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  • Elmer Bernstein's The Magnificent Seven

    A Film Score Guide

    by Mariana Whitmer ...
    Series series Film Score Guides
    Released in late 1960, The Magnificent Seven was a Western reimagining of the 1954 Japanese film Seven Samurai. Despite such stars as Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner, and Charles Bronson, the film was not terribly successful when it premiered. However, in the years since, the film has become recognized as a classic of the genre. And though the movie received only one Academy Award nomination, that ... Read more

    RM 151.09

  • Astor Piazzolla. Il padre del Nuevo Tango

    Cronologia, opere e discografia ragionata. Prefazione di Laura Escalada Piazzolla e Daniel Villaflor Piazzolla

    by Paolo Picchio, Daniel Villaflor Piazzolla, Laura Escalada Piazzolla ...
    Nel centenario della nascita di Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992), questo libro ripercorre le vicende biografiche e artistiche che hanno portato il grande compositore argentino alla creazione del Nuevo Tango.Seguendo una cronologia precisa e dettagliata, vengono suggerite all’ascolto le opere più significative di ciascuna fase della sua scintillante carriera: le contaminazioni tra i generi, le ... Read more

    RM 47.01 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Merciless Book of Metal Lists

    by Howie Abrams, Sacha Jenkins ...
    ÂT**he Merciless Book of Metal Lists is an irreverent and illustrated compendium of the most random, funny, and challenging information about Heavy Metal from the last 40 years. You want to know which Metal albums “jumped the shark†?? Curious to know what non-Metal bands Metalheads love, which album covers feature goats, embarrassing Metal fashion faux pas, and the unfortunate original names Metal ... Read more

    RM 54.29 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The ROBBIE WILLIAMS Song Guide

    329 Songs By Robbie Williams

    by Vernon Smith ...
    Robbie Williams left the group Take That in 1995 to launch a solo career, in which all but one of his 11 studio albums have reached #1 in the UK. Six of his albums are among the top 100 biggest-selling albums in the United Kingdom. Moreover, Robbie has released seven number-one singles.Robbie has received a record eighteen Brit Awards--winning Best British Male four times, and two awards for ... Read more

    RM 10.65

  • Funeral Playlist

    by Sarah Gorham ...
    Using her own “funeral playlist,” Sarah Gorham examines the intricate connections between music, consolation, and human mortality.The essays in this unique collection explore a diverse range of songs, including Mozart’s “Benedictus” (The Requiem), Nina Simone’s rendition of “Black is the Color of my True Love’s Hair.” Caccini’s 17 th century madrigal “Amarilli, mia bella,” the Irish “Parting Song, ... Read more

    RM 34.09

  • How to play music from amazon prime

    Discover the secrets of Amazon Prime Music: A complete guide to getting the most out of your subscription

    by Sean A Williams ...
    Series series How to
    Are you tired of feeling frustrated and lost when trying to navigate Amazon Prime Music? Do you find yourself scrolling through endless menus and options, only to come up empty-handed?We understand the feeling, that's why we've created the ultimate guide filled with tips, tricks and expert guidance to help you unlock the full potential of Amazon Prime Music.With our guide, you'll be able to:Create ... Read more

    RM 19.56 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Frédéric Chopin

    A Research and Information Guide

    by William Smialek, Maja Trochimczyk ...
    Series series Routledge Music Bibliographies
    Frédéric Chopin: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography concerning both the nature of primary sources related to the composer and the scope and significance of the secondary sources which deal with him, his compositions, and his influence as a composer. The second edition includes research published since the publication of the first edition and provides electronic resources ... Read more

    RM 243.04

  • Tenor Banjo Chords

    by Mel Bay ...
    This picture/diagram chord book shows all the basic chords for a four-string or tenor banjo. For all the major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords, there is a photo of the fingering on the banjo fretboard and a diagram. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. The introduction ... Read more

    RM 50.93

  • Fare musica

    Discografia, piattaforme, tecnologie

    by Marco Tesei ...
    Series series ZONA Music Books
    Una guida per capire come le nuove tecnologie e modalità di registrare e diffondere musica hanno cambiato il modo di farla e ascoltarla. Con le interviste, gli interventi e le parole di Peppino Di Capri, Alberto Fortis, Tosca, Ultimo, Coma_Cose, Piotta, Shablo, Fulminacci, Gazzelle, Franco 126, Calcutta, Colapesce, Cosmo, Maciste Records, La Tempesta, Asian Fake, La Grande Onda, V4V Records, To ... Read more

    RM 48.29

  • The Wire Primers

    A Guide to Modern Music

    by Alan Licht, Art Lange, Barry Witherden, Ben Ratliff, David Keenan, Derek Walmsley, Edwin Pouncey, John Szwed, Louise Gray, Mike Barnes, Nick Cain, Peter Shapiro, Simon Reynolds, Stewart Lee ...
    Since it was founded in 1982, The Wire magazine has covered a vast range of alternative, experimental, underground and non-mainstream music. Now some of that knowledge has been distilled into The Wire Primers: a comprehensive guide to the core recordings of some of the most visionary and inspiring, subversive and radical musicians on the planet, past and present. Each chapter surveys the musical ... Read more

    RM 43.89

  • The Music of William Schuman, Vincent Persichetti, and Peter Mennin

    Voices of Stone and Steel

    by Walter Simmons ...
    Series series Modern Traditionalist Classical Music
    William Schuman, Vincent Persichetti, and Peter Mennin were three of the most significant American composers of the 20th century, yet their music has largely disappeared from view since their respective deaths. Because they each spent the majority of their careers working at the Juilliard School and Lincoln Center, their music is often viewed as "interchangeable." In The Music of William Schuman, ... Read more

    RM 249.59

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Music Business

    Break Through the Noise of the Music Industry

    by Michael Miller ...
    Instrumental in turning musicians into moneymakers.The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Music Business is written for every musician who needs to learn the business of music, as well as for all businesspeople entering the music industry. Author Michael Miller covers all the key business topics and reveals the wealth of job opportunities in the music industry from a business perspective.?Covers ... Read more

    RM 87.79

  • Genesis: The Complete Guide to their Music

    by Chris Welch ...
    The indispensable consumers' guide to the music of Genesis, one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 1980s. An album by album, track by track rundown of the music of Genesis, including special sections detailing the work of members Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett and Peter Gabriel. The guide features:An album by album analysisA full discography, from the ... Read more

    RM 21.19

  • The Million Sellers

    by Omnibus Press ...
    Published to mark the 60th anniversary of the launch of the Official Singles Charts in 1952, The Million Sellers tells the story of every million-selling single in the history of the UK music industry.An analysis of the 123 singles which have passed the magical million sales threshold in the UK in the past 60 years, from Bill Haley & The Comets’ very first UK million seller right through to more ... Read more

    RM 38.59

  • Christoph Willibald Gluck

    A Guide to Research

    by Patricia Howard ...
    Series series Routledge Music Bibliographies
    Christoph Willibald Gluck composed for operas in such a way that served the story and related the poetic quality of music. He possessed a gift for creating unity between the art forms that comprise a ballet or opera. This bibliography and guide ties together the different writings on this artist, providing faster access to the information on his life and work. ... Read more

    RM 278.32

  • The Music Executive Playbook

    by Donovan Henderson ...
    A Step-by-Step Guide to Breaking into the Music Business & Building a Successful CareerMusic executives play a crucial role in shaping the careers of artists, managing business deals, and driving the success of record labels, media platforms, and music brands. Whether you aspire to be an A&R, manager, label executive, or industry strategist, this playbook will guide you through the steps to ... Read more

    RM 39.17

  • Revival: Outspoken Essays on Music (1922)

    by Camille Saint-Saens ...
    Translated by Fred Rothwell ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    A series of essays on reactions and emotional responses to music. ... Read more

    RM 215.59

  • Orchestra Tipica Madero

    Tango noir

    by Alessandro Sbrogiò ...
    Series Book 1 - Talia
    Come può l’Orchestra Tipica Madero, scomparsa un quarto di secolo prima a Buenos Aires, riapparire sui manifesti di una città del Nord Italia? Mentre s’aggira un bandoneonista mascherato, i sospetti per l’assassinio di un anziano violinista ambulante ricadono soprattutto sulla figlia, la cantante jazz Nina Cipriani (in realtà, The Lady Is a Trans, secondo la sua variazione sul tema). Fanno da ... Read more

    RM 23.48 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Heroes of the Metal Underground

    The Definitive Guide to 1980s American Independent Metal Bands

    by Alexandros Anesiadis, Yiannis Scarpelos ...
    The only encyclopedic and definitive book on American indie metal!If all you know about metal music was what was heard on commercial radio, then you don’t know metal at all. Heroes of the Underground profiles 600 American bands from every town and city in the United States who ever released a record.Metal bands exploded during the 1980s. Influenced by the heavy sounds coming out of Britain via ... Read more

    RM 121.29 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Music: For Beginners - 7 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including

    Music Theory, How to Read Music, Play Guitar, Play Piano, Play Ukulele, Play Chords and Play Scales

    by Preston Hoffman ...
    Series Book 38 - Music
    Book 1)Music Theory: For Beginners - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Music Fundamentals and the Elements of Written Music TodayBook 2)How to Read Music: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Sheet Music Theory and Reading Musical Notation TodayBook 3)How to Play Guitar: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Guitar Chords, Guitar Scales and Guitar Tabs Today<stro... ... Read more

    RM 35.25

  • Writing about Music

    A Style Sheet

    by D. Kern Holoman ...
    Where do you place the hyphen in "Beethoven" if it breaks between two lines? How do you cite John Coltrane’s album A Love Supreme? Is it "premiere" or "première"? The answers and much more can be found in this definitive resource for authors, students, editors, concert producers—anyone who deals with music in print. Extending the principles devised for the classical repertoires, this revised and ... Read more

    RM 66.89

  • Serge Chaloff

    A Musical Biography and Discography

    by Vladimir Simosko ...
    Series series Studies in Jazz
    Serge Chaloff (1923-1957) is most widely remembered as the flamboyant baritone saxophone star with Woody Herman's 2nd Herd whose problems with drugs extended to erratic personal behavior. Nevertheless, there were many brilliant sessions featuring his work before and after his stint with Herman. This work attempts to bring them the recognition they deserve.Simosko details the life and music of ... Read more

    RM 292.49

  • Origins and Development of Musical Instruments

    by Jeremy Montagu ...
    Origins and Development of Musical Instruments describes the creation, use, and development of musical instruments from the Old Stone Age to the present day. Musical instruments, from the simplest whistles to the most complex organs, conch trumpets to sousaphones, archers' and musical bows to violins and pianos, the most basic straw reeds to the modern MIDI systems, and pairs of stones struck ... Read more

    RM 420.69

  • L’Origine de la Tragédie dans la musique ou Hellénisme et Pessimisme

    by Friedrich Nietzsche ...
    L’Origine de la Tragédie dans la musique ou Hellénisme et Pessimisme - Friedrich NietzscheCe livre comporte une table des matières dynamique.Il est parfaitement mis en page pour une lecture sur liseuse électronique.Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844 - 1900) est un philologue, philosophe et poète allemand.La Naissance de la tragédie à partir de l’esprit de la musique est une œuvre du philosophe ... Read more

    RM 9.27 or Free with Kobo Plus