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Quest Books,U.S. Working Class Mystic A Spiritual Biography of
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£11.99
Rizzoli Bruce Springsteen
Book SynopsisAn unprecedented look at a very young Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, from the group’s creation and early New Jersey days to their meteoric rise and seminal Born in the USA tour, in photographs almost all not previously published. David Gahr (1922–2008) was tapped by Columbia Records designer John Berg to shoot cover art for Bruce Springsteen’s second album, The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle. Gahr’s earliest photographs of the musician showcase a youthful Springsteen, not even aged twenty-three, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on the eve of a career breakthrough. Gahr befriended the rising star, and over a span of approximately ten years he photographed Springsteen, both on- and offstage. Rare captures include Springsteen recording music, performing at the cramped venue Bottom Line weeks before the release of his seminal 1975 album Born to Run, and playing to legions of fans during hTrade ReviewNow comes a new compendium of images, Bruce Springsteen: From Asbury Park, To Born To Run, To Born In The USA featuring the work of long-time music photographer David Gahr and includes more than 150 images, spanning the formative years 1973 to 1986 of the Springsteen opus.In more than 25 photographic sessions, Gahr documented live performances and recording sessions, taking portrait studies and candid shots of Springsteen and his band as he worked to find the right mix and substance for what he calls his “music of transcendence.” In those early years, Springsteen slowly brought on band members Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici, Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez, Gary Tallent, David Sancious, Max Weinberg, Stevie Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren and Patti Scialfa. Some would come and go, and some would ultimately form that “heart-stopping, pants-dropping, house-rocking, earth-quaking, booty-shaking, Viagra-taking, love-making, legendary,” E Street Band. ~ Smithsonian"An unprecedented look at a very young Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, from the group's creation and early New Jersey days to their meteoric rise and seminal Born in the USA tour, in mostly never-before-seen photographs." — Publishers Weekly
£28.45
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Orchestral Anthology The Young Persons Guide to
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£39.20
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Orchestral Anthology Four Sea Interludes and
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£38.94
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Ballet Music Apollon Musegete Pulcinella Suite Le
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£39.89
Boosey & Hawkes Inc Orchestral Anthology Fanfare for the Common Man
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£52.00
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Orchestral Anthology Danzon Cubano Clarinet
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£41.67
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Ballet Music Billy the Kid Ballet Suite Four
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£40.99
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Symphonic Dances Etudes Tableaux Vocalise The
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£43.22
Te Herenga Waka University Press The NZSO National Youth Orchestra 50 Years and
Book SynopsisTelling the story of the first 50 years of New Zealand's National Youth Orchestra, this account covers its successful international tours and performances in cities around New Zealand as well as its 2009 concert season. The first history of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's (NZSO) Youth Orchestra, the chronicle is enlivened by the memories and stories of past members. Including photographs, posters, and programs drawn from the group's archives as well as personal collections, this warm and accessible compilation celebrates the orchestra's unique character.
£25.60
WW Norton & Co Words Without Music A Memoir
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited memoir by “the most prolific and popular of all contemporary composers” (New York Times).Trade Review"Warm, low-key and often delightful…. A portrait of a composer who rose to prominence almost entirely outside of the usual institutions…. Words Without Music reads the way Mr. Glass’s compositions sound at their best: propulsive, with a surreptitious emotional undertow." -- Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim - New York Times"Lively and colorful…. Glass is one of the most articulate composers around. Insight and practical common sense pervade his new book…. With a composer’s sense of form, Glass returns, in the final pages, to his youth, the subject that elicits his most evocative writing." -- Kyle Gann - New York Times Book Review"Glass, a key figure of musical minimalism, was one of the first composers to reject a distinction between “ethnic” music and Western classical music, and in this memoir he explains how he came to view a composition not as a linear narrative but as progressive rhythmic sequences." -- The New Yorker"Philip Glass's place in musical history is secure." -- The New Yorker"America's most significant symphonist." -- Los Angeles Times"An icon of the avant-garde." -- Fader"The most prolific and popular of all contemporary composers." -- New York Times"An engaging memoir of an adventuresome, iconoclastic career…Writing with warmth and candor, Glass portrays himself as driven, self-confident and tenaciously determined to invent his own, radically new musical language." -- Kirkus Reviews"No matter your opinion of Glass’ music, you will like Glass the man….Aspiring musicians and artists will learn much from Glass, as will general readers, musical or not, who will discover an artistic life exceptionally well lived." -- Booklist, Starred Review"Philip Glass has written a fascinating account of his life with recollections of family, teachers, and friends. From his childhood in Baltimore to his studies with Ravi Shankar and Nadia Boulanger and the collaborations with Robert Wilson, Allen Ginsburg, Godfrey Reggio, and Martin Scorsese, among others, Glass offers insights