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Surround Sound - Up and running (Paperback, 2nd edition): Tomlinson Holman Surround Sound - Up and running (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Tomlinson Holman
R1,487 Discovery Miles 14 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fully updated throughout this best selling title on surround sound offers you a wealth of practical information, now considered the go to book for those requiring a working knowledge. Concentrating specifically on surround audio, Holman provides clear comprehensive explanations of complex concepts, making this a must have book for all those in the field.
* Includes mixing tips for multichannel sound
* Step by step instructions for setting up a monitoring room
* Benefit from authors knowledge and clear explanations

Cello Exam Pieces 2020-2023, ABRSM Grade 4, Score & Part - Selected from the 2020-2023 syllabus (Sheet music): Abrsm Cello Exam Pieces 2020-2023, ABRSM Grade 4, Score & Part - Selected from the 2020-2023 syllabus (Sheet music)
Abrsm
R373 Discovery Miles 3 730 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM’s Grade 4 Cello syllabus for 2020–2023, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer.

The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information.

Inspiring recordings of the nine pieces featured in this book, plus piano accompaniment tracks, are available. These can be purchased as part of the Cello Exam Pieces with CD package or as audio downloads (see www.abrsmdownloads.org for more details).

Music Engineering (Paperback, 2nd edition): Richard Brice Music Engineering (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Richard Brice
R1,247 Discovery Miles 12 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Music Engineering is a hands-on guide to the practical aspects of electric and electronic music. It is both a compelling read and an essential reference guide for anyone using, choosing, designing or studying the technology of modern music. The technology and underpinning science are introduced through the real life demands of playing and recording, and illustrated with references to well known classic recordings to show how a particular effect is obtained thanks to the ingenuity of the engineer as well as the musician. In addition, an accompanying companion website containing over 50 specially chosen tracks for download, provides practical demonstrations of the effects and techniques described in the book.
Written by a music enthusiast and electronic engineer, this book covers the electronics and physics of the subject as well as the more subjective aspects. The second edition includes an updated Digital section including MPEG3 and fact sheets at the end of each chapter to summarise the key electronics and science. In addition to instruments and recording technology, this book covers essential kit such as microphones, sequencers, amplifiers and loudspeakers.
Discover the potential of electronics and computers to transform your performances and recordings
Develop an understanding of the engineering behind state of the art instruments, amplifiers and recording equipment
An accompanying companion website completes the package with over 50 tracks providing practical demonstrations of the effects and techniques described in the book

The Music Business and Recording Industry (Paperback, 3rd edition): Geoffrey Hull, Thomas Hutchison, Richard Strasser The Music Business and Recording Industry (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Geoffrey Hull, Thomas Hutchison, Richard Strasser
R2,143 Discovery Miles 21 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Recording Industry presents a brief but comprehensive examination of how records are made, marketed, and sold. The book opens with an overview of popular music and its place in American society, along with descriptions of key players in the recording industry. In the book's second part, the making of a recording is traced from production through marketing and retail sales. Finally, in Part III, legal issues, including copyright and problems of piracy, are addressed.
The new edition takes into account the massive changes in the recording industry occurring today due to the revolution of music on the web. This new reality informs all parts of the second edition, from issues of production and distribution to legal issues.

Cybermedia - Explorations in Science, Sound, and Vision (Paperback): Carol Vernallis, Holly Rogers, Jonathan Leal, Selmin Kara Cybermedia - Explorations in Science, Sound, and Vision (Paperback)
Carol Vernallis, Holly Rogers, Jonathan Leal, Selmin Kara
R798 Discovery Miles 7 980 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

We're experiencing a time when digital technologies and advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data are redefining what it means to be human. How do these advancements affect contemporary media and music? This collection traces how media, with a focus on sound and image, engages with these new technologies. It bridges the gap between science and the humanities by pairing humanists' close readings of contemporary media with scientists' discussions of the science and math that inform them. This text includes contributions by established and emerging scholars performing across-the-aisle research on new technologies, exploring topics such as facial and gait recognition; EEG and audiovisual materials; surveillance; and sound and images in relation to questions of sexual identity, race, ethnicity, disability, and class and includes examples from a range of films and TV shows including Blade Runner, Black Mirror, Mr. Robot, Morgan, Ex Machina, and Westworld. Through a variety of critical, theoretical, proprioceptive, and speculative lenses, the collection facilitates interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration and provides readers with ways of responding to these new technologies.

The ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 - More classic and contemporary songs from the ABRSM syllabus (Sheet music): Abrsm The ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 - More classic and contemporary songs from the ABRSM syllabus (Sheet music)
Abrsm
R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The ABRSM Songbook Plus series features a wealth of material from ABRSM's 2018 Singing syllabus. This Grade 2 book contains favourites such as 'The Hippopotamus' and 'A Windmill in Old Amsterdam'; songs from stage and screen including 'Deliver us' from The Prince of Egypt and 'Singin' in the Rain'; and fresh, original arrangements of the traditional ballads 'Land of the silver birch' and 'The winter it is past'. Notes on the songs are also included, to aid practice and performance. With three pieces from each of Lists A and B, and six from List C, this unrivalled choice of repertoire is an essential collection for those preparing for exams, and will inspire everyone who loves to sing.

Dancing to the Drum Machine - How Electronic Percussion Conquered the World (Paperback): Dan LeRoy Dancing to the Drum Machine - How Electronic Percussion Conquered the World (Paperback)
Dan LeRoy
R651 Discovery Miles 6 510 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Dancing to the Drum Machine is a never-before-attempted history of what is perhaps the most controversial musical instrument ever invented: the drum machine. Here, author Dan LeRoy reveals the untold story of how their mechanical pulse became the new heartbeat of popular music. The pristine snap of the LinnDrum. The bottom-heavy beats of the Roland 808. The groundbreaking samples of the E-MUSP-1200. All these machines-and their weirder, wilder-sounding cousins-changed composition, recording, and performance habits forever. Their distinctive sounds and styles helped create new genres of music, like hip hop and EDM. But they altered every musical style, from mainstream pop to heavy metal to jazz. Dan LeRoy traces the drum machine from its low-tech beginnings in the Fifties and Sixties to its evolution in the Seventies and its ubiquity in the Eighties, when seemingly overnight, it infiltrated every genre of music. Drum machines put some drummers out of work, while keeping others on their toes. They anticipated virtually every musical trend of the last five decades: sequencing, looping, sampling, and all forms of digital music creation. But the personalities beneath those perfect beats make the story of drum machines a surprisingly human one-told here for the very first time.

Digital Audio Editing - Correcting and Enhancing Audio in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Studio One (Hardcover): Simon... Digital Audio Editing - Correcting and Enhancing Audio in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Studio One (Hardcover)
Simon Langford
R5,399 Discovery Miles 53 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Whether you're comping a vocal track, restoring an old recording, working with dialogue or sound effects for film, or imposing your own vision with mash-ups or remixes, audio editing is a key skill to successful sound production. Digital Audio Editing gives you the techniques, from the simplest corrective editing like cutting, copying, and pasting to more complex creative editing, such as beat mapping and time-stretching. You'll be able to avoid unnatural-sounding pitch correction and understand the potential pitfalls you face when restoring classic tracks. Author Simon Langford invites you to see editing with his wide-angle view, putting this skill into a broad context that will inform your choices even as you more skillfully manipulate sound. Focusing on techniques applicable to any digital audio workstation, it includes break-outs giving specific keystrokes and instruction in Avids Pro Tools, Apple's Logic Pro, Steinberg's Cubase, and PreSonus's Studio One. The companion websites includes tutorials in all four software packages to help you immediately apply the broad skills from the book.

Metal Music Manual - Producing, Engineering, Mixing, and Mastering Contemporary Heavy Music (Paperback): Mark Mynett Metal Music Manual - Producing, Engineering, Mixing, and Mastering Contemporary Heavy Music (Paperback)
Mark Mynett
R2,228 Discovery Miles 22 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Metal Music Manual shows you the creative and technical processes involved in producing contemporary heavy music for maximum sonic impact. From pre-production to final mastered product, and fundamental concepts to advanced production techniques, this book contains a world of invaluable practical information. Assisted by clear discussion of critical audio principles and theory, and a comprehensive array of illustrations, photos, and screen grabs, Metal Music Manual is the essential guide to achieving professional production standards. The extensive companion website features multi-track recordings, final mixes, processing examples, audio stems, etc., so you can download the relevant content and experiment with the techniques you read about. The website also features video interviews the author conducted with the following acclaimed producers, who share their expertise, experience, and insight into the processes involved: Fredrik Nordstroem (Dimmu Borgir, At The Gates, In Flames) Matt Hyde (Slayer, Parkway Drive, Children of Bodom) Ross Robinson (Slipknot, Sepultura, Machine Head) Logan Mader (Gojira, DevilDriver, Fear Factory) Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Killswitch Engage, Testament) Jens Bogren (Opeth, Kreator, Arch Enemy) Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, Soilwork, Behemoth) Nick Raskulinecz (Mastodon, Death Angel, Trivium) Quotes from these interviews are featured throughout Metal Music Manual, with additional contributions from: Ross "Drum Doctor" Garfield (one of the world's top drum sound specialists, with Metallica and Slipknot amongst his credits) Andrew Scheps (Black Sabbath, Linkin Park, Metallica) Maor Appelbaum (Sepultura, Faith No More, Halford)

