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Ada Calhoun, Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz |
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Beastie Boys Book
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If you're even remotely intrigued by the revolutionary music of the Beastie Boys, this book could serve as your backstage pass to their world. It's like mining their minds for anecdotes and insights, all presented in a dynamic mix of prose, illustration, and photography. Each page reflects the group's diverse artistry, making it a must-read for music lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike who wish to experience the rhythmic heartbeat of New York's vibrant history.
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Bernard Williams, Michael Tanner |
Yale
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On Opera
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Bernard Williams, who died in 2003, was one of the most influential moral philosophers of his generation. A lifelong opera lover, his articles and essays, talks for the BBC, contributions to the Grove Dictionary of Opera , and program notes for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the English National Opera, generated a devoted following. This elegant volume brings together these widely scattered and largely unobtainable pieces, including two that have not been previously published. It covers an engaging range of topics from Mozart to Wagner, including sparkling essays on specific operas by those composers as well as Verdi, Puccini, Strauss, Debussy, Janacek, and Tippett. Reflecting Williams’s brilliance, passion, and clarity of mind, these essays engage with, and illustrate, the enduring appeal of opera as an art form.
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David Sax
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Publicaffairs
The Revenge of Analog : Real Things and Why They Matter
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This book would be a great read for anyone seeking to understand the resurgence of analog goods and the reasons behind their growing popularity in our digital-driven world. Through fascinating stories and keen observations, David Sax explores how businesses that were once seen as outdated are thriving again, capturing the essence of our desire for tangible experiences. Whether you're a fan of vinyl records, love browsing independent bookstores, or simply curious about the psychology behind our shopping habits, this book offers valuable insights and a refreshing perspective on the intersection of technology and humanity.
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Chuck Klosterman
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Chuck Klosterman X - A Highly Specific, Defiantly Incomplete History Of The Early 21St Century
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Chuck Klosterman X is a great read for pop culture enthusiasts who want to delve into the intricacies of 21st-century art, books, sports, and TV shows. Klosterman provides a unique perspective that is both informative and witty, making the book enjoyable and engaging. The book's most distinctive feature is the author's way of analyzing complex phenomena in a way that makes sense to average readers.
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Stephen Witt
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Penguin
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How Music Got Free : A Story of Obsession and Invention
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This book is a thrilling journey that takes you deep into the dark underbelly of the music industry, where obsession, crime, and innovation collide. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Stephen Witt uncovers the untold story of how digital music piracy changed the course of the internet. It's a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology and music, offering a captivating glimpse into a world of greed, cunning, genius, and deceit. Get ready to be immersed in a gripping narrative that reveals the true revolutionaries behind a digital artform.
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Bill Simmons, Malcolm Gladwell |
Random
House
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Book of Basketball : The NBA According to the Sports Guy
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The NBA according to The Sports Guy—now updated with fresh takes on LeBron, the Celtics, and more! Foreword by Malcom Gladwell • “The work of a true fan . . . it might just represent the next phase of sports commentary.”— The Atlantic Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as ESPN’s The Sports Guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA. From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for all—every major pro basketball debate. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Simmons’s one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro basketball. And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted The Secret of Basketball.Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible to put down (even for Celtic-haters), The Book of Basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game’s finest, funniest, and fiercest chronicler.
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Chuck Klosterman
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I Wear the Black Hat : Grappling with Villains (Real and Imagined)
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I would recommend this book to those interested in analyzing modern culture's understanding and fascination with villainy. Klosterman's humorous tone and thought-provoking hypotheticals make for an accessible yet perceptive read. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the complexity of antiheroes and the contradictory ways we perceive them in American culture.
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Flea
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Hachette
Acid For The Children - The Autobiography Of Flea, The Red Hot Chili Peppers Legend
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If you are a fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers or just love music, this autobiography by Flea will give you an inside look at his personal and professional journey. The book is filled with raw emotion, humor, and insight into the life of one of the greatest bassists of all time.