to his music and personal life. Words Without Music will be a pleasure to read, not only for musicians (although they will particularly enjoy it) but for anyone interested in the world of art." -- Paul Simon"I came to Philip Glass’s music very simply, without any critical prodding or guidance. I listened and was transfixed. I was excited to work with Philip on Kundun, and he exceeded my wildest expectations giving us a score that was genuinely transcendent. He’s exceeded my expectations again with this rich and beautifully written memoir. Who knew that he was as good a writer as he is a composer?" -- Martin Scorsese"Words Without Music is one of the most inspiring books I’ve ever read. The book overflows with love and enthusiasm for life and art. Philip Glass’s vision of human culture as the transmission of ideas through time is transcendent. Hilarious, touching and profound, this book should be read by everyone interested in music and great writing." -- Laurie Anderson"[Glass has] fascinated several generations of listeners, demonstrating mesmeric properties that are as palpable as they are inexplicable." -- Alex Ross - New Yorker"An appealing memoir from one of the foremost creative geniuses of the last fifty years, Philip Glass’s homespun reminiscences are as accessible as his entrancing musical compositions. In his epic quest to discover ‘where the music comes from,’ Glass chronicles his transformative, lifelong journey across four continents, including his musical epiphany with Ravi Shankar, which had a dramatic impact on contemporary instrumental music and opera." -- Peter Gelb"At its core, Glass’s story is about work…he worked as a mover, a plumber, and a taxi driver to keep his family fed during his decades of obscurity, and since then he has immersed himself in the craft of composing. Glass is raptly alive to the aesthetic epiphanies, philosophy, spirituality, and magnetic personalities he has encountered, yet his prose is conversational and free of pretense. The result is a lively, absorbing read that makes Glass’s rarefied cultural sphere wonderfully accessible." -- Publishers Weekly"[A]n engaging, even charming book, one of the most readable autobiographies ever written by a classical composer." -- Terry Teachout - Commentary Magazine"Essential reading for anyone remotely interested in the evolution of the avant-garde during the past half-century…. Words Without Music [is] an important contribution to cultural history." -- Steven G. Kellman - Dallas Morning News"An absorbing, graceful, and humane window into the interior life of one of our most important and arguably most famous composers…. For everyone who has been fascinated and moved by his music, the book will be full of deep insights into how Glass the man became Glass the composer." -- George Grella - The Brooklyn Rail"Long overdue… [Words Without Music] rightly touches on only the major works of his early and middle periods, gracefully leaving the reader to conclude how much the 78-year-old Glass… has changed the cutting-edge music world, how that world is run, how pieces are made and disseminated, and the value of his having saved serious music from the hegemony of modernism." -- David Patrick Stearns - Philadelphia Inquirer"Well-supplied with droll observations and plainspoken assessments regarding the details of a career that has been as remarkable and noteworthy as any in American music—indeed, in American culture…. Honest and candid." -- Steve Smith - Boston Globe"A joy to read… Considering the insight he provides into the various works he does discuss (particularly the operas and early minimalist pieces), anyone with a passing interest in Glass will come away with a better understanding of this musical giant's creative process and influence." -- Noah Cruickshank - Shelf Awareness, Starred Review"Illuminating… Words Without Music offers Glass plenty of opportunities to take aim at [his] critics… He is always vigorous in defending his artistic choices and aesthetics. Glass’s music may sound simple, but it revels in subtle complexity." -- Sudip Bose - Washington Post"Readers don’t have to like Glass’s music to find pleasure in this warm, unaffected, and deeply human book, but they may come away with an improved understanding of and a greater appreciation for both the music and its composer…. If a listener’s view of a composer is one of the things that shapes his or her perception of the music, an autobiography that alters the composer’s image should have the potential to change the way the music comes across. Words Without Music has done precisely that for me." -- David Hajdu - The Nation"So bursting with culture and anecdote that names and stories virtually explode out of it… Gloriously readable." -- Jeff Simon - Buffalo News"Fascinating…. Glass’s wry observations of those he has worked with—alongside memories of those he has loved and lost—remind us of the human scale of his achievement over the years, and of how the years are numbered." -- Nick Shave - BBC Music Magazine"Words Without Music is a sustained performance with fascinating scenes and a lucid text. If there is a ‘music’ to this book, it is the regular rhythm that being in the presence of someone humble and kind allows—it is a comfort and a constancy." -- Michael Coffey - BOMB Magazine
£22.79
Zephyr Press Dylan on Dylan
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Chicago Review Press Joni on Joni
Book SynopsisTrade Review"In a moment of great public interest in Joni Mitchell, one voice has been mostly absentMitchell's own. Joni on Joni rectifies that, and offers a great songwriter in dialogue with pop music critics, cable access hosts, and, best of all, her prismatic self." -- RJ Smith, author of American Witness: The Art and Life of Robert Frank and The One: The Life and Music of James Brown"Generations of young women -- and men -- found out who they were through Joni Mitchell's naked lyricism, singular tunings, and her willingness to resist boundaries. Here, editor Susan Whitall shows us who the ever-evolving songwriter is through myriad interviews with some of the world's smartest critics, and her own scene-setting/contextualizing introductions to each chapter.... For anyone who's loved Blue, Mingus, Court and Spark , The Hissing of Summer Lawns , or Turbulent Indigo , Joni on Joni is a journey worth taking." -- Holly Gleason, editor, Woman Walk the Line: How the Women of Country Changed My Life"This fascinating portrait of an artist is highly recommended for Mitchell's fans and readers interested in the creative process." -- Library Journal"Susan Whitall is a veteran music writer and brings a deep well of understanding in her introductions to each of the 27 interviews. For Joni fans, a must-read." -- Sarah Murdoch, Toronto Star