Mirror Sound - The People and Processes Behind Self-Recorded Music (Hardcover): Spencer Tweedy, Lawrence Azerrad Mirror Sound - The People and Processes Behind Self-Recorded Music (Hardcover)
Spencer Tweedy, Lawrence Azerrad; Photographs by Daniel Topete; Foreword by Carrie Brownstein
R718 Discovery Miles 7 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Everywhere you look, musicians are creating, recording, and selling their music without the help of big-name studios, producers, or labels. This book offers tangible-and visually stunning-proof that self-recording is a path to artistic freedom. Each chapter takes on a specific aspect of self-recording through original interviews with musicians and all new photography, revealing the joys and complications of recording music on one's own terms. You'll learn how some of your favorite musicians charted their path to self-recording and how they use emerging technologies to make exceptional music. The book features intimate shots of artists recording in living rooms, backyards, and garages-such as Eleanor Friedberger, Mac DeMarco, Vagabon, Tune-Yards, Yuka Honda, and more. The first book devoted entirely to the practice of self-recording, Mirror Sound charts a way forward for any musician who aspires to make their own music and those who just love to listen.

Starting a Record Label and Recording Studio (Paperback): Earl R Dingman Starting a Record Label and Recording Studio (Paperback)
Earl R Dingman
R265 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R44 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Practical Recording Techniques - The Step-by-Step Approach to Professional Audio Recording (Hardcover, 7th edition): Bruce... Practical Recording Techniques - The Step-by-Step Approach to Professional Audio Recording (Hardcover, 7th edition)
Bruce Bartlett, Jenny Bartlett
R4,695 Discovery Miles 46 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Practical Recording Techniques covers all aspects of recording, perfect for beginning and intermediate recording engineers, producers, musicians, and audio enthusiasts. Filled with tips and shortcuts, this hands-on, practical guide gives advice on equipping a home studio (whether low-budget or advanced) and suggestions for set-up, acoustics, effects, choosing mics and monitor speakers, and preventing hum. This best-selling guide also instructs how to mike instruments and vocals, judge recordings and improve them, work with MIDI and loops, do mastering, and put your music on the web. Two chapters cover live recording of classical and popular music. New in the seventh edition: Complete update of all types of recording equipment, plug-ins, and recording software Increased focus on current industry and classroom trends like DAW signal flow and operation (during recording and mixdown), while still covering analog fundamentals Updated organization to focus and break up topics Updated tips on optimizing your computer for multitrack recording - for both Windows and Mac New sections on streaming audio, mobile-device recording, live recording with digital consoles, and psychoacoustics Listen Online boxes highlight where audio samples on the website relate to chapter discussions Updated companion website with audio examples, articles, and suggested activities, plus expanded and more user-friendly links to the best sites for videos and articles, recording techniques, equipment, and other learning resources. Instructors can download figures from the book, the audio files, and a test bank

