Composers category: 3267 books
The Remarkable Mr Morrison
The Virtuosity and Versatility of Australia's Master Musician
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
The Remarkable Mr Morrison delves into the life and musicality of James Morrison, one of Australia's most internationally acclaimed musicians. It follows not only his transformation from tearful primary school boy to supremely confident performer, but also explores the nature and development of his...
The Akron Sound
The Heyday of the Midwest's Punk Capital
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2018
Music made in Akron symbolized an attitude more so than a singular sound. Crafted by kids hell-bent on not following their parents into the rubber plants, the music was an intentional antithesis of Top 40 radio. Call it punk or call it new wave, but in a short few years, major labels signed Chrissie...
by Aida Mulieri Dagort
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 1999
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 1999
Growing up in a large Italian family, Aida Mulieri-Dagort wanted to be a professional musician all her life. Most of her family members played instruments as music was their daily bread, and Aida was nurtured in a rich musical environment. Thus began her journey through much struggle and determination...
I Was Not Asked
An African American Educator from Philadelphia Spreads His Love for Music
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2013
In his memoir, DR. GEORGE E. ALLEN looks back at a career spanning more than five decades of teaching music to Philadelphia students. Early on in life, he learned about many styles of music, and he took his love of the art to college, where he earned multiple degrees before joining the Philadelphia...
by Mary Rose Scinto
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2012
When I was a teen I had played the Na Na Record on my stereo quite often. I think that the vinyl wore out at some point. Who would ever know that I would have the privilege to write Gary's Biography. As I entered Gary's studio I immediately felt the energy surrounding the room. Keyboard, guitar, lyrics...
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Language: German
Release Date: August 29, 2017
Language: German
Release Date: August 29, 2017
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart war zeit seines Lebens ein sehr produktiver Briefeschreiber. Mozart schrieb, beginnend im Jugendalter, während seines Lebens zahlreiche Briefe, die ein Kennenlernen seiner Persönlichkeit und seiner musikalischen Ansichten und Arbeitsweisen ermöglichen und so eine wichtige...
Sweet Demotion
How an Almost Famous Rock Journalist Lost Everything and Found Himself (Almost)
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2011
In his first book, Life on Planet Rock, author Lonn Friend shared his ringside view of rocks decade of decadence. Now, in Sweet Demotion, the veteran rock scribe takes off the gloves and battles himself. Lonn was enjoying a six-figure multi-media career in 1998 when, at the end of a four-year run...
Tears from a Stone
Pål Waaktaar Savoy von a-ha über sein Leben und seine Songs
Language: German
Release Date: February 2, 2018
Ein Popstar-Leben voller a-ha-Momente Pål Waaktaar Savoy, Morten Harket und Magne Furuholmen, besser bekannt als a-ha, sind seit den achtziger Jahren eine der erfolgreichsten Bands. Mit Hits wie 'Take On Me' oder 'The Sun Always Shines On T.V.' prägten die drei Norweger ganze Generationen. Zuletzt...
by Roger Daltrey
Language: French
Release Date: January 30, 2019
Language: French
Release Date: January 30, 2019
THE WHO RACONTÉ DE L’INTÉRIEUR PAR SON LEADER
Né durant le bombardement de Londres en 1944, Roger Daltrey a réuni le groupe qui deviendrait The Who en 1961. Matériel cassé, bagarres internes, facéties des membres – ces histoires drôles, incroyables ou tragiques prennent une saveur...
by Baby Professor
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2019
It is said that Hollywood is where dreams come true. That is the case for some stars who made it big even though they came from close to nothing. In this ebook, you’ll be reading about the stories of success of Elvis Presley, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey and Walt Disney. Be inspired by their struggles, determined that they’re going to reach their goals. Start reading today.
by Ronald Ritter & Sussan Evermore
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2018
The name John Lennon immediately conjures up thoughts and images of the iconic sixties band 'The Beatles', the 'Let It Be' roof top concert, a pedestrian crossing at Abbey Road Studios, a white room, the song 'Imagine' and Yoko Ono. A whole generation was inspired by the words and music of the song...
Simon & Garfunkel
Un ponte su acque agitate
Language: Italian
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Un atto d'amore nei loro confronti. Iniziata sui banchi di scuola nel Queens di New York, la leggenda di Simon & Garfunkel è ancora viva.
Il duo ha segnato la storia musicale degli anni Sessanta, tra lunghi addii e riconciliazioni dietro e sopra il palco. Canzoni come The Sound of Silence, Bridge...
Маэстро и их музыка
Как работают великие дирижеры
Language: Russian
Release Date: November 1, 2018
Профессия дирижера симфонического оркестра — одна из самых таинственных и непонятных для непосвященного. Несмотря на то что в музыкальных учебных заведениях...
Hat es Spaß gemacht, Mr. Wilder?
Gespräche mit Cameron Crowe
Language: German
Release Date: May 6, 2019
Nach den drei wichtigsten Regeln des Filmemachens gefragt, antwortete Billy Wilder bekanntlich: "Du sollst nicht langweilen, du sollst nicht langweilen, du sollst nicht langweilen." Und daran hält er sich auch als 93-Jähriger im Gespräch mit dem Regisseur Cameron Crowe. Niemand ist vor...