Composers and songwriters Books

Using research, analysis and a range of historical sources, Paul Weller and Popular Music immerses the reader in the excitement of Paul Weller's unique creative journey, covering topics such as the artist's position within his field; his creative...

Edgard Varèse began composing Déserts in 1949, completing it late in 1954. Scored for 15 instruments, 5 percussionists and 2 tapes of organized sounds, Déserts comprises acoustic instrumental music and sections of electronically-organized sounds on...

Billy Parker will always be one of the greats...I'm proud that he has this autobiography to really show who he was and is.~ Dolly PartonA lover of country music and broadcasting from his earliest days, Billy Parker took his first tentative steps into...

This book chronicles the most exciting generation of British music the world has ever seen. After 1976, the subversive firestorm of punk rock kicked open the door for hosts of other scenes. In rapid succession came Ska, New Mod, New...

The 'Beat Generation' were a well travelled crew. Best known for crisscrossing the US in search of adventures, 'kicks', God and each other, they also ventured out to far flung corners of the globe. They visited London over a period stretching from...

Lady Gaga: Looking For Fame - The Life Of A Pop Princess is the electrifying biography by Paul Lester and explores Stefani Germanotta's rapid rise to global stardom in the guise of the outrageous Lady Gaga.Hers has been a triumph...

In January 2017, Norman Beaker became only one of eight 21-st century British artists to be officially recognised and inducted as a Legend in the American Heritage Society's Blues Hall of Fame®, alongside Jack Bruce, Peter Green, John Mayall, Jeff Beck,...

"Networking is key. Stop worrying about protecting your little circle or clique & start realizing that whatever you put out there comes back to you. Think small, stay small. Expand your circle as much as you can. The more you help & do for...

Get to know the "real" Nipsey Hussle behind the music. Here's just a taste of what you're about to read to in this concise Nispey Hussle biography.Nipsey Hussle's personal life Hussle has a daughter named Emani from a previous relationship. He dated...

From Gang Life to Self-Made Millionaire: Learn Nipsey Hussle's Secret to Success on Business and EntrepreneurshipHere's Just a Taste What You're About to Read in This Concise Nipsey Hussle Book:1. Ownership is Very Important:"I just believe in ownership....

In this volume Larry tells of growing up in the 40's and 50's in Scobey, Montana. He then shifts to tales about two school districts in which he and his wife, Betty taught in Montana.

Nancy Petrey is a recorded pianist, as well as serving as a church pianist. From age 5 to age 78, her life has been filled with music. The title of this, her fifth book, is taken from her life verse: “Let your light so shine before...

Visit the author's website at http://www.tiptopwebsite.com/lisajeancollins.About a year and a half ago, my friend´s autistic daughter Sara asked me if I could write a book about her life. At around the same time, Sara´s mother told me that Sara had been...

Diese Ausgabe versammelt Briefe des berühmten Komponisten Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy aus den Jahren 1833 bis 1847. Sie bieten einen faszinierenden Einblick in das Leben und Schaffen eines der bedeutendsten Musiker des 19. Jahrhunderts, der bis heute...

Walter James Dodd was a gifted musician and composer who made significant contributions to the arts in the early 20th century. In this biographical sketch, John Albert Macy highlights Dodd's career and achievements, from his early studies in Paris to his...

Découvrez l'histoire fascinante de la vie et des œuvres de Mendelssohn, l'un des plus grands compositeurs de tous les temps. Ce livre explore également son influence sur la philosophie juive moderne. Un must-read pour les mélomanes et les étudiants de...

Ce livre retrace la vie et les réalisations de Luigi Cherubini, un compositeur et chef d'orchestre italien. Le livre explore l'influence que Cherubini a exercée sur l'art musical de son temps, ainsi que les contributions durables qu'il a apportées à la...

This is a comprehensive biography of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, one of the most prominent composers of the 19th century. It covers his life, family, education, musical career, and artistic legacy. In addition, it includes an analysis of his major works...

Dieses Buch gibt eine Biografie des berühmten italienischen Geigers und Komponisten Niccolò Paganini. Es beschreibt seine Kindheit, seine Karriere als Musiker und seine persönlichen Beziehungen sowie die Meinungen seiner Fans und Kritiker. Das Buch ist...

Un livre de référence pour ceux qui cherchent à mieux comprendre la vie et l'œuvre du célèbre compositeur autrichien Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Le livre utilise des sources authentiques et les travaux les plus récents pour offrir une image complète de...

Indelible is a powerful memoir of a life devoted to music and the arts. The author, a celebrated composer and pianist, reflects on his own experiences as a musician and his deep connection to the creative process. The book is structured around five...

No composer in the history of music has undergone so many makeovers in the portrayal of his facial features or the interpretation of his cultural legacy as Ludwig van Beethoven. The myth began during his lifetime when few verbal or visual portrayals of...

"Pay it no mind." From the very beginning, the odds were against Ray Rivera ever surviving the streets, let alone building a successful recording career that has spanned 50-plus years. Hit with staggering illness, astonishing neglect and crushing...

Solti by Paul Robinson".a beautifully balanced assessment.The author has obviously drawn extensively on personal experience and he expresses himself with clarity, precision and a refreshing impartiality.Robinson displays a scrupulous knowledge of the...

Personal Recollections of Wagner is a memoir written by Angelo Neumann, a close friend and confidant of the famous composer Richard Wagner. The book provides an intimate glimpse into Wagner's life and personality, as seen through Neumann's eyes. Neumann...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

"An inviting mix of star-studded encounters and an affirmation of a persevering artistic spirit." - Kirkus Reviews"A truly fascinating tale by a fascinating man." - Martin Short"So much more than I expected. ... Highly recommended!" - Ray RomanoTuned In:...

That Man in the Gold Lamé Suit offers a fresh, original, and dynamic examination of Phil Ochs, the often overlooked topical folk singer of the 1960s who wrote the soundtrack to that era's antiwar movement and so much more. That Man in the Gold...

This is the third revised edition of the original book which is about the songs I have written for my Richard III music project. It includes the lyrics for the songs which have been released on the albums by The Legendary Ten Seconds. The songs that I...

Der Traum von Leben in dir. Die Biografie von Ruth Rupp. Mit einem Vorwort von Ulrich TukurAls Ruth Rupp zur Schule kam, war Hitler noch nicht an der Macht, als Deutschland in Trümmern versank, stand sie an der Flugabwehrkanone. Aufregend und voller...

Sie sind das Pop-Phänomen, auf das sich alle einigen können: Seit über 20 Jahren liefert die Hit Company den Soundtrack für alle Generationen. Doch die Anfänge der Band waren alles andere als glamourös. Oft drohte das Lebensprojekt Hit Company zu...

From humble beginnings in a cockroach-infested garage apartment on the Mississippi bayou to a former P.O.W. camp in New Mexico, Don Gnecco’s poignant, synchronistic, and humorous anecdotes take the reader on a twisty path through New England,...

A small-town musician from North Carolina tries his luck on the biggest stage of all: New York City. And he hits the jackpot. Mere months into his NYC gambit, guitarist Jeffrey Lee Campbell is catapulted from selling candy in Broadway theaters to touring...

Unlock the Secrets of Unreleased Prince Projects!Step into the vault of one of music's most prolific artists with our Large Print Unreleased Prince Projects Word Search Puzzle Book. Perfect for die-hard Prince fans and puzzle lovers alike, this book...

There are many stories to be told about many great artists in the music business. Keeping Doo-Wop Alive tells the story of another one. It is the story of singer, John Cheatdom, who started his professional entertainment career in 1957, at the age of 17,...

Rimsky-Korsakov's second excursion into the symphonic form came early in his career (1869) but underwent two major revisions, in 1875 and 1897. The second version of 1875 was modified in 1903 due to his publisher Bessel's refusal to engrave the new...

Commissioned by Price Esterhazy, the patron of his teacher Joseph Haydn, Beethoven's first major choral mass with orchestral accompaniment was generally dismissed as an inferior work by both patron and audience at the first performance in Eisenstadt on...