, relationships . . . and religion . . . and evolution . . . and creation . . . and eternity . . . and family . . . and getting old . . . and . . . lots of other stuff. Author Brian Elliott has never been a good enough singer or guitar player to be recruited by another band-so he started his own. The Little Off Key Band (motto: "We may not be very good, but at least we don't know many songs.") can be found playing for free, mostly at animal rescue centers and retirement homes.
A Little Off Key
A Little Off Key features fifty original songs written over a period of thirty-plus years. The songs are written from several perspectives including a father, a son, and a doctor. The songs in A Little Off Key are about life, loss, luck, loneliness, dogs, cats, birds and even goldfish. And of course, relationships . . . and religion . . . and evolution . . . and creation . . . and eternity . . . and family . . . and getting old . . . and . . . lots of other stuff. Author Brian Elliott has never been a good enough singer or guitar player to be recruited by another band-so he started his own. The Little Off Key Band (motto: "We may not be very good, but at least we don't know many songs.") can be found playing for free, mostly at animal rescue centers and retirement homes.
