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Music Theory Practice Papers 2022, ABRSM Grade 5 (Sheet music): Abrsm Music Theory Practice Papers 2022, ABRSM Grade 5 (Sheet music)
Abrsm
R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers 2022 are essential resources for candidates preparing for our online Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice material and are a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam. -Essential practice material for ABRSM Grade 5 Theory exams -Model answers also available

'70s Teen Pop (Paperback): Lucretia Tye Jasmine '70s Teen Pop (Paperback)
Lucretia Tye Jasmine
R467 R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Save R132 (28%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Teen pop is a sub-genre of popular music marketed to tweens and teens. Its melodic yearning and veneer of sincerity appeal to an emerging romantic eroticism and autonomy. But tweens and teens buy music that isn’t primarily marketed to them, too. Teen pop encompasses several kinds of musical styles, not limiting itself to just one—teen pop wants to play. During the 1970s, teen pop sometimes worked subversively, challenging the status quo it seemed to represent. Male pop stars such as David Cassidy were shown suggestively in popular magazines and female pop stars such as Cher had their own TV shows. Teen magazines, pin-ups, comics, films, and TV programs provided luscious visual stereo, promoting fashion styles, lingo, and dance moves, signaling individual identity but also community. The music provided a way for young people to believe they had something all their own, an authenticity experimenting with sexuality and social conduct, all dressed up in glitter and satin, blue jeans and boom boxes, torn fishnets and safety pins and, magically, their dreams. Cartoon pop and made-for-TV bands! Bubblegum pop! Glam! Hip hop! Hard rock and pop rock and stadium rock! Punk! Disco! Teen pop reinforced aspects of the counterculture it absorbed as the music kept playing—and playing back. Although it’s very difficult to attain and maintain social progress and play it forward—there are so many tragedies—'70s Teen Pop examines how liberation and a true counterculture can be possible through music.

Guide to Unconventional Computing for Music (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Eduardo Reck Miranda Guide to Unconventional Computing for Music (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Eduardo Reck Miranda
R2,832 Discovery Miles 28 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This pioneering text/reference explores how innovative new modes of computation may provide exciting new directions for future developments in the music industry, guiding the reader through the latest research in this emerging, interdisciplinary field. This work includes coverage of electronic music compositions and performances that incorporate unconventional interfacing, hacking and circuit bending. Features: presents an introduction to unconventional computing in music; discusses initiatives involving biophysical electronic music, the work of self-styled silicon luthiers, and the intersection of music and quantum computing; introduces the memristor, a new electronic component with the potential to revolutionize how computers are built; reviews experiments and practical applications of biological memristors in music; describes IMUSIC, an unconventional tone-based programming language, which enables the programming of computers using musical phrases; includes review questions at the end of each chapter.

Lost in Music - The classic laugh-out-loud memoir (Paperback): Giles Smith Lost in Music - The classic laugh-out-loud memoir (Paperback)
Giles Smith
R295 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R64 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'In the Spring of 1989, shortly after my twenty-seventh birthday, as I stood in the sleet at a bus stop in Colchester, it dawned on me that I had probably, all things considered, failed in my mission to become Sting. At least, for the time being.' Lost in Music is about growing up with pop music - about hearing it, buying it, loving it, and attempting to play it in public for money. A brilliant combination of the confessional and the unapologetic, this is a book for anyone who has ever treasured vinyl, or sung into a roll-on deodorant in front of the bedroom mirror and dreamed of playing Wembley. Praise for Lost in Music 'Very, very funny . . . Giles Smith is a wonderful writer' Nick Hornby 'A wonderfully funny pop-music memoir . . . You don't have to know who Nik Kershaw is to laugh out loud at the chapter about him' Sebastian Faulks, Spectator 'One of the best books about music that you will ever read . . . It is impossible to read Lost in Music without laughing out loud' Daily Telegraph

Leave The Capital - A History of Manchester Music in 13 Recordings (Paperback): Paul Hanley Leave The Capital - A History of Manchester Music in 13 Recordings (Paperback)
Paul Hanley
R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
50 Movie Music Moments (Paperback): Vasco Hexel 50 Movie Music Moments (Paperback)
Vasco Hexel
R1,129 Discovery Miles 11 290 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Provides a wide range of case studies of music in film scenes, allowing instructors to pick and choose examples to focus on. Each case study is accessibly written and follows the same format, breaking down elements of the scene for students in a clear manner that invites comparisons. Organized by the type of musical use, allowing instructors to readily find examples of different types of music functions, and compare across different films.

