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Scar Tissue (Paperback, New ed): Anthony Kiedis Scar Tissue (Paperback, New ed)
Anthony Kiedis 2
R305 R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Save R61 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In SCAR TISSUE Anthony Kiedis, charismatic and highly articulate frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recounts his remarkable life story, and the history of the band itself. Raised in the Midwest, he moved to LA aged eleven to live with his father Blackie, purveyor of pills, pot, and cocaine to the Hollywood elite. After a brief child-acting career, Kiedis dropped out of U.C.L.A. and plunged headfirst into the demimonde of the L.A. underground music scene. He formed the band with three schoolfriends - and found his life's purpose. Crisscrossing the country, the Chili Peppers were musical innovators and influenced a whole generation of musicians.;But there's a price to pay for both success and excess and in SCAR TISSUE, Kiedis writes candidly of the overdose death of his soul mate and band mate, Hillel Slovak, and his own ongoing struggle with an addiction to drugs.;SCAR TISSUE far transcends the typical rock biography, because Anthony Kiedis is anything but a typical rock star. It is instead a compelling story of dedication and debauchery, of intrigue and integrity, of recklessness and redemption.

101 Hits For Ukulele (Red Book) (Book): 101 Hits For Ukulele (Red Book) (Book)
R609 R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Save R58 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Easter Cantata "praise to Life" - Piano Score - The first Chinese Symphonic Oratorio Masterpiece (Paperback): An-Lun Huang Easter Cantata "praise to Life" - Piano Score - The first Chinese Symphonic Oratorio Masterpiece (Paperback)
An-Lun Huang
R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cesura//Acceso - Journal for Music, Politics, and Poetics. Issue 2 (Paperback): Cesura//Acceso - Journal for Music, Politics, and Poetics. Issue 2 (Paperback)
R389 Discovery Miles 3 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
500 Lost Gems Of The Sixties (Hardcover): Kingsley Abbott 500 Lost Gems Of The Sixties (Hardcover)
Kingsley Abbott
R670 Discovery Miles 6 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A collection of true stories, gossip and details of 500 of the singles that failed to dent the Top 10, but which are still worthy of inclusion in a volume such as this. This book demonstrates just how much a melting pot of talent, creativity and energy the decade really was. It s not just in the groove, but between the grooves that you'll find the magic. Nuggets of information and connections between the artists, producers and songwriters offer a unique insight into the careers and development of key (and not so key) performers. The idea behind this book is simple to gather together a fantastic selection of 60s pop releases that are not nearly as well-known as they deserve to be. Packed full of beautiful glossy pictures of each and every disc featured, it is a colourful and quirky guide to records that you may never have heard of, but you will certainly want to listen to when you've finished.

Rockschool Drums Grade 2 (2018) (Book): Rockschool Drums Grade 2 (2018) (Book)
R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Shiny and New - Ten Moments of Pop Genius that Defined the '80s (Hardcover): Dylan Jones Shiny and New - Ten Moments of Pop Genius that Defined the '80s (Hardcover)
Dylan Jones
R616 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R113 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Eighties were about big ideas writ large - new money, new style, gender fluidity, gay pride, attritional politics, the 'special relationship', nuclear fear, AIDS, cocaine, ecstasy, tabloid royalty, the rise of urban pop, and ultimately geopolitical chaos. Using a big narrative approach, Dylan Jones' history of the decade in pop frames the decade through some of its most important and popular hits, choosing records which either epitomised their time, or ushered in a new cultural shift. So we move seamlessly from Rapper's Delight and the genre defining moment of hip hop into The Specials' spectral, Ghost Town; from ABC and the apotheosis of New Pop (The Look of Love) to Madonna's breakthrough moment with Like a Virgin, and so on. In the '80s each year brought a new twist as technology shifted and genres snowballed, MTV reigned supreme and the story of pop became globalised. It was a decade of excess in all areas, especially ambition, but it was in the transcendent moments of pop perfection that the '80s found its true art-form. Subjective and idiosyncratic, SHINY AND NEW takes us from downtown New York to post-industrial Manchester, in the first widescreen attempt to weave together the stories, the songs and events that re-shaped music and society.