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Bernard Lewis, Edward W. Said, Leon Wieseltier |
Bloomsbury
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Power, Politics and Culture : Interviews with Edward W. Said
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No single book has encompassed the vast scope of Edward Said's erudition quite like Power, Politics and Culture - a collection of his interviews from the last three decades. In these twenty-nine interviews, Said addresses everything from Palestine to Pavarotti, from his nomadic upbringing under colonial rule to his politica
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Marcus du Sautoy
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Harperperennial
The Music of the Primes : Why an Unsolved Problem in Mathematics Matters
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David Yaffe
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Sarah
Crichton
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Reckless Daughter : A Portrait of Joni Mitchell
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Recommended for fans of folk and emotional lyrics. The biography delves into Mitchell's inspirations and influences behind her timeless hits, highlighting her raw and emotional songwriting style that captivated a generation. It offers an intimate look into the life of a free-spirited artist whose music has left a lasting mark on American music.
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Philip Ball
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The
Bodley
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The Music Instinct - How Music Works and why We Can't Do Without it
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All human cultures seem to make music - today and through history. But why they do so, why music can excite deep passions, and how we make sense of musical sound at all are questions that have, until recently, remained profoundly mysterious. Now in The Music Instinct Philip Ball provides the first comprehensive, accessible survey of what is known - and what is still unknown - about how music works its magic, and why, as much as eating and sleeping, it seems indispensable to humanity. Even with what appear to be the simplest of tunes, the brain is performing some astonishing gymnastics: finding patterns and regularities, forming interpretations and expectations that create a sense of aesthetic pleasure. Without requiring any specialist knowledge of music or science, The Music Instinct explores how the latest research in music psychology and brain science is piecing together the puzzle of how our minds understand and respond to music. Ranging from Bach fugues to Javanese gamelan, from nursery rhymes to heavy rock, Philip Ball interweaves philosophy, mathematics, history and neurology to reveal why music moves us in so many ways. The Music Instinct will not only deepen your appreciation of the music you love, but will also guide you into pastures new, opening a window on music that once seemed alien, dull or daunting. And it offers a passionate plea for the importance of music in education and in everyday life, arguing that, whether we know it or not, we can all claim to be musical experts.
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Matt Alt
Pure Invention - How Japan Conquered The World In Eight Fantasies
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The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured--and transformed--the world's imagination, from karaoke and the Walkman to anime and emoji.During the "economic miracle" of the 1970s and 80s, Japan seemed to exist in some near future, soaring on the superior technology of Sony and Toyota while the West struggled to catch up. Then a catastrophic 1990 stock-market crash ushered in what the Japanese call their "lost decades." The end of the boom times should have plunged Japan into irrelevance. But in Pure Invention, Matt Alt argues that's precisely when things got interesting--when once again, Japan got to the future a little ahead of the rest of us.Japan made itself rich after the Second World War by selling the world what it needed, in the form of better cars, appliances, and microprocessors. But it conquered hearts through wildly creative pop culture that responded to modern life in new ways. As social compacts and safety nets evaporated, in rushed a revolution of geeky gadgets, gizmos, and flights of fancy. Hello Kitty, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and illustrated entertainment empires like Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z were more than marketing hits. They transformed Japan into the world's forge of fantasies, and they transformed us as we consumed them: karaoke making everyone a star, emoji rewriting the rules of human communication, virtual game-worlds offering escapes from reality and new perspectives on it.By turns a nostalgia trip and a secret history, Pure Invention is the story of an indelible group of Japanese craftsmen, artists, businesspeople, geniuses, and oddballs. It is also an unsung chapter of globalization, in which Japanese dreams formed a new blueprint for global pop culture--and may have created the modern world as we know it.
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Pete Townshend
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Harper
Perennial
Who I Am : A Memoir
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Recommendation: This memoir by Pete Townshend takes readers on a revealing journey through the history of the iconic band, The Who. With raw honesty and intelligence, Townshend shares his personal stories, giving readers a glimpse into the world of rock 'n' roll rebellion. If you're a music enthusiast or a fan of The Who, this book is a must-read, allowing you to understand the origins and essence of one of the greatest rock bands of the twentieth century.
