Music-History & Criticism

1973 was a landmark year for The Beatles. It was 10 years since they scored their first UK gold disc ('She Loves You') - ten years since the birth of Beatlemainia. A decade is a long time in pop music. Fashions come and go...

In a major expansion of the conversation on music and film history, The Routledge Companion to Global Film Music in the Early Sound Era draws together a wide-ranging collection of scholarship on music in global cinema during the transition from silent to sound films...

What defines a "musical work"? Traditionally, this question has been dominated by Western art music and its reliance on prescriptive scores. Yet, with the rise of recording technologies and the growing influence of genres like jazz, pop, and rock, the very foundations of music's...

Music in the History of the Western Church; With an Introduction on Religious Music Among Primitive and Ancient Peoples, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

African American music is strongly rooted in African spirituality. It has always been a means to document the history of enslaved Africans in America. This music that originally pervades all aspects of African life maintains its traditions in African American culture. But, it has...

Visual representations of music were ubiquitous in Renaissance Italy. Church interiors were enlivened by altarpieces representing biblical and heavenly musicians, placed in conjunction with the ritual song of the liturgy. The interior spaces of palaces and private houses, in which musical recreations were routine,...

A major new study piecing together the intriguing but fragmentary evidence surrounding the lives of minstrels to highlight how these seemingly peripheral figures were keenly involved with all aspects of late medieval communities. Minstrels were a common sight and sound in the late Middle...

The first detailed study of Schenker's pathbreaking 1906 treatise, showing how it reflected 2500 years of thinking about harmony and presented a vigorous reaction to Austro-Germanic music theory ca. 1900. What makes the compositions of Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, and...

Elvis Presley stands tall as perhaps the supreme icon of 20th-century U.S. culture. But he was perceived to be deeply un-American in his early years as his controversial adaptation of rhythm and blues music and gyrating on-stage performances sent shockwaves through Eisenhower's conservative America...

In this groundbreaking work, John B. L. Soule explores the world of polychords, and offers a new perspective on musical harmony and tonality. Through detailed analyses of works by composers like Bartok, Scriabin, and Stravinsky, Soule demonstrates how polychords can be used to create...

Made in Taiwan: Studies in Popular Music serves as a comprehensive introduction to the history, sociology, and musicology of contemporary Taiwanese popular music.Author: Eva TsaiISBN-10: 0815360177ISBN-13: 9780815360179Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2019Pages: 268Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.90w x 0.60d

A monumental accomplishment from the age of Enlightenment, the string quartets of Joseph Haydn hold a central place not only in the composer's oeuvre, but also in our modern conception of form, style, and expression in the instrumental music of his day. Here, renowned...

Appalachian Spring, with music by Aaron Copland and choreography by Martha Graham, counts among the best known American contributions to the global concert hall and stage. In the years since its premiere-as a dance work at the Library of Congress in 1944-it has become...

Studies the development and impact of Hanns Eisler's music and Marxist activism in the tensions of 1930s Spain, revealing the interplay of varied influences, ideology and antifascist propaganda.Hanns Eisler in Republican Spain is the first comprehensive study to explore the political, artistic, and intellectual...

Studies the development and impact of Hanns Eisler's music and Marxist activism in the tensions of 1930s Spain, revealing the interplay of varied influences, ideology and antifascist propaganda.Hanns Eisler in Republican Spain is the first comprehensive study to explore the political, artistic, and intellectual...

THE WOOL CITY ROCKER fanzine ran for just three years. Over its fourteen published issues, it expanded from being the voice of the vibrant and varied Bradford independent music scene at the juncture between punk and new wave, to being the essential guide to...

The Music of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings provides an in-depth study of the music of two of the biggest fantasy franchises, focussing on music's worldbuilding roles within the film-watching experience and elsewhere in videogames, trailers, plays, theme parks and other...

Author: Chester S. TroupISBN-13: 9798275365191Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2025Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d

A definitive study of Janáček's Sinfonietta, tracing its creation, reception, and rise to international prominence. This book provides a musical 'biography' of Leos Janáček's (1854-1928) most famous orchestral piece - his Sinfonietta - by analysing its sources, composition, reception history, recordings and musical component...

Step into the shadows of one of the darkest, most powerful albums of the 1990s.Let Love In (1994) was the record that transformed Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds from cult icons into one of the most important alternative bands of their era. Blending...

✨ It Happened at the World's Fair - Elvis Presley in Seattle ✨In 1963, Elvis Presley lit up the screen in It Happened at the World's Fair, a lighthearted romantic comedy set against the dazzling backdrop of the Seattle World's Fair. More than just...

Step right up to the carnival of Elvis Presley's mid-1960s movie career.In Roustabout (1964), Elvis swapped tropical beaches for neon lights and carnival rides, playing a motorcycle-riding drifter who finds love, belonging, and a stage under the big top. The film became a box...

Folk After Empire is a journey into the hidden heartbeat of Italy, where music is not just heard, but lived. Long before nationhood, before cities and empires, the land itself sang: the jagged Alps whispered to shepherds, the Sicilian shores carried echoes of Africa,...

Men of Popular Music, by David Ewen, offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of influential figures who shaped the landscape of popular music. Published in 1943, this book serves as a historical document, capturing the essence of a bygone era in...

