Music-Individual Composer & Musician

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The Songwriter's Pocket NotebookDesigned for musicians, lyricists, and songwriters, this pocket-sized notebook provides a practical and inspiring way to capture ideas and develop them into finished songs. Whether you write at home, on the road, or in the studio, it keeps your creative thoughts...

Hungarian composer Béla Bartók declared his Cantata profana, composed in 1930 and premièred in London in 1934, his "credo," the composition of which was inseparable from the history of his involvement with folklore. Not only was Bartók one of the twentieth century's most important...

Situating the band and its groundbreaking debut within the context of The Troubles, this book explores the band's complicated and controversial relationship with the Belfast punk scene, a scene that actively defied violent social divisions to create important non-sectarian spaces through which an "Alternative...

The life of rock's most durable troubadour in his own words Neil Young on Neil Young: Interviews and Encounters is a revealing anthology of Young's most significant, fascinating, and entertaining discussions, declarations, and dreams, chronicling fifty years of conversations, feature stories, and press conferences....

Camp, theatrical and fierce. Chappell Roan is serving fashion with a plot twist on stage and the red carpet. From her humble midwestern roots to her rapid rise to global pop superstar, Chappell Roan is known for turning a look and putting on a...

Would you be a brave hero and resist if a foreign power came to your neighborhood and told you that they were now in charge, you would have to move to a very small camp, change your language, your religion, your work, your music......

In August 1977 the world stopped when Elvis Presley passed away. As we acknowledge the 40th anniversary of his passing, it is appropriate to remember the full extent of the man's legacy, a legacy that continues to grow. Elvis Under The Covers explores his...

Merry Christmas Everyone! As the year 2018 comes to a close and I reflect back, I am truly grateful and blessed in more ways than one can imagine. This year had many great reviews and interviews by some wonderful and talented independent artists. For...

Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins is the first biography of this legendary country music artist and NASCAR driver who scored sixteen number-one hits and two Grammy awards. Yet even with fame and fortune, Marty Robbins always yearned for more. Drawing from...

This book offers a deep analysis of Handel's Twelve Grand Concertos, Op. 6, a part of Handel's repertoire which has remained relatively understudied. Bringing together an analytical approach to the concertos with their historical context, the author shows how studying these concertos offers new...

A Celebration of Beauty, an Invitation to the Great ComposersThis extraordinary volume presents Dietrich von Hildebrand in a mode unlike any of his other published works-neither philosophy nor theology, neither biography nor personal appreciation, these essays achieve something rarer: to capture the true spirit...

David Bowie: Forever and Ever is a captivating photographic biography that celebrates the extraordinary career of one of the most influential and iconic artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Spanning five decades of groundbreaking music, fashion, and reinvention, Bowie's career was a constant...

Sublime is the word that better summarises Led Zeppelin's philosophy and aesthetics. By highlighting the distinctive features of the band members and their management, analysing the symbolism behind the albums' paratextual elements and exploring the epic of the band tours, the book identifies the...

Ivy Benson was born to be a musician. A good pianist by the age of ten, she was influenced by the music of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and other jazz legends to become a professional instrumentalist--and at age fifteen, having taught herself to play...

This book assesses the influence and reception of many different forms of guitar playing upon the classical guitar and more specifically through the prism of John Williams. Author: Michael O'TooleISBN-10: 0367001888ISBN-13: 9780367001889Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2019Pages: 222Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d

In Crossing Paths, John Daverio explores the connections between art and life in the works of three giants of musical romanticism. Drawing on contemporary critical theory and a wide variety of nineteenth-century sources, he considers topics including Schubert and Schumann's uncanny ability to evoke...

Britney Jean Spears, the 'Princess of Pop', has shaped pop culture since she burst onto the global stage in 1998 with her smash hit '...Baby One More Time'. Her rise from teen sensation to global pop icon is widely known, but despite being one...

Pet Shop Boys--Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe--are the most successful duo in the history of the UK pop charts, worldwide superstars, and legends in dance music on both sides of the Atlantic. From their first international smash hit 'West End Girls' in 1985 to...

Genesis is one of the most successful British rock bands of all time. Their long and diverse career has not only allowed its three principal members--Phil Collins (vocals, drums), Mike Rutherford (guitars, bass) and Tony Banks (keyboards)--to pursue successful solo careers, it has also...

The Who is one of the most energetic and influential bands in rock history. Beginning as a mod band in London's Shepherd's Bush, they were shaped in character and style by the Pop Art movement of the Swinging Sixties. They pioneered the rock opera...

With their debut on Korean television on June 13, 2013, BTS announced that they were a group worth following. Exploring themes of disenfranchised youth, the power of self-love, and the struggle for inspiration, they have built a song library full of inspiring songs that...

Featuring a new introduction by Jon Savage, Faber presents a beautiful paperback edition of One Hundred Lyrics and a Poem by Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys.Everything I've ever doneEverything I ever doEvery place I've ever beenEverywhere I'm going toOver a career that spans...

By contextualizing the lyrics, reevaluating Ocean's post-album release festival run, and presenting new information about the songs' production, the book decodes the enigma that is Blonde. Frank Ocean's Blonde is a contemporary classic. Sandwiched between Elvis Presley and the Sex Pistols at #79 on...

