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What makes hundreds of listeners cheer ecstatically at the same instant during a live concert by Egyptian diva Umm Kulthum? What is the unspoken language behind a taqsim (traditional instrumental im……続きを見る

Continuing the exploration of Jaysen True Blood's lyrics from the early 2000s, we begin to see more imagery and deeper blues. the 2000s saw a greater depth in Jay's development as a lyricist. and as……続きを見る

When Elvis Presley first showed up at Sam Phillips's Memphis-based Sun Records studio, he was a shy teenager in search of a sound. Phillips invited a local guitarist named Scotty Moore to stand in. ……続きを見る

The continuing saga of Jay True Blood, lyricist. more lyrics, some magical. 続きを見る

The barrage never stops. From socially conscious pieces to hard blues and metal, Jysen has written it all. Even a concept or two has crept into the mix, giving this set a unique flavor. 続きを見る

Jaysen has never shied from controversy. Whether in his fiction or in his poetry and lyrics, Jay has always found a way to address social wrong while he was also addressing his love for those in his……続きを見る

Change always makes its way into what gets written. Change in marital status. Changes in points of views. Music tends to share in these changes as well. Styles. Genres. Concepts. The same goes for w……続きを見る

Modern funk drumming explained! Rock, Latin, Samba, and Blues rhythms have evolved and melded into what is known today as funk drumming. This book is designed for teachers and intermediate to advanc……続きを見る

The Rock Music Imagination is an exploration of rock artists in their social and artistic contexts, particularly between 1964 and 1980, and of rock music in relation to literature, that is, creative……続きを見る

In his eulogy of saxophonist Johnny Hodges (1907-70), Duke Ellington ended with the words, "Never the world's most highly animated showman or greatest stage personality, but a tone so beautiful it s……続きを見る

Whether social, cultural, or individual, the act of imagination always derives from a pre-existing context. For example, we can conjure an alien's scream from previously heard wildlife recordings or……続きを見る

Deeper, darker, more driven. The slow metamorphosis of Jaysen's lyrics comes a little closer to its final form. 続きを見る

Filled with lyrics meant to be performed live, songs that leave behind most musicians' comfort zones, and that tend to embody a whole new level in performance and execution Book 12 takes the reader ……続きを見る

My Dream expresses my slow disillusion with the so called American dream. The illusion had lifted and I began to realize exactly what lies had been fed to all. Head On Collision continues the realiz……続きを見る

Want to learn how to play guitar in two pages? Ever wondered what goes into Marilyn Manson's backstage rider? Or who wrote the worst rhyming couplet in the history of rock? John Harris's Hail! Hail!……続きを見る

Bruce Springsteen might be the quintessential American rock musician but his songs have resonated with fans from all walks of life and from all over the world. This unique collection features reflec……続きを見る

Basics and more for the rhythm guitarist. Includes instruction in: strum patterns, bass notes, power chords and scales, barre chords, blues-rock comping, arpeggio accompaniment, doubling the bass li……続きを見る

Whether social, cultural, or individual, the act of imagination always derives from a pre-existing context. For example, we can conjure an alien's scream from previously heard wildlife recordings or……続きを見る

If given another chance to write for the series, which albums would 33 1/3 authors focus on the second time around? This anthology features compact essays from past 33 1/3 authors on albums that con……続きを見る

Drawing from research conducted at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame archives, and the author's experience as a local musician, this book offers a micro-historical case study of Cleveland's popular mus……続きを見る

Unearth a piece of music history with this definitive, no-holds-barred biography of John Entwistle, The Who's legendary bass guitarist. It is an unequivocal fact that in terms of rock bands, The Bea……続きを見る

Michael Turner is about to have a chance of a lifetime. Suddenly, Michael is living the dream only few people can imagine. A rock star life complete with a gorgeous girlfriend. Will tragedy destroy ……続きを見る

With his trademark growl, carnival-madman persona, haunting music, and unforgettable lyrics, Tom Waits is one of the most revered and critically acclaimed singer-songwriters alive today. After begin……続きを見る

This book studies the effects of repetitive musical rhythm on the brain and nervous system, and in doing so integrates diverse fields including ethnomusicology, psychology, neuroscience, anthropolog……続きを見る

Ethnomusicology: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography to books, recordings, videos, and websites in the field of ethnomusicology. The book is divided into two parts. Part On……続きを見る

**'A weighty discussion of metal, for both passionate fans and neophytes' Guardian 'Heavy opens an ornate portal into a murky subculture, illuminating the marginalia as well as the big beasts' Sunda……続きを見る

Ripped, torn and cut offers a collection of original essays exploring the motivations behind – and the politics within – the multitude of fanzines that emerged in the wake of British punk from 1976.……続きを見る

For five short years in the 1980s, a four-piece Manchester band released a collection of records that had undeniably profound effects on the landscape of popular music and beyond. Today, public and ……続きを見る

An in-depth look at the influence of the Grateful Dead and hippie culture on contemporary fashion and street style by GQ’s style-in-the-wild correspondent and fashion expert Since the formation of D……続きを見る

"Looking at Terry's photographs is like gazing through a window at the most extraordinary and exciting moments of my life." ELTON JOHN Elton John and iconic photographer Terry O'Neill worked toget……続きを見る