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John Ireland (1879-1962) was one of the leading composers of the English Musical Renaissance at the end of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century. Born of literary parents in Bowdon, near Manchester, he went to London at the age of...

Australian by birth but a longtime resident of Great Britain, David Lumsdaine (b.1931) is central to both Australian and British modernism. During the early 1970s Australian musical modernism was at its height. Lumsdaine and his Australian contemporaries...

Turn on the radio or take the time to flip through the stacks of used CDs at your local thrift store. Google "rock 'n' roll music," even. Better yet, visit any public place that plays popular music from the last 50 years or so as the soundtrack to your...

What can we learn about Van Morrison's life and work as a songwriter through his songs? This book looks closely at the lyrics and music from a selection of his songs, offering insights into some of the most important ideas that the songwriter has...

The Perpetual Beginner is part memoir, part musical instruction manual. Relating stories of his experiences as a young musician and music student in 1980’s New York, author Dave Isaacs describes the key lessons that shaped his musical life and how...

In Queens of Afrobeat, the women of Afrobeat music-a unique blend of jazz, soul, highlife, and West African rhythms-are finally given the recognition they deserve. This extensive study takes a multifaceted view of the storied lives of the women behind...

Daughter of Wales, Rita Landi is both a tribute and a celebration. It is a tribute to those who uphold the great tradition of choral singing while, at the same time, it celebrates the life of one exceptional lady whose musical leadership garnered...

"The XVIII century city where Niccolo Paganini was born was called Janua. In the present day, the name of the city is Genoa. He started public performances at age 9. Paganini's first debut was in Milan, in the year 1813. He wrote sonatas, caprices and...

Ginette Depreist's life with James DePreist was a wonderful one. One filled with excitement, rewards and love with a partner she would have never dreamed of. His life, however, was so much more. His journey took him through so many twists and turns...

A mindennapi szívvel-lélekkel teli lelkes élet csupán tíz alapelv betartásán múlik, amelyek mindenki számára egyformán érvényesek. Nem számít mennyi...

A collection of stories and songs through the eyes of Lina Bhero, a young girl who survives the desperate times of Berlin during World War II. Written by Christel Alexander, these stories tell of Lina's suffering and loss but how, in each bittersweet...

"Where Have All the Pop Stars Gone? -- Volume 2" tells the true life stories of 21 singers and musicians who achieved fame in the 1960s as soloists or members of hit-making bands -- the Buckinghams, Bobby Goldsboro, the Moody Blues, Donnie Brooks, Sam &...

Sie denken, Sie wissen alles über Hip-Hop? Prüfen Sie Ihr Wissen anhand dieses Buches, das alles erzählt.Von den Boombox-Battles auf den Straßen von New York in den 1970er Jahren bis hin zu einem Multi-Milliarden-Dollar-Geschäft beschreibt dieses...

Hip Hop has told the tale and now it's time to reflect back...This cultural brilliance of sound presented a voice detailing life growing up in the streets of America's largest cities of color as far back as the 1920s. Sprung from the spirits of hustle...

This Awareness of Beauty is the first book to consider the orchestral and wind band music of Canadian composer Healey Willan, who was known primarily for his choral work. A succinct biography accompanies historical, analytical, and critical...

From Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, an insider's account of the deals and the dodges inside the music and entertainment business over the last 30 years As the son of the legendary showbiz lawyer Marty Machat, Steven Machat grew up among such...

After hearing a recording of The Mikado at thirteen and falling in love with the contralto, Ann Drummond-Grant, Marcia Menter is devastated to learn that "Drummie" has died. The aspiring young singer's voice lessons go wrong in every possible way, but...

This sinfonia (or overture) was the last thing composed for the Rossini's opera La Gazza ladra (known in English as The Thieving Magpie). Rossini, famous for being able to compose very quickly, was quoted in a 19th century biography about the conductor...

This is a new collection of six Grainger classics arranged for wind octet - five of his unique folksong settings plus his pseudo-baroque dance Handel in the Strand. The ensemble of 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons and 2 horns is one with a history going...

The book is an "alphabet" book illustrated with watercolor paintings of fruits and vegetables by the author.

Beauty That Has Passed Away: Songs of Animal Pharma features a selection of lyrics from Australian writer, artist, and musician, Lucas Modzelewski. With songs spanning a time of turbulent but prolific output, readers are offered a harrowing glimpse into...

