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This is a comprehensive study of style and structure evaluating Joni Mitchell's songs from a musicological perspective. Whitesell analyses the singer-songwriter's musical technique, poetic nuance, and cultural reference. Whitesell develops conceptual tools in order to demonstrate the extent of Mitchell's innovation and to recognize her stature as a composer.

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...an invaluable contribution to the study of contemporary popular music that stretches far beyond the disciplines of musicology. * Martin James, Times Higher Education *

Table of Contents
1. Introduction: Pop Song and Art Song ; 2. Sound and Style ; 3. Voices and Personae ; 4. Harmonic Palette ; 5. Melodic Turns ; 6. Thematic Thread ; 7. Collections and Cycles ; 8. A Tribute ; Appendix ; Select Bibliography

The Music of Joni Mitchell

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    A Paperback by Lloyd Whitesell

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      Publisher Oxford University Press
      Published 8/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780195307993
      978-0195307993
      ISBN-10 0195307992
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      Entertainment Musicians, singers, bands and groups Sacred and religious music

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This is a comprehensive study of style and structure evaluating Joni Mitchell's songs from a musicological perspective. Whitesell analyses the singer-songwriter's musical technique, poetic nuance, and cultural reference. Whitesell develops conceptual tools in order to demonstrate the extent of Mitchell's innovation and to recognize her stature as a composer.

      Trade Review
      ...an invaluable contribution to the study of contemporary popular music that stretches far beyond the disciplines of musicology. * Martin James, Times Higher Education *

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction: Pop Song and Art Song ; 2. Sound and Style ; 3. Voices and Personae ; 4. Harmonic Palette ; 5. Melodic Turns ; 6. Thematic Thread ; 7. Collections and Cycles ; 8. A Tribute ; Appendix ; Select Bibliography

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