Music-History & Criticism

Replaying Marc Anthony is the first book-length study of Marc Anthony's cultural, aesthetic, and political contributions to Latinx popular music and Latinx communities. Despite the trivializing label of "Latino pop," Anthony's repertoire has had a tremendous impact on his audience, particularly within the US...

Since its premiere Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth) has been widely regarded as his finest masterpiece. It was written in the wake of personal events that shook the foundations of his life in 1907 and, like all his...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Explore the Fascinating Journey of Two Intrepid Travelers as they Discover Vibrant Cultures Around the Globe, Transforming Their Experiences into Unique Musical Compositions.The book, Notes from Afar, charts an engaging narrative of John and Nancy's relentless pursuit for unique global experiences. Their insatiable curiosity...

Explore the Fascinating Journey of Two Intrepid Travelers as they Discover Vibrant Cultures Around the Globe, Transforming Their Experiences into Unique Musical Compositions.The book, Notes from Afar, charts an engaging narrative of John and Nancy's relentless pursuit for unique global experiences. Their insatiable curiosity...

A fascinating story of how three musicians, who escaped the Nazis, inspired Iceland's modern classical music.In Iceland in the 1930s, classical music was only beginning to be seriously practiced, at the same time when musicians of Jewish heritage were fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria....

"If it is art, it is not for all, and if it is for all, it is not art." In this sharp, uncompromising address, he defends the composer's duty to the text: not to entertain, not to soothe, but to translate meaning with precision...

Following the victory of the band of the Prussian Guards at the 1867 European Military Band Competition in Paris, Wilhelm Wieprecht, the director of all the music of the Royal Prussian Guard Corps, promised Emperor Napoleon III of France that he would write him...

South Africa possesses one of the richest popular music traditions in the world - from marabi to mbaqanga, from boeremusiek to bubblegum, from kwela to kwaito. Yet the risk that future generations of South Africans will not know their musical roots is very real....

'MAGNIFICENT!' -Caitlin Moran 'A riveting read about a pop revolution hiding in plain sight' - Pete Paphides 'Very funny and very moving.' - Jude Rogers In 1984, pop came out of the closet - even if not all of the artists felt that they...

Mapping Canada's Music is a selection of writings by the late Canadian music librarian and historian Helmut Kallmann (1922-2012). Most of the essays deal with aspects of Canadian music, but some are also autobiographical, including one written during retirement in which Kallmann recalls growing...

Every rock star seems to have a memoir these days. The first guitar; the drugs and debauchery; the rise, fall, and redemption. But what about the rest of us-the ordinary fans whose own lives were shaped by rock & roll? The passionate listeners who...

The Beatles and Black Music discusses the influence that Black music and culture has had over the Beatles throughout their collective and solo careers. Tracing the history of Black musical and cultural influence on popular music from the Transatlantic Slave Trade in 1795 to...

This early manual is a fascinating read for any drumming enthusiast. Containing full, detailed and illustrated instructions on How to Form a Drum and Bugle Band in Six Weeks; How to Form a Drum and Flute Band in Six Weeks; The Right Instrumentation for...

The History of American Music by Louis C. Elson is a comprehensive guide that explores the evolution of music in the United States. The book covers the development of music in America from the colonial period to the early 20th century, providing an in-depth...

""The Boston Symphony Orchestra: An Historical Sketch"" is a book written by M. A. DeWolfe Howe that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The book covers the orchestra's origins, its development over the years, the key figures involved...

Antiphonarium Vesperale, Part 1: Proper Of The Season (1852) is a book written by John Lambert. It is a liturgical book that contains the musical settings for the evening prayers of the Catholic Church, known as Vespers. The book is divided into two parts,...

""Franz Liszt, Artist and Man: 1811-1840 V2"" is a biographical book written by Lina Ramann and published in 1882. The book is a detailed account of the life of Franz Liszt, a Hungarian composer, pianist, and conductor who was considered one of the greatest...

The book ""Dane Rudhyar: Pioneer in Creative Synthesis 1939"" by Alfred Morang is a comprehensive biography of the influential composer, philosopher, and astrologer Dane Rudhyar. The book traces Rudhyar's life and career from his early years in France to his emigration to the United...

Ernest Newman (1868-1959) was undoubtedly the greatest Wagnerian critic of his age. (His magisterial four-volume Life of Richard Wagner is also reissued in this series.) In this 1914 work, he attempts 'a complete and impartial psychological estimate' of a complex and frequently misinterpreted genius....

This book historically examines musical and cultural relationships through popular music recordings, exploring the transatlantic journeys via academic, critical and commercial reception of the music. It will interest all those who study popular music, cultural studies, and music production, as well as popular music...