80s Sound and Vision (Hardcover): Sheila Rock 80s Sound and Vision (Hardcover)
Sheila Rock; Text written by Nilgin Yusuf, Mark Paytress
R782 Discovery Miles 7 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Visually stunning and deeply insightful, 80s Sound and Vision is THE defining book of an unforgettable decade, capturing the raw energy, creativity and flamboyance of the era through its fashion and music. With images by renowned photographer Sheila Rock, this personal journey offers a sumptuous visual account including many rare images from the photographer's archive, alongside those originally featured in seminal publications such as The Face, Rolling Stone and Vogue. Rock's compelling first hand narrative shot across a decade primarily in London but also LA, San Francisco and Tokyo, takes us to a time when the real catwalk happened on the street; when style was the first and last word and when youth made their own identity, culture, music and entertainment. Here are the burgeoning roots of gender fluidity and an index of impressive talents that bubbled out of the suburbs and art schools to energise and invigorate a grey place with positivity and possibility. This lavish compendium is a who's who of the artists, designers, stylists, hairdressers, models and performers, who made the 1980s their own. Alongside many notable stars (David Bowie, Brian Ferry, Naomi Campbell, Judy Blame, Leigh Bowery) are documented the equally relevant style gangs and subcultures who lived by their own rules (New Romantics, Goths, Mods and Metal Heads) and the 'it' hang outs and clubs (Billy's, Blitz, Le Beat Route) where a new sensibility was created and paraded. 80s Sound and Vision is a unique chronicle of an extraordinary time and bears witness to the powerful explosion of imagination and innovation that shaped a decade.

The Musical Child - Using the Power of Music to Raise Children Who are Happy, Healthy, and Whole (Paperback): Joan Koenig The Musical Child - Using the Power of Music to Raise Children Who are Happy, Healthy, and Whole (Paperback)
Joan Koenig
R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Wonderful ... we need music in our lives now more than ever' HERBIE HANCOCK 'Joan Koenig is on a wonderful mission to enrich children's lives through music' DR GUY DEUTSCHER A pioneering music educator reveals how parents and caregivers can harness the power of music and use it to supercharge early childhood development. Since opening her famed Parisian conservatory over three decades ago, Joan Koenig has led a global movement to improve children's lives and minds with the transformative power of music. With a curriculum and philosophy drawn from cutting-edge science, L'Ecole Koenig has educated and empowered even the youngest students. From baby Max, whose coordination and communication grow as he wiggles and coos along to targeted songs and dance; to five-year-old Sara, who nourishes her empathy, creativity, and memory, while practising music from other cultures. In The Musical Child, Koenig shares stories from her classrooms, along with tips about how to use the latest research during these critical years, when children are most sensitive to musical exposure-and most receptive to its benefits. A gift for parents, caregivers, musicians, and educators, The Musical Child reveals the multiple ways music can help children thrive-and how, in the 21st century, its practice is more vital than ever. * Filled with at-home activities and musical games * Recordings and tutorials available instantly with scannable QR codes

Monokultur, No. 43 (Paperback): Fatima Al Qadiri Monokultur, No. 43 (Paperback)
Fatima Al Qadiri
R155 Discovery Miles 1 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Study of Orchestration - with Audio and Video Recordings (Paperback, Fourth International Student Edition): Samuel Adler The Study of Orchestration - with Audio and Video Recordings (Paperback, Fourth International Student Edition)
Samuel Adler
R1,970 Discovery Miles 19 700 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Written by a renowned composer whose works have been performed by major orchestras around the world, The Study of Orchestration is the only text that explores the characteristics of orchestral instruments and shows students how a master composer approaches orchestration. The fourth edition invites students to experience the instruments through online audio and video recordings and now offers more coverage of writing for band.

