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Disgraceland

Musicians Getting Away with Murder and Behaving Very Badly

by Jake Brennan ...

Narrated by Jake Brennan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 6 min

From the creator of the popular rock 'n' roll true crime podcast, DISGRACELAND comes an off-kilter, hysterical, at times macabre book of stories from the highly entertaining underbelly of music history.You may know Jerry Lee Lewis married his thirteen-year-old cousin but did you know he shot his bass player in the chest with a shotgun or that a couple of his wives died under extremely mysterious ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

From the creator of the popular rock 'n' roll true crime podcast, DISGRACELAND comes an off-kilter, hysterical, at times macabre book of stories from the highly entertaining underbelly of music history.You may know Jerry Lee Lewis married his thirteen-year-old cousin but did you know he shot his bass player in the chest with a shotgun or that a couple of his wives died under extremely mysterious
... Read more
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How Music Works

by David Byrne ...

Narrated by David Byrne, Andrew Garman ...

Unabridged

13 hours 10 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Byrne’s incisive and enthusiastic look at the musical art form, from its very inceptions to the influences that shape it, whether acoustical, economic, social, or technological—now updated with a new chapter on digital curation.“How Music Works is a buoyant hybrid of social history, anthropological survey, autobiography, personal philosophy, and business manual” ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Byrne’s incisive and enthusiastic look at the musical art form, from its very inceptions to the influences that shape it, whether acoustical, economic, social, or technological—now updated with a new chapter on digital curation.“How Music Works is a buoyant hybrid of social history, anthropological survey, autobiography, personal philosophy, and business manual”
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Holding the Note

Profiles in Popular Music

by David Remnick ...

Narrated by David Remnick, Matt Godfrey ...

Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and editor of The New Yorker gathers his writing on some of the essential musicians of our time—intimate portraits of Leonard Cohen, Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, and more.The greatest popular songs, whether it’s Aretha Franklin singing “Respect” or Bob Dylan performing “Blind Willie ... Read more

$29.50 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and editor of The New Yorker gathers his writing on some of the essential musicians of our time—intimate portraits of Leonard Cohen, Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, and more.The greatest popular songs, whether it’s Aretha Franklin singing “Respect” or Bob Dylan performing “Blind Willie
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Jazz

A History of America's Music

by Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns ...

Narrated by LeVar Burton ...

Abridged

8 hours 59 min

A masterpiece that brings to life the fascinating story of the quintessential American music—jazz. Visually stunning, with more than five hundred photographs, this companion volume to the acclaimed ten-part PBS TV series is an exploration of the music that celebrates all Americans at their best.Here are the stories of the extraordinary men and women who made the music: Louis Armstrong, the ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

A masterpiece that brings to life the fascinating story of the quintessential American music—jazz. Visually stunning, with more than five hundred photographs, this companion volume to the acclaimed ten-part PBS TV series is an exploration of the music that celebrates all Americans at their best.Here are the stories of the extraordinary men and women who made the music: Louis Armstrong, the
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Adorning the Dark

Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making

by Andrew Peterson ...

Narrated by Andrew Peterson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 1 min

Making something beautiful in a broken world can be harrowing work, and it can’t be done alone.Over the last twenty years, Andrew Peterson has performed thousands of concerts, published four novels, released ten albums, taught college and seminary classes on writing, founded a nonprofit ministry for Christians in the arts, and executive-produced a film—all in a belief that God calls us to proclaim ... Read more

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Making something beautiful in a broken world can be harrowing work, and it can’t be done alone.Over the last twenty years, Andrew Peterson has performed thousands of concerts, published four novels, released ten albums, taught college and seminary classes on writing, founded a nonprofit ministry for Christians in the arts, and executive-produced a film—all in a belief that God calls us to proclaim
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Musician's Map

by Kane Power ...

Narrated by Kane Power ...

Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

The Musician's Map is a complete guide to building success in music. Whether you're just thinking about learning music, or you're already in the process of building a career; this audiobook will help you. Musician's Map provides practical advice for musicians just starting out and musicians looking to get ahead and further their career.This audiobook is a step-by-step guide that will save you ... Read more

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The Musician's Map is a complete guide to building success in music. Whether you're just thinking about learning music, or you're already in the process of building a career; this audiobook will help you. Musician's Map provides practical advice for musicians just starting out and musicians looking to get ahead and further their career.This audiobook is a step-by-step guide that will save you
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The Best Church Hymns (UNABRIDGED)

by Louis Fitzgerald BENSON ...

Narrated by Clark Stewart ...

Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

This 1898 book is the result of a survey of 107 hymn-books. The thirty-two hymns are ranked in order of popularity. The texts in this recording are said only, not sung, along with a few explanatory notes for each hymn (some footnotes, not all, here recorded). The texts are preceded by two essays concerning hymns and their standards. Benson (1855-1930) was an American Presbyterian minister who ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

This 1898 book is the result of a survey of 107 hymn-books. The thirty-two hymns are ranked in order of popularity. The texts in this recording are said only, not sung, along with a few explanatory notes for each hymn (some footnotes, not all, here recorded). The texts are preceded by two essays concerning hymns and their standards. Benson (1855-1930) was an American Presbyterian minister who
... Read more
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The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic

Revised and Expanded Edition

by Jessica Hopper ...

Narrated by Ella Turenne, Mozhan Marnò ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

An acclaimed, career-spanning collection from a fiercely feminist and revered contemporary rock critic, reissued with new materialThroughout her career, spanning more than two decades, Jessica Hopper, a revered and pioneering music critic, has examined women recording and producing music, in all genres, through an intersectional feminist lens. The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

An acclaimed, career-spanning collection from a fiercely feminist and revered contemporary rock critic, reissued with new materialThroughout her career, spanning more than two decades, Jessica Hopper, a revered and pioneering music critic, has examined women recording and producing music, in all genres, through an intersectional feminist lens. The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female
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Music Production

Discover the Past, Present, & Future of Music Production, Recording Technology, Techniques, & Songwriting

by Tommy Swindali ...

Narrated by Austin R Stoler ...

Unabridged

3 hours 34 min

What Makes A Song Great?It's a big question and one that has been written about endlessly in an attempt to reveal the “formula” for creating a worldwide, smash hit record.First of all, a good song speaks to you. You remember it, even if it's just one really good line... It fills you with emotions, whether those be sad or happy ones.Then there is something else...it's the way the music was produced ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What Makes A Song Great?It's a big question and one that has been written about endlessly in an attempt to reveal the “formula” for creating a worldwide, smash hit record.First of all, a good song speaks to you. You remember it, even if it's just one really good line... It fills you with emotions, whether those be sad or happy ones.Then there is something else...it's the way the music was produced
... Read more
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Music

A Very Short Introduction

by Nicholas Cook ...

Unabridged

4 hours 59 min

What is music? How is it constructed? How is it consumed? Why do you enjoy it at all? In Music: A Very Short Introduction, Nicholas Cook invites us to really think about music and the role it plays in our lives and our ears. Drawing on a number of accessible examples, the author prompts us to call on our own musical experiences in order to think more critically about the roles of the performers ... Read more

$17.63 CAD

What is music? How is it constructed? How is it consumed? Why do you enjoy it at all? In Music: A Very Short Introduction, Nicholas Cook invites us to really think about music and the role it plays in our lives and our ears. Drawing on a number of accessible examples, the author prompts us to call on our own musical experiences in order to think more critically about the roles of the performers
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I'll Love You Forever

Notes from a K-Pop Fan

by Giaae Kwon ...

Narrated by Giaae Kwon ...

Unabridged

9 hours

Jia Tolentino’s Trick Mirror meets Cathy Park Hong’s Minor Feelings in a meditation that blends memoir and cultural criticism to explore how the author’s love affair with K-pop has shaped her sense of self, charting K-pop’s complex coming-of-age through some of its biggest idols.I’ll Love You Forever: Notes from a K-Pop Fan is a smart, poignant, constantly surprising essay collection that ... Read more

$33.92 CAD

Jia Tolentino’s Trick Mirror meets Cathy Park Hong’s Minor Feelings in a meditation that blends memoir and cultural criticism to explore how the author’s love affair with K-pop has shaped her sense of self, charting K-pop’s complex coming-of-age through some of its biggest idols.I’ll Love You Forever: Notes from a K-Pop Fan is a smart, poignant, constantly surprising essay collection that
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For the Love of Music

A Conductor's Guide to the Art of Listening

by John Mauceri ...

Narrated by John Mauceri ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

With a lifetime of experience, profound knowledge and understanding, and heartwarming appreciation, an internationally celebrated conductor and teacher answers the questions: Why should I listen to classical music? How can I get the most from the listening experience?A protégé of Leonard Bernstein--his colleague for eighteen years--and an eminent conductor who has toured and recorded all over the ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

With a lifetime of experience, profound knowledge and understanding, and heartwarming appreciation, an internationally celebrated conductor and teacher answers the questions: Why should I listen to classical music? How can I get the most from the listening experience?A protégé of Leonard Bernstein--his colleague for eighteen years--and an eminent conductor who has toured and recorded all over the
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Bayerische Messe

by Helmut Zöpfl, Paul Schmotz, Thomas Capella Mediaevalis ...

Narrated by div. Darsteller ...

Unabridged

32 min

Nach der Musik von Paul Schmotz schrieb Helmut Zöpfl die Texte zu dieser Mundartmesse. Ein Schatz in der Sammlung bayerischer Messen und religiöser Lieder. Ausführende: Capella Mediaevalis München unter der Leitung von Thomas Schmid. Einleitungsmusik, Zum Eingang, Zum Gloria, Zwischengesang, Fürbitten, Zum Sanctus, Nach der Wandlung, Zum Agnus Die, Zur Kommunion I, Zur Kommunion II, Danklied nach ... Read more

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Nach der Musik von Paul Schmotz schrieb Helmut Zöpfl die Texte zu dieser Mundartmesse. Ein Schatz in der Sammlung bayerischer Messen und religiöser Lieder. Ausführende: Capella Mediaevalis München unter der Leitung von Thomas Schmid. Einleitungsmusik, Zum Eingang, Zum Gloria, Zwischengesang, Fürbitten, Zum Sanctus, Nach der Wandlung, Zum Agnus Die, Zur Kommunion I, Zur Kommunion II, Danklied nach
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Sie Düffeldoffel da! Herbert Wehner - Ein komischer Heiliger

by Jürgen Roth ...

Narrated by Gert Heidenreich ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

Herbert Wehner war ein Jahrhundertpolitiker, ein Mensch, an dem sich die Weltgeschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts bricht. Er war Sozialist, Anarchist, Kommunist, Widerstandskämpfer in Deutschland und in der Emigration. 1946 trat er in die SPD ein und gehörte von 1949 bis 1983 dem Deutschen Bundestag an. Wehner liebte das Parlament. Er hielt atemberaubende Reden und machte den politischen Gegner nach ... Read more

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Herbert Wehner war ein Jahrhundertpolitiker, ein Mensch, an dem sich die Weltgeschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts bricht. Er war Sozialist, Anarchist, Kommunist, Widerstandskämpfer in Deutschland und in der Emigration. 1946 trat er in die SPD ein und gehörte von 1949 bis 1983 dem Deutschen Bundestag an. Wehner liebte das Parlament. Er hielt atemberaubende Reden und machte den politischen Gegner nach
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Staying Composed

Overcoming Anxiety and Self-Doubt Within a Creative Life

by Dale Trumbore ...

Narrated by Dale Trumbore ...

Unabridged

5 hours 29 min

"Dale writes candidly about the challenges she's faced and what she found works. Staying Composed is a treasure trove of practical strategies for moving your artistic career forward... I recommend Staying Composed not only for composers, but for performers, writers, and any other creatives. Too many of us harbor fantasies of a short cut to 'making it,' instead of building our own career success, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Dale writes candidly about the challenges she's faced and what she found works. Staying Composed is a treasure trove of practical strategies for moving your artistic career forward... I recommend Staying Composed not only for composers, but for performers, writers, and any other creatives. Too many of us harbor fantasies of a short cut to 'making it,' instead of building our own career success,
... Read more
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Dana Hard

Serie Calor Humano

by Daniel Carballo ...

Narrated by Daniel Carballo ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Calor Humano
Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

Dana Hard (1950 – 1980) Inspirado en una historia realDedicado a los cantantes y músicos que no llegaron a ser conocidos.IntroducciónMis padres me contaron esta historia, fueron testigos presenciales de buena parte de ella. Tomaron gran cantidad de fotografías, grabaron al menos cincuenta horas en audio con entrevistas a los integrantes de la banda narrando sus vidas y filmaron otra buena cantidad ... Read more

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Dana Hard (1950 – 1980) Inspirado en una historia realDedicado a los cantantes y músicos que no llegaron a ser conocidos.IntroducciónMis padres me contaron esta historia, fueron testigos presenciales de buena parte de ella. Tomaron gran cantidad de fotografías, grabaron al menos cincuenta horas en audio con entrevistas a los integrantes de la banda narrando sus vidas y filmaron otra buena cantidad
... Read more
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Wofür stehst du?

Was in unserem Leben wichtig ist - Eine Suche

by Axel Hacke, Giovanni di Lorenzo ...

