Acquired wisdom has always put Sgt. Pepper at the head of the class, but it was Revolver that truly signaled The Beatles' sea change from a functional band to a studio-based ensemble. These changes began before Rubber Soul but came to fruition on Revolver, which took an astonishing 300 hours to produce, far more than any rock record before it.
The making of Revolver – hunkered down in Abbey Road with George Martin – is in itself a great Beatles story, but would be nothing if the results weren't so impactful. More than even Sgt. Pepper and Pet Sounds, Revolver fed directly into the rock 'n' roll zeitgeist, and its influence could be heard everywhere: from the psychedelic San Francisco sound (Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead); to the first wave of post-blues hard rock (Sabbath, Zeppelin); through movie soundtracks and pretty much everything that followed it – including every generation of guitar-based pop music and even heavy metal. More than any record before or after, Revolver was the game-changer, and this is, finally, the detailed telling of its storied recording and enormous impact. Winner of the 2013 ARSC Award for Best Research in Recorded Rock Music: Best History.
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This book covers the newest innovations in one of the most popular aspects of music recording. This second edition has now been updated to include software plug-ins and virtual mixers, as well as the exciting new world of surround-sound technology.
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Lyrics to 200 top tunes, including: Adia • After the Love Has Gone • Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) • Always on My Mind • Amazed • And So It Goes • Baby What a Big Surprise • Ben • Breathe • Change the World • Come to My Window • Do You Know Where You're Going To? • Don't Cry Out Loud • Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer • Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight • Easy • Feelings (?Dime?) • Fire and Rain • From a Distance • Georgia on My Mind • Hero • I Hope You Dance • Imagine • In the Air Tonight • Iris • Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) • Killing Me Softly with His Song • Laughter in the Rain • Looks like We Made It • My Heart Will Go on (Love Theme from 'Titanic') • New York State of Mind • The Rainbow Connection • Rainy Days and Mondays • Sailing • She's Always a Woman • Sing • Sunshine on My Shoulders • Take Me Home, Country Roads • Tears in Heaven • There You'll Be • Time After Time • Vision of Love • The Way We Were • Woman in Love • You're the Inspiration • You've Got a Friend • and more.
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A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' mind-blowing landmark album: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band celebrates its 50th anniversary in June 2017. Even after half a century, the Beatles' groundbreaking work thrillingly evokes the sights, sounds, and mood of the sixties at their most joyously psychedelic and creative. Featuring contributionsa from leading authorities on the Beatles' music, Sgt. Pepper at Fifty provides an in-depth critique of the album, by looking at the unique cultural circumstances that led to its creation; examining the rich assemblage of influences that informed its sound; exploring the landmark cover art, which continues to inspire debate and intrigue; and assessing the record's enduring legacy as the pinnacle of British pop. In addition to 225 photos and other images, the book includes memorabilia.
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Lyrics to 200 of the most romantic songs of all time, including: All My Loving • Always in My Heart (Siempre En Mi Corazon) • And I Love Her • Anniversary Song • Beautiful in My Eyes • Call Me Irresponsible • Can You Feel the Love Tonight • Cheek to Cheek • (They Long to Be) Close to You • Could I Have This Dance • Dedicated to the One I Love • Don't Know Much • Dream a Little Dream of Me • Endless Love • Fields of Gold • For Once in My Life • Grow Old with Me • The Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au) • Heart and Soul • Hello, Young Lovers • How Deep Is the Ocean (How High Is the Sky) • I Just Called to Say I Love You • I'll Be There • I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm • Just the Way You Are • Longer • L-O-V-E • Love Will Keep Us Together • Misty • Moonlight in Vermont • More (Ti Guardero' Nel Cuore) • My Funny Valentine • My Heart Will Go on (Love Theme from 'Titanic') • She • Speak Softly, Love (Love Theme) • Till • A Time for Us (Love Theme) • Unchained Melody • Up Where We Belong • We've Only Just Begun • What the World Needs Now Is Love • When I Fall in Love • Witchcraft • Wonderful Tonight • You Are the Sunshine of My Life • You're the Inspiration • You've Made Me So Very Happy • and more!
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This handy, pocket-sized book is the most contemporary source on the market. Containing more than 1,900 capsule biographies, conveniently arranged by genre, this guide provides a who's who of classical, country, film, and theater music, along with the Great American songbook, hymns and patriotic songs, and pop/rock music.
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If you have ever questioned the power of music to influence individuals' lives and to shape our society as a whole, your doubts will be erased upon reading this book. Each story is unique and personal, but the over-arching truth is that the pursuit of excellence in music makes a profound difference in people's lives. Through the exquisite photographs, you can see into each person's soul. Through the intimate and revealing personal statements, you can feel the pulse of each subject's heart. After just a short encounter you will know what makes that person who he or she is. As the fine arts continue to struggle for recognition in our educational system, the material contained within these pages is a timely testament to the importance and validity of music to make a positive and profound difference in the world we inhabit.
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The road to stardom starts here! Give your child the musical advantage that will help them excel at any instrument. Children learn the foundation of rhythm and timing using clapping and tapping patterns. Next they move onto percussion instruments such as rhythm sticks, shakers, and tambourines to apply musical patterns over songs. Children then get their first music lessons on piano, guitar, ukulele, singing, and drums. Kids learn the basics of each instrument so they can easily decide which is a perfect match. Many children go on to play several instruments! The lessons taught in this book will plant a musical seed that will continue to grow for your child's entire life!
