Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Just pick any two audiobooks free from 400,000+ best sellers, new releases sci-fi, romances, mysteries, classics, and more. Select your favorite audiobook, free, stream or download your audiobook instantly on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. It's that easy! Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/user/821/ en-US All rights reserved Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:49:59 GMT Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:49:59 GMT Notepad++ https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/user/821/ https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/user/821/logo.jpg https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/user/821/ Start Free Audiobooks no Lucious Zboncak biacuaduc@gmail.com Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Just pick any two audiobooks free from 400,000+ best sellers, new releases sci-fi, romances, mysteries, classics, and more. Select your favorite audiobook, free, stream or download your audiobook instantly on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. It's that easy! Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Nos-bonnes-resolutions-mode-pour-2018-Chiffon-le-podcast-Numero-special-Audiobook/B078TMPPBG Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Nos bonnes résolutions mode pour 2018 (Chiffon le podcast - Numéro spécial) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Camille Grandon, David Von Grafenberg Format: Unabridged Durée: 52 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-16-18 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Ce podcast exclusif porte sur les bonnes résolutions en lien avec notre penderie et notre relation avec la mode pour l'année 2018. Valérie Tribes et ses invités débattront de leurs résolutions mode, puis l'animatrice se penchera sur la question suivante : et si on se décidait à faire moins de shopping ? Invités : David Von Grafenberg, écrivain, Camille Grandon, étudiante en Lettres et Constance, mère au foyer et influenceuse. >> Ce podcast vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. ©2018 Valérie Tribes (P)2018 Valérie Tribes biacuaduc@gmail.com (Valérie Tribes) Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:26:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Nos-bonnes-resolutions-mode-pour-2018-Chiffon-le-podcast-Numero-special-Audiobook/B078TMPPBG thebookvoice.com 00:52:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Nos bonnes résolutions mode pour 2018 (Chiffon le podcast - Numéro spécial) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Camille Grandon, David Von Grafenberg Format: Unabridged Durée: 52 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-16-18 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Ce podcast exclusif porte sur les bonnes résolutions en lien avec notre penderie et notre relation avec la mode pour l'année 2018. Valérie Tribes et ses invités débattront de leurs résolutions mode, puis l'animatrice se penchera sur la question suivante : et si on se décidait à faire moins de shopping ? Invités : David Von Grafenberg, écrivain, Camille Grandon, étudiante en Lettres et Constance, mère au foyer et influenceuse. >> Ce podcast vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. ©2018 Valérie Tribes (P)2018 Valérie Tribes Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Nos bonnes résolutions mode pour 2018 (Chiffon le podcast - Numéro spécial) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Camille Grandon, David Von Grafenberg Format: Unabridged Durée: 52 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-16-18 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Ce podcast exclusif porte sur les bonnes résolutions en lien avec notre penderie et notre relation avec la mode pour l'année 2018. Valérie Tribes et ses invités débattront de leurs résolutions mode, puis l'animatrice se penchera sur la question suivante : et si on se décidait à faire moins de shopping ? Invités : David Von Grafenberg, écrivain, Camille Grandon, étudiante en Lettres et Constance, mère au foyer et influenceuse. >> Ce podcast vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. ©2018 Valérie Tribes (P)2018 Valérie Tribes https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/100-Tips-for-Successful-Songwriting-Audiobook/B01B3MFDLE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 100 Tips for Successful Songwriting! Subtitle: Chord Progressions Author: Mike Freze Narrator: John Lewis, Vocus Focus Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: Michael Freze Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Sound advice from the author and other songwriters on what it takes to write more marketable, successful songs! This unique manual gives tips related to chords and chord progressions for all styles of songs: types of chords used in commercial and non-commercial songs, chord sequences, key modulations through the use of chord changes, simple and complex chord changes, open chords, barre chords, and much more! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Freze) Wed, 27 Jan 2016 04:46:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/100-Tips-for-Successful-Songwriting-Audiobook/B01B3MFDLE thebookvoice.com 00:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 100 Tips for Successful Songwriting! Subtitle: Chord Progressions Author: Mike Freze Narrator: John Lewis, Vocus Focus Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: Michael Freze Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Sound advice from the author and other songwriters on what it takes to write more marketable, successful songs! This unique manual gives tips related to chords and chord progressions for all styles of songs: types of chords used in commercial and non-commercial songs, chord sequences, key modulations through the use of chord changes, simple and complex chord changes, open chords, barre chords, and much more! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 100 Tips for Successful Songwriting! Subtitle: Chord Progressions Author: Mike Freze Narrator: John Lewis, Vocus Focus Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: Michael Freze Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Sound advice from the author and other songwriters on what it takes to write more marketable, successful songs! This unique manual gives tips related to chords and chord progressions for all styles of songs: types of chords used in commercial and non-commercial songs, chord sequences, key modulations through the use of chord changes, simple and complex chord changes, open chords, barre chords, and much more! Members Reviews: All talk! Needs audio examples. I expected to hear examples of the chord progressions played. The complex descriptions lost me very quickly. Tough without the book Very good presentation of difficult material. I am not a professional pianist--- just an old guy who plays for fun . I learned to play using the named note of the chord. As I played more I found I had to learn the Roman numeral system (I--V--etc). It was very tough to switch, and I go back and forth, using the numeral system when improvising and with songs in a key I don't play in very often. I had to read along with his book to really understand his message. Some great pearls in there though. No tips here - just wasted time and money Lost all credibility with mispronunciation of musical term in first 30 seconds. For the novice or intermediate this is a confusing litany of terms and patterns with no explanation or definition. Speaking from experience, some of his "tips" are common sense while others are ludicrously inappropriate .Plus, because the author has played in a band and, he says, has published some songs he proclaims himself well qualified to provide guidance. I know a dozen people, as well as myself, who've had published songs yet wouldn't pretend to be an expert at songwriting. Don't bother. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Indie-Artist-Takeover-Audiobook/B013KQ5U9Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Indie Artist Takeover Subtitle: Why Record Labels Are a Thing of the Past and Indie Artists Are the Future Author: T Whitmore Narrator: Matt Buzonas Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-15 Publisher: Terrence Wood Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: If you're an independent musician, then chances are you already know you need a do-it-yourself mentality in order to get your music out there. Gone are the days of relying on record deals and major label backing. In the music business today, you can get there on your own through self-promotion and by taking matters into your own hands. This book, The Indie Artist Takeover, will help you step by step along the way toward becoming a successful, independent musician. It will teach you how to press your own CDs, vinyl records, cassette tapes, download cards, and DVDs as well as let you in on the secret of getting your music on iTunes yourself. It will explain the benefits of setting up a studio in your own home and help you to market yourself effectively. Through promoting yourself on social media, careful artist branding, and booking your own tours and shows, you will be making it as a musician very soon. This book is the self-help guide for making it in the music industry. It explains why record labels are a thing of the past and why independent indie artists are the fuel that keeps the music industry moving! biacuaduc@gmail.com (T Whitmore) Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:05:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Indie-Artist-Takeover-Audiobook/B013KQ5U9Q thebookvoice.com 00:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Indie Artist Takeover Subtitle: Why Record Labels Are a Thing of the Past and Indie Artists Are the Future Author: T Whitmore Narrator: Matt Buzonas Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-15 Publisher: Terrence Wood Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: If you're an independent musician, then chances are you already know you need a do-it-yourself mentality in order to get your music out there. Gone are the days of relying on record deals and major label backing. In the music business today, you can get there on your own through self-promotion and by taking matters into your own hands. This book, The Indie Artist Takeover, will help you step by step along the way toward becoming a successful, independent musician. It will teach you how to press your own CDs, vinyl records, cassette tapes, download cards, and DVDs as well as let you in on the secret of getting your music on iTunes yourself. It will explain the benefits of setting up a studio in your own home and help you to market yourself effectively. Through promoting yourself on social media, careful artist branding, and booking your own tours and shows, you will be making it as a musician very soon. This book is the self-help guide for making it in the music industry. It explains why record labels are a thing of the past and why independent indie artists are the fuel that keeps the music industry moving! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Indie Artist Takeover Subtitle: Why Record Labels Are a Thing of the Past and Indie Artists Are the Future Author: T Whitmore Narrator: Matt Buzonas Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-15 Publisher: Terrence Wood Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: If you're an independent musician, then chances are you already know you need a do-it-yourself mentality in order to get your music out there. Gone are the days of relying on record deals and major label backing. In the music business today, you can get there on your own through self-promotion and by taking matters into your own hands. This book, The Indie Artist Takeover, will help you step by step along the way toward becoming a successful, independent musician. It will teach you how to press your own CDs, vinyl records, cassette tapes, download cards, and DVDs as well as let you in on the secret of getting your music on iTunes yourself. It will explain the benefits of setting up a studio in your own home and help you to market yourself effectively. Through promoting yourself on social media, careful artist branding, and booking your own tours and shows, you will be making it as a musician very soon. This book is the self-help guide for making it in the music industry. It explains why record labels are a thing of the past and why independent indie artists are the fuel that keeps the music industry moving! Members Reviews: quick and informative Any additional comments? We do a lot of indie promoting at work and honestly I knew nothing about it - couldn't even tell you what indie meant. This book was suggested to me and gave me a good amount of insight into the indie world. I'm not musical but it's given me a new respect for the artists we work with and how hard their job is. It seems like there are plenty of good tips in here and it gives clear objectives for anyone looking to get into this industry. It's pretty simply written so even I can understand the terms even though I previously knew pretty much nothing about music production. Start Your Indie Record Label! Would you consider the audio edition of The Indie Artist Takeover to be better than the print version? Both are good Which character as performed by Matt Buzonas was your favorite? Great narrator, the voice is fits on the theme of the book. Informative and calm. Any additional comments? By publishing this book, T Whitmore generously offers helpful advice to his readers and instructs them concerning techniques that will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to become high-quality record label executives in the indie label sector of the music industry. T Whitmore book is a comprehensive handbook for starting and sustaining indie record labels. It competently presents the entertainment and business aspects of the indie record label business. AWESOME BOOK This is a more seasoned release of the book such a variety of things would have changed a little as to the web references and innovation when all is said in done however in the event that you can make those deductions yourself simply ahead and bring a shot with this more established form. The wheel isn't rethought with each new auto and neither ought to the essential strides to shaping a well working record name. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Chapter-8-Fundraising-and-Investors-Audiobook/B00SI7SJ82 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chapter 8: Fundraising and Investors Subtitle: The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Edition Author: Loren Weisman Narrator: Loren Weisman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chapter 8: Fundraising and Investors Page from my music marketing book. Chapter 8 focuses on what it takes to achieve the budget to release an album, get out on tour or get a complete music business plan funded. Chapter 8 also gives the reader the investors prospective. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Loren Weisman) Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:32:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Chapter-8-Fundraising-and-Investors-Audiobook/B00SI7SJ82 thebookvoice.com 01:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chapter 8: Fundraising and Investors Subtitle: The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Edition Author: Loren Weisman Narrator: Loren Weisman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chapter 8: Fundraising and Investors Page from my music marketing book. Chapter 8 focuses on what it takes to achieve the budget to release an album, get out on tour or get a complete music business plan funded. Chapter 8 also gives the reader the investors prospective. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chapter 8: Fundraising and Investors Subtitle: The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Edition Author: Loren Weisman Narrator: Loren Weisman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chapter 8: Fundraising and Investors Page from my music marketing book. Chapter 8 focuses on what it takes to achieve the budget to release an album, get out on tour or get a complete music business plan funded. Chapter 8 also gives the reader the investors prospective. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-History-of-Opera-Audiobook/B002V0PO6C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Opera Author: Richard Fawkes Narrator: Robert Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Opera, said Moliére, is the most expensive noise known to man. From its beginnings in the 16th Century, through to today when there are as many musical styles as there are composers, opera has fascinated, infuriated, delighted, been censored, been banned, excited riots, even won a nation its freedom. Here is the colorful story of sometimes temperamental composers and even more temperamental singers working in an art form which has produced some of man's noblest artistic creations. This absorbing history is illustrated by over 100 musical examples by Naxos artists as well as some of the greatest singers of the 20th century including Enrico Caruso and Fyodor Chaliapin. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Fawkes) Fri, 01 Sep 2000 06:18:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-History-of-Opera-Audiobook/B002V0PO6C thebookvoice.com 05:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Opera Author: Richard Fawkes Narrator: Robert Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Opera, said Moliére, is the most expensive noise known to man. From its beginnings in the 16th Century, through to today when there are as many musical styles as there are composers, opera has fascinated, infuriated, delighted, been censored, been banned, excited riots, even won a nation its freedom. Here is the colorful story of sometimes temperamental composers and even more temperamental singers working in an art form which has produced some of man's noblest artistic creations. This absorbing history is illustrated by over 100 musical examples by Naxos artists as well as some of the greatest singers of the 20th century including Enrico Caruso and Fyodor Chaliapin. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Opera Author: Richard Fawkes Narrator: Robert Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Opera, said Moliére, is the most expensive noise known to man. From its beginnings in the 16th Century, through to today when there are as many musical styles as there are composers, opera has fascinated, infuriated, delighted, been censored, been banned, excited riots, even won a nation its freedom. Here is the colorful story of sometimes temperamental composers and even more temperamental singers working in an art form which has produced some of man's noblest artistic creations. This absorbing history is illustrated by over 100 musical examples by Naxos artists as well as some of the greatest singers of the 20th century including Enrico Caruso and Fyodor Chaliapin. Members Reviews: somewhat disappointing I would recommend this volume to anyone with little or no knowledge of the history of opera, but not to anyone moderately familiar with this musical genre. The last half-hour consists of opera anecdotes, which, for the most part, are disposable. Also, many times, a musical illustration is announced, only to not be actually played. An alternate recommendation is 'The History of Classical Music', by the same author, which held my attention throughout. It even has an excellent section on opera. Missing the music Many of the musical illustrations appear to be either missing or cut out, making it a poor listen, and the history itself, while covering the major names with brief biographical detail and few technical terms, offers little depth or insight. loved it Would you consider the audio edition of The History of Opera to be better than the print version? yes the print version couldn't have the music What did you like best about this story? The musical examples Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? no Any additional comments? I would recommend this for anyone interested in opera or history in general Missing Music Ruins This One Probably would have been a favorite if it didn't skip a lot of the music! Very irritating to have a piece of music introduced and then skipped. I wouldn't recommend this one to anyone as a result. Great overview! This book provided just the overview I wanted. I studied violin in an orchestra and privately for years but somehow missed any history of opera completely; my music education didn't even include it. Now that I am pursuing opera as a hobby this book provided fast and interesting insight to the historical context of many operas and composers. At times it was over whelming; I'll never remember these new names! But the book moves fast enough that you don't get bored and provides enough to keep you interested and wanting to look up more on your own. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Ring-of-the-Nibelung-Opera-Explained-Audiobook/B009WWQDDU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ring of the Nibelung: Opera Explained Author: Stephen Johnson Narrator: Stephen Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Wagners Ring cycle is the most ambitious work in the history of music: four operas that combine to tell a single epic story. Based in legend, it has become a legend in its own right: a supreme challenge for conductors, singers, opera producers, and indeed for audiences. But for all its grandeur and complexity, The Ring is far more accessible than many music lovers think. This audiobook guide explains the basics of the plot, profiles the leading characters, and shows how Wagners revolutionary music adds fascinating layers of meaning and psychological insight, as well as providing some of the most stirring and intoxicating moments in the entire operatic repertoire. Editorial Reviews: As part of the Opera Explained series, Stephen Johnson takes a look at, what he calls, "the biggest and most ambitious work in the history of music": Wagners Ring of the Nibelung. The epic four part opera which draws upon Nordic and Germanic legend has gained a prestigious status, with dedicated followers eager to sit through the lengthy experience. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Johnson) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:33:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Ring-of-the-Nibelung-Opera-Explained-Audiobook/B009WWQDDU thebookvoice.com 02:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ring of the Nibelung: Opera Explained Author: Stephen Johnson Narrator: Stephen Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Wagners Ring cycle is the most ambitious work in the history of music: four operas that combine to tell a single epic story. Based in legend, it has become a legend in its own right: a supreme challenge for conductors, singers, opera producers, and indeed for audiences. But for all its grandeur and complexity, The Ring is far more accessible than many music lovers think. This audiobook guide explains the basics of the plot, profiles the leading characters, and shows how Wagners revolutionary music adds fascinating layers of meaning and psychological insight, as well as providing some of the most stirring and intoxicating moments in the entire operatic repertoire. Editorial Reviews: As part of the Opera Explained series, Stephen Johnson takes a look at, what he calls, "the biggest and most ambitious work in the history of music": Wagners Ring of the Nibelung. The epic four part opera which draws upon Nordic and Germanic legend has gained a prestigious status, with dedicated followers eager to sit through the lengthy experience. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ring of the Nibelung: Opera Explained Author: Stephen Johnson Narrator: Stephen Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Wagners Ring cycle is the most ambitious work in the history of music: four operas that combine to tell a single epic story. Based in legend, it has become a legend in its own right: a supreme challenge for conductors, singers, opera producers, and indeed for audiences. But for all its grandeur and complexity, The Ring is far more accessible than many music lovers think. This audiobook guide explains the basics of the plot, profiles the leading characters, and shows how Wagners revolutionary music adds fascinating layers of meaning and psychological insight, as well as providing some of the most stirring and intoxicating moments in the entire operatic repertoire. Editorial Reviews: As part of the Opera Explained series, Stephen Johnson takes a look at, what he calls, "the biggest and most ambitious work in the history of music": Wagners Ring of the Nibelung. The epic four part opera which draws upon Nordic and Germanic legend has gained a prestigious status, with dedicated followers eager to sit through the lengthy experience. Members Reviews: Der Ring des Nibelung In this brief introduction Johnson takes us from the opening e-flat of the Das Rheingold to the consuming flames of Götterdämmerung. Discussions of staging, orchestration, plot development, mythic elements and more are interspersed with musical excerpts. Wagner designed the tetralogy to begin with the Vorabend, (a "preliminary evening") in which Das Rheingold is perfomed, followed by the succession of the operas Die Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung. Johnson makes an admirable presentation of each part of the cycle without excessive digression. Of course, countless volumes have been devoted to the discussion of meaning, leitmotif, scoring, and all things Wagnerian, should one want to look deeper. But for a brief discussion of Ring essentials, look no further. These operas share a somewhat daunting reputation. Even opera fans have been known to quaver before Valhalla! But don't be one of them. Listen to this book, then jump right in. Some of the most beautiful music ever written awaits you. Start here Wagner's great work can appear daunting to the novice: you don't know how to approach it or where to start. This audio book is the perfect answer to your dilemma. I have found it to be an excellent guide and introduction. The mixture of narrative, explanation and musical illustration is very informative and interesting. I feel now that I have the confidence to tackle the entire work.. I would recommend everyone to listen to this first: you will not be disappointed. Clearing Up The Legend A well read and well presented piece that not only covers the stories of the four operas, but gives useful insights into the structure of the music, the recurring musical themes and the innovations that Wagner introduced. I listened to this in conjunction with a DVD set of the complete cycle and it increased my understanding and enjoyment of the works greatly. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Love-Goes-to-Buildings-on-Fire-Audiobook/B00728UWAQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Goes to Buildings on Fire Subtitle: Five Years in New York That Changed Music Forever Author: Will Hermes Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Punk rock and hip-hop, disco and salsa, the loft jazz scene and the downtown composers known as Minimalists - in the mid-1970s, New York City was a laboratory where all the major styles of modern music were reinvented, all at once, from one block to the next, by musicians who knew, admired, and borrowed from one another.Crime was everywhere, the government was broke, and the citys infrastructure was collapsing; but rent was cheap, and the possibilities for musical exploration were limitless. Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is the first book to tell the full story of the eras music scenes and the phenomenal and surprising ways they intersected. From New Years Day 1973 to New Years Eve 1977, the book moves panoramically from post-Dylan Greenwich Village, to the arson-scarred South Bronx barrios where salsa and hip-hop were created, to the Lower Manhattan lofts where jazz and classical music were reimagined, to ramshackle clubs like CBGB and the Gallery, where rock and dance music were hot-wired for a new generation. As they remade the music, the musicians at the center of the book invented themselves: Willie Colón and the Fania All-Stars renting Yankee Stadium to take salsa to the masses, New Jersey locals Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith claiming the jungle land of Manhattan as their own, Grandmaster Flash transforming the turntable into a musical instrument, and David Byrne and Talking Heads proving that rock music aint no foolin around. Will Hermes was there - venturing from his native Queens to the small, dark rooms where the revolution was taking place - and in Love Goes to Buildings on Fire he captures the creativity, drive, and full-out lust for life of the great New York musicians of those years, who knew that the music they were making would change the world. Critic Reviews: Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is an almost perfect portrait of New York music culture: specific yet comprehensive, enthusiastic yet objective, and as informed as it is personal. The four-page section of what (seemingly) every interesting person in NYC was doing on the night of the 77 blackout could have been a book unto itself. (Chuck Klosterman, New York Times best-selling author) Meticulously researched and engaging. ( Wall Street Journal) Revelatory. ( Entertainment Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Will Hermes) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:34:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Love-Goes-to-Buildings-on-Fire-Audiobook/B00728UWAQ thebookvoice.com 13:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Goes to Buildings on Fire Subtitle: Five Years in New York That Changed Music Forever Author: Will Hermes Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Punk rock and hip-hop, disco and salsa, the loft jazz scene and the downtown composers known as Minimalists - in the mid-1970s, New York City was a laboratory where all the major styles of modern music were reinvented, all at once, from one block to the next, by musicians who knew, admired, and borrowed from one another.Crime was everywhere, the government was broke, and the citys infrastructure was collapsing; but rent was cheap, and the possibilities for musical exploration were limitless. Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is the first book to tell the full story of the eras music scenes and the phenomenal and surprising ways they intersected. From New Years Day 1973 to New Years Eve 1977, the book moves panoramically from post-Dylan Greenwich Village, to the arson-scarred South Bronx barrios where salsa and hip-hop were created, to the Lower Manhattan lofts where jazz and classical music were reimagined, to ramshackle clubs like CBGB and the Gallery, where rock and dance music were hot-wired for a new generation. As they remade the music, the musicians at the center of the book invented themselves: Willie Colón and the Fania All-Stars renting Yankee Stadium to take salsa to the masses, New Jersey locals Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith claiming the jungle land of Manhattan as their own, Grandmaster Flash transforming the turntable into a musical instrument, and David Byrne and Talking Heads proving that rock music aint no foolin around. Will Hermes was there - venturing from his native Queens to the small, dark rooms where the revolution was taking place - and in Love Goes to Buildings on Fire he captures the creativity, drive, and full-out lust for life of the great New York musicians of those years, who knew that the music they were making would change the world. Critic Reviews: Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is an almost perfect portrait of New York music culture: specific yet comprehensive, enthusiastic yet objective, and as informed as it is personal. The four-page section of what (seemingly) every interesting person in NYC was doing on the night of the 77 blackout could have been a book unto itself. (Chuck Klosterman, New York Times best-selling author) Meticulously researched and engaging. ( Wall Street Journal) Revelatory. ( Entertainment Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Goes to Buildings on Fire Subtitle: Five Years in New York That Changed Music Forever Author: Will Hermes Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Punk rock and hip-hop, disco and salsa, the loft jazz scene and the downtown composers known as Minimalists - in the mid-1970s, New York City was a laboratory where all the major styles of modern music were reinvented, all at once, from one block to the next, by musicians who knew, admired, and borrowed from one another.Crime was everywhere, the government was broke, and the citys infrastructure was collapsing; but rent was cheap, and the possibilities for musical exploration were limitless. Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is the first book to tell the full story of the eras music scenes and the phenomenal and surprising ways they intersected. From New Years Day 1973 to New Years Eve 1977, the book moves panoramically from post-Dylan Greenwich Village, to the arson-scarred South Bronx barrios where salsa and hip-hop were created, to the Lower Manhattan lofts where jazz and classical music were reimagined, to ramshackle clubs like CBGB and the Gallery, where rock and dance music were hot-wired for a new generation. As they remade the music, the musicians at the center of the book invented themselves: Willie Colón and the Fania All-Stars renting Yankee Stadium to take salsa to the masses, New Jersey locals Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith claiming the jungle land of Manhattan as their own, Grandmaster Flash transforming the turntable into a musical instrument, and David Byrne and Talking Heads proving that rock music aint no foolin around. Will Hermes was there - venturing from his native Queens to the small, dark rooms where the revolution was taking place - and in Love Goes to Buildings on Fire he captures the creativity, drive, and full-out lust for life of the great New York musicians of those years, who knew that the music they were making would change the world. Critic Reviews: Love Goes to Buildings on Fire is an almost perfect portrait of New York music culture: specific yet comprehensive, enthusiastic yet objective, and as informed as it is personal. The four-page section of what (seemingly) every interesting person in NYC was doing on the night of the 77 blackout could have been a book unto itself. (Chuck Klosterman, New York Times best-selling author) Meticulously researched and engaging. ( Wall Street Journal) Revelatory. ( Entertainment Weekly) Members Reviews: Great stories... no fact checking (pronunciation) Would you try another book from Will Hermes and/or Adam Verner? Yes to Will Hermes... Adam Verner mispronounced many many names within the book. I am shocked that the author and Audible let this go without making sure at least most were pronounced correctly . Would you be willing to try another one of Adam Verners performances? Not based on this one... Great text, fine voice, hilarious mispronunciation Any additional comments? If you're interested in the art and culture of 1970s NYC, you'll love the book, but you will also laugh out loud more than once at Verner's mispronunciations. Great New York Rhapsody The paperback caught my eye some years back and I liked it so much I had to get the audiobook. It's a text tht reads like a novel with multiple characters. We follow Philip Glass Steve Reich, Bruce Sspringsteen, Grandmaster Flash, Patti Smith, Lou Reed etc etc, through their development in the time span 1970-75. There is SO much information here I am listening for a third time right now. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Jazz-Standards-Audiobook/B00I87YPC6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jazz Standards Subtitle: A Guide to the Repertoire Author: Ted Gioia Narrator: Bob Souer Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Written by award-winning jazz historian Ted Gioia, this comprehensive guide offers an illuminating look at more than 250 seminal jazz compositions. In this comprehensive and unique survey, here are the songs that sit at the heart of the jazz repertoire, ranging from "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Autumn in New York" to "God Bless the Child," "How High the Moon," and "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." Gioia includes Broadway show tunes written by such greats as George Gershwin and Irving Berlin, and classics by such famed jazz musicians as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and John Coltrane. The audiobook offers vibrant discussions of each song, packed with information about how the song was written, who recorded it, the song's place in jazz history, and much more. Gioia includes recommendations for more than 2,000 recordings, with a list of suggested tracks for each song. Filled with colorful anecdotes and expert commentary, The Jazz Standards will appeal to a wide audience, serving as a fascinating introduction for new fans, an invaluable and long-needed audiobook for jazz lovers and musicians, and an indispensable reference for students and educators. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ted Gioia) Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:55:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Jazz-Standards-Audiobook/B00I87YPC6 thebookvoice.com 21:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jazz Standards Subtitle: A Guide to the Repertoire Author: Ted Gioia Narrator: Bob Souer Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Written by award-winning jazz historian Ted Gioia, this comprehensive guide offers an illuminating look at more than 250 seminal jazz compositions. In this comprehensive and unique survey, here are the songs that sit at the heart of the jazz repertoire, ranging from "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Autumn in New York" to "God Bless the Child," "How High the Moon," and "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." Gioia includes Broadway show tunes written by such greats as George Gershwin and Irving Berlin, and classics by such famed jazz musicians as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and John Coltrane. The audiobook offers vibrant discussions of each song, packed with information about how the song was written, who recorded it, the song's place in jazz history, and much more. Gioia includes recommendations for more than 2,000 recordings, with a list of suggested tracks for each song. Filled with colorful anecdotes and expert commentary, The Jazz Standards will appeal to a wide audience, serving as a fascinating introduction for new fans, an invaluable and long-needed audiobook for jazz lovers and musicians, and an indispensable reference for students and educators. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jazz Standards Subtitle: A Guide to the Repertoire Author: Ted Gioia Narrator: Bob Souer Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Written by award-winning jazz historian Ted Gioia, this comprehensive guide offers an illuminating look at more than 250 seminal jazz compositions. In this comprehensive and unique survey, here are the songs that sit at the heart of the jazz repertoire, ranging from "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Autumn in New York" to "God Bless the Child," "How High the Moon," and "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." Gioia includes Broadway show tunes written by such greats as George Gershwin and Irving Berlin, and classics by such famed jazz musicians as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and John Coltrane. The audiobook offers vibrant discussions of each song, packed with information about how the song was written, who recorded it, the song's place in jazz history, and much more. Gioia includes recommendations for more than 2,000 recordings, with a list of suggested tracks for each song. Filled with colorful anecdotes and expert commentary, The Jazz Standards will appeal to a wide audience, serving as a fascinating introduction for new fans, an invaluable and long-needed audiobook for jazz lovers and musicians, and an indispensable reference for students and educators. Members Reviews: Great info, but not ideal in audio format Any additional comments? While this book offers interesting insight and info on the origins of the Great American Songbook, the format presents the information in alphabetical order, a great format for thumbing through as with a reference book, but not so good as an entertaining listen. It's like hearing the dictionary or encyclopedia read to you page by page. I'm an an avid fan of jazz and a 10 year fan of audible, but this is a tough audio book to "enjoy" as I usually do. I just want listeners to be prepared for the unconventional structure. I thought it was going to follow a more anecdotal or story-like format based on different periods of jazz history. For that kind of audio, I highly recommend the Great American Music lecture series. Great resource, but could be greatly improved This audiobook could be worth much more if the chapters were actually tune names (or perhaps the alphabet, with song names as sub-chapters). It would be absolutely PRICELESS if it also linked to / contained the actual recordings the author is referring to! Great reference in book format. Audio? Nope. What disappointed you about The Jazz Standards? I mistakenly thought the audio presentation might include a sample or two of some of the standards featured. Anything to break up the monotony of reading through an alphabetical catalog of featured standards. Would you recommend The Jazz Standards to your friends? Why or why not? I would in print format. I think the book is a fine, well-documented reference guide to most of the Jazz standards, replete with commentary on the historical framework and backdrop surrounding each. It would be enriching for example, to open the book and thumb to the reference on "Autumn in New York" when sitting down to play it. Have you listened to any of Bob Souers other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not listened to his other performances. Mr. Souer's delivery of the material in this book was engaging and well-crafted. Given the handicapping nature of the material itself and its organization as a reference book, I'd say Mr. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/How-to-Play-Advanced-Bass-Guitar-Audiobook/B01MRRDHQH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Play Advanced Bass Guitar Subtitle: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Advanced Bass Guitar Author: HowExpert Press Narrator: Todd Eflin Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: HowExpert Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Want to know more about music? Want to learn awesome new bass playing techniques? Want to play songs without wasting your time looking for tabs on the net? If your answer is yes, then this is the right guide for you! In this audiobook, we will help you understand music theory. This audiobook also includes popular advanced bass techniques: You don't have to go to expensive music schools to understand the music theory and scales! You can now play like a pro! This book is what you need if you want to know more about music and your bass. This book also uses simple terminologies so that it will be easier for you to follow and understand. If you are ready to be a full-fledged musician and bassist, it's time for you to grab a copy of our book. Download now! biacuaduc@gmail.com (HowExpert Press) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:55:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/How-to-Play-Advanced-Bass-Guitar-Audiobook/B01MRRDHQH thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Play Advanced Bass Guitar Subtitle: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Advanced Bass Guitar Author: HowExpert Press Narrator: Todd Eflin Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: HowExpert Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Want to know more about music? Want to learn awesome new bass playing techniques? Want to play songs without wasting your time looking for tabs on the net? If your answer is yes, then this is the right guide for you! In this audiobook, we will help you understand music theory. This audiobook also includes popular advanced bass techniques: You don't have to go to expensive music schools to understand the music theory and scales! You can now play like a pro! This book is what you need if you want to know more about music and your bass. This book also uses simple terminologies so that it will be easier for you to follow and understand. If you are ready to be a full-fledged musician and bassist, it's time for you to grab a copy of our book. Download now! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Play Advanced Bass Guitar Subtitle: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Advanced Bass Guitar Author: HowExpert Press Narrator: Todd Eflin Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: HowExpert Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Want to know more about music? Want to learn awesome new bass playing techniques? Want to play songs without wasting your time looking for tabs on the net? If your answer is yes, then this is the right guide for you! In this audiobook, we will help you understand music theory. This audiobook also includes popular advanced bass techniques: You don't have to go to expensive music schools to understand the music theory and scales! You can now play like a pro! This book is what you need if you want to know more about music and your bass. This book also uses simple terminologies so that it will be easier for you to follow and understand. If you are ready to be a full-fledged musician and bassist, it's time for you to grab a copy of our book. Download now! Members Reviews: I love Kindle but..................... The book is ok but any Kindle book that I have that needs to be enlarged doesn't work for me. The book has pictures which will not enlarge so there should be a way to print these pages. It is a good book and is worth having at the price but be aware of the limitations. You can use cloud reader and it makes the illustration easy to see. There would still be an advantage to be able to print the scales and diagrams however. Art In Motion Awesome deal,very simple . You must be studious and serious or nothing will work. I am completely satisfied. I am completely satisfied. This is the very best I have bought. I do not regret my money . this is an investment. Five Stars Awesome! ! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Keyboard-Conversations-Audiobook/B002V1O8AE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keyboard Conversations Subtitle: The Power and Passion of Beethoven Author: Jeffrey Siegel Narrator: Jeffrey Siegel Format: Original Recording Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers. In this audiobook, he discusses the power and passion of Beethoven, including the following pieces: Critic Reviews: "His performances were expressive and full of passion...This is an artist who means every note he plays." (The New York Times) "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey Siegel) Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:16:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Keyboard-Conversations-Audiobook/B002V1O8AE thebookvoice.com 00:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keyboard Conversations Subtitle: The Power and Passion of Beethoven Author: Jeffrey Siegel Narrator: Jeffrey Siegel Format: Original Recording Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers. In this audiobook, he discusses the power and passion of Beethoven, including the following pieces: Critic Reviews: "His performances were expressive and full of passion...This is an artist who means every note he plays." (The New York Times) "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keyboard Conversations Subtitle: The Power and Passion of Beethoven Author: Jeffrey Siegel Narrator: Jeffrey Siegel Format: Original Recording Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers. In this audiobook, he discusses the power and passion of Beethoven, including the following pieces: Critic Reviews: "His performances were expressive and full of passion...This is an artist who means every note he plays." (The New York Times) "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post) Members Reviews: Pretty Good! The beautiful, engaging movieImmortal Beloved [Blu-ray] inspired me to research Beethoven and his music. Besides, I've always wanted to learn to enjoy classical music. This does all of the above. I'm purchasing the other CD's from this set (it would be nice if Amazon offers this as an mp3 download) Enjoyable Jeffrey Siegel sharpens mind of the non-musical professional into listening to the detail and magic in the music. We have purchased Mr. Siegal's other CDs based upon our enjoyment of this CD. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Blues-A-Very-Short-Introduction-Audiobook/B00CHQWAXU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blues: A Very Short Introduction Author: Elijah Wald Narrator: Dalton Mobley Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Praised as "suave, soulful, ebullient" (Tom Waits) and "a meticulous researcher, a graceful writer, and a committed contrarian" (New York Times Book Review), Elijah Wald is one of the leading popular music critics of his generation. In The Blues, Wald surveys a genre at the heart of American culture. It is not an easy thing to pin down. As Howlin' Wolf once described it, "When you ain't got no money and can't pay your house rent and can't buy you no food, you've damn sure got the blues." It has been defined by lyrical structure, or as a progression of chords, or as a set of practices reflecting West African "tonal and rhythmic approaches", using a five-note "blues scale". Wald sees blues less as a style than as a broad musical tradition within a constantly evolving pop culture. He traces its roots in work and praise songs, and shows how it was transformed by such professional performers as W. C. Handy, who first popularized the blues a century ago. He follows its evolution from Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith through Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix; identifies the impact of rural field recordings of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charley Patton, and others; explores the role of blues in the development of both country music and jazz; and looks at the popular rhythm and blues trends of the 1940s and 1950s, from the uptown West Coast style of T-Bone Walker to the "down home" Chicago sound of Muddy Waters. Wald brings the story up to the present, touching on the effects of blues on American poetry, and its connection to modern styles such as rap. As with all of Oxford's Very Short Introductions, The Blues tells you - with insight, clarity, and wit - everything you need to know to understand this quintessentially American musical genre. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elijah Wald) Mon, 06 May 2013 21:56:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Blues-A-Very-Short-Introduction-Audiobook/B00CHQWAXU thebookvoice.com 04:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blues: A Very Short Introduction Author: Elijah Wald Narrator: Dalton Mobley Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Praised as "suave, soulful, ebullient" (Tom Waits) and "a meticulous researcher, a graceful writer, and a committed contrarian" (New York Times Book Review), Elijah Wald is one of the leading popular music critics of his generation. In The Blues, Wald surveys a genre at the heart of American culture. It is not an easy thing to pin down. As Howlin' Wolf once described it, "When you ain't got no money and can't pay your house rent and can't buy you no food, you've damn sure got the blues." It has been defined by lyrical structure, or as a progression of chords, or as a set of practices reflecting West African "tonal and rhythmic approaches", using a five-note "blues scale". Wald sees blues less as a style than as a broad musical tradition within a constantly evolving pop culture. He traces its roots in work and praise songs, and shows how it was transformed by such professional performers as W. C. Handy, who first popularized the blues a century ago. He follows its evolution from Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith through Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix; identifies the impact of rural field recordings of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charley Patton, and others; explores the role of blues in the development of both country music and jazz; and looks at the popular rhythm and blues trends of the 1940s and 1950s, from the uptown West Coast style of T-Bone Walker to the "down home" Chicago sound of Muddy Waters. Wald brings the story up to the present, touching on the effects of blues on American poetry, and its connection to modern styles such as rap. As with all of Oxford's Very Short Introductions, The Blues tells you - with insight, clarity, and wit - everything you need to know to understand this quintessentially American musical genre. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blues: A Very Short Introduction Author: Elijah Wald Narrator: Dalton Mobley Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Praised as "suave, soulful, ebullient" (Tom Waits) and "a meticulous researcher, a graceful writer, and a committed contrarian" (New York Times Book Review), Elijah Wald is one of the leading popular music critics of his generation. In The Blues, Wald surveys a genre at the heart of American culture. It is not an easy thing to pin down. As Howlin' Wolf once described it, "When you ain't got no money and can't pay your house rent and can't buy you no food, you've damn sure got the blues." It has been defined by lyrical structure, or as a progression of chords, or as a set of practices reflecting West African "tonal and rhythmic approaches", using a five-note "blues scale". Wald sees blues less as a style than as a broad musical tradition within a constantly evolving pop culture. He traces its roots in work and praise songs, and shows how it was transformed by such professional performers as W. C. Handy, who first popularized the blues a century ago. He follows its evolution from Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith through Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix; identifies the impact of rural field recordings of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charley Patton, and others; explores the role of blues in the development of both country music and jazz; and looks at the popular rhythm and blues trends of the 1940s and 1950s, from the uptown West Coast style of T-Bone Walker to the "down home" Chicago sound of Muddy Waters. Wald brings the story up to the present, touching on the effects of blues on American poetry, and its connection to modern styles such as rap. As with all of Oxford's Very Short Introductions, The Blues tells you - with insight, clarity, and wit - everything you need to know to understand this quintessentially American musical genre. Members Reviews: Great flow and golden nuggets! Blues was always playing in my house for a long as I can remember. My father constantly talked about it and tried to impress it's importance on me. His lessons went mostly unheeded, or so I thought. This book was absolute fantastic in content, progression and style. The names presented were mostly familiar and I had a grand old time following along with youtube videos of the artists. The Narrator has the perfect voice. Low, cool and when he quotes lyrics, I got the chills. I'm hoping to find more of his narration. After reading this book I have a new found appreciation and explosion of love for the blues! Time will tell but this book may have chanced my life. It has certainly helped me see my father in a new, cooler, light! AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY Excellent! This is an excellent audio book. Not only does it trace the history of blues, but it also has a separate history of how blues and jazz are intertwined, and a section on how blues and country music are intertwined. Very well done. I will listen to this again at least once more. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn the history of the blues. Great narration too. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Prophets-of-the-Hood-Audiobook/B00ZPSESRI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prophets of the Hood Subtitle: Politics and Poetics in Hip Hop Author: Imani Perry Narrator: Emil Nicholas Gallina Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: At once the most lucrative, popular, and culturally oppositional musical force in the United States, hip-hop demands the kind of interpretation Imani Perry provides here: criticism engaged with this vibrant musical form on its own terms. A scholar and a fan, Perry considers the art, politics, and culture of hip-hop through an analysis of song lyrics, the words of the prophets of the hood. Recognizing prevailing characterizations of hip-hop as a transnational musical form, Perry advances a powerful argument that hip-hop is first and foremost black American music. Perry offers detailed readings of the lyrics of many hip-hop artists, including Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul, krs-One, OutKast, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Tupac Shakur, Lil' Kim, Biggie Smalls, Nas, Method Man, and Lauryn Hill. Perry shows that while its message may be disconcerting, rap often expresses brilliant insights about existence in a society mired in difficult racial and gender politics. Hip-hop provides a unique public space where the sacred and the profane impulses within African American culture unite. The audiobook contains language that some may find offensive. The book is published by Duke University Press. Critic Reviews: "Imani Perry's Prophets of the Hood is an extraordinary and brilliant book.... With lucid explanations, crisp writing, and sharp analysis, Perry has managed to actually say some very important things in a strikingly fresh manner...a stunning, magnificent work of art." (Michael Eric Dyson, named by Ebony as one of the 100 most influential black Americans, is the author of 16 books and is currently university professor of sociology at Georgetown University. "Imani Perry has written the most subtle and nuanced treatment of hip hop that I know." (Cornel West, Princeton University) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Imani Perry) Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:06:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Prophets-of-the-Hood-Audiobook/B00ZPSESRI thebookvoice.com 08:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prophets of the Hood Subtitle: Politics and Poetics in Hip Hop Author: Imani Perry Narrator: Emil Nicholas Gallina Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: At once the most lucrative, popular, and culturally oppositional musical force in the United States, hip-hop demands the kind of interpretation Imani Perry provides here: criticism engaged with this vibrant musical form on its own terms. A scholar and a fan, Perry considers the art, politics, and culture of hip-hop through an analysis of song lyrics, the words of the prophets of the hood. Recognizing prevailing characterizations of hip-hop as a transnational musical form, Perry advances a powerful argument that hip-hop is first and foremost black American music. Perry offers detailed readings of the lyrics of many hip-hop artists, including Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul, krs-One, OutKast, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Tupac Shakur, Lil' Kim, Biggie Smalls, Nas, Method Man, and Lauryn Hill. Perry shows that while its message may be disconcerting, rap often expresses brilliant insights about existence in a society mired in difficult racial and gender politics. Hip-hop provides a unique public space where the sacred and the profane impulses within African American culture unite. The audiobook contains language that some may find offensive. The book is published by Duke University Press. Critic Reviews: "Imani Perry's Prophets of the Hood is an extraordinary and brilliant book.... With lucid explanations, crisp writing, and sharp analysis, Perry has managed to actually say some very important things in a strikingly fresh manner...a stunning, magnificent work of art." (Michael Eric Dyson, named by Ebony as one of the 100 most influential black Americans, is the author of 16 books and is currently university professor of sociology at Georgetown University. "Imani Perry has written the most subtle and nuanced treatment of hip hop that I know." (Cornel West, Princeton University) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prophets of the Hood Subtitle: Politics and Poetics in Hip Hop Author: Imani Perry Narrator: Emil Nicholas Gallina Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: At once the most lucrative, popular, and culturally oppositional musical force in the United States, hip-hop demands the kind of interpretation Imani Perry provides here: criticism engaged with this vibrant musical form on its own terms. A scholar and a fan, Perry considers the art, politics, and culture of hip-hop through an analysis of song lyrics, the words of the prophets of the hood. Recognizing prevailing characterizations of hip-hop as a transnational musical form, Perry advances a powerful argument that hip-hop is first and foremost black American music. Perry offers detailed readings of the lyrics of many hip-hop artists, including Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul, krs-One, OutKast, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Tupac Shakur, Lil' Kim, Biggie Smalls, Nas, Method Man, and Lauryn Hill. Perry shows that while its message may be disconcerting, rap often expresses brilliant insights about existence in a society mired in difficult racial and gender politics. Hip-hop provides a unique public space where the sacred and the profane impulses within African American culture unite. The audiobook contains language that some may find offensive. The book is published by Duke University Press. Critic Reviews: "Imani Perry's Prophets of the Hood is an extraordinary and brilliant book.... With lucid explanations, crisp writing, and sharp analysis, Perry has managed to actually say some very important things in a strikingly fresh manner...a stunning, magnificent work of art." (Michael Eric Dyson, named by Ebony as one of the 100 most influential black Americans, is the author of 16 books and is currently university professor of sociology at Georgetown University. "Imani Perry has written the most subtle and nuanced treatment of hip hop that I know." (Cornel West, Princeton University) Members Reviews: Great story, poor narration I hated the way the narrator tried to rap. It was terrible and ineffective. If I wasnt familiar with the delivery styles of the artists described, I would have been totally confused. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Def-Jam-Inc-Audiobook/B0785GJX1H Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Def Jam, Inc. Subtitle: Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, and the Extraordinary Story of the World's Most Influential Hip-Hop Label Author: Stacy Gueraseva Narrator: Kevin R. Free Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In the early '80s, the music industry wrote off hip-hop as a passing fad. Few could or would have predicted that the improvised raps and raw beats busting out of New York City's urban underclass would one day become a multimillion-dollar business and one of music's most lucrative genres. Among those few were two visionaries: Russell Simmons, a young black man from Hollis, Queens, and Rick Rubin, a Jewish kid from Long Island. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stacy Gueraseva) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:22:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Def-Jam-Inc-Audiobook/B0785GJX1H thebookvoice.com 10:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Def Jam, Inc. Subtitle: Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, and the Extraordinary Story of the World's Most Influential Hip-Hop Label Author: Stacy Gueraseva Narrator: Kevin R. Free Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In the early '80s, the music industry wrote off hip-hop as a passing fad. Few could or would have predicted that the improvised raps and raw beats busting out of New York City's urban underclass would one day become a multimillion-dollar business and one of music's most lucrative genres. Among those few were two visionaries: Russell Simmons, a young black man from Hollis, Queens, and Rick Rubin, a Jewish kid from Long Island. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Def Jam, Inc. Subtitle: Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, and the Extraordinary Story of the World's Most Influential Hip-Hop Label Author: Stacy Gueraseva Narrator: Kevin R. Free Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In the early '80s, the music industry wrote off hip-hop as a passing fad. Few could or would have predicted that the improvised raps and raw beats busting out of New York City's urban underclass would one day become a multimillion-dollar business and one of music's most lucrative genres. Among those few were two visionaries: Russell Simmons, a young black man from Hollis, Queens, and Rick Rubin, a Jewish kid from Long Island. Members Reviews: One word. Unreal! You would think that starting a record label and promoting music was easy after reading this book. Believe me, it's a lot harder than described. But yet and still, the future music business executives will be impressed with the allegory's of Simmons and Ruben's tenacity to win in this industry. Because they are real life example of what it takes for a music executives to succeed. But you will be less impressed with their ability to do good, quality, detailed business. Eye opening reality checks come with this one. An excellent book to motivate a new music executive! Kamal Jabbar Palace Music Group, LLC DUN&BRADSTREET # 00-496-6718 Three Stars its okay A LOOK BACK IN HISTORY READ THAT BOOK TOOK ME BACK TO THE GOOD OLD DAYS Great book for not only hip-hop fans but all music fans. Sometimes you read a book looking to learn a little more about something that you don't know much about and it fulfills all your expectations and more. This is that book for me. I don't claim to know much about hip-hop but after reading Def Jam, Inc. I feel like I definitely understand the early days of hip-hop much more. The instinctual madness of youth and rise to wealth and fame with all the crazy failures and successes inbetween. The criticism here from one reviewer is unfounded. Sounds like a hater to me. In the end, the stories and research are solid and the writing is top-notch. Being a fan of all types of music this was not only a lesson in hip-hop but also in how the music industry has evolved and we get to see it firsthand through this fantastic book. A must read for any avid fan or musician in the industry... Rarely do you find a book about the history of the music industry that actually works to make you feel as if you are a part of what is going on. DEF JAM INC. by Stacy Gueraseva is an inspirational take on the creation of not only a new breed of record label, but the ushering in of a completely mindblowing era of music, musicians and moguls. Being a musician I was utterly inspired by this insiders perspective on the rise, fall and subsequent resurrection of the legendary DEF JAM label. The reader is immediately drawn into the lives of this incredible cast of "real-life" characters... You will feel as if you're in that cramped NYU dorm room with Rick and his crew while he's cooking up his scheme for releasing music for and by the local hip-hop DJ. You'll be there in the clubs with Mr. Russell Simmons, hard working and smooth-talking his way to the top. DEF JAM INC. gives you never before seen insight into the heart of the label during it's tough starts and shows the industry from the artist's perspective in ways I've yet to experience elsewhere. Without ruining the read, I just have to say, if you love great music and want to know where hip-hop came from, DEF JAM INC. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Classical-Music-101-Audiobook/B002V5BEYS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Music 101 Author: Fred Plotkin Narrator: Fred Plotkin Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Classical Music 101 is a highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fred Plotkin) Wed, 02 Jun 2004 08:28:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Classical-Music-101-Audiobook/B002V5BEYS thebookvoice.com 19:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Music 101 Author: Fred Plotkin Narrator: Fred Plotkin Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Classical Music 101 is a highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Music 101 Author: Fred Plotkin Narrator: Fred Plotkin Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Classical Music 101 is a highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music. Members Reviews: Musical lecture I listened to this book about three years ago, at least until my car was broken into and the device stolen! I am sure the thief got a surprise if he was able to figure out how to turn it on. I share the disappointment with the other listeners about the lack of music on the book. However, this is a book which needs to be "read" very slowly with several trips to the musical library in order to listen to particular pieces recommended by the author. Most of the music is familiar but the discipline of listening to the same piece more than once,looking for one thing or another, can be very enriching. I recommend this book highly but it cannot be used as a typical Audible book listened to on the go without access to a stereo system in order to actually play the music referred to as you go along. This book is really a musical lecture and should be viewed in that light. Very, very thorough There's a fine line between assuming nothing about a listener's prior knowledge of a subject and treating them like a dummy. Fred Plotkin stayed on the high side of that line, in my opinion. "...allowing the strings to be tightened or loosened. This is called tuning." Yes, I knew that, but Plotkin is assuming nothing about my prior exposure to music, musical instruments or the business end of the industry. Fred Plotkin's love of music shines through every word of the book, I'll give him that. This is the first time I've ever found a description of a musical instrument in need of a PG rating. ;) His is not necessarily the voice of a professional reader, but he adds a fair about of expression to a heavily academic discussion. No, the book is not a thrill a minute, but it isn't intended to be. Almost too dry for a popular audience, but not quite dry enough for a textbook. Definitely an education in classical music for the uninitiated, though. Only for true beginners First of all, to address the main question you probably have: no, there is no music in this work. It's all Mr. Plotkin talking. And I can't say he is particularly good at it, but that's perhaps not an objective observation. His speaking might not bother everyone. At any rate, he doesn't just talk about music, he talks about how to listen to it, some of the performers, some of the pieces of music and their composers, etc., and he speaks like you expect most professors to speak: as if everyone is a complete dummy. But then, to be fair, it is called Classical Music "101", so perhaps I was expecting too much. If you know anything at all about classical music, I do not recommend this item. I suppose there's nothing wrong with it if you are truly new to it though. Disappointing!! This book was very disappointing. There is not a note of music in this audio selection. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Perfect-Wave-Audiobook/B076TDHCV8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Perfect Wave Subtitle: More Essays on Art and Democracy Author: Dave Hickey Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: When Dave Hickey was 12, he rode the surfer's dream: the perfect wave. And, like so many things in life we long for, it didn't quite turn out - he shot the pier and dashed himself against the rocks of Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach, which just about killed him. Fortunately, for Hickey and for us, he survived, and continues to battle, decades into a career as one of America's foremost critical iconoclasts, a trusted, even cherished no-nonsense voice commenting on the all-too-often nonsensical worlds of art and culture. Perfect Wave brings together essays on a wide range of subjects from throughout Hickey's career, displaying his usual breadth of interest and powerful insight into what makes art work, or not, and why we care. With Hickey as our guide, we travel to Disneyland and Vegas, London and Venice. We discover the genius of Karen Carpenter and Waylon Jennings, learn why Robert Mitchum matters more than Jimmy Stewart, and see how the stillness of Antonioni speaks to us today. Never slow to judge - or to surprise us in doing so - Hickey powerfully relates his wincing disappointment in the later career of his early hero Susan Sontag, and shows us the appeal to our commonality that we've been missing in Norman Rockwell. With each essay, