wyszukanych pozycji: 23
The History of the Baltic States
ISBN: 9781610699150 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 298 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The Baltic States--Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania--were granted independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, the three countries have struggled with sluggish economies, tensions with Russia, and government corruption. This extensively updated second edition of a well-regarded reference illuminates the events of the last decade, including the acceptance of all three nations into the European Union in 2004. Although it concentrates on the 20th and 21st centuries, the wide-ranging work covers major historical currents that have swept through Europe from the age of the Crusades... The Baltic States--Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania--were granted independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, the three countries have st... |
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422,02 zł |
Orchestration Theory: A Bibliography
ISBN: 9780313295966 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Presenting detailed bibliographic information on all aspects of orchestration, instrumentation, and musical arranging with the broadest possible historical and stylistic palette, this work includes over 1,200 citations. The sources range from treatises, dissertations, and textbooks to journal articles and are cross-referenced and indexed. This is the only comprehensive bibliographic reference guide of its kind on the subject of orchestration. It will be of value to the music theory teacher, undergraduate and graduate students of orchestration, and the researcher. The book... Presenting detailed bibliographic information on all aspects of orchestration, instrumentation, and musical arranging with the broadest possible hi... |
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422,02 zł |
Listen to New Wave Rock! Exploring a Musical Genre
ISBN: 9781440859687 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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404,20 zł |
Musical Anthologies for Analytical Study: A Bibliography
ISBN: 9780313295959 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Presenting detailed information about 14 standard anthologies, this useful music reference tool lists all excerpts and complete compositions, provides information concerning the type of score presented, and includes an index of composers and sources as well as an index of complete compositions and movements. The book is designed primarily for researchers and teachers of music theory to make the search for analytical source material easier and faster than previously possible. The anthologies cited are all currently in print or are generally available in music libraries. The... Presenting detailed information about 14 standard anthologies, this useful music reference tool lists all excerpts and complete compositions, provi... |
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546,74 zł |
Elvis Costello: A Bio-Bibliography
ISBN: 9780313303999 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The influential rock musician Elvis Costello is recognized for the impressive breadth and scope of his music. His collaborations with such musicians as Tony Bennett and the Count Basie orchestra, however, attest to the many contradictions that define Elvis Costello, the punk rocker. This important guide to his music and career contains over 800 bibliographic citations and a complete discography of Costello's commercially released recordings. The discography, divided into two sections, separately details Costello's career as performer and composer. A brief biography traces his critically... The influential rock musician Elvis Costello is recognized for the impressive breadth and scope of his music. His collaborations with such musician... |
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422,02 zł |
Smash Hits: The 100 Songs That Defined America
ISBN: 9781440834684 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 333 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Well-known music author James Perone looks at 100 songs that helped tell America's story. He examines why each song became a hit, what cultural and social values it embodies, what issues it touches upon, what audiences it attracted, and what made it such a definitive part of American history and popular culture. The chart-topping singles presented here crossed gender, age, race, and class lines to appeal to the mass American audience. The book discusses patriotic songs, minstrel music, and sacred songs and hymns as well as music in the broad categories of pop, rock, hip hop,... Well-known music author James Perone looks at 100 songs that helped tell America's story. He examines why each song became a hit, what cultural and... |
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647,69 zł |
Form and Analysis Theory: A Bibliography
ISBN: 9780313295942 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Perone considers all aspects of musical form and its analysis with the broadest possible historical and stylistic palette in this comprehensive bibliography. The form and analysis treatises chapters include publication, original language, English translation, reprint, and bibliographic information for book-length works (including master's theses and doctoral dissertations) that deal with questions of musical form and musical analysis in a significant way. A number of treatises that were substantially revised at some point are included in both forms. More than 2,000 entries are included in... Perone considers all aspects of musical form and its analysis with the broadest possible historical and stylistic palette in this comprehensive bib... |
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422,02 zł |
Harmony Theory: A Bibliography