This is an edited volume of music histories--of peoples, places, and institutions--that refuses to shy away from the geopolitical realities of a global musicology. With an ironic undertone to the "elsewhere" in the book's title, the volume's contributors grapple with the ethical and democratizing...

In "From Mozart To Mario: Reminiscences Of Half A Century, Volume 2," Louis Engel offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of music during a transformative era. This volume provides a personal and insightful exploration of musical evolution, bridging the classical elegance of Mozart...

"The Standard Concert Guide" by George P. Upton, originally published in 1908, serves as an invaluable handbook for concert-goers, offering detailed insights into the standard symphonies, oratorios, cantatas, and symphonic poems of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This comprehensive guide provides accessible...

"The Ancient Lyre: A Collection of Old, New, and Original Church Music" is a historical compilation of sacred music, published in 1838 under the auspices of the Professional Musical Society in Boston. This volume, curated by Charles Zeuner, offers a rich tapestry of hymns...

Bradford's Noise Of The Valleys Volume 3 Part 1 is an in depth study of the Bradford music scene between 1999 and 2003. It contains over a hundred 'rock family trees' naming over a thousand local musicians and hundreds of bands, ranging from Ooberman...

Bradford's Noise Of The Valleys Volume 2 is an in depth study of the Bradford music scene between the years 1988 and 1998. It contains over a hundred 'rock family trees' naming more than five thousand local musicians and over a thousand bands, ranging...

Bradford's Noise Of The Valleys Volume 1 is a trawl through local music history between the years of 1967 and 1987. It contains over a hundred and thirty 'rock family trees' naming more than five thousand local musicians and over a thousand bands, ranging...

“Masters of Music; Their Lives and Works” offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and legacies of some of history's most influential composers. Anna Alice Chapin explores the personal stories and creative processes behind the music that has shaped our cultural landscape. From biographical...

This is my third book, detailing my further adventures in collecting antique banjos. lavishly illustrated, and with in-depth discussions on each instrument. And it even has some humor! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it!Author: Jim JacquetISBN-13:...

In his more than 200 cantatas Bach interprets the human condition through musical assertion and examination of the relevance of the gospels and epistles of the Christian Bible. Every cantata is discussed in my six book series On the Cantatas of J.S. Bach. The...

Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present...

Author: Edward F. RimbaultISBN-10: 1906857423ISBN-13: 9781906857424Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2009Pages: 452Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.37lbsSize: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.91d

This is a facsimile of the original 1776 edition, not the Victorian reprint. This is volume 1 of 5. See other ISBN entries for the other 4 volumes.Author: John HawkinsISBN-10: 1906857504ISBN-13: 9781906857509Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2009Pages: 576Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.24lbsSize: 9.69h x...

This is a facsimile of volume 1 of the first edition in 1773. ISBN 978-1-84955-065-9. . Volume 2 is available as a matching pair, 978-1-84955-067-3. . Both volumes have also been reprinted as one book which makes it slightly cheaper, 978-1-904331-58-2. .Author: Charles BurneyISBN-10:...

'I'm going to camp out on the land ... try and get my soul free'. So sang Joni Mitchell in 1970 on 'Woodstock'. But Woodstock is only the tip of the iceberg. Popular music festivals are one of the strikingly successful and enduring features...

Historical, theoretical and analytical studies of principally 19-20c topics, reflecting current musical research. This collection of nineteen essays, all by leaders in the field of music theory, reflects the rich diversity of topics and approaches currently being explored. The contributions fall within three principal...

Arthur-Vincent Lourié was a significant Russian composer. Lourié played an important role in the earliest stages of the organization of Soviet music after the 1917 Revolution but later went into exile. His music reflects his close connections with contemporary writers and artists, and also...

Everyone knows what noise is. Or do they? Can we in fact say that one man's noise is another teenager's music? Is noise in fact only an auditory phenomenon or does it extend far beyond this realm? If our common definitions of noise are...

The Story Of Our National Ballads, written by C. A. Browne and published in 1919, is a historical and cultural exploration of the origins and evolution of American folk songs. The book delves into the history of ballads in America, tracing their roots back...

Christian Endeavor Hymns is a collection of hymns compiled by Ira David Sankey in 1894. The hymns are specifically chosen for use in Christian Endeavor societies, which were popular in the late 19th century as a way for young people to gather and grow...

The Orchestral Instruments and What They Do: A Primer for Concert Goers is a comprehensive guide to the various instruments that make up an orchestra, written by Daniel Gregory Mason. The book provides a detailed overview of each instrument, including its history, construction, and...

""Music for Fun"" is a book written by Sigmund Spaeth that explores the joy and entertainment that music can bring to our lives. The book is a collection of various musical pieces and compositions that are easy to learn and play. It is designed...

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...

Discovering Music: A Course in Music Appreciation is a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating music. Written by Howard D. McKinney, this book is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about music, whether they are a beginner or an experienced listener. The...

""Spanish Cathedral Music In The Golden Age"" by Robert Murrell Stevenson is a comprehensive study of the music that was performed in Spanish cathedrals during the 16th and 17th centuries, which is widely considered to be the Golden Age of Spanish music. The book...