"I Dream in Noir" is a captivating collection of original music that invites the listener into a world of evocative soundscapes and cinematic moods. Scored for a diverse array of ensembles, including solo instruments, chamber groups, and full orchestras,...

A History Of The University Of Aberdeen, 1495-1895 is a book written by John Malcolm Bulloch in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the University of Aberdeen from its establishment in 1495 until the late 19th century. It...

Solidarity Forever is the definitive account of the musical journey of the music legend of Disciples of Soul, Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, and anti-apartheid project Sun City fame, Little Steven Van Zandt. Following Van Zandt's unforgettable...

Discover the riveting life journey of Ash Jackson, an award-winning musician who turned her pain into powerful music. From her childhood dreams of fame, struggles with self-esteem, and experiences of bullying, to her pro wrestling career,...

The A-Z of music trivia.  Who were the sometimes uncredited superstars who helped other artists record their classic hits.  Who played the instruments on that hit?  Who wrote that song? Who is singing backup vocals?Who recorded the...

This is the paperback edited version of the book and story of Bruce Hawes being a consistent hit music songwriter from a teenager in the recording industry, starting at Philadelphia International Records company, up to the present day in...

GIRL TO CITY follows one young woman's progression from Elton John fan in the Pittsburgh suburbs to Manhattan art student; from punk show habitué to fledgling musician to cult singer-songwriter who caused a sensation with...

Carol Connors has lived her dream and she shares her remarkable success story in her wild ride memoir Elvis, "Rocky" and Me. As an entertainer Carol has done it all with her singer/songwriter talents recognized with two Oscar, five Emmy, one Grammy...

Questo volume miscellaneo raccoglie, con maggior agio di spazio, i con-tributi che furono esposti brevemente e discussi nella tavola rotonda sul te~ ma Giovanni Bottesini: tradizione e innovazione nelPOttocento musicale ita-liano (Crema, Palazzo...

Born around 1,000 years ago, most probably in Tuscany, Guido d’Arezzo is remembered as the father of modern musical notation.His musical contributions surpassed all former methods of writing music, which did not represent the exact notes to be sung...

Everything You Need To Know About Making Music In One Place!Not so long ago, studio quality recording, mixing and music production was only available to the rich and famous artists.  However these days it’s now possible to produce...

Published to tie in with the 50th anniversary of these festivals, Brian Ireland revisits the events, taking stock of their historical importance, and to note their influence not just on popular culture and society, but as part of a new musical culture...

Megadeth's run of thrash classics from the mid eighties through to the nineties continue to be celebrated in the metal community long after leader Dave Mustaine's band mates have been discarded to the sands of time-save one, Dave "Jr"...

This seventh and final edition of Bhupen Hazarikar Git Aru Jibon Roth came about after the author, late Dr. Dilip Kumar Dutta (January 2, 1939 - September 26, 2019), revised and/or added, some 250 new pages to the previous out-of-print 6th edition. He...

HOMEGROUND: THE KATE BUSH MAGAZINE: ANTHOLOGY TWO: 'THE RED SHOES' TO '50 WORDS FOR SNOW'HomeGround is a magazine devoted to Kate Bush (born in 1958), a British pop star best-known for hits such as 'Wuthering Heights', 'Wow', 'Hounds of Love' and...

With Fairport Convention and solo, Sandy Denny displayed one of contemporary music's finest voices; she also composed her own material, including "Who Knows Where The Time Goes"--a huge U.S. hit for Judy Collins--and sang on Led Zeppelin IV.However,...

Waiting for Kate Bush is John Mendelssohn's part-novel-part-biography on Kate Bush.On release, the Observer said: 'To straight biography, Mendelssohn introduces elements of fiction, telling the story of uber fan Lesley Herskovits. Like the singer...

 THE GREATEST BAND YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF follows the fortunes and failings of a late 60s Rock group, through the highs and lows of the music business ........... This book is based on true events......... all persons appearing in this work are...

Born in 1893 into the only African American family in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, Emmanuel Taylor Gordon (1893-1971) became an internationally famous singer in the 1920s at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. With his musical partner, J. Rosamond...

Throughout his life, Louis Armstrong tried to explain how singing with a barbershop quartet on the streets of New Orleans was foundational to his musicianship. Until now, there has been no in-depth inquiry into what he meant when he said, "I figure...