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Music: styles & genres
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Music: styles & genres
Paperback. This work investigates the power behind classical music and dance in Bangkok, the capital and sacred center of Buddhist Thailand. Focusing on the ritual of honouring teachers of music and dance, Deborah Wong reveals a complex network of connections among kings, teachers, knowledge and performance. Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology. Num Pages: 378 pages, 63 halftones, 1 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FMT; AS; AVGD; AVGW; HRE; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226905860
- ISBN
- 9780226905860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.27
€ 52.99
€ 41.27
Paperback. Latino music as an amalgam of American cultures Num Pages: 238 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1KL; AVG; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439900901
- ISBN
- 9781439900901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.66
€ 32.99
€ 29.66
Paperback. Idolized by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. Mesmerizing on stage but introverted and prone to desperate mood swings in his private life, Curtis died by his own hand on 18 May 1980. This book documents how, with a wife, child and impending international fame, Curtis was seduced by the glory of an early grave. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 146 x 16. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571313600
- ISBN
- 9780571313600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.99
€ 17.99
€ 12.99
Paperback. Dean Duncan provides a critical survey of the aesthetics of classical music in film. Exploring tensions between high art and commercial culture, he examines how directors quote themes and classical passages in genres ranging from the Soviet avant garde to Hollywood romances. Series: Communications & Media Studies. Num Pages: 211 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; AVGC4; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 17. Weight in Grams: 341.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823222803
- ISBN
- 9780823222803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.60
€ 42.99
€ 38.60
Hardback. Explores the relationship between jazz and literature, looking at jazz musicians and the themes literature has garnered from them by appropriating the style, tones, and innovations of jazz, and demonstrating that the poetics of jazz has both been assimilated into, and affected, the development of twentieth-century American literature. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; AVGJ; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691123578
- ISBN
- 9780691123578
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.07€ 51.18
€ 65.07
€ 51.18
Paperback. Bob Dylan is an iconic figure in American music and cultural history. This book considers Dylan from four perspectives: his complicated relationship to blackness, the underrated influence of his singing style, his fascinating image in films, and his controversial songwriting methods that have led to charges of plagiarism. Series: Icons of America. Num Pages: 192 pages, 4 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 208 x 12. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300181876
- ISBN
- 9780300181876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 12.72
€ 13.00
€ 12.72
Hardback. The image of Vienna as a musical city is a familiar one. This book explores the history of music in Vienna, focussing on three different epochs, 1700, 1800 and 1900. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3J; AVGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783271078
- ISBN
- 9781783271078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.05€ 64.73
€ 71.05
€ 64.73
Paperback. Contains anecdotes and insights into the early British blues scene, and guitar legend, Jimmy Page's formative years as a musician, the beginnings of the Rolling Stones, and much more. Num Pages: 130 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- Music Mentor Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 130
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780954706814
- ISBN
- 9780954706814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.44
€ 17.99
€ 13.44
Sheet music. A third collection of 50 carols, mostly for SATB, some unaccompanied, and some having accompaniments for piano or organ or orchestra. This book includes compositions and arrangements by Britten, Holst, Howells, Hurford, Vaughan Williams, and Walton. Editor(s): Willcocks, David; Rutter, John. Series: For Choirs Collections. Num Pages: 208 pages, music. BIC Classification: AVGC8; AVGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 12. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Edition
- Vocal score
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780193535701
- ISBN
- 9780193535701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99
€ 27.99
Sheet music. 74 of the most popular items from Carols for Choirs 1, 2 and 3 in one volume, plus 26 pieces new to the series. The volume contains both accompanied and unaccompanied items, and the Order of Service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Orchestral and brass ensemble accompaniments for many of the items are available on hire. Editor(s): Willcocks, David; Rutter, John. Series: For Choirs Collections. Num Pages: 388 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC8; AVGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 24. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 388
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780193532274
- ISBN
- 9780193532274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 32.18
€ 32.99
€ 32.18
Hardcover. The wildly entertaining story of progressive rock, the music that ruled the 1970s charts-and has divided listeners ever since. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393242256
- ISBN
- 9780393242256
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.69
€ 27.99
€ 24.69
Paperback. A comprehensive guide to the texts and tunes of an American musical tradition Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGC8; AVGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252077609
- ISBN
