Mountains Come Out of the Sky: The Illustrated History of Prog Rock (Book)

Mountains Come Out of the Sky: The Illustrated History of Prog Rock (Book) Review

Mountains Come Out of the Sky: The Illustrated History of Prog Rock (Book) Feature

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From its artful beginnings (Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, the Mothers of Invention, and those progressive forebearers, the Sgt. Pepper-era Beatles), through the towering guitar solos, monumental synthesizer banks, and mind-boggling special effects of the Golden Age of Prog (Rush, Pink Floyd, Yes, ELP, Genesis, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, UK), through the radio-friendly "pop era" (Asia, the Phil Collins-led Genesis, and a reformed Yes), and right up to the present state of the art (Marillion, Spock's Beard, and Mars Volta), this is a wickedly incisive tour of rock music at its most spectacular. This is indeed the book prog rock fans have been waiting for, the only one of its kind, as fantastic as the subjects it covers.

How The Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll: An Alternative History of American Popular Music

How The Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll: An Alternative History of American Popular Music Review

Overthrowing the conventional pieties of mainstream jazz and rock history, Elijah Wald traces the evolution of popular music through developing tastes, trends and technologies--including the role of records, radio, jukeboxes and television--to give a fuller, more balanced account of the broad variety of music that captivated listeners over the course of the twentieth century.

Wald revisits original sources--recordings, period articles, memoirs, and interviews--to highlight how music was actually heard and experienced over the years. In a refreshing departure from more typical histories, he focuses on the world of working musicians and ordinary listeners rather than stars and specialists. He looks at the evolution of jazz as dance music, and rock 'n' roll through the eyes of the screaming, twisting teenage girls who made up the bulk of its early audience. Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and the Beatles are all here, but Wald also discusses less familiar names like Paul Whiteman, Guy Lombardo, Mitch Miller, Jo Stafford, Frankie Avalon, and the Shirelles, who in some cases were far more popular than those bright stars we all know today, and who more accurately represent the mainstream of their times.

"Wald's book is suave, soulful, ebullient and will blow out your speakers."
--Tom Waits

"Wald is a meticulous researcher, a graceful writer and a committed contrarian.... An impressive accomplishment."
--Peter Keepnews, New York Times Book Review

"One of those rare books that aims to upend received wisdom and actually succeeds."
--Kirkus Reviews

"It is as an alternative, corrective history of American music that Wald's book is invaluable. It forces us to see that only by studying the good with the bad--and by seeing that the good and bad can't be pulled apart--can we truly grasp the greatness of our cultural legacy."
--Malcolm Jones, Newsweek

"Wald wears his scholarship lightly, but his ideas and insights are substantial.... The attention-grabbing title, for all its counterintuitive appeal, gives scant indication of the book's ambitions and achievements."
--David Suisman, The Sixties

The History Of The Golden Age Of Pop Music (Volume 1)

The History Of The Golden Age Of Pop Music (Volume 1) Review

Harvey Sheldon music historian presents the Golden Age of Pop Music, collection of documented stories featuring big swing bands and the greatest pop stars and love songs of the 30s,40s,’50s 60’and classic gems from the early ’60s. This was an era of incredible stars, fantastic voices, beautiful harmonies, and magical melodies. It was the music we'll always remember — it was the Golden Age of Pop Music! This collection of historical biographies and history features the true legends of this era —Al Jolson, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, , and Johnny Mathis, Vic Damone, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Nat King Cole, The Mills Brothers, Al Martino,to name a few.The big swing bands of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Ray Anthony, Les Brown, Perez Prado, Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Billy May, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Neal Hefti and lots more.Rosemary Clooney, Dean Martin, and the cast of Your Hit Parade. Many artists made their mark with pop standards, particularly interpreters like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, Vie Damone, Johnny Mathis, Barbra Streisand, Peggy Lee, Sammy Davis, Jr., Mel Tonne, Sarah Vaughan, Eydie Gorme, Andy Williams, Nancy Wilson, Jack Jones, Steve Lawrence, Billy Eckstine, Al Jolson, Nat King Cole, and Perry Como.. Bring the nostalgia of the Golden Age Of Pop Music and the magical charisma of its performers and the history of authentic of The Golden Age of Pop Music!