This fun learning music program includes:
• Downloadable video and audio tutorials and demonstrations
• Clapping and tapping patterns help children understand music
• Rhythm and timing exercises with percussion instruments
• Lessons for guitar, piano, ukulele, singing, and drums
Teachers, parents, and volunteers can help guide children through the entire book! Each lesson has teacher and parent instructions to help teach the lesson in a thorough and effective manner even if you have no musical experience!
Includes:
• Downloadable video and audio for each lesson
• Complete beats, rhythm & timing course
• Free membership for online lesson support
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Barbershop singing is often thought of as a genre of music when, in fact, it is a style of arranging. Any song can be arranged in the barbershop style, provided that the arranger be familiar with the tenets of this originally American--though now global--art form. Arranging Barbershop provides this framework. It follows in the footsteps of arranging legends, both from the early days of barbershop and those since the preservationist movement, including our modern, living arrangers. All of these artists shaped barbershop to what it is today: a vibrant, unique musical experience that has the capacity to be compelling both for the singers and the eager listeners. This book is intended to empower current and future generations of barbershop arrangers of all skill levels, providing them the tools and knowledge they need to bring their creations to life.
Arranging Barbershop is divided into four volumes: 1) Getting Started, 2) The Arranging Journey, 3) Visions of Excellence, and 4) Learn from the Experts. Each volume is meant to be standalone but also a part of the greater whole. Volume 3, “Visions of Excellence,” is a virtual roundtable with 38 of barbershop's greatest arrangers.
Filled with case studies, specific examples (with audio and video clips) and lessons learned, each volume aims to unlock new skills and expertise for everyone interested in arranging in the barbershop style.
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No photographer in the world took more – or better – shots of Iron Maiden than Ross Halfin. Having worked with the group since their emergence in the late Seventies, he became a part of the roller-coaster ride that saw Maiden conquer the world as the leading lights of the new wave of british heavy metal. This new deluxe photo documentary features Halfin's photographs from throughout their career, in Europe, America and elsewhere, on stage, backstage and wherever else they happened to be. Featuring a foreword by founder member Steve Harris, and Ross's own recollections of his life and times with Iron Maiden.
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Vinyl FAQ is a record junkie's delight. It shares the best strategies for finding rare albums, reveals the locations of the world's best record stores, and uncovers the vast network of record conventions and the intricacies of online auctions. The book describes the most collectible records, examining collector niches and historic auction results. It covers the most collected artists, labels, and genres, and explores the recent resurgence in new vinyl releases.
This volume is far from one of those stuffy guides that have page after page of discography and estimated values. Vinyl FAQ, authored by a record collecting expert, is a fast-moving read filled with “best of” lists; stories about amazing finds; the colorful history of legendary collectors and their endless hunt for elusive vinyl treasures; the excitement of great leads and the heartbreak of dead ends; tips for deciphering counterfeits; facts about the audio devices that play sweet vinyl; plenty of interesting info for rock, punk, psych, pop, soul, jazz, blues, and country fans; and more. Adding to the Vinyl FAQ experience is a visual feast of record covers and label art from all eras. Take a spin... it's going to be fun! MORE»
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Having produced and performed with a who's who list of musicians and entertainers – on keyboards ranging from grand piano to Hammond B-3 to synthesizers of all kinds – Tom Brooks offers unique insights into the most effective approach to playing keyboards in a modern worship setting. The Worship Keyboard Book presents the specific techniques needed to create powerful, supportive, and musical keyboard parts. Brooks demonstrates intelligent and well-tested approaches to creating rhythm and lead parts on each of the common keyboards. He addresses important aspects of developing comping patterns that fit with the rest of the band, how to work with guitars in a contemporary band setting, accompanying a vocalist, practical music theory, adapting to different genres and styles, improvisation, practice routines, perfecting your sound, and so much more!
In the accompanying video tutorials – provided to support your growth as a modern worship keyboardist – Tom Brooks demonstrates the techniques and principles presented in the text. All media is delivered online to offer access to all of the content, whether you're using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device. MORE»
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Songwriting is a craft that can be learned and enjoyed by all. You may not play an instrument, you may not be able to carry a tune, and you may not have a very large vocabulary – but you may really want to write a song. In all honesty, you can write a song, but you are in for a challenge and your learning curve will be steep. Yet if you are passionate about learning how to create a song, it can be done and you will get immense satisfaction from it, because the best songs come from the heart.
Randy Klein's belief is that anyone can write a song about anything. It may not be a hit song or a well-constructed song or even a song that anyone else can remember, but if you feel strongly about something and you can't speak it, then you can write a song about it.
This book can be used in many ways: as a course outline for any level of songwriting, as a reference book on the multiple facets of the craft of songwriting, or as a refresher source for refocusing the rules about songwriting. Along the way are useful hints, tips, and axioms about songwriting that will inspire readers to write better songs and make them think about the craft. MORE»
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This book is both an overview and detailed look at one of the most innovative instruments of all time. Veteran musician Charlie Lagond tells the story of the saxophone's origin and inventor as well as of its single-reed forerunner, the clarinet. He delves into the saxophone's history and highlights some of its greatest players. The book explores basic techniques and styles and offers advice for choosing an instrument. Also covered are the motivating need for the saxophone, its qualities, the instrument's different models, its usage throughout its existence, and its influence on music. Interspersed throughout are pictures and listening references related to each chapter.
An accompanying DVD features demonstrations by Lagond and his students, including the individual sound of each model as well as examples of stylistic phrasing, special effects, and ensemble playing.
Lagond engages the school-age reader with a conversational, down-to-earth tone and the personal perspective of a professional saxophonist-clarinetist who began his love affair with these instruments when he was ten years old. MORE»
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