An Introduction to Music Technology (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Dan Hosken An Introduction to Music Technology (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Dan Hosken
R4,537 Discovery Miles 45 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An Introduction to Music Technology, Second Edition provides a clear overview of the essential elements of music technology for today's musician. This book focuses on the topics that underlie the hardware and software in use today: Sound, Audio, MIDI, Computer Notation, and Computer- Assisted Instruction. Appendices cover necessary computer hardware and software concepts. Written for both music technology majors and non-majors, this textbook introduces fundamental principles and practices so students can learn to work with a wide range of software programs, adapt to new music technologies, and apply music technology in their performance, composition, teaching, and analysis. Features: Thorough explanations of key topics in music technology Content applicable to all software and hardware, not linked to just one piece of software or gear In-depth discussion of digital audio topics, such as sampling rates, resolutions, and file formats Explanations of standard audio plug-ins including dynamics processors, EQs, and delay based effects Coverage of synthesis and sampling in software instruments Pedagogical features, including: Further Reading sections that allow the student to delve deeper into topics of interest Suggested Activities that can be carried out with a variety of different programs Key Terms at the end of each chapter What Do I Need? Chapters covering the types of hardware and software needed in order to put together Audio and MIDI systems A companion website with links to audio examples that demonstrate various concepts, step-by-step tutorials, relevant hardware, software, and additional audio and video resources. The new edition has been fully updated to cover new technologies that have emerged since the first edition, including iOS and mobile platforms, online notation software, alternate controllers, and Open Sound Control (OSC).

The Singer-Songwriter's Guide to Recording - In the Home Studio (Book): Shane Adams The Singer-Songwriter's Guide to Recording - In the Home Studio (Book)
Shane Adams
R676 R566 Discovery Miles 5 660 Save R110 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Make professional-sounding recordings of your songs in your home studio. Learn the essential techniques and processes of recording and mixing. Get the best sound quality from the tools studio space you have. Choose the right mics and other gear for your style. Understand what home studio tools exists, and choose what is right for you. Use loops, virtual instruments, and other contemporary strategies to enhance your creative songwriting process.

The Speed of Sound - Breaking the Barriers between Music and Technology: A Memoir (Paperback): Thomas Dolby The Speed of Sound - Breaking the Barriers between Music and Technology: A Memoir (Paperback)
Thomas Dolby 1
R463 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R261 (56%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Thomas Dolby is a five-time Grammy nominee, whose 'She Blinded Me With Science' reached number 5 on the US Billboard charts in 1982, appeared in Breaking Bad, and was even covered by The Muppets... Based on his meticulous notes and journals, The Speed of Sound chronicles Dolby's life in the music business during the eighties; in Silicon Valley through the nineties, and at the forefront of the mobile phone revolution around the turn of the millennium - it was Dolby who created the synthesizer installed today on most mobile phones. With humour and a considerable panache for storytelling, The Speed of Sound is a revealing look behind the curtain of the music industry, as well as a unique history of technology over the past thirty years. From sipping Chablis with Bill Gates to visiting Michael Jackson at his mansion or viewing the Web for the first time on Netscape founder Jim Clark's laptop, this is both the view from the ultimate insider and also that of a technology pioneer whose groundbreaking ideas have helped shape the way we live today.

Get Tusked - The Inside Story of Fleetwood Mac's Most Anticipated Album (Hardcover): Ken Caillat, Hernan Rojas Get Tusked - The Inside Story of Fleetwood Mac's Most Anticipated Album (Hardcover)
Ken Caillat, Hernan Rojas
R643 Discovery Miles 6 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this behind-the-scenes look at the making of Fleetwood Mac s epic, platinum-selling double album, Tusk, producers and engineers Ken Caillat and Hernan Rojas tell their stories of spending a year with the band in their new million-dollar studio trying to follow up Rumours, the biggest rock album of the time. Following their massive success, the band continued its infamous soap opera when its musical leader and guitarist, Lindsey Buckingham, threatened to quit if he didn t get things his way, resulting in clashes not only with his band but especially Caillat, who had been essential to the band s Grammy-winning sound. Hernan Rojas s story recounts a young man who leaves Chile after General Pinochet s coup to seek his future in the music industry of Los Angeles, where he finds success at one of the hottest studios in town. When Fleetwood Mac arrives, Rojas falls in love with its star singer, Stevie Nicks, and the two of them become romantically involved. Throughout the book, both Caillat and Rojas d.