The Music of Black Americans: A History

The Music of Black Americans: A History Review

This text provides comprehensive coverage of black American music, from the arrival of the first Africans in the English colonies to contemporary developments in African-American history. The book draws on authentic documents, from colonial times to the present, to illuminate the history of black music. The book provides thorough treatment of black women musicians, including Lil Hardin Armstrong, Marian Anderson, Billie Holiday, Leontyne Price and Ella Fitzgerald.

From the Clarinet D'Amour to the Contra Bass: A History of Large Size Clarinets, 1740-1860

From the Clarinet D'Amour to the Contra Bass: A History of Large Size Clarinets, 1740-1860 Review

Following his much-acclaimed The Baroque Clarinet and The Clarinet in the Classical Period, Albert R. Rice now turns his signature detailed attention to large clarinets - the clarinet d'amour, the basset horn, the alto clarinet, bass and contra bass clarinets.

Each chapter is devoted to a specific instrument, and offers a fascinating insider's look at its defining characteristics, a comprehensive history of its evolution, meticulously-researched information on its makers and aspects of construction, and a thorough discussion of its music. Rice illustrates how the introduction of large clarinets into chamber ensembles, wind bands, and opera orchestras was the result of experiments meant to address specific musical needs. Along the way, he brings to life the musicians, virtuosi, soloists, and orchestral and band musicians, as well as the instruments' makers and the composers from J. C. Bach to Smetana who wrote for them.

Based on careful study of primary sources - musical compositions, patents, memoirs and diaries, and unfettered access to historical instruments themselves--Rice's expert presentation is nothing short of exhaustive. From the Clarinet d'Amour to the Contrabass will engage all who love the clarinet and its music.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History Review

A beautifully composed journey through music history!

Music history is a required course for all music students. Unfortunately, the typical music history book is dry and academic, focusing on rote memorization of important composers and works. This leads many to think that the topic is boring, but bestselling author Michael Miller proves that isn’t so. This guide makes music history interesting and fun, for both music students and older music lovers.

• Covers more than Western “classical” music—also includes non-Western music and uniquely American forms such as jazz
• More than just names and dates—puts musical developments in context with key historical events

Philadelphia's History of Music: Classical-Opera-Pop Music-Jazz--Rock N'Roll

Philadelphia's History of Music: Classical-Opera-Pop Music-Jazz--Rock N'Roll Review

I have made a complete search of all books on the subject of the history of Philadelphia music as complete as I have written and found NONE.Covering the following subjects- Classical-Opera-Jazz-Pop-Rock N'Roll and The Yiddish Musical Theaters- Bio's of Singers-Musicians-Song Writers-Disc Jockeys Theaters-Night Clubs-Ballrooms-Summer Stock.The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is home to a vibrant and well-documented musical heritage, stretching back to colonial times. Innovations in classical music, opera, popular, swing, R&B, jazz and soul have earned the music of Philadelphia national and international renown. Philadelphia's musical institutions have long played an important role in the music of Pennsylvania, as well as a nationwide impact, especially in the early development of pop music. Philadelphia's diverse population has also given it a reputation for styles ranging from dancehall to Irish and Italian traditional music, Jewish music as well as a thriving classical music scene. The city has played an equally prominent role in developing popular music. In the Golden Age of Music 1940' 50's and the early years of rock and roll, a number of South Philadelphia-born popular vocalists made Philadelphia and popular music virtually synonymous, including Eddie Fisher, Lillian Roth, Kitty Kallen, Al Martino, Mario Lanza, Jeanette MacDonald, The Four Aces, of Pop music and to rock artists of Chubby Checker, Frankie Avalon, Gogi Grant and Bobby Rydell. This led to the airing of the popular dance show of Bob Horn's Bandstand, from Philadelphia, hosted by Bob Horn on WFIL TV Channel 6 studios at 46th and Market Streets at the time, where teenagers would descend in droves after school to be televised dancing to the latest hits on the pop charts in front of a very large Philadelphia TV audience. Bandstand biggest hit "The Bunny Hop" dance created by Harvey Sheldon and Dimples in 1952. Harvey Sheldon became Philly's First TV Teenage Idol