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For several years now, I've had this strange, compelling feeling that I had to give life to this new book about my father, which has occupied me in a hidden way for so long. I'm not a musician, musicologist or mathematician; others are and they discuss...

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the sounds and stories that have shaped American music.Pity the Genius: A Journey through American Guitar Music in 33 Tracks is a deep dive into the often-tumultuous lives of 33 extraordinary...

In Solo Acoustic Musician (SAM) 2, Michael Nichols expands on the information and perspectives shared in his first book, delving deeper into the world of the SAM by interviewing a half dozen of his peers, as well as a man who repairs and restores...

FENCE OF DEFENSE 30ANNIVERSARY写真集。記念ライブTHREE DOGS NIGHTで先行発売されたものに別カットが追加された完全版。30周年という記念すべき時を迎えた彼ら。熱く燃え滾る3頭の犬、西村麻聡、山田亘、北島健二が集結。レコーディング風景、プロモーションビデオ撮影など全編アメリカでの撮り下ろし。30周年を迎えたメンバーのメッセージも収録。 FENCE OF DEFENSE 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PHOTOBOOKThis is the...

An updated edition of the best-selling biography of the unique and uncompromising Slim Shady. From his roots in a racially divided Detroit, through his work Dr. Dre and The Bass Brothers, to his position as a dominant cultural force and headline-grabber,...

Formed in 1974 in Forest Hills, New York, The Ramones were one of the most influential bands in punk rock history. Famed for their dirty sneakers, knee-holed jeans, T-shirts, black leather jackets, and cries of "1, 2, 3, 4," the pioneering 'Brudders'...

Over the past 25 years, Icelandic music has been gaining considerable international attention. This is attested to by the international success of such acts as the Sugarcubes, and then Björk as a solo artist, followed by the worldwide success of...

The story of Florence + The Machine makes an exhilarating contrast to the fortunes of those pre-packaged, stage-schooled pop stars who just wanted to be famous.A bookish south London child who had sung at family funerals, Florence Welch...

Growing up in Siparia, Trinidad, raised by the Queen of Parang, my Aunty Daisy Voisin, and learning her ways of life and beliefs was an honor and a privilege, from delivering babies in the wee hours of the night to the fun of touring with her. She taught...

In this fast-paced memoir, Elise Krentzel shares how she took charge of the tumultuous 1970s by making a name for herself as a rock journalist. As a kid, her parents encouraged her to sing, play music, and write, but she wasn't allowed to be "herself."...

Are you in the mood for composing music? Then you need our Piano Music Composition Notebook! It is the perfect music notebook for beginners, young musicians, composers, or songwriters. You can use it in the studio, at home, or anywhere for songwriting,...

Nobby Clark was the original lead singer and founding member of The Bay City Rollers. He sang on all the early hits, including "Keep on Dancing," "We Can Make Music," "Manana," "Remember," and the No.1 song in America, "Saturday Night." He recorded many...

Carter and Ralph Stanley--the Stanley Brothers--are comparable to Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs as important members of the earliest generation of bluegrass musicians. In this first biography of the brothers, author David W. Johnson documents that...

In  the summer of 1971, BANG, a trio from the Philadelphia area, decided to take a road trip to Florida to try their fortune. While buying some rolling papers in the Sunshine State, they learned about a Small Faces and Deep Purple concert nearby in...

The Pieces of Mind were a popular group, from Newport, South Wales in the 1960s.This book looks at my early life; how I started playing guitars in groups, in the early 60s and went on to form the Pieces of Mind, in 1963, with a childhood friend. 50 years...

This book presents the complete score for Claude-Achille Debussy's 1905 solo piano suite, "Suite bergamasque". Claude-Achille Debussy (1862 - 1918) was a seminal French composer. He is considered to be one of the most important pioneers of Impressionist...

Letters From France V1: In 1802 (1804) is a book written by Henry Redhead Yorke. The book is a collection of letters that Yorke wrote while he was living in France in the year 1802. The letters provide a unique insight into the political and social...

The Miracle of Love is a novel written by Cosmo Hamilton and published in 1915. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Damaris, who is forced to marry a wealthy older man named Sir John. Damaris is unhappy in her marriage and longs for...

The New Bruckner provides a valuable study of Bruckner's music, focusing on the interaction of biography, textual scholarship, reception history and analysis. Dr Dermot Gault conveys a broad chronological narrative of Bruckner's compositional...

Il libro ""Atti della Reale Accademia Lucchese in morte di Lazzaro Papi (1835)"" pubblicato da Francesco Bertini ����� una raccolta di discorsi e omaggi dedicati alla memoria di Lazzaro Papi, un illustre membro dell'Accademia Lucchese deceduto nel 1835...

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""Oeuvres De M. J. Chenier V5 (1826)"" est un livre qui rassemble les �����uvres du c�����l�����bre po�����te fran�����ais Marie-Joseph Ch�����nier, publi�����es en 1826. Cette cinqui�����me �����dition comprend une pr�����face r�����dig�����e par...

""A. Boieldieu Sa Vie Et Ses Oeuvres (1864)"" de Hequet, Gustave est un livre qui explore la vie et les �����uvres du compositeur fran�����ais Adrien Boieldieu. Le livre est publi����� en 1864 et est �����crit en fran�����ais. Il est consid�����r�����...

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""He Loved But One: The Story Of Lord Byron And Mary Chaworth"" is a biographical account of the romantic relationship between the famous poet Lord Byron and his childhood sweetheart, Mary Chaworth. Written by Frank Frankfort Moore and first published in...

Episodes From The Winning Of The West: 1769-1807 is a book written by Theodore Roosevelt and published in 1900. The book is a collection of essays that detail various events and figures from the early years of American expansion westward. The essays...

Descriptive Programs of Carl Wolfsohn's Eighteen Historical Piano-Recitals (1877) is a book that provides a comprehensive overview of the piano recitals performed by the renowned pianist Carl Wolfsohn. The book contains detailed descriptions of each of...

Os Mutantes, formado por Rita Lee, Arnaldo Baptista e Sérgio Dias, foram a mais inovadora e autêntica banda de rock brasileiro. Mas, mais do que isso, se consagrarm como uma das maiores bandas de rock psicodélico, admirada por músicos de todo o mundo...

Hermeto Pascoal (1936-) é talvez o mais reconhecido e original instrumentista e compositor brasileiro. Autor de uma obra universal e única, Hermeto tem uma trajetória de mais de seis décadas de atuação ininterrupta, criando novos espaços e formas de...

Jorge Benjor é um dos mais originais músicos brasileiros de todos os tempos, criador de uma batida de violão única e irresistível e de algumas das canções mais importantes da música brasileira. "A minha música não era bossa nova. O pessoal nem sabia...

Tom Jobim (1927-1994) fue el autor de una delicada revolución. La transformación que puso en marcha a partir de la bossa nova fue tan sutil que a menudo olvidamos cuán profundamente esta alteró el curso de la música brasileña, como si todo hubiera sido...

Gilberto Gil (1942) no es solo un músico. Desde su juventud como uno de los líderes de la contracultura a su madurez como uno de los ministros de Cultura más respetados a nivel mundial, Gil es la más completa manifestación de lo que significa ser un...

Gilberto Gil (1942- ) não é apenas um músico. De ícone da contracultura a Ministro da Cultura, ele é a manifestação mais pura do que significa ser um artista popular brasileiro. "Com o fazer das canções, você vai descobrindo que pode falar de tudo...

Elza Soares (1937-2022) es el mejor Brasil. Con su voz singularmente ronca Elza se atrevió a darle nombre a las muchas formas de hambre que experimenta la humanidad: hambre no solo de comida, sino también de libertad sexual, de igualdad racial, de arte y...

The Evolution of Taylor Swift: From Country Star to Global Icon is a captivating exploration of the journey of one of the most influential pop stars of our time-Taylor Swift. This book delves into her rise from a small-town country singer to a global...

"The Beyoncé Phenomenon: From Destiny's Child to Queen Bey" by Fiona Sterling takes readers on a transformative journey through the life and career of one of the most influential artists of our time. Beyoncé, an unparalleled icon in the American music...

Music. We love it. Have favorite songs. Sing & dance along. Some of us even create & perform it ourselves. But does it "soothe the savage beast" (as an often misquoted 1697 play once claimed)? Or has much of the world of music been...

It's a Grrrl!David W. Barber has delighted readers all around the world with Accidentals on Purpose, When the Fat Lady Sings, Getting a Handel on Messiah and other internationally bestselling books of musical/historical humor. Like his popular Bach,...

This collection of essays, what-ifs and tidbits contains everything writer and critic Scott Woods has publicly written and published about Prince, as well as new material written specifically for this edition. A fun, sometimes biting history with Prince...

'I've been told that I'm married to my music, and - fair enough - I have to admit it's the most successful marriage I've had in my life.'For 70 years, Chris Finnen has grooved to the music in his mind - and magically transposed it to the guitar. From...

Growing up in Peterborough, voted the 'worst place to live in England & the UK', certainly had its challenges. But a love for Nick Cave's band and a passion for indie music launched the author, Pete Elderkin, on a series of extraordinary events while...

Unparalleled: The Tragically Hips Journey to Self-Surgery, DIY Hip Replacements, and Writing Hip-Hop Urban Music for Childrens Jails is a captivating exploration of the iconic bands transformative journey, intertwining health struggles, DIY surgical...