Mixing Audio - Concepts, Practices, and Tools (Paperback, 4th edition): Roey Izhaki Mixing Audio - Concepts, Practices, and Tools (Paperback, 4th edition)
Roey Izhaki
R1,664 Discovery Miles 16 640 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Covers the entire mixing process – from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques Features new sections on console emulation, the loudness war, LUFS targets, and DIY mastering, as well as updated figures and illustrations throughout Offers a robust companion website featuring over 2,000 audio samples as well as Pro Tools/ Multitrack Audio Sessions

How To DJ (Properly) - The Art And Science Of Playing Records (Paperback): Frank Broughton, Bill Brewster How To DJ (Properly) - The Art And Science Of Playing Records (Paperback)
Frank Broughton, Bill Brewster
R643 R533 Discovery Miles 5 330 Save R110 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Everyone wants to be a DJ. Playing records and MP3s isn't rocket science, but there's a universe of difference between doing it and doing it well. DJing is like modelling: most people could have a stab at it, some can earn money doing it, but only a very few can become supermodels. This book both forms the perfect introduction for the novice who wants a pair of Technics turntables for Christmas and contains enough spot-on advice and advanced instruction to be valuable to more experienced DJs. Written in an opinionated and entertaining no-bullshit style, with a healthy dose of realism, it shatters some illusions about the dance industry and offers in return some powerfully inspiring visions as it explains the true rewards of the DJ's craft. Includes everything you will ever need to know, from illustrated tutorials on mixing techniques and styles, digital mixing, tips on buying the right equipment and records, advice from superstar DJs aplenty, plus how to make your own tracks and how to throw the best party. Now all you need is to get out of your bedroom and do it . . .

Sound Systems: Design and Optimization - Modern Techniques and Tools for Sound System Design and Alignment (Paperback, 3rd... Sound Systems: Design and Optimization - Modern Techniques and Tools for Sound System Design and Alignment (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Bob McCarthy
R2,532 Discovery Miles 25 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sound Systems: Design and Optimization provides an accessible and unique perspective on the behavior of sound systems in the practical world. The third edition reflects current trends in the audio field thereby providing readers with the newest methodologies and techniques. In this greatly expanded new edition, you'll find clearer explanations, a more streamlined organization, increased coverage of current technologies and comprehensive case studies of the author's award-winning work in the field. As the only book devoted exclusively to modern tools and techniques in this emerging field, Sound Systems: Design and Optimization provides the specialized guidance needed to perfect your design skills. This book helps you: Improve your design and optimization decisions by understanding how audiences perceive reinforced sound Use modern analyzers and prediction programs to select speaker placement, equalization, delay and level settings based on how loudspeakers interact in the space Define speaker array configurations and design strategies that maximize the potential for spatial uniformity Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques required to generate a design that will create a successful transmission/reception model

Digital Sound & Music - Concepts, Applications, and Science (Paperback): Jennifer Burg, Jason Romney, Eric Schwartz Digital Sound & Music - Concepts, Applications, and Science (Paperback)
Jennifer Burg, Jason Romney, Eric Schwartz
R1,907 Discovery Miles 19 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, originally developed under National Science Foundation grant support, was written to bridge academic disciplines and areas of practice that include music production, audio engineering for theatre and film, and computer science. Apart from the first and the last chapters, each chapter is divided into three sections. The first section covers general concepts, the second discusses applications, and the third delves into the mathematics and algorithms that underpin digital audio processing. It is not intended that a single course would cover all the material in this book. Rather, portions of the book could be used in college-level courses such as the following: - Theatre or film sound design and production. - Digital music production - A course covering sound in a New Media or Digital Media or Digital Arts program (particularly in programs that are interdisciplinary between computer science and music). - A computer science course introducing digital signal processing. - A computer science course which engages students in programming through audio applications. The special value of this book is that it provides a broad context for students. In academic programs that emphasize applications, students are still able to ""look under the hood"" to have a deeper understanding of audio processing at a lower level of abstraction. For students of computer science, physics, or mathematics, the relationship between science and applications provides interest and motivation. The book also serves as a reference for anyone interested in digital audio processing. This includes hobbyists, those who are "self-taught" in music production, and even those already in the audio processing or music production industry who want a deeper understanding of their art and craft.

The Heart of Vocal Harmony - Emotional Expression in Group Singing (Paperback): Deke Sharon The Heart of Vocal Harmony - Emotional Expression in Group Singing (Paperback)
Deke Sharon
R586 Discovery Miles 5 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Most choirs spend their rehearsal time focusing on notes, rhythms, and precision. They rarely, if ever, discuss a song s meaning and feeling, even though those elements are precisely what draws people to the music in the first place. Thousands of books have been written about choral technique, teaching people how to sing technically well. What sets The Heart of Vocal Harmony apart is its focus on honest unified expression and the process of delivering an emotionally compelling performance. It delves into an underdeveloped vocal topic the heart of the music and the process involved with expressing it. The Heart of Vocal Harmony is not just for a cappella groups it is also for vocal harmony groups, ensembles, and choirs at all levels, with or without instruments. In addition to the process, the book features discussions with some of the biggest luminaries in vocal harmony: composers, arrangers, directors, singers, and groups including Eric Whitacre, Pentatonix, the Manhattan Transfer, and more!