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University of Chicago Press Samson Young Silver Moon or Golden Star Which
Book SynopsisFor his first US museum exhibition, Hong Kong-based sound artist Samson Young looks to the idealism presented at the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago to explore varying concepts of social progress and utopia through a trilogy of animated music videos. The catalog addresses questions of how people adapt to societal changes that they have little control over. For Young, progress as it was defined in the 1933 fair's subtitle A Century of Progress represents a specific variant of aspirational thinking. From cars to shopping malls and houses designed for the future to political change, progressive thinking has had contrasting consequences as it made its impact felt across the globe in the decades that followed. The accompanying catalog acts both as an introduction to Young's work and a lavishly illustrated document of the exhibition. It features an essay by curator Orianna Cacchione contextualizing Young's work, an essay by G. Douglas Barrett exploring the tension between modern visions of utopia and the musical version of the contemporary, and an interview between Seth Kim Cohen and Young about the form of the music video and its variations in the exhibitions. Additionally, the catalog also contains full-color video stills of the works, original drawings, and archival materials included in the exhibition.
£27.55
A L-J A S Enterprises, L. P. My Son Jimi
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498 Productions, LLC The Beatles Rubber Soul to Revolver
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East End Press A Passionate Journey
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Griffin Publishing Deal
Book SynopsisThe Grateful Dead are perhaps the most legendary American rock band of all time. For thirty years, beginning in the hippie scene of San Francisco in 1965, they were a musical institution, the original jam band that broke new ground in so many ways. From the music to their live concert sound systems and fan recordings, they were forward-thinking champions of artistic control and outlaw artists who marched to the beat of their own drums.In Deal, Bill Kreutzmann, one of their founding members and drummer for every one of their over 2,300 concerts has written an unflinching and wild account of playing in the greatest improvisational band of all time. Everything a rock music fan would expect is here, but what sets this apart is Bill''s incredible life of adventure that was at the heart of the Grateful Dead experience. This was a band that knew no limits and Bill lived life to the fullest, pushing the boundaries of drugs, drums and high times, through devastating tragedy an
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Castle Point Books Dolly An Unauthorized Collection of Wise Witty
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Picador USA Let Love Rule
Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERI see my story as a suite of songs that have a magical connection.Let Love Rule is a work of deep reflection. Lenny Kravitz looks back at his life with candor, self-scrutiny, and humor.My life is all about opposites, he writes. Black and white. Jewish and Christian. The Jackson 5 and Led Zeppelin. I accepted my Gemini soul. I owned it. I adored it. Yins and yangs mingled in various parts of my heart and mind, giving me balance and fueling my curiosity and comfort.Let Love Rule covers a vast canvas stretching from Manhattan's Upper East Side, Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant, Los Angeles's Baldwin Hills and Beverly Hills, and finally to France, England, and Germany.It's the story of a wildly creative kid who, despite tough struggles at school and extreme tension at home, finds salvation in music.We see him grow as a musician and ultimately become a master songwriter, producer, and pe
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Random House USA Inc Whatever You Say I Am
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Hal Leonard Corporation Music for Piano
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£22.09
Hal Leonard Corporation Guitar PlayAlong Volume 130 Iron Maiden
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£21.59
Pelican Publishing Company Professor Longhair
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£17.95
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company Essential Skills for Composing Effectively
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History Press Hidden History of Music Row
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£19.79
MP-NCA Uni of North Carolina The Storied South Voices of Writers and Artists
£35.96
Orion Publishing Co Spaceships Over Glasgow
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book is like being in the pub with a friend who has all the best stories * The Skinny *Will provide comfort and inspiration to all those souls abducted by music * The Guardian *Exuberant * Mojo *Candid and articulate * The Herald *Shows how well his infectious enthusiasm and taste for therapeutic noise have served him * Uncut *A love song to rock n roll * The Scots Magazine *It's hard to think of a better book written about the realities of being in a band in the 21st century * Record Collector *
£24.32
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Jersey Boys The Story Of Frankie Valli The Four
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Hal Leonard Corporation ComposerS Choice Randall Hartsell Early to
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Hal Leonard Corporation Nirvana
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Hal Leonard Corporation Elegant People
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Hal Leonard Corporation Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Book SynopsisThis landmark album celebrates its fiftieth year in March 2022, and McEuen tells the story of the making of the album, discusses each of its thirty-eight songs, and includes never-before-seen photos taken by the author and his brother Bill McEuen, who produced the album.