ISBN: 9780313295935 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Presenting detailed bibliographic information on all aspects of harmony in music, with the broadest possible historical and stylistic palette, this work includes over 2,600 total citations. The sources range from treatises, dissertations, and textbooks to journal articles and book reviews, and are cross-referenced and indexed. This is the most complete bibliographic reference guide of its kind on harmony. Including harmony-related materials from the Baroque period through the present day, the work contains chapters devoted to book-length treatises and their related citations, a general... Presenting detailed bibliographic information on all aspects of harmony in music, with the broadest possible historical and stylistic palette, this... |
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422,02 zł |
Music of the Counterculture Era
ISBN: 9780313326899 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 226 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The late 1960s and early 1970s saw the flourishing of an American counterculture that affected many walks of society. The movement's music provided the soundtrack for this bellwether time in American cultural history. Such performers as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Phil Ochs, Arlo Guthrie, The Doors, John Lennon, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, and The Grateful Dead ushered in new sounds, as well as new attitudes and philosophies for an emerging generation. With vibrant narrative chapters on the role of music in the anti-war movement, the Black power movement, the women's movement, political... The late 1960s and early 1970s saw the flourishing of an American counterculture that affected many walks of society. The movement's music provided... |
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422,02 zł |
The Sound of Stevie Wonder: His Words and Music
ISBN: 9780275987237 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Since his professional debut in 1962, Stevie Wonder has recorded sixty-four singles that have made the "Billboard" top 100, including ten that reached number one. Wonder was one of the first Motown artists to have complete control over the writing, arranging, and recording of his songs, and achieved that stature before he was 20 years old. He has won 17 Grammy awards, was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, and earned the Grammy's Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996. Equally important, his work as a producer, arranger, and instrumentalist on other artists' recordings has put... Since his professional debut in 1962, Stevie Wonder has recorded sixty-four singles that have made the "Billboard" top 100, including ten that reac... |
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332,93 zł |
The Words and Music of Melissa Etheridge
ISBN: 9781440830075 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Songwriter. Pop star. Gay activist. Cancer survivor. Advocate for cancer victims. Human being. Melissa Etheridge is all of these things, and all of these elements of who she is have played an instrumental role in her music from the beginning of her career to the present day. "The Words and Music of Melissa Etheridge" examines Melissa Etheridge's contributions to pop music in the tradition of other greats such as Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, and Rod Stewart. Written by a music scholar and Etheridge fan, this book investigates her work chronologically by time period, underscoring her... Songwriter. Pop star. Gay activist. Cancer survivor. Advocate for cancer victims. Human being. Melissa Etheridge is all of these things, and all of... |
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332,93 zł |
The Words and Music of Prince
ISBN: 9780275994747 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Prince's early albums "Dirty Mind, 1999," and "Purple Rain," established him as a major force in American pop music. His combination of rock and funk was unique, and drew both critical praise and commercial attention. The 1990s found Prince forming a new group, moving back in the direction of R&B, and eventually adopting an unpronounceable symbol as his moniker. By the end of the millennium, he was again exploring an eclectic collection of musical styles and enjoying a resurgence of interest in his well-known song 1999. Prince is one of the few artists of the entire rock era who... Prince's early albums "Dirty Mind, 1999," and "Purple Rain," established him as a major force in American pop music. His combination of rock and fu... |
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570,49 zł |
Carole King: A Bio-Bibliography
ISBN: 9780313307119 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Carole King's early compositional work in the 1970s paved the way for many women songwriters of popular music. Among her best-known compositions are You've Got a Friend, Up on the Roof, Will You Love Me Tomorrow? and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman. This reference encompasses Carole King's musical career from her compositions in the early 1960s through the 1990s, including her recently composed My One True Friend for the film "One True Thing" and Anyone at All for the film "You've Got Mail." A brief biography of Carole King, which includes a critical analysis of her music, precedes... Carole King's early compositional work in the 1970s paved the way for many women songwriters of popular music. Among her best-known compositions ar... |
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422,02 zł |
The Words and Music of David Bowie
ISBN: 9780275992453 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. All Music Guide's Stephen Thomas Erlewine has written, Even when he was out of fashion in the '80s and '90s, it was clear that Bowie was one of the most influential musicians in rock, for better or worse. In this comprehensive analysis of David Bowie's career, author James Perone examines the many identities and styles Bowie has developed over the years, and in so doing provides a stunning chronicle of creativity at work. Born David Jones in a London suburb in 1947, David Bowie changed his name in the late '60s to avoid confusion with the singer David Jones of The... All Music Guide's Stephen Thomas Erlewine has written, Even when he was out of fashion in the '80s and '90s, it was clear that Bowie was one... |