- 9780252077609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.40
€ 27.99
€ 26.40
Paperback. This volume examines the creative work of the avant-gardist John Cage, from an interdisciplinary perspective. His activities as a composer, performer, thinker and artist are explored. Num Pages: 304 pages, 7 halftones, 11 drawings, 4 colour plates, 1 table, 22 musical reproductions. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGC6; AVH; DSBH; DSC; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226044088
- ISBN
- 9780226044088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 33.53
€ 42.99
€ 33.53
Paperback. A powerful examination of the passage of time, love, the power of music, and the power of dreams. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785355561
- ISBN
- 9781785355561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.46
€ 15.99
€ 14.46
Paperback. Series: 20th Century Rock & Roll S. Num Pages: 200 pages, pictures. BIC Classification: 3JJP; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 9. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781896522258
- ISBN
- 9781896522258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Hardback. Lionel Bart was a writer and composer of British pop music and musicals, best known for creating the book, music and lyrics for Oliver! He also wrote the famous songs Living Doll (Cliff Richard) and From Russia With Love (Matt Munroe).He was a millionaire aged thirty in the Sixties, bankrupt in the Seventies and died in 1999. Num Pages: 288 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGM; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 234 x 30. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Omnibus Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849386616
- ISBN
- 9781849386616
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.55
€ 26.99
€ 20.55
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, colour and b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 242 x 34. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Publisher
- Omnibus Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783055524
- ISBN
- 9781783055524
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.55
€ 26.99
€ 20.55
Paperback. As the 1970s ended, Waits felt trapped by his persona and career. But at his low point: Francis Ford Coppola asked Tom to write the score for "One From the Heart". He cleaned up, and met Kathleen Brennan. This work tells the story of a man creating that elusive American second act, and also about finding the prefect collaborator in his wife. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 121 x 9. Weight in Grams: 142. Series: 33 1/3. 144 pages, Illustrations. As the 1970s ended, Waits felt trapped by his persona and career. But at his low point: Francis Ford Coppola asked Tom to write the score for "One From the Heart". He cleaned up, and met Kathleen Brennan. This work tells the story of a man creating that elusive American second act, and also about finding the prefect collaborator in his wife. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVA; AVGP. Dimension: 166 x 121 x 9. Weight: 134.
- Publisher
- Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826427823
- ISBN
- 9780826427823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.72
€ 13.99
€ 11.72
Paperback. Authorised biography of influential musician/producer/cultural commentator Brian Eno - the 'Father of Ambient Music'. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: APB; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409157625
- ISBN
- 9781409157625
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.02
€ 19.99
€ 15.02
Hardcover. A reading of the letters between Mozart and his father, placing them in the context of the stylized strategies of the 18th-century epistolary tradition. The book argues that the letters reveal a rebelliousness deep within Mozart's life and work. Num Pages: 224 pages, 13 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3JF; AVGC4; AVH; BGF; DSBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300075427
- ISBN
- 9780300075427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
€ 29.27
Hardback. Breaking down walls between genres - classical, jazz, and popular, this book offers an integrated view of twentieth-century music. It demonstrates how Duke Ellington's music is as vital to musical modernism as anything by Stravinsky, and has had a lasting impact on jazz and pop that reaches from Gershwin to contemporary R&B. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVGJ; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 580. 336 pages, Illustrations. Breaking down walls between genres - classical, jazz, and popular, this book offers an integrated view of twentieth-century music. It demonstrates how Duke Ellington's music is as vital to musical modernism as anything by Stravinsky, and has had a lasting impact on jazz and pop that reaches from Gershwin to contemporary R&B. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVGJ; AVGP. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 25. Weight: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520245877
- ISBN
- 9780520245877
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.01
€ 41.99
€ 30.01
Paperback. Series: Ashgate Interdisciplinary Studies in Opera. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: AN; AVGC6; AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138248380
- ISBN
- 9781138248380
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.32
€ 66.32
Hardback. Filled with memorable photographs, Rock Star will appeal to anyone interested in modern American popular culture or music history. Num Pages: 264 pages, 26, 26 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AVGP; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413921
- ISBN
- 9781421413921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.42
€ 35.99
€ 30.42
paperback. An opera handbook, first published in 1998, on the popular and still performed opera Norma, by Vincenzo Bellini. Series: Cambridge Opera Handbooks. Num Pages: 156 pages, 5 b/w illus. 5 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 9. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521485142
- ISBN
- 9780521485142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.91
€ 29.99
€ 26.91