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Charles Rosen
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Harvard
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The Romantic Generation
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What Charles Rosen's celebrated book The Classical Style did for music of the Classical period, this new, much-awaited volume brilliantly does for the Romantic era. An exhilarating exploration of the musical language, forms, and styles of the Romantic period, it captures the spirit that enlivened a generation of composers and musicians, and in doing so it conveys the very sense of Romantic music. In readings uniquely informed by his performing experience, Rosen offers consistently acute and thoroughly engaging analyses of works by Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Bellini, Liszt, and Berlioz, and he presents a new view of Chopin as a master of polyphony and large-scale form. He adeptly integrates his observations on the music with reflections on the art, literature, drama, and philosophy of the time, and thus shows us the major figures of Romantic music within their intellectual and cultural context.Rosen covers a remarkably broad range of music history and considers the importance to nineteenth-century music of other cultural the art of landscape, a changed approach to the sacred, the literary fragment as a Romantic art form. He sheds new light on the musical sensibilities of each composer, studies the important genres from nocturnes and songs to symphonies and operas, explains musical principles such as the relation between a musical idea and its realization in sound and the interplay between music and text, and traces the origins of musical ideas prevalent in the Romantic period. Rich with striking descriptions and telling analogies, Rosen's overview of Romantic music is an accomplishment without parallel in the literature, a consummate performance by a master pianist and music historian.
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Michael Chanan
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Verso
Musica Practica - The Social Practice Of Western Music From Gregorian Chant To Postmodernism
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Musica Practica is a historical investigation into the social practice of Western music which advances an alternative approach to that of established musicology. Citing evidence from Barthes, Nietzsche, Bakhtin, Max Weber and Schoenberg, Michael Chanan explores the communal roots of the musical tradition and the effects of notation on creative and performing practice. He appraises the psychological wellsprings of music using the insights of linguistics, semiotics and psychoanalysis. Tracing the growth of musical printing and the creation of a market for the printed score, he examines the transformation of patronage with the demise of the ancien régime , and draws on little-known texts by Marx to analyze the formation of the musical economy in the nineteenth century.Chanan sketches out an unwritten history of musical instruments as technology, from Tutankhamen’s trumpets to the piano, the ancient Greek water organ to the digital synthesizer. The book concludes with reflections on the rise of modernism and the dissolution of the European tradition in a sea of postmodernism and “world music.”Musica Practica assumes no specialist knowledge of music beyond an ordinary familiarity with common terms and an average acquaintance with the music of different styles and periods. It is a fascinating commentary on the soundtrack of daily life in the metropolis of the late twentieth century.
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James Fox, Keith Richards |
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This book is a must-read for any Rolling Stones fan or anyone interested in the true stories of rock legends. Keith Richards' honesty and fearlessness throughout the book is captivating. From the band's first fame to the notorious drug busts and even his own relationships and personal struggles, Richards doesn't hold back in sharing the ups and downs of his life. This autobiography is a journey through the history of rock and roll and Keith Richards' life in the crossfire hurricane of it all.
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Ed Piskor
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Fantagraphics
Hip Hop Family Tree
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Hip Hop Family Tree is an entertaining and encyclopedic history of the formative years of hip hop, documenting the battles, rivalries, technical innovations, triumphs, and failures behind the creation of this genre. It takes readers on a journey from the parks and rec rooms of the South Bronx to the night clubs, recording studios, and radio stations where the hip hop scene started to boom. Through Piskor's exuberant cartoons, readers can witness the rise of hip hop luminaries like Russell Simmons, Sylvia Robinson, Fab 5 Freddy, and then-punker Rick Rubin, as well as cameos by Debbie Harry, Keith Haring, The Clash, and other cultural icons. A must-read for anyone interested in the early days of hip hop and its influence on global culture.
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Douglas R. Hofstadter
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Basic
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Godel, Escher, Bach - An Eternal Golden Braid
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Douglas Hofstadter's book is concerned directly with the nature of “maps” or links between formal systems. However, according to Hofstadter, the formal system that underlies all mental activity transcends the system that supports it. If life can grow out of the formal chemical substrate of the cell, if consciousness can emerge out of a formal system of firing neurons, then so too will computers attain human intelligence. Gödel, Escher, Bach is a wonderful exploration of fascinating ideas at the heart of cognitive science: meaning, reduction, recursion, and much more.
