Dark Side of the Moon The Making of the Pink Floyd Masterpiece John Harris Da Capo 2005 Hardback Illustrated
A behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the making of the great sonic masterpiece which became one of the most commercially successful albums of all timA behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the making of the great sonic masterpiece which became one of the most commercially successful albums of all time Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" (1973) is one of the most beloved albums of all time. A sonically stunning exploration into dark themes of madness, death, anxiety and alienation....more
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The Philosophy and Aesthetics of Music
Edward A Lippman Nebraska University Press 1999 Paperback
Edward Lippman's writings on musical aesthetics include both systematic and historical approaches and reflect his unrivalled knowledge of the philosopEdward Lippman's writings on musical aesthetics include both systematic and historical approaches and reflect his unrivalled knowledge of the philosophical literature on music and his deep understanding of the musical repertory. The 12 articles in this collection, originally published between 1953 and 1994, represent characteristic facets of his work and include studies of symbolism in music, the aesthetics of strophic song, an interpretation of Bach's 'Ich folge dir gleichfalls', the tonal ideal of Romanticism and the aesthetic theories of Richard Wagner. ...more
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Early Music
Denis Stevens Kahn & Averill 1997 Paperback
Drawing on his own extensive experience as a scholar and performer, Denis Stevens gathers together much useful information in this very readable introDrawing on his own extensive experience as a scholar and performer, Denis Stevens gathers together much useful information in this very readable introductory guide to musicology and the historically informed performance of early music. He identifies typical problems for editors, covering such thorny issues as musica ficta and barring, instrumentation and continuo. Sage advice is also offered on tracking down editions and facsimiles and selecting the best. ...more
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Old and New Highland Bagpiping
John G Gibson Birlinn 2005 Paperback
An account of pipers and piping in Highland Scotland and Gaelic Cape Breton tracing the shift from tradition to modernism in the old world and examiniAn account of pipers and piping in Highland Scotland and Gaelic Cape Breton tracing the shift from tradition to modernism in the old world and examining the change in social function of the Scottish piper with the disappearance of step-dance piping....more
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Notes on Beethoven 20 Crucial Works Conrad Wilson Eerdmans 2005 Paperback
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There and Back
Roy Porter Continuum 1995 Hardback
The bebop drummer and bandleader Roy Porter (1923-97) begins his story by recalling a gig he played in 1951. The audience were inmates of San Quentin The bebop drummer and bandleader Roy Porter (1923-97) begins his story by recalling a gig he played in 1951. The audience were inmates of San Quentin prison and two years later he joined them, jailed for drug possession. On his release Porter resumed his career, playing with musical giants including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Jordan. Edited by David Keller, with contributions from Porter's jazz colleagues and a discography. ...more
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Ancients and Moderns William Crotch and the Development of Classical Music Howard Irving Ashgate 1999 Hardback
The Surrey Institute lectures, given in 1818 by William Crotch (1775-1847) Professor of Music at Oxford University, are among the most profound works The Surrey Institute lectures, given in 1818 by William Crotch (1775-1847) Professor of Music at Oxford University, are among the most profound works of 19th century musical aesthetics in English. Howard Irving's book analyses the intellectual background to Crotch's thought, examining the ways in which over a century of partisan strife between supporters of conservative and progressive musical trends were finally reconciled in the 'moderate' Romanticism of the 1820s and '30s. Includes the full texts of Crotch's groundbreaking lectures. ...more
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Verdi
Barbara Meier Haus 2003 Paperback Illustrated
Part of the Life & Times series. A biography of Italian Romantic composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) who spent his life fighting for Italy''s liberty Part of the Life & Times series. A biography of Italian Romantic composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) who spent his life fighting for Italy''s liberty and nationhood and for his own artistic freedom against censorship. b&w throughout, some colour. Introduction by Roger Parker. ...more
Thomas Schipperges Haus 2003 Paperback Illustrated
Part of the Life & Times series. A biography of Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953) who left his native Russia for American during the Revolution and whose rPart of the Life & Times series. A biography of Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953) who left his native Russia for American during the Revolution and whose relationship with Soviet authorities deteriorated into condemnation and censorship. b&w throughout, some colour. Introduction by Nicholas Kenyon. ...more
The Harlequin Years Music in Paris 1917-1929 Roger Nichols Thames & Hudson 2002 Hardback Illustrated
During the inter-war period, Paris was, in Stravinsky's words, 'the hub of the musical world.' Roger Nichols's work deftly explores the kaleidoscopic During the inter-war period, Paris was, in Stravinsky's words, 'the hub of the musical world.' Roger Nichols's work deftly explores the kaleidoscopic diversity of Parisian musical life from the popular music of the cabaret and revue, to the more traditional masterpieces by 'preservers of the French tradition' such as Faure and d'Indy. Nichols also examines the exciting and often scandalous new ideas of the avant-garde led by the dazzling talents of Stravinsky, Jean Cocteau, Nadia Boulanger and Les Six. ...more
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Dictionary of Composers for the Church in Great Britain and Ireland
Maggie Humphries; Robert Evans Mansell 1997 Hardback
A dictionary containing 3500 biographical entries, each representing a composer whose work has been used within the worship of the church in Britain aA dictionary containing 3500 biographical entries, each representing a composer whose work has been used within the worship of the church in Britain and Ireland. No jacket. Slightly off-mint....more
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Letters from a Life: The Selected Letters and Diaries of Benjamin Britten Volume Two: 1939-1945 Donald Mitchell; Philip Reed (Edited by) Faber 1998 Paperback Illustrated
Supported by copious contemporary documents and an extensive commentary, the second volume of Donald Mitchell and Philip Reed's selection of Benjamin Supported by copious contemporary documents and an extensive commentary, the second volume of Donald Mitchell and Philip Reed's selection of Benjamin Britten's letters and diaries covers the crucial period when the composer and Peter Pears lived in America, and throws new light on their developing relationship before their return to Britain in 1942. The later letters evoke the hostility aroused by Britten's pacifism and homosexuality, and the events surrounding the triumphant 1945 premiere of Peter Grimes....more
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An Illustrated Treasury of Songs National Gallery of Art, Washington Rizzoli 1991 Hardback Illustrated
Here are the words and music of more than 50 of America's favourite songs - among them, On Top of Old Smoky, Oh Susanna, Clementine and The Star-SpangHere are the words and music of more than 50 of America's favourite songs - among them, On Top of Old Smoky, Oh Susanna, Clementine and The Star-Spangled Banner - and some traditional English songs, each one illustrated with a painting or artefact from the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Slightly off-mint....more
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Popular Music Studies A Select International Bibliography Shepherd; Horne; Laing (Edited by) Mansell 1997 Hardback
Dealing with topics of relevance to communication and media studies, politics, sociology, geography and anthropology as well as musicology and ethnomuDealing with topics of relevance to communication and media studies, politics, sociology, geography and anthropology as well as musicology and ethnomusicology, this is the first authoritative guide to scholarly literature on popular music of the world. Over 8300 entries cover every non-biographical aspect of this field from Aborigines to Zydeco, including genres, the industry, social and cultural contexts, musical practices, geographical locations and theory and method. With author and subject indexes. No jacket. ...more
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