SKU: AP.74-0142196946
ISBN 9780142196946. English. [John Taylor; Duran Duran] By Nick Rhodes.
The talent. The charisma. The videos. From their 1981 hit Planet Earth to their latest number-one album, All You Need Is Now, John Taylor and Duran Duran have enchanted audiences around the world. It's been a wild ride, and for John in particular, dangerous. John recounts the story of the band's formation, their massive success, and his journey to the brink of self-destruction. Told with humor, honesty, and packed with exclusive pictures, John Taylor: In the Pleasure Groove is an irresistible rock-and-roll portrait of a band whose popularity has never been stronger.
SKU: MB.30091
ISBN 9781513466378. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Appalachian fiddle music, based on the musical traditions of the people who settled in the mountainous regions of the southeastern United States, is widely-known and played throughout North America and parts of Europe because of its complex rhythms, its catchy melodies, and its often-ancient-sounding stylistic qualities. The authors explore the lives and music of 43 of the classic Appalachian fiddlers who were active during the first half of the 20th century. Some of them were recorded commercially in the 1920s, such as Gid Tanner, Fiddlin? John Carson, and Charlie Bowman. Some were recorded by folklorists from the Library of Congress, such as William Stepp, Emmett Lundy, and Marion Reece. Others were recorded informally by family members and visitors, such as John Salyer, Emma Lee Dickerson, and Manco Sneed. All of them played throughout most of their lives and influenced the growth and stylistic elements of fiddle music in their regions. Each fiddler has been given a chapter with a biography, several tune transcriptions, and tune histories. To show the richness of the music, the authors make a special effort to show the musical elements in detail, but also acknowledge that nothing can take the place of listening. Many of the classic recordings used in this book can be found on the web, allowing you to hear and read the music together.
SKU: HL.4005022
UPC: 888680660482. 9.0x12.0x0.728 inches.
At the top of her game as a songwriter and recording artist, Taylor Swift released the CD 1989 as a tribute to the sound and style of popular music in the 1980s. This entertaining medley for younger players features the blockbuster hits Wildest Dreams, Blank Space and Shake It Off.