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Douglas R. Hofstadter
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Godel, Escher, Bach - An Eternal Golden Braid
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Douglas Hofstadter's book is concerned directly with the nature of “maps” or links between formal systems. However, according to Hofstadter, the formal system that underlies all mental activity transcends the system that supports it. If life can grow out of the formal chemical substrate of the cell, if consciousness can emerge out of a formal system of firing neurons, then so too will computers attain human intelligence. Gödel, Escher, Bach is a wonderful exploration of fascinating ideas at the heart of cognitive science: meaning, reduction, recursion, and much more.
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Chuck Klosterman
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Scribner
I Wear the Black Hat : Grappling with Villains (Real and Imagined)
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I would recommend "I Wear the Black Hat" to readers who enjoy diving deep into cultural analysis and introspection. Klosterman's witty writing style makes this book an entertaining read while he challenges readers to question their understanding of what makes a villain. Through his thought-provoking hypotheticals, Klosterman inspires readers to reflect on their own moral compass and consider the complexity of the antihero in our society. This book is not just for fans of pop culture, but for anyone who wants to reconsider their beliefs on what is good and evil.
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Kurt Loder, Tina Turner |
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I, Tina : My Own Story
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The popular recording star recounts her modest beginnings, her rise to fame with Ike Turner, the heartaches of disappointment that led her to strike out on her own, and her sweep of the Grammy Awards in 1985
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Alex Ross
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Picador
Usa
The Rest is Noise : Listening to the Twentieth Century
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Recommended for music lovers seeking insightful history.
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Geoffrey Payzant, Eduard Hanslick |
Hackett
Publishing
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On The Musically Beautiful - A Contribution Towards The Revision Of The Aesthetics Of Music
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"Like Hanslick, Professor Payzant is both musician and philosopher; and he has brought the knowledge and insights of both disciplines to this large undertaking." --Gordon Epperson, Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism
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Dave Grohl
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Dey
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The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
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So, I've written a book.Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities ("It's a piece of cake! Just do 4 hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!") I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I've recorded and can't wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child. This certainly doesn't mean that I'm quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it's like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters…the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement.
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Flea
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Hachette
Acid For The Children - The Autobiography Of Flea, The Red Hot Chili Peppers Legend
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If you're a fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers or simply interested in the life of a rock music legend, "Acid For The Children" is a must-read. Written by Flea, the bassist of the band, this autobiography takes you on a wild and emotional ride through his life. From his troubled childhood to his rise to fame, Flea's candid storytelling and raw honesty will leave you inspired and captivated. Get ready to be immersed in a world of music, rebellion, and self-discovery.
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With the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the riffs, the lyrics and the songs that roused the world. Over four decades he lived the original rock-and-roll life: taking the chances he wanted, speaking his mind and making it all work in a way that no one before him had ever done.Now, at last, the man himself tells us the story - and what a life.
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Richard Traubner
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Doubleday
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Operetta - A Theatrical History
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Operetta: A Theatrical History is considered the classic history of this important musical theater form. Traubner's book, first published in 1983, is still recognized as the key history of the people and productions that made operetta a worldwide phenomenon. Beginning in mid-19th century Europe, the book covers all of the key developments in the form, including the landmark works by Strauss and his followers, Gilbert & Sullivan, Franz Lehar, Rudolf Friml, Victor Herbert, and many more. The book is written in lively prose, perfectly capturing the champagne-and-ballroom atmosphere of the greatest works in the genre. It will appeal to all fans of musical theater history.
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Splendors of the Magnificat
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This book is a perfect companion for art enthusiasts, music lovers, and those seeking spiritual inspiration. With more than 50 high-quality reproductions of art masterpieces, architectural wonders, and sculptures, accompanied by insightful commentaries, it takes you on a journey through the history of sacred art. The audio CD with 11 inspiring musical renditions of the Magnificat from different centuries adds a captivating dimension to the experience. Father Daniel P. Barron's meditations on the verses of the Magnificat further deepen the emotional and spiritual connection, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to let the splendors of faith shine forth in their own prayer.
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George Martinez, Christopher Malone |
Bloomsbury
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The Organic Globalizer : Hip Hop, Political Development, and Movement Culture
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The Organic Globalizer is a collection of critical essays which takes the position that hip-hop holds political significance through an understanding of its ability to at once raise cultural awareness, expand civil society's focus on social and economic justice through institution building, and engage in political activism and participation. Collectively, the essays assert hip hop's importance as an “organic globalizer:” no matter its pervasiveness or reach around the world, hip-hop ultimately remains a grassroots phenomenon that is born of the community from which it permeates. Hip hop, then, holds promise through three separate but related avenues: (1) through cultural awareness and identification/recognition of voices of marginalized communities through music and art; (2) through social creation and the institutionalization of independent alternative institutions and non-profit organizations in civil society geared toward social and economic justice; and (3) through political activism and participation in which demands are articulated and made on the state.With editorial bridges between chapters and an emphasis on interdisciplinary and diverse perspectives, The Organic Globalizer is the natural scholarly evolution in the conversation about hip-hop and politics.
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Elementary Training For Musician
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Elementary Training For Musician by Paul Hindemith is a classic guidebook for aspiring musicians. The author's extensive experience and knowledge are clearly displayed throughout the book, making it an essential read for both beginners and professionals alike. The book covers everything from music theory to practical lessons on playing instruments and composing music, making it one of the most comprehensive guides out there. It is a must-read for anyone looking to hone their skills and improve their musical abilities.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ernst Herttrich |
Henle
Klaviersonaten Bd1
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If you're drawn to the timelessness of classical music, "Klaviersonaten Bd1" could be a treasure for your collection. Inside, you'll find the works of Mozart, a genius who crafted melodies that resonate with emotion and technical perfection. It's a deep dive into musical history, offering an intimate experience with each sonata, as if the maestro himself were guiding your fingers across the keys.
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Andrew Ford
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Illegal Harmonies - Music In The 20th Century
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From Debussy to Duke Ellington, Ligeti to Laurie Illegal Harmonies is generous and encyclopedic in its scope, sometimes contentious in its assertions, always lively and informative, Andrew Ford encourages the reader to take up his arguments and debate their merits. This book is an expanded version of the series played on Australian Classic FM in 1997.
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Ellen T. Harris
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Clarendon
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Henry Purcell's Dido And Aeneas
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This book is a comprehensive study of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas within its cultural and historical context. It covers contemporary performance practice and its reception throughout history, while examining the various sources that postdate the first performance. The book also offers a useful reference section with critical discography and appendices on national premieres and editions. Recommended for opera enthusiasts, scholars and students interested in English opera history.
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My Generation : Rock and Roll, an Imperfect History
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If you have a penchant for vintage tunes and a curiosity about their impact on different lives, "My Generation" offers a personal musical journey. The book captures an authentic, heartfelt connection to the music that shaped a generation, with a unique perspective from the Emerald Isle. There's something truly special about experiencing rock history filtered through the memories of diverse voices.
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Professor Sir Donald Tovey's celebrated bar-by-bar analysis of Beethoven's 32 Pianoforte Sonatasremains a key text for pianists, students, scholars and music lovers. Intended as a companion to the ABRSM's Complete Pianoforte Sonatas edition - edited by Harold Craxton but with each work prefaced by Tovey's practical and critical notes - the book contains a succinct and illuminating summary of the author's analytical approach before each sonata is dealt with in
detail. This new imprint is prefaced with an introduction by Dr Barry Cooper, Lecturer in the Music Department of Manchester University. Tovey's text is reproduced faithfully; however, Dr Cooper has added footnotes to correct errors of fact or to qualify conclusions drawn by Tovey that the passage of time,
since the book was first published in 1931, has suggested might be questionable. With the re-issue of this book, Tovey's famed insight, commonsense and wit will continue to enlighten and entertain the author's devotees, as well as a new generation of performers and students.
Author: Sir Donald Francis Tovey
Format: Sheet music
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: ABRSM
Publication Date: 04 Feb 1999
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A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection of traditional carols. Width its breadth of material, notes on sources, extended introduction and indexes, it is indispensable both as a choral colleciton and as a standard reference book.