The Storyteller - Tales of Life and Music (Hardcover): Dave Grohl The Storyteller - Tales of Life and Music (Hardcover)
Dave Grohl
R771 R555 Discovery Miles 5 550 Save R216 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Sondheim & Me - Revealing a Musical Genius (Hardcover): Paul Salsini Sondheim & Me - Revealing a Musical Genius (Hardcover)
Paul Salsini
R737 R619 Discovery Miles 6 190 Save R118 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bowie Odyssey 73 (Paperback): Simon Goddard Bowie Odyssey 73 (Paperback)
Simon Goddard
R513 R416 Discovery Miles 4 160 Save R97 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Book by book, year by year, the ultimate literary trip through Bowie's greatest decade. It is 1973. David Bowie is finally a superstar. All he has to do to remain there is to keep pretending he's Ziggy Stardust, keep playing to thousands, keep selling to millions and keep on staying relatively sane ... As glam rock crashes and burns in a sleazy scandal-ridden Britain, a world tour convinces David to make radical changes with devastating consequences for Ziggy, his fans and his band. However, his planned 'retirement' is anything but quiet - now a friend of the Jaggers, with more lovers than he can count on one hand, more appetites than he can satisfy with one nose and still more success. But at what cost? Continuing his vivid real-time journey through the decade David changed pop forever, the fourth volume of the Bowie Odyssey series sees Simon Goddard mainline to the dark heart of Seventies sex, drugs and debauched rock'n'roll - a gripping, unsentimental portrait of inspiration, insanity and the thin line that divides. PRAISE FOR THE BOWIE ODYSSEY SERIES 'My god, it's brilliant. A delicious romp.' MIKE SCOTT, THE WATERBOYS 'The best book written about its subject... Stupendous.' CLASSIC ROCK 'The wonderful Bowie Odyssey series ... Goddard's prose is like an all-seeing eye.' RECORD COLLECTOR 'A full-on sensory immersion in Bowie's universe.' SUNDAY TIMES 'It's as if we were there.' 4**** MOJO 'Goddard's scintillating series... with its meticulous fact-checking and almost poetic prose, paints a beautifully written portrait that's almost as otherworldly as its subject... [it] strikes the perfect balance... granting us an all-access-areas pass to accompany Bowie to every gig, every engagement and to some of the most important moments in rock' 4*** Classic Pop 'The project's ambition is matched only by the sumptuousness of Goddard's writing... At times as I read Bowie Odyssey 73 I felt like his shadow.' Chris Charlesworth

The Handbook of Music Therapy (Paperback, 2nd edition): Leslie Bunt, Sarah Hoskyns, Sangeeta Swami The Handbook of Music Therapy (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Leslie Bunt, Sarah Hoskyns, Sangeeta Swami
R985 Discovery Miles 9 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Sounds Of The Sixties - The Ultimate Sixties Music Companion (Paperback): Phil Swern Sounds Of The Sixties - The Ultimate Sixties Music Companion (Paperback)
Phil Swern 1
R385 Discovery Miles 3 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The most successful weekend show on Radio 2, Sounds of the Sixties has over 3.5 million listeners every Saturday morning. Presented by Brian Matthew, the programme has become an institution. This new book contains fascinating facts about memorable hits from key Sixties artists, hard-to-find tracks alongside many hidden gems that have never before been made available on any CD or compilation album since their initial Sixties release plus fascinating stories and behind-the-scenes info from producer Phil The Collector Swern. This is a comprehensive collection that music fans and hardened Sixties collectors will cherish.