Celebrated for both her powerful voice and generous spirit, Dolly Parton is equally cherished for her unforgettable way with words. This little book is a joyful tribute to a woman with plenty to say - and a one-of-a-kind way of saying it. Brimming with...

Everything You Need To Know About "How To Play The Guitar" In One Place!Grab your chance to own this comprehensive guide by Tommy Swindali for Learning To Play The Guitar For Beginners & The Advanced Including: Guitar for Beginners: Stop Struggling & Start Learning...

A portrait and analysis of East German band Silly's popular music masterpiece, Februar, that mirrors the collapse of socialism. In early 1989, nine months before the fall of the Berlin Wall, the band Silly released Februar, one of the most important albums in the...

Take Your own Journey Into Beatledom. Featuring at No. 1 in Rock Books on Amazon.com. So you think you know all there is to know about the world's greatest band? - Think again. Mark Lewisohn Review: "You know your stuff and have a strong,...

ELO (The Electric Light Orchestra) were devised by Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne of The Move as a fusion of rock and contemporary classical-style music, combining orchestral instruments, guitars, keyboards and drums in the same lineup. Their aim was to continue from where The...

Many bands may lay claim to inventing or popularising the term 'heavy metal', but few would deny that Black Sabbath have defined the genre in the minds of many, and have come to embody its popular image. From the 'classic' first decade with singer...

A comprehensive guide to the history, composition, and performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, with insights into the composer's life and work.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...

"First published in 2002 under the title The Smiths - songs that saved your life"--P. 7.Author: Simon GoddardISBN-10: 1781162581ISBN-13: 9781781162583Publisher: Titan Books (UK)Language: EnglishPublished: 02/26/2013Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 7.76h x 5.06w x 1.06d

This collection offers the first comprehensive analysis of Bad Bunny's impact on music, culture, and politics. Exploring his gender-fluid style, Afro-Caribbean aesthetics, and critiques of colonialism, the book highlights his role in amplifying marginalized voices. With contributions from diverse scholars, it presents a balanced...

The page-turning, definitive guide to beloved ska musician Mike Park and his iconic indie label Asian Man Records.Sourced from over a hundred hours of interviews with musicians, producers, booking agents, label owners, writers, fans, employees, volunteers, friends and family, Elvis is Dead, I'm Still...

The Thematic Catalog of the Works by Vítezslava Kaprálová constitutes the most comprehensive inventory of compositions of one of the most remarkable personalities in Czech music of the first half of the twentieth century. The description of all relevant sources-sketches, autographs, and authorized copies...

Give the gift of inspirational Queen Bey-inspired wisdom, humour and insight in this fabulous deck of 24 gift cards Beyoncé pop star, songwriter, queen, iconic performer.From girl-group singer to becoming the most awarded artist ever, Beyoncé has the magic touch. So it stands to...

D.R. Ransdell would have never guessed that nostalgia for living in Durango, Mexico, would lead her to join a mariachi band in Tucson, Arizona. Nor would she have guessed that learning by ear could be such a devilish challenge or that the standard mariachi...

In the year 2000, after Alan's death, Hinako Fujihara-Hovhaness started writing poems, which was the only way she could cope with her great loss. They were written with her limited English, yet they were spontaneous and poignant, straight from her heart. After she had...

The collection of essays in this volume offer an overview of Schubertian reception, interpretation and analysis. Part I surveys the issue of Schubert's alterity concentrating on his history and biography. Following on from the overarching dualities of Schubert explored in the first section, Part...

This modern, high-quality reproduction is perfect for students and would make for a worthy addition to any music collection. Franz Peter Schubert (1797 - 1828) was a seminal Austrian composer. Even though he died before he was 32, he was extremely prolific during his...

This modern, high-quality reproduction is perfect for students and would make for a worthy addition to any music collection. Franz Peter Schubert (1797 - 1828) was a seminal Austrian composer. Even though he died before he was 32, he was extremely prolific during his...

Paul Rosenfeld's "Musical Portraits: Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 20th-century music. This collection of essays provides insightful biographical and critical perspectives on some of the era's most influential figures. Rosenfeld, a renowned music critic, delves into...

Ernst Kurth as Theorist and Analyst is the first book length study devoted to the writings of one of this century's most important music theorists. In contrast to previous discussions, Lee A. Rothfarb's study explains Kurth's theories in light of his analyses of specific...

Shostakovich's lurid opera of sex, violence, and murder, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, is famous for being banned by personal decree of Joseph Stalin in 1936. Dramatically revived by Shostakovich's close friend, the cellist and Soviet émigré Mstislav Rostropovich in 1979, Lady Macbeth is now...

In the past fifty years Sparks have recorded over twenty-five albums and a huge number of non-album tracks, demos and unreleased songs. Their music is characterized by the fact that it can hardly be characterized. There is little out there that can be compared...

A literary collection honoring and memorializing Selena, the Queen of Tejano. Thirty years after her death, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez remains a cherished figure of Mexican American popular culture, her music and celebrity resounding across the decades. This unique collection of creative and scholarly works traces...

Born on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Glenn Medeiros grew up surrounded by modest means and strong values. Music wove its way into every path in his life, and soon, it stood as not only a hobby, but a...

This is Taylor Swift's life story, in a beautifully illustrated Poster Book with 16 pull out on the page posters. Her record sales top 200 million worldwide and she is the most streamed female artist on Spotify. Her 2022 album Midnights added to her...