Rock Legends at Rockfield (Hardcover, 2nd New edition): Jeff Collins Rock Legends at Rockfield (Hardcover, 2nd New edition)
Jeff Collins
R460 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R67 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Get your backstage pass to the world-famous Rockfield Recording Studios in Monmouth, Wales. Featuring frank and funny interviews with the artists who recorded there and studio staff, Rock Legends at Rockfield reveals the fascinating stories behind some of the world's best-known and loved rock albums and records, including Oasis's What's the Story (Morning Glory), a number of Queen songs including Killer Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody, and Motoerhead's first recordings. This new edition will be fully revised and updated with new chapters on the artists who have recorded at Rockfield since 2007, including new interviews with bands such as Thunder, The Dirty Youth, Gun and YES; the Studios' recent appearances in film and television such as the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody film and the Rockfield: the Studio on the Farm documentary; and a section on Rockfield's neighbouring rehearsal studio, Monnow Valley, which later became a recording studio in its own right and has hosted bands such as Black Sabbath. A must-read for anyone interested in rock music and music history.

In a quAre Time and Place - Post-Slavery Temporalities, Blaxploitation, and Sun Ra's Afrofuturism Between... In a quAre Time and Place - Post-Slavery Temporalities, Blaxploitation, and Sun Ra's Afrofuturism Between Intersectionality and Heterogeneity (Paperback)
Tim Stuttgen
R518 Discovery Miles 5 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Guitar All-in-One For Dummies - Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Edition): Hal Leonard Cor Guitar All-in-One For Dummies - Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
Hal Leonard Cor
R682 Discovery Miles 6 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitar If you've just bought a guitar, or you've had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There's so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin? In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info. Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and advice in one place, the book will show you how to: Maintain, tune, and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and guitar tablature Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues, rock, and classical Access accompanying online video and audio instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in the book Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music.

Plainspeak (Paperback): Astrid Alben Plainspeak (Paperback)
Astrid Alben; Designed by Zigmunds Lapsa
R356 R287 Discovery Miles 2 870 Save R69 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Abbey Road - The Inside Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording Studio (with a foreword by Paul McCartney) (Paperback):... Abbey Road - The Inside Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording Studio (with a foreword by Paul McCartney) (Paperback)
David Hepworth; Foreword by Paul McCartney
R295 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R64 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

With a foreword by Paul McCartney 'It's semi-devotional -- a really special place' Florence Welch 'There are certain things that are mythical. Abbey Road is mythical' Nile Rodgers Many people will recognise the famous zebra crossing. Some visitors may have graffitied their name on its hallowed outer walls. Others might even have managed to penetrate the iron gates. But what draws in these thousands of fans here, year after year? What is it that really happens behind the doors of the most celebrated recording studio in the world? It may have begun life as an affluent suburban house, but it soon became a creative hub renowned around the world as a place where great music, ground-breaking sounds and unforgettable tunes were forged - nothing less than a witness to, and a key participant in, the history of popular music itself. What has been going on there for over ninety years has called for skills that are musical, creative, technical, mechanical, interpersonal, logistical, managerial, chemical and, romantics might be tempted add, close to magic. This is for the people who believe in the magic.

On Bts - Pop Music, Fandom, Sincerity (Paperback): Lenika Cruz On Bts - Pop Music, Fandom, Sincerity (Paperback)
Lenika Cruz
R317 R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Save R60 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die - Musings from the Road (Paperback): Willie Nelson, Kinky Friedman Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die - Musings from the Road (Paperback)
Willie Nelson, Kinky Friedman
R445 R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Save R83 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

You won't see no sad and teary eyes when I get my wings, and it's my time to flyJust call my friends and tell them there's a party, come on bySo just roll me up and smoke me when I die

In Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, Willie Nelson muses about his greatest influences and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blesses his remarkable journey. Willie riffs on music, wives, Texas, politics, horses, religion, marijuana, children, the environment, poker, hogs, Nashville, karma, and more. He shares the outlaw wisdom he has acquired over eight decades, along with favorite jokes and insights. Rare family pictures, beautiful artwork created by his son Micah Nelson, and lyrics to classic songs punctuate these charming and poignant memories.