Concise History of Western Music (Paperback, Fifth International Student Edition, Anthology Update): Barbara Russano Hanning Concise History of Western Music (Paperback, Fifth International Student Edition, Anthology Update)
Barbara Russano Hanning
R1,882 Discovery Miles 18 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Barbara Hanning's Concise History of Western Music offers students a manageable introduction to the forces that shaped music. Combining concision with the imaginative pedagogy that her text pioneered, Hanning focuses on an essential repertoire of 109 characteristic works-from the Middle Ages to the present-providing students with the cultural and historical context to illuminate the music and remember its significance. The new Total Access programme unlocks a full suite of media resources with every new book, including instant access to streaming recordings of the complete Norton Anthology of Western Music repertoire, an ebook, audio for nearly every short example in the text and stunning Metropolitan Opera video.

Raving Upon Thames - An Untold Story of Sixties London (Hardcover): Andrew Humphreys Raving Upon Thames - An Untold Story of Sixties London (Hardcover)
Andrew Humphreys
R633 R577 Discovery Miles 5 770 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Classical Music Criticism - With a Chapter on Reviewing Ethnic Music (Paperback): Robert D. Schick Classical Music Criticism - With a Chapter on Reviewing Ethnic Music (Paperback)
Robert D. Schick
R1,402 Discovery Miles 14 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first new survey of the field in more than 60 years, this study concentrates on the basics of music criticism. Because it focuses on core issues and proven principles, the book is likely to become the standard work on the subject. It is written for the audience that reads music criticism in newspapers and popular journals: professional and amateur musicians, scholars, teachers, researchers, librarians, students, music lovers, journalists, and critics. The topics are covered in depth and observations are thoroughly documented, yet the material is enjoyable to read because the writing is easy to understand and special terminology is held to an absolute minimum. The commentary addresses the function of music criticism, the qualifications and training of a critic, the relationship between music criticism and other aspects of journalism, and the principles behind value judgments. Three chapters are devoted to the concert and opera review, one to reviewing recordings, another to radio and television criticism, and one to reviewing ethnic music. Thirty-eight reviews are quoted and analyzed, and 13 are presented in their entirety, along with critical commentary. Index. Appendix. Bibliography

Alberto Ginastera - A Research and Information Guide (Paperback, annotated edition): Deborah Schwartz-Kates Alberto Ginastera - A Research and Information Guide (Paperback, annotated edition)
Deborah Schwartz-Kates
R1,407 Discovery Miles 14 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Alberto Ginastera: A Research and Information Guide is the first bio-bibliographic study of the composer and the only published book on the subject in English. This work fills a critical gap in contemporary music studies by enriching our knowledge of one of the most compelling creative voices of the Americas. Given the lack of prior systematic attention to Ginastera, this book establishes a firm foundation for future scholarship. It includes a detailed biographical sketch of the composer that quotes extensively from his letters. It summarizes the defining features of his style and encompasses his infrequently explored late works. It offers the most comprehensive catalogue of Ginastera's music to date and provides an annotated list of his published writings. This book contains over 400 annotated bibliographic entries that refer to critically selected sources in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. The last chapter offers new information about archival holdings and internet resources that facilitates research on this composer. An appendix featuring a detailed chronology of Ginastera's career completes this work.