Acoustemologies in Contact - Sounding Subjects and Modes of Listening in Early Modernity (Hardcover, Hardback ed.): Emily... Acoustemologies in Contact - Sounding Subjects and Modes of Listening in Early Modernity (Hardcover, Hardback ed.)
Emily Wilbourne, Suzanne G. Cusick
R1,308 Discovery Miles 13 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust - Off the Record with the Beatles, Bowie, Elton & So Much More (Hardcover): Ken Scott, Bobby... Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust - Off the Record with the Beatles, Bowie, Elton & So Much More (Hardcover)
Ken Scott, Bobby Owsinski 1
R717 R652 Discovery Miles 6 520 Save R65 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Turn on any classic rock station and you'll soon hear a song that Ken Scott worked on. As one of the preeminent recording engineers and producers of the 20th century, Ken has garnered gold, platinum, and diamond record sales awards; multiple Grammy nominations; and even a Clio award (for his recording of the classic Coke ad "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing"). Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust shares Ken Scott's intimate memories of working with some of the most important artists of the 20th century while crafting a sound that influenced generations of music makers.

Ken's work has left an indelible mark on hundreds of millions of fans with his skilled contributions to Magical Mystery Tour and The White Album. As producer and/or engineer of six David Bowie albums (including the groundbreaking Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars) as well as other timeless classics, the sound Ken crafted has influenced several generations of music makers that continues to this day. Ken captured the sonic signatures of a who's-who of classic rock and jazz acts, including Elton John, Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck, Duran Duran, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, America, Devo, Kansas, The Tubes, Missing Persons, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham, Dixie Dregs, and Stanley Clarke.

This is his story, complete with funny, provocative, and oh-so-honest tales of the studio, stage, and even an infamous swimming pool incident. Never-before-seen photographs and technical details make this book a must-have for every music fan.
"This is easily the best book of its sort I've ever read, and it works on so many levels?it's got great stories that give us insights into some of the biggest names in music; it offers a history of recording technology and techniques from the late '60s to the present; and coursing through it all is an unflinching and often self-deprecating biography of our hero as he negotiates the perils, pitfalls and triumphs of a life in the m

Movies, Songs, and Electric Sound - Transatlantic Trends (Paperback): Charles O'Brien Movies, Songs, and Electric Sound - Transatlantic Trends (Paperback)
Charles O'Brien
R920 R855 Discovery Miles 8 550 Save R65 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How did the introduction of recorded music affect the production, viewing experience, and global export of movies? In Movies, Songs, and Electric Sound, Charles O'Brien examines American and European musical films created circa 1930, when the world's sound-equipped theaters screened movies featuring recorded songs and filmmakers in the United States and Europe struggled to meet the artistic and technical challenges of sound production and distribution. The presence of singers in films exerted special pressures on film technique, lending a distinct look and sound to the films' musical sequences. Rather than advancing a film's plot, songs in these films were staged, filmed, and cut to facilitate the singer's engagement with her or his public. Through an examination of the export market for sound films in the early 1930s, when German and American companies used musical films as a vehicle for competing to control the world film trade, this book delineates a new transnational context for understanding the Hollywood musical. Combining archival research with the cinemetric analysis of hundreds of American, German, French, and British films made between 1927 and 1934, O'Brien provides the historical context necessary for making sense of the aesthetic impact of changes in film technology from the past to the present.

The New Soundtrack - Volume 5, Issue 1 (Paperback): Stephen Deutsch, Larry Sider, Dominic Power The New Soundtrack - Volume 5, Issue 1 (Paperback)
Stephen Deutsch, Larry Sider, Dominic Power
R560 Discovery Miles 5 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The New Soundtrack is fully peer-reviewed and includes contributions from recognised practitioners in the field, including composers, sound designers and directors, giving voice to the development of professional practice, alongside academic contributions. Each issue also features a short compilation of book and film reviews on recently released publications and artefacts.

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