At once a road journal and a fitting tribute to America's greatest traveling bard, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die--introduced by Kinky Friedman, another favorite son of Texas--is a deeply personal look into the heart and soul of one of the greatest artists of our time.

White Knuckles - The Life and Music of Gary Moore (Hardcover): Martin Power White Knuckles - The Life and Music of Gary Moore (Hardcover)
Martin Power
R760 R619 Discovery Miles 6 190 Save R141 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

‘Whatever I did, at least I meant it . . .’ Gary Moore White Knuckles chronicles the personal and professional journey of one of rock’s most influential musicians: Gary Moore. Born in Belfast and rising to conquer some of the world’s biggest stages, the guitarist-singer-songwriter enjoyed spells with the likes of rock giants Thin Lizzy before becoming a successful solo artist in his own right. Moore’s solo career spanned three decades and millions of album sales until his untimely passing in 2011. Balancing biography with a critical analysis of Moore’s songs and guitar style, White Knuckles explores the evolution of Gary Moore’s music, from progressive rock and jazz fusion to metal and pure blues. It also examines his friendships and artistic collaborations with the likes of George Harrison, Philip Lynott, Peter Green, Rory Gallagher, Cream’s Jack Bruce and many more. Based on interviews with Moore’s friends, colleagues and fellow musicians, this definitive work catalogues the life and oeuvre of a true legend.

Amy Winehouse: Beyond Black (Hardcover): Naomi Parry Amy Winehouse: Beyond Black (Hardcover)
Naomi Parry
R1,010 R794 Discovery Miles 7 940 Save R216 (21%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The definitive story of Amy Winehouse's life and career told through key photographs, memorabilia and recollections by those who knew her best. Curated by Amy's stylist and close friend Naomi Parry. Amy Winehouse left an indelible mark on both the music industry and pop culture with her soulful voice and bold 60s-inspired aesthetic. Featuring stories and anecdotes from a wide range of characters connected to Amy, specially commissioned photography of memorabilia, styled and dressed themed sets incorporating Amy's clothing, possessions and lyrics, and previously unseen archival images, this volume presents an intimate portrait that celebrates Amy's creative legacy. Interspersed throughout are personal reflections on Amy's life and work, provided by her friends, colleagues and fans. These include Ronnie Spector, Vivienne Westwood, Bryan Adams, Little Simz, Carl Barat, close friend Catriona Gourlay, Douglas Charles-Ridler (owner of the Hawley Arms), tattooist Henry Hate, goddaughter Dionne Broomfield and DJ Bioux. Each one has a personal story to share and together their anecdotes and reflections build into a complex picture of a much admired but troubled star. Vice Culture Editor Emma Garland puts these insights into context with an introduction that highlights the principal events and achievements in Amy's life and work, and the key characters that played a part in it. Organized broadly chronologically, the book features newly shot lyric sheets, sketches and ephemera together with contextual photographs and video stills, including album, single and promotional artworks and outtakes. Punctuating the story are photographs of dressed room sets each created, designed and styled especially for the book by Naomi Parry to evoke a period or aspect of Amy's life or personality, incorporating Amy's clothing, possessions, lyrics and other memorabilia. With kind support from the Winehouse family. With 300 illustrations in colour

Slash: The Autobiography (Paperback): Slash Slash: The Autobiography (Paperback)
Slash; As told to Anthony Bozza 2
R373 R269 Discovery Miles 2 690 Save R104 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It seems excessive…but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. The mass of black curls. The top hat. The cigarette dangling from pouty lips. These are the trademarks of one of the world’s greatest and most revered guitarists, a celebrity musician known by one name: Slash. Saul “Slash” Hudson was born in Hampstead to a Jewish father and a black American mother who created David Bowie’s look in The Man Who Fell to Earth. He was raised in Stoke until he was 11, when he and his mother moved to LA. Frequent visitors to the house were David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Ronnie Wood and Iggy Pop. At this time Slash got into BMX bikes and would eventually turn professional, winning major awards and money, but at 15 his grandmother gave him his first guitar. Sessions with numerous local LA rock bands followed until a fateful meeting with singer W Axl Rose…and the rest was rock history. Guns N’ Roses spent two years builiding their reputation before Appetite for Destruction was unleashed on an unsuspecting world. Chart success and global domination followed but with it came the inevitable fall – addicted to heroin, booze and cigarettes the band imploded in a rift between Axl and Slash that is as deep today as ever. But with a new wife, kids and new band Velvet Revolver, Slash is back on track. As raucous and edgy as his music, Slash sets the record straight and tells the real story as only Slash can.