Queen - A People's History (Hardcover): Queen - A People's History (Hardcover)
R509 Discovery Miles 5 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Goth: A History (Paperback): Lol Tolhurst Goth: A History (Paperback)
Lol Tolhurst
R470 R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Save R94 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

GOTH is an entertaining and engaging historical memoir of the genre of Goth music and culture, exploring creative giants like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Joy Division and many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the misfits of the 80s and ever since. Written by Lol Tolhurst, co-founder of The Cure, this book offers a fascinating deep dive into the movers and shakers of goth with stories and anecdotes from Tolhurst's personal memories as well as the musicians, magicians and artists who made it all happen - the people, places and events that made goth an inevitable and enduring movement . Starting with the Origins of Goth, Tolhurst explores early art and literature that inspired the genre and looks into the work of T.S Eliot, Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, Albert Camus and more. He also outlines the path of Gothic forebears and shows how many musicians played in punk bands before transitioning into goth endeavours. Next, he introduces readers to the 'Architects of Darkness' - Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division and The Cure - the godfathers of goth who established the genre's roots. Following these early bands, Tolhurst discusses a group he calls the 'Spiritual Alchemists', consisting of bands like Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins and more, who helped the darkness expand into the culture. He also tracks the expansion of the genre overseas, from England to New York, Los Angeles and beyond. Gothic fashion was an important part of the movement as well and Tolhurst discusses the clothing that accompanied and complemented the music. Finally, Tolhurst examines the legacy of goth music and shows how its influence can still be seen to this day across music, film, TV, visual arts, social media and so much more, finally concluding with 'Why Goth matters!'

Behind the Rainbow - The Story of Eva Cassidy (Paperback): Johan Bakker Behind the Rainbow - The Story of Eva Cassidy (Paperback)
Johan Bakker
R577 R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Save R108 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A new edition of Johan Bakker's biography on musician Eva Cassidy. The Eva Cassidy phenomenon began too late for the woman herself to enjoy the fame, although whether she would have enjoyed it is another matter. This shy and sensitive singer preferred drawing and painting to performing in front of audiences and seemed disenchanted by the music business before she truly cracked it. What is beyond doubt, however, is the power of the recordings she left behind. In this thoughtful and probing biography, Johan Bakker explored her brief performing career and the recognition that came after her death at the age of 33. Before she became famous in the UK and Europe, Eva Cassidy had been a local performer in and around Washington DC. Including interviews with Eva's friends, colleagues and family, this book traces her life, idealism and eventual disillusionment. Combined, their stories confirm that while everyone who knew Eva loved her in some way, few truly understood her. Through it all her musical spirit still shines, making this biography both a searching analysis and a warm commemoration of a uniquely talented young woman.

Art & Fear - Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking (Hardcover, Main): David Bayles, Ted Orland Art & Fear - Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking (Hardcover, Main)
David Bayles, Ted Orland
R331 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R17 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Art & Fear is about the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way. Drawing on the authors' own experiences as two working artists, the book delves into the internal and external challenges to making art in the real world, and shows how they can be overcome every day. First published in 1994, Art & Fear quickly became an underground classic, and word-of-mouth has placed it among the best-selling books on artmaking and creativity. Written by artists for artists, it offers generous and wise insight into what it feels like to sit down at your easel or keyboard, in your studio or performance space, trying to do the work you need to do. Every artist, whether a beginner or a prizewinner, a student or a teacher, faces the same fears - and this book illuminates the way through them.

Listening to Music (Paperback, 9th edition): Lorenzo Candelaria, Craig Wright Listening to Music (Paperback, 9th edition)
Lorenzo Candelaria, Craig Wright
R1,360 R1,208 Discovery Miles 12 080 Save R152 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Combining a student-friendly presentation with cutting-edge digital resources, Wright/Candelaria's LISTENING TO MUSIC, 9th EDITION, equips you with the tools to actively listen to and inspire a lifelong appreciation for music. Known for its clear, conversational style, LISTENING TO MUSIC, 9th EDITION, guides you -- even if you have no music background -- about what to listen for and why it is important to the piece. The music clips are curated and clipped to keep you focused and engaged on a few musical elements at a time. The text is organized chronologically and discusses musical examples from each era in its social context, describing the construction and culture of each piece. LISTENING TO MUSIC is fully integrated with MindTap to better help you develop your listening skills and maximize your course success. Online resources include interactive exercises, streaming music, Directed Listening Guides, chapter and listening quizzes.