Narrated by Axel Hacke, Giovanni di Lorenzo ...

Abridged

3 hours 44 min

In diesem spannenden Hörbuch treten Axel Hacke und Giovanni di Lorenzo in einen ungewöhnlichen Dialog. Sie erzählen und reflektieren, was im Leben und was in der Gesellschaft wichtig ist. Es geht ihnen nicht um einen allgemeinen Tugendkatalog, wie er neuerdings en vogue ist, sondern um eine Inventur bisheriger Lebensführung, geleitet von den Fragen: Was haben wir erlebt? Worüber regen wir uns noch ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In diesem spannenden Hörbuch treten Axel Hacke und Giovanni di Lorenzo in einen ungewöhnlichen Dialog. Sie erzählen und reflektieren, was im Leben und was in der Gesellschaft wichtig ist. Es geht ihnen nicht um einen allgemeinen Tugendkatalog, wie er neuerdings en vogue ist, sondern um eine Inventur bisheriger Lebensführung, geleitet von den Fragen: Was haben wir erlebt? Worüber regen wir uns noch
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古典留聲故事第1輯

by 焦元溥, 愛播聽書FM ...

Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 42 min

自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。播講介紹：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆金鐘獎廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節名稱 ... Read more

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自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。播講介紹：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆金鐘獎廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節名稱
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新鮮派

by 袁永興 ...

Narrated by 袁永興 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 58 min

介紹世界各國新發行的音樂作品1.搭配季節主題介紹新歌2.音樂節相關活動介紹3.主持人海外音樂遊記播講介紹：袁永興，知名廣播節目主持人，先後入圍過26次廣播金鐘獎，奪下六座獎座。最近的一次為2016年以教育電台「拍律遊樂園」奪下最大獎「流行音樂節目獎」。袁永興自1999年起擔任過11次金曲獎評審、新聞局舉辦的金音獎評審、並擔任過13次音樂人交流協會年度十大專輯單曲評審。現為吉力文化公司總經理與創意總監，教育電台「拍律遊樂園」節目主持人、北藝大講授「全球音樂產業趨勢」，為「自由時報-文化周報」、「聯合報」專欄作家與台東縣議會諮詢顧問，台北市文化局流行音樂中心委員以及南迴醫院董事。2013年袁永興開始為推廣流行音樂教育大力奔走、並致力於推動大學成立流行音樂相關系所的成立，先後舉辦許多流行音樂推廣與人才培育活動，2015年更將觸角往下紮根，舉辦「校園不快閃 - 高校音樂巡迴講座」，協同歌手們巡迴北 ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

介紹世界各國新發行的音樂作品1.搭配季節主題介紹新歌2.音樂節相關活動介紹3.主持人海外音樂遊記播講介紹：袁永興，知名廣播節目主持人，先後入圍過26次廣播金鐘獎，奪下六座獎座。最近的一次為2016年以教育電台「拍律遊樂園」奪下最大獎「流行音樂節目獎」。袁永興自1999年起擔任過11次金曲獎評審、新聞局舉辦的金音獎評審、並擔任過13次音樂人交流協會年度十大專輯單曲評審。現為吉力文化公司總經理與創意總監，教育電台「拍律遊樂園」節目主持人、北藝大講授「全球音樂產業趨勢」，為「自由時報-文化周報」、「聯合報」專欄作家與台東縣議會諮詢顧問，台北市文化局流行音樂中心委員以及南迴醫院董事。2013年袁永興開始為推廣流行音樂教育大力奔走、並致力於推動大學成立流行音樂相關系所的成立，先後舉辦許多流行音樂推廣與人才培育活動，2015年更將觸角往下紮根，舉辦「校園不快閃 - 高校音樂巡迴講座」，協同歌手們巡迴北
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조수미 : 나의 삶, 나의 노래

by 조수미 Sumi Jo ...

Narrated by 조수미 Sumi Jo ...