"A Complete History of Music," by Winton James Baltzell, offers a comprehensive exploration of music's rich past, perfect for students, music clubs, and individual study. Delve into the evolution of music, from its earliest forms to the master composers and groundbreaking innovations that shaped...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The notion of "everyday life" is ubiquitous in the contemporary intellectual scene. While scholars frequently use this concept to signal a romantic return to the "common people," Berger and Del Negro are among the first to subject the term to theoretical scrutiny. This book...

Every opera tells a story, but sometimes the creation of an opera makes a pretty fascinating tale on its own. If Verdi's Aida is the quintessential opera, it is also an amazing piece of musical history. This work examines the origin, composition, premiere, recording...

This collection of essays on Debussy's life and music is aimed at both the music lover and a specialist readership. Many of the contributors to the current volume have worked on various pieces in the long-overdue complete edition, and the significance of their research...

Organized for the greatest clarity, the study consists of four main "books," respectively entitled Style, The Notes, The Expression, and The Instruments. Each book is divided into its relevant parts, thus allowing the reader immediate access to the specific subject under consideration. There are...

Music videos have ranged from simple tableaux of a band playing its instruments to multimillion dollar, high-concept extravaganzas. Born of a sudden expansion in new broadcast channels, music videos continue to exert an enormous influence on popular music. They help to create an artist's...

Drawing upon a remarkable mix of intensive research and the personal experience of a career devoted to the music about which Dvorák so presciently spoke, Maurice Peress's lively and convincing narrative treats readers to a rare and delightful glimpse behind the scenes of the...

Duran Duran, New Romantic trailblazers and '80s teen idols, are a British institution. Over nearly 45 years, they have broken ground with their indelible music videos, released multiple hit albums and garnered critical acclaim. From their classic self-titled debut LP and the exuberant synth-pop...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Commentary on Skryabin has struggled to situate an understanding of the composer's music within his idiosyncratic philosophical world views. Early commentators' efforts to do so failed to establish a thorough or systematic approach. And later twentieth-century studies turned away from the composer's ideology, focusing...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

ITALIAN WESTERN. VIOLENT IMAGE, SAVAGE SOUNDTRACK.The Composers and the music of the Spaghetti Western.Music in an Italian western is far more than a background to the action; the music becomes an important and integral component of the film making process. It elevates and underlines...

Discover the incredible true story of a young artist who used words as his weapon to change the world-a powerful journey perfect for young readers. This inspiring book tells the remarkable tale of Kendrick Lamar, a kid from Compton who turned his neighborhood experiences...

Being Time invites a deep consideration of the personal experience of temporality in music, focusing on the perceptual role of the listener. Through individual case studies, this book centers on musical works that deal with time in radical ways. These include pieces by Morton...

Rock and roll was born in the United States during the 1950s. Its popularity rapidly grew, spreading across the Atlantic to England. The Brits transformed rock, bringing it back to the States in a new form with the British Invasion. Since that time, the...

A deep dive into the early days of punk in Austin, Texas, this oral history immerses readers in a diverse and influential music scene. Texas has always teemed with music and counterculture. When punk came to the state in 1978, it flourished in San...

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 part of our...

Trace the history of music back to its biblical roots with this fascinating guide. Learn about the instruments and styles of music that were popular in ancient times and how they influenced modern musical traditions. A must-read for anyone interested in music, religion, or...

The first comprehensive history of the oldest major opera house in the Americas.The Teatro Solís in Montevideo, Uruguay--established in 1856 and still operating--is the oldest theater in the Americas. Solís audiences thrilled to the lyricism of many of the great singers of the 19th...

Replaying Marc Anthony is the first book-length study of Marc Anthony's cultural, aesthetic, and political contributions to Latinx popular music and Latinx communities. Despite the trivializing label of "Latino pop," Anthony's repertoire has had a tremendous impact on his audience, particularly within the US...

Films produced in late 1960s and early 1970s America--along with later films focusing on that period--continue to frame our understanding of the counterculture era. The popular and experimental music of the day is central to the counterculture narrative on film, from the utopian Monterey...

Immerse yourself in the music, the fashion, and the hype of one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Coachella is considered one of the most profitable and widely attended music festivals, with an annual attendance of 250,000 people. Not only is it...

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and those offered by Chinese web giant Tencent are now central...

Stories about new musical instruments are often told as quests for new kinds of sounds. The Composer's Black Box asks, What happens when new musical instruments produce not only new sounds but also new dynamics of musical agency and control? And what consequences do...

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and those offered by Chinese web giant Tencent are now central...

Musicians have access to an ever-growing array of technological tools, creating a world rich with new artistic possibilities. Yet the incursion of automation technology into creative pursuits has long sparked panic about the threat to human creativity and authenticity. Relating a 120-year history of...