The Ink in the Grooves - Conversations on Literature and Rock 'n' Roll (Paperback): Florence Dore The Ink in the Grooves - Conversations on Literature and Rock 'n' Roll (Paperback)
Florence Dore
R546 R459 Discovery Miles 4 590 Save R87 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drop the record needle on any vinyl album in your collection, then read the first pages of that novel you've been meaning to pick up-the reverberations between them will be impossible to miss. Since Dylan went electric, listening to rock 'n' roll has often been a surprisingly literary experience, and contemporary literature is curiously attuned to the history and beat of popular music. In The Ink in the Grooves, Florence Dore brings together a remarkable array of acclaimed novelists, musicians, and music writers to explore the provocatively creative relationship between musical and literary inspiration: the vitality that writers draw from a three-minute blast of guitars and the poetic insights that musicians find in literary works from Shakespeare to Southern Gothic. Together, the essays and interviews in The Ink in the Grooves provide a backstage pass to the creative processes behind some of the most exciting and influential albums and novels of our time. Contributors: Laura Cantrell, Michael Chabon, Roddy Doyle, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, William Ferris, Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, Dave Grohl, Peter Guralnick, Amy Helm, Randall Kenan, Jonathan Lethem, Greil Marcus, Rick Moody, Lorrie Moore, the John Prine band (Dave Jacques, Fats Kaplin, Pat McLaughlin, Jason Wilber), Dana Spiotta, John Jeremiah Sullivan, Richard Thompson, Scott Timberg, Daniel Wallace, Colson Whitehead, Lucinda Williams, Warren Zanes. -- Cornell University Press

Palestrina For All - Unwrapping, Singing, Celebrating (Paperback): Jonathan Boswell Palestrina For All - Unwrapping, Singing, Celebrating (Paperback)
Jonathan Boswell
R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sugar Free Saxophone - The Life and Music of Jackie Mclean (Hardcover): Derek Ansell Sugar Free Saxophone - The Life and Music of Jackie Mclean (Hardcover)
Derek Ansell
R710 Discovery Miles 7 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

John Lenwood McLean - sugar free saxophonist from Sugar Hill, Harlem - is widely known as one of the finest, most consistent soloists in jazz history. From early in his career Jackie's powerful, unsentimental, sometimes astringent sound and inventive style made audiences and critics sit up and listen. Steeped in - but eventually moving well beyond - the influence of his mentor and friend Charlie Parker, he built an attractive, instantly recognisable musical personality. As author Derek Ansell says, his career trajectory is far from the typical jazz story of the tragic artist in which early brilliance leads to later decline. McLean's story is one of glorious triumph over the drug addiction that affected so many of his friends and might have destroyed him. Able to produce uniformly fine recordings through the darkest periods of his personal life, he saw his reputation as a musician steadily grow and became not only a living legend as an improviser but a much respected educator whose students carry on his legacy. Fortunately, McLean's discography is large and Derek Ansell is a surefooted guide through the recordings, presenting them in the context in which they were made and indicating the special gems among a vast body of recorded work that is one of jazz's greatest treasures.

Barbra Streisand the Albums, the Singles, the Music (Hardcover): Matt Howe Barbra Streisand the Albums, the Singles, the Music (Hardcover)
Matt Howe
R1,575 R1,215 Discovery Miles 12 150 Save R360 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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