Unabridged

2 hours 19 min

한국이 낳은 세계 최고 소프라노 조수미, '천상의 목소리'로 자신의 이야기를 하다 처음으로 직접 쓰고, 낭독한 자신의 이야기, '나의 삶, 나의 노래' 스토리텔에서 최초 공개! 2021년으로 국제 오페라 무대 데뷔 35주년을 맞이하는 전무후무한 한국의 목소리, 조수미가 자신의 노래들을 통해 인생을 돌아보는 이야기 '나의 삶, 나의 노래'는 스토리텔 한국이 처음으로 독점 기획해 공개한 셀럽 바이오이다. 이 오디오북으로 트위터, 인스타그램을 통해 활발하게 전세계 팬들과 소통해 온 조수미의 열린 생각과, 젊은 시절부터 유학과 해외 기반 활동을 통해 다져진 글로벌한 시각은 물론, 한국을 향한 절절한 마음도 조수미 본인의 육성을 통해 들어볼 수 있다. 어린시절 부모님의 사랑과 유학 시절 이야기는 자라나는 청소년들과 ... Read more

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한국이 낳은 세계 최고 소프라노 조수미, '천상의 목소리'로 자신의 이야기를 하다 처음으로 직접 쓰고, 낭독한 자신의 이야기, '나의 삶, 나의 노래' 스토리텔에서 최초 공개! 2021년으로 국제 오페라 무대 데뷔 35주년을 맞이하는 전무후무한 한국의 목소리, 조수미가 자신의 노래들을 통해 인생을 돌아보는 이야기 '나의 삶, 나의 노래'는 스토리텔 한국이 처음으로 독점 기획해 공개한 셀럽 바이오이다. 이 오디오북으로 트위터, 인스타그램을 통해 활발하게 전세계 팬들과 소통해 온 조수미의 열린 생각과, 젊은 시절부터 유학과 해외 기반 활동을 통해 다져진 글로벌한 시각은 물론, 한국을 향한 절절한 마음도 조수미 본인의 육성을 통해 들어볼 수 있다. 어린시절 부모님의 사랑과 유학 시절 이야기는 자라나는 청소년들과
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Scala Radio's A Soundtrack for Life

Classical Music to Take You Through the Day

by Scala Radio ...

Narrated by Charles Nove ...

Unabridged

7 hours 10 min

Bringing together much-loved masterpieces with exciting new works, this accessible and inspiring guide is a celebration of classical music.Discussing pieces ranging from Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony to the scores for Avatar and Assassin's Creed, each entry puts the piece of music into context, providing fascinating insights into the inspirations behind ... Read more

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Bringing together much-loved masterpieces with exciting new works, this accessible and inspiring guide is a celebration of classical music.Discussing pieces ranging from Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony to the scores for Avatar and Assassin's Creed, each entry puts the piece of music into context, providing fascinating insights into the inspirations behind
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by Richard Sparks, Milton Okun, Milton Okun ...

Narrated by Richard Sparks, Jason Culp, Amanda Carlin, Lee Holdridge, Fred Sanders ...

Unabridged

8 hours 31 min

John Denver said, “I have a producer who looks like an accountant, and an accountant who looks like a producer.” Soberly dressed, unflashy, and a trained classical musician, in the golden age of the music business Milt Okun stood out by not standing out. His legacy does that for him. He discovered and launched John Denver, and mentored him throughout his career. He created arrangements for Peter, ... Read more

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John Denver said, “I have a producer who looks like an accountant, and an accountant who looks like a producer.” Soberly dressed, unflashy, and a trained classical musician, in the golden age of the music business Milt Okun stood out by not standing out. His legacy does that for him. He discovered and launched John Denver, and mentored him throughout his career. He created arrangements for Peter,
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A treasure trove from the golden era of hip-hop journalism, featuring groundbreaking articles, oral histories, and never-before-seen photos and artifacts, celebrating the magazines and writers who paved the way for a new wave in journalism.Before the blogs. Before TikTok. Before Threads and Substack. Young writers bet everything on a culture everyone called a fad. They weren’t supposed to win. But ... Read more

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A treasure trove from the golden era of hip-hop journalism, featuring groundbreaking articles, oral histories, and never-before-seen photos and artifacts, celebrating the magazines and writers who paved the way for a new wave in journalism.Before the blogs. Before TikTok. Before Threads and Substack. Young writers bet everything on a culture everyone called a fad. They weren’t supposed to win. But
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Narrated by Lori Prince ...

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Patti Smith arrived in New York City at the end of the Age of Aquarius in search of work and purpose. What she found—what she fostered—was a cultural revolution. Through her poetry, her songs, her unapologetic vocal power, and her very presence as a woman fronting a rock band, she kicked open a door that countless others walked through. No other musician has better embodied the “nothing-to-hide” ... Read more

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Patti Smith arrived in New York City at the end of the Age of Aquarius in search of work and purpose. What she found—what she fostered—was a cultural revolution. Through her poetry, her songs, her unapologetic vocal power, and her very presence as a woman fronting a rock band, she kicked open a door that countless others walked through. No other musician has better embodied the “nothing-to-hide”
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