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In this unique celebration of classical music, one inspirational piece is showcased for each day of the year. Classical music has a reputation for being stuffy, boring, and largely inaccessible, but Burton-Hill introduces readers to pieces that are artfully selected from across genres, time periods, and composers. Her short introductions contextualize each piece, and makes the music come alive in modern and playful ways. And in some cases the pieces...
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Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
It's perhaps the relative modernity of rock 'n' roll that makes the genre a minefield of myths and legends accepted as truth. History hasn't had time to dissect the bunk. Until now.
Discover the real stories behind rock's biggest crocks, how they came to be but why they have persisted. Did Cass Elliott really asphyxiate herself with a ham sandwich? Did the Beatles spark a spliff in Buckingham? Did Willie Nelson do the same in the White House? Did...
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"Pitchfork offers up their take on the 500 best songs of the past three decades in a chronological playlist. Each chapter represents a distinct period and offers a narrative of how the musical landscape of the day influenced its artists."--From publisher description.
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Publisher
Backbeat Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"This book takes a look at band [performance contract] riders, highlighting some of the most ridiculous requests made by touring rock stars" --
"Enter the surreal and unpredictable world of the band contract rider. From Black Sabbath to Usher, discover a penchant for expensive champagne, enough towels to dry an army, the odd boa constrictor, inflatable sumo outfits, and water from the top of Mount Olympus... and much more!" --
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Publisher
Broadway Books
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
We've all been there--trapped in a conversation with smarty-pants music fiends, not wanting to let on that we haven't the slightest idea what they're talking about. This book is here to define every single sacred totem of rock fandom's know-it-all fraternity. The dictionary is the brainchild of Vanity Fair writers Kamp and Daly, who originally devised it as a short feature in the magazine's music issue. The response was so great (and grateful) that...
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