Hollywood Milestones

In the 1950s rock and roll was played on simple instruments with simple audio equipment. But today rock music can be as technically complex as any Hollywood blockbuster. Rock Hardware uncovers how the instruments and technologyof rock have evolved giving new insight into the mechanics of rock music's most famous moments on stage and in the studio. The book explores the range of instrumental and technical choices including acoustic guitars electricguitars basses amps drums and percussion keyboards electronic music brass woodwinds live sound systems and recording technology. An absorbing narrative and 200 striking color photos depict the design intricacies ofclassic and contemporary landmarks in rock's fascinating instrumental history. Rock Hardware gives today's musician an understanding of how to choose from the vast array of old and new instruments and how to combine the tools andtechnology to create their own new milestones in rock history.

A blockbuster medley that includes some of the best musical icons from the last twenty-five years of film history. Includes: Theme from Jaws Where Do I Begin (Love Story Theme) Star Trek ? The Motion Picture RaidersMarch Chariots of Fire Back to the Future Theme from E.T. Beauty and the Beast Theme from Jurassic Park Forrest Gump ? Main Title and Main Title ? Apollo 13.