Authors: Percy Dearmer, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Martin Shaw
Format: Sheet music
Number of Pages: 480
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication Date: 21 Mar 1985
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Byron Coley, Thurston Moore, Lydia Lunch |
Abrams
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No Wave: Post-Punk. Underground. New York. 1976-1980.
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Diving into "No Wave" is like unearthing a time capsule from a revolutionary period in New York’s music and art underground. For anyone intrigued by the raw, unfiltered birth of punk's avant-garde offspring, or for those looking to reexperience the era, this book’s vivid photography and candid interviews transport you right into the gritty heart of 1970s post-punk rebellion. It’s a rare peek behind the curtain where icons like Iggy Pop and Debbie Harry intersected with the era's influential, yet often unsung, heroes.
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Eldra Pearl Brod Solomon, Maynard Solomon |
Schirmer
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Beethoven
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Instruments Of The Orchestra
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Get ready to embark on a harmonious journey through the symphony orchestra. In "Instruments Of The Orchestra," John Hosier offers an insightful exploration of the orchestra's diverse instruments and their roles in creating mesmerizing melodies. Delve into the fascinating world of music as you learn about the unique sounds and techniques of each instrument, bringing an enhanced appreciation for the symphony's collective brilliance. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a curious beginner, this book will orchestrate a symphony of knowledge and awe-inspiring beauty.
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Tom Wheeler
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Harperresource
American Guitars : An Illustrated History
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If the intricate designs and storied pasts of American guitars strike a chord with you, "American Guitars: An Illustrated History" could be a riveting read. It's like a backstage pass to the evolution of the guitar, showcasing detailed craftsmanship through images that capture the soul of American music. The book could resonate well with both guitar enthusiasts and those intrigued by American cultural history.
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Carolyn Abbate
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Princeton
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Unsung Voices - Opera And Musical Narrative In The Nineteenth Century
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Who "speaks" to us in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, in Wagner's operas, in a Mahler symphony? In asking this question, Carolyn Abbate opens nineteenth-century operas and instrumental works to new interpretations as she explores the voices projected by music. The nineteenth-century metaphor of music that "sings" is thus reanimated in a new context, and Abbate proposes interpretive strategies that "de-center" music criticism, that seek the polyphony and dialogism of music, and that celebrate musical gestures often marginalized by conventional music analysis.
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Thames
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1791, Mozart's Last Year
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The last month of the year 1791 witnessed what H.C. Robbins Landon calls "the greatest tragedy in the history of music": the premature death of the thirty-five-year-old Mozart. Surrounded by enigma and intrigue, allegations of poisoning, and sexual scandal, this event continues to grip the popular imagination today--as was demonstrated by the astonishing success of the play and movie Amadeus. Curious and controversial as the circumstances of Mozart's death are, the truth has been obscured by accumulated layers of mythology. Drawing on his unrivaled knowledge of the sources, Professor Landon cuts through fantasy and mystification to present the facts--including a substantial amount of unpublished information--and reconstruct the moving story of the last year of Mozart's life. The composition of such works as the Requiem and the operas The Magic Flute and La clemenza di Tito is discussed in detail, and new light is thrown on Mozart's relations with the Freemasons and with Salieri, among others. One of the world's leading musicologists, H.C. Robbins Landon is justly renowned for his rare ability to communicate the excitement of discovery. This is a major contribution to the literature of Mozart.
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Tuttle
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Balinese Gamelan Music
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With extensive photographs and an audio CD, this guide to Balinese music showcases the history, culture and art of the gamelan ceremony.Bali has developed and nourished an astonishing variety of musical ensembles--called gamelan --comprising dozens of instruments mainly made of bronze or bamboo, and organized into groups with as many as 30 to 40 players. In Balinese Gamelan Music , Michael Tenzer, a noted Professor of Music at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, presents an introduction to many types of Balinese gamelan ensembles, each with its own established tradition, repertoire and context. The instruments and basic principles underlying the music are introduced, providing listeners with the means to better appreciate the music--and its importance not only in Bali but around the world.The gamelan music of Bali is a centuries-old kaleidoscope of sound and rhythm that is recognized today as one of the world's most sophisticated musical traditions. Despite rapid changes in contemporary village life, hundreds of groups still perform regularly around this tiny island--from isolated mountain hamlets to the bustling precincts of Denpasar, Kuta and Ubud. The primary function of gamelan music in Bali is to accompany religious rituals. Each village typically maintains several different gamelan sets, using each one for a different set of occasions. Music is memorized and rehearsed in village meeting halls, temples, or private homes. When a gamelan group accompanies a Balinese dance performance, the close coordination between the dancers' movements and the music is established through a complex system of interactive cues and responses. Performance standards are extremely high and even with Bali's rapid modernization in recent years, the gamelan tradition remains vital and largely undiminished by outside musical influences.All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-con....
