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How many traditions of oral chant existed before the tenth century What precursors might there have been to the notational system used in all the surviving manuscripts In answering such questions, this work seeks to change long-held perceptions about certain crucial stages of the evolution and dissemination of the old corpus of plainchant.

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In this book, Jeremy Borum provides valuable guidance on how to make a good film score both quickly and inexpensively. Featuring insights from 20 professional composers, this handbook encompasses the entire film scoring process including education, preparation, writing and rec...

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Chuck Berry, for example, the first guitar player to jumpstart rock and roll, left audience eyeballs in spirals when he blasted them with his patented Chuck Berry intro, a clarion call that served as rock and roll's reveille.

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A practical guide for guitarists searching for new repertoires including women composers. The book lists musical works by instrumentation and features biographies of each composer.

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This guide reviews every recording of Mahler's symphonic works since 1986. It provides a symphony-by-symphony commentary, and includes all new recordings issued world-wide as well as compact disc reissues of previously released recordings. Listings are arranged alphabetically by conductor.

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Ligeti's writings, writings about Ligeti, and reviews and analyses of his works, mainly after his 1956 flight from Hungary to the West, are listed and annotated.

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"Maps the aesthetic, cultural, and socio-economical networks of a variety of sound practices and discourses in contemporary China"--

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Diagnosed with a lower limb disability at birth, Ronan Tynan had his legs amputated when he was 20 years old. What followed was a remarkable story of determination which saw him gain 18 gold medals and 14 world records at the Paralympics, a medical degree and an international singing career.

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in his sidekick Bez they had a cultural icon.

Hallelujah is the story of how this hapless group of ruffians, thieves, thugs and dealers, prompted by boredom, drugs and a visit from the taxman, got their act back together after six long years and played a sell-out world tour.

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Drawing from both Testaments, this title ranges musically from madrigal to aria, with an unvarying transparency of expression, imbued with humility and grace. It is suitable for those seeking a greater familiarity with the cornerstones of Western Classical Music - operatic, choral and symphonic.

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This monograph, translated from the original Danish, concentrates on the plan and execution of 'Messiah', its singers and performances, manuscripts and editions, and aesthetics. . . . For all scholarly collections. Library Journal

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A biography of quintessential country singer and songwriter Hank Williams tells the inside story of country music's greatest legend-- the man who achieved national recognition for hits like "Hey Good Lookin'" and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"--his turbulent personal life and his definitive musical career.

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Austrian conductor Hans Rosbaud was a leading figure in European musical life from the late 1920s until his death in 1962.

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One of the most successful films inspired by comic books, The Dark Knight was the second feature of a trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan. One of the film's highlights was its rich score, created by two of Hollywood's leading composers, Academy award winner Hans Zimmer and m...

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A biography of a legendary singer and song-writer, written with his cooperation, this is the life behind the albums of Steve Earle, rebel, rocker, Nashville legend.

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Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk: Aggressive Sounds in Contemporary Music, edited by Eric James Abbey and Colin Helb, is a collection of writings on music that is considered aggressive throughout the world. This collection reflects the importance of aggressive music within our society and how this music effects and informs contemporary issues.

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Pianist and composer Dan Siegel brings you Harmonic Mechanisms, a valuable book that offers an exploration and analysis of various harmonic structures that can be applied as vehicles for improvisation and composition. The text can be employed as supplemental material for intermediate to advanced level theory, musicianship, composition, and jazz improvisation coursework.