£36.10
Hal Leonard Corporation Buddy Guy Guitar PlayAlong Volume 183
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Hal Leonard Corporation Kenny Wayne Shepherd Guitar PlayAlong Volume 184
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Hal Leonard Corporation Grateful Dead Guitar Anthology
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Hal Leonard Corporation Ed Sheeran for Ukulele
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Hal Leonard Corporation Stevie Ray Vaughan Drum PlayAlong Volume 40 Hal
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Hal Leonard Corporation Slide Slack Key Ukulele A Collection of Songs
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Boosey & Hawkes Inc UFO Reduction for Solo Percussion and Piano
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Hal Leonard Corporation Edna Mae Burnam Step By Step AllInOne Edition
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£14.39
Hal Leonard Corporation Guitar Play Along The Beatles BookOnline Audio
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Hal Leonard Corporation Best of the Beatles
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Hal Leonard Corporation Emeli Sand Long Live the Angels
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Hal Leonard Corporation Queen Cello PlayAlong Volume 8 HalLeonard Cello
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Chains Toward the Blues
Book SynopsisPeter Beilharz is Professor of Critical Theory at Sichuan University, China, and has previously held chairs at La Trobe, Harvard, Leeds and Curtin Universities. He has published thirty books including Socialism and Modernity (2009) and Intimacy in Postmodern Times (2020). He founded the journal Thesis Eleven in 1980, and played as support to Chain in 1971.Trade ReviewThat Peter Beilharz’s writing has an inimitable, flowing backbeat will not surprise those familiar with his writing. Nor does it distract from Chain’s own. In fact, you may be well advised to use the book as the score while you ‘plug in those cans and travel across time, towards the blues, close to the sun.’ -- Harry Blatterer, Macquarie University, Australia * Thesis Eleven Journal *Table of ContentsTrack listing Preface 1. Once Around The Block 2. Tracks: Text 3. Before and After: Context 4. Time and Place: Big Context 5. Back Pages Notes Index
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University of Minnesota Press Good Morning Blues: The Autobiography of Count Basie
Book SynopsisCount Basie was one of America’s pre-eminent and influential jazz pianists, bandleaders, and composers, known for such classics as “Jumpin’ at the Woodside,” “Goin’ to Chicago Blues,” “Sent for You Yesterday and Here You Come Today,” and “One O’Clock Jump.” In Good Morning Blues, Basie recounts his life story to Albert Murray, from his childhood years playing ragtime with his own pickup band at dances and pig roasts, to his years in New York City in search of opportunity, to rollicking anecdotes of Basie’s encounters with Fats Waller, Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., Quincy Jones, Billie Holliday, and Tony Bennett. In this classic of jazz autobiography that was ten years in the making, Albert Murray brings the voice of Count Basie to the printed page in what is both testimony and tribute to an incredibly rich life.
£17.09
Ebury Publishing A Head Full of Music: The soundtrack to my life
Book SynopsisForeword by Bob StanleyOn a sunny Saturday morning in May 1956, a fifteen-year-old, then called Harry Webb, was mooching down Waltham Cross High Street. He heard some music blaring out of a parked car. It stopped him in his tracks.The song was 'Heartbreak Hotel' by Elvis Presley. It sounded like nothing he had ever heard before. In that instant, the schoolboy who was destined to take the hit parade by storm as Cliff Richard fell in love with rock and roll. It gave him the thrill, the purpose and the mission that has shaped his life ever since.Cliff lives in and for music. And with 65 years as a hitmaker, the music filling his head is a broad category. His soundtrack begins by blasting us all back into that first life-changing explosion of rock and also includes great soul soul stars such as Aretha Franklin, longtime colleagues like Elton John, and much-missed close friends Cilla Black and Olivia Newton-John.This book is meaningful to Cliff on many levels. The 30 or so songs here that make up the soundtrack to his life have each moved him deeply, but it's also about the legendary artists he met, and often got to know. He shares those stories and memories with you, too.A Head Full of Music is a vibrant personal journey for Cliff, and it's a joy to accompany him on it. Get wired for sound with him and read on.
£31.04