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Paul Trynka
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Crown
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Iggy Pop : Open Up and Bleed
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This biography provides an in-depth understanding of Iggy Pop's life, particularly his struggles with addiction, mental health, and commercial success. It offers real-life stories from his friends and fellow musicians and portrays his huge influence on the music scene. The book also delves into his relationship with his friend and mentor David Bowie. This book is a fascinating psychological study of a Jekyll/Hyde personality.
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Abrsm
Piano Scales & Broken Chords, Grade 1 (Abrsm Scales & Arpeggios) -- Sheet music
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This new edition contains all the scales and broken chords required for the Grade 1 ABRSM piano exam.• All scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2009• Suggested fingering provided• Helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam• User-friendly format and clear page layout
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Lucky
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The Little Bach Book : An eclectic Omnibus of Notable Details about the Life and Times of the esteemed and highly respected Johann Sebastian Bach
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After decades of singing Bach's music and lecturing about Bach and the world of the early 18th century, David Gordon has compiled his favorite material into one volume. The Little Bach Book is a light-hearted scholarly look at Bach and the world around him, with a special focus on Leipzig, the city where he lived for 27 years and wrote most of his great masterworks.Assembled and written by a master lecturer and story teller, this is an eclectic selection of historical anecdotes, scholarly explanations, gee-whiz factoids, vintage illustrations, time lines, bits of pathos, facts about daily life, and true stories about Bach and his world in the 1700s.In the 18th century, what did people drink instead of water? How did Bach light his home, and how did he write his music? Which concert killed Bach's principal trumpeter? How many of Bach's 20 children lived to be adults? What happened to Anna Magdalena after Bach died? What is the puzzle inside Bach's monogram? What did people eat and drink in Bach's time? What was the job application Bach sent to Dresden? What did everyone do just before getting into bed? How many church services did Bach oversee each week? What happened at the organ duel in Dresden? Why did Bach tell his cousin not to send him any more free wine? What was Bach's actual job description in Leipzig? How often did people do the laundry?The Little Bach Book is filled with fascinating and sometimes unexpected answers to these and many other questions. The scholarship is serious, and the stories are fun, surprising, and heartwarming!164 pages, richly ilustrated, even a recipe for beer soup...
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Pan
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Stradivarius : Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius
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This book is a must-read for music enthusiasts and lovers of craftsmanship. It explores the fascinating story of the highly coveted Stradivarius violins and cello and their creator's life, methods, and legacy. The book includes details about the history of the instruments and how they were passed down to some of the world's greatest musicians. It also delves into the darker side of the Stradivarius's mythos of forgery, shady dealers and the use of science in the quest to create a replica that rivals the original. Toby Faber's work is a delightful leitmotif for an original comedie humaine that any music lover can enjoy.
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Amadeus
Playing Bach on the Keyboard: A Practical Guide
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If Bach's compositions stir your soul and you're eager to delve into the authenticity of performing his masterpieces, this guide by Richard Troeger could become your musical compass. It's not just a technical manual; it's a historical journey and a philosophical discussion on interpretative artistry — a bridge connecting the intentions of Bach's era to the touch of today's keyboard enthusiasts.
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Eric Taylor
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Abrsm
First Steps in Music Theory : Grades 1-5
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This introduction to the essential elements of music is ideal for students preparing for examinations, as well as an excellent resource for everyone learning to read music. In this book you will a step-by-step presentation of the basic facts of music theory; a grade-by-grade format; numerous music examples, clear, easily-understood explanations; vital information suitable for music students of all ages and abilities; and invaluable support material for Grades 1 to 5 of the Associated Board Theory of Music syllabus.