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332,93 zł |
The Words and Music of Elvis Costello
ISBN: 9781440832154 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Elvis Costello is one of the greatest pop songwriters of his generation as well as one of the most significant songwriters of the 20th century. His career's length now approaching four decades, Costello continues to be vital part of pop culture through live performances, recordings, and the iconic nature of his work. "The Words and Music of Elvis Costello" provides in-depth analysis of this important artist's words, music, and recordings. Arranged chronologically, the book places Costello in the cultural context of his time and place; addresses the overlaps between rock, classical,... Elvis Costello is one of the greatest pop songwriters of his generation as well as one of the most significant songwriters of the 20th century. His... |
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392,32 zł |
Howard Hanson: A Bio-Bibliography
ISBN: 9780313286445 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Howard Hanson details the career and works of a composer called by several critics the most important figure in American music in the second quarter of the 20th century. Hanson's compositions elicited the broadest possible range of critical reaction. While early works from the 1920s were viewed as dissonant, avant-garde experimentations, within a decade his compositions in a similar style were viewed as solid, conservative works. Within this range, it was generally agreed that Hanson represented the best in solid compositional and orchestrational technique, and audiences greeted his new... Howard Hanson details the career and works of a composer called by several critics the most important figure in American music in the second quarte... |
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499,22 zł |
Louis Moreau Gottschalk: A Bio-Bibliography
ISBN: 9780313318245 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. A native of New Orleans, Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869) is widely acknowledged as the leading American piano virtuoso of the 19th century and as a composer of major significance, particularly in his ability to capture his contemporary public's taste while incorporating European, African-American, Caribbean, and South American influences. His recitals and monster concerts took this fusion of styles to hundreds of thousands of audience members internationally. Containing well over 500 annotated bibliographic citations and detailed information about Gottschalk's 300 compositions, this... A native of New Orleans, Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869) is widely acknowledged as the leading American piano virtuoso of the 19th century and ... |
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499,22 zł |
The Words and Music of Taylor Swift
ISBN: 9781440852947 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 119 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. By the age of 13, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift had already inked a development deal with a major record label. This early milestone was an appropriate predictor of what accomplishments were to come. Now a superstar artist with an international fanbase of millions and several critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, Swift has established herself as one of the most important musicians of the 21st century. This accessible book serves Taylor Swift fans as well as students of contemporary popular music and popular culture, critically examining all of this young artist's work... By the age of 13, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift had already inked a development deal with a major record label. This early milestone was an approp... |
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392,32 zł |
Paul Simon: A Bio-Bibliography
ISBN: 9780313310164 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This comprehensive bibliography serves as a major reference guide to the serious study of American singer and songwriter Paul Simon, well known for his work as part of the musical duo Simon and Garfunkel as well as for his successful solo career. Following a brief biography, the bibliography includes 660 citations and detailed publication information on over forty musical scores of his songs. The discography details information on Simon's thirty-one albums and sixty-four singles. This work provides complete coverage of Paul Simon's career over the past thirty-five years from his late... This comprehensive bibliography serves as a major reference guide to the serious study of American singer and songwriter Paul Simon, well known for... |
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422,02 zł |
Woodstock: An Encyclopedia of the Music and Art Fair
ISBN: 9780313330575 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Held over three days in August 1969, the Woodstock festival was, for many, the culmination of the counterculture movement. More than 35 years later, the word "Woodstock" conjures notions of Edenic peace and love, a landmark moment from the Sixties that is both unforgettable and inimitable. In this authoritative reference guide--the first of its kind--historian James Perone presents encyclopedic entries on all the performers who played Woodstock, including Joan Baez, Country Joe and the Fish, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Ten Years After,... Held over three days in August 1969, the Woodstock festival was, for many, the culmination of the counterculture movement. More than 35 years later... |
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528,92 zł |