Progressive Sight Singing (Spiral bound, 4th Revised edition): Carol Krueger Progressive Sight Singing (Spiral bound, 4th Revised edition)
Carol Krueger
R3,381 Discovery Miles 33 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Designed for students who enter the music theory sequence with very little formal training master essential sight-singing, ear-training, and rhythm skills, Progressive Sight Singing provides a step-by-step introduction to the underlying grammar and syntax of musical structure and prepares students to perceive that structure with both the ear and the eye. Working from the premise that students learn musical skills in much the same order as they do language skills, the book trains the ear first—through hearing and imitating patterns—before teaching students to read and write. Its rich variety of well-paced, graduated exercises provide ample opportunity for practice. Get the most from Progressive Sight Singing. Visit www.oup.com/he/krueger4e to access the full suite of student and instructor resources.

The Marathon Don't Stop - The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle (Paperback): Rob Kenner The Marathon Don't Stop - The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle (Paperback)
Rob Kenner
R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This "beautiful tribute to a legendary artist" (Quincy Jones) is the first in-depth biography of Nipsey Hussle, the hip-hop mogul, artist, and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy-before he was tragically shot down in the very neighborhood he was dedicated to building up. For Nipsey Hussle, "The Marathon" was more than a mixtape title or the name of a clothing store; it was a way of life, a metaphor for the relentless pursuit of excellence and the willpower required to overcome adversity day after day. Hussle was determined to win the race to success on his own terms, and he wanted to see his whole community in the winner's circle with him. A moving and powerful exploration of an extraordinary artist, The Marathon Don't Stop places Hussle in historical context and unpacks his complex legacy. Combining on-the-ground reporting and candid interviews, "Rob Kenner has given us the book the world-and hip-hop and pop culture-has been waiting for...one that should be celebrated alongside the best biographies ever about iconic figures we have loved-and lost" (Kevin Powell, author of When We Free the World).

Flashes of Life (Paperback): Micah Ling Flashes of Life (Paperback)
Micah Ling
R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Murli la: Songs and Stories of the Tiwi Islands (Hardcover): Ngarukuruwala Women’s Group Murli la: Songs and Stories of the Tiwi Islands (Hardcover)
Ngarukuruwala Women’s Group; Text written by Genevieve Campbell
R547 Discovery Miles 5 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A joint project with the Indigenous Literary Foundation, Murli la is a beautifully designed gift book that celebrates the culture of the Tiwi Islands through song. The songs presented in this book hold cultural, genealogical, geographical and spiritual knowledge that has been passed down through thousands of years of Tiwi storytelling, ceremony and in the songlines that circle the islands. As custodians of the songs, the Ngarukuruwala Women's Group in partnership with Dr Genevieve Campbell have recorded over 40 songs in language for the first time - each with an introduction and English translation. A one-of-a-kind map of the islands, with areas marked in language, gives further intimate knowledge into Tiwi culture. Dr Campbell shares beautiful insights into the Tiwi Islands and her words are accompanied by intimate photographs from the time she has spent with the women. Murli la is the essential introduction to the wonderfully rich Tiwi culture and a glimpse into many lifetimes of sung knowledge.

The Gorillaz Art Book (Hardcover): Gorillaz The Gorillaz Art Book (Hardcover)
Gorillaz; Performed by Gorillaz; Jamie Hewlett, Z2 Comics; Contributions by Marella Moon, …
R1,265 Discovery Miles 12 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Gorillaz Art Book is here! Featuring brand new artwork by Jamie Hewlett, who has invited more than 40 creators to offer new interpretations of 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs in one expansive volume of original artwork. Contributing artists include Ruff Mercy, Kim Jung Gi, Robert Smith, Kerbscrawler Ghost, Robert Valley, Craig McCracken and Tim McCourt & Max Taylor. Celebrating 20 years of Gorillaz, this latest Z2 partnership sees Hewlett expand the band’s collaborative vision to fellow visual artists in The Gorillaz Art Book, a stunning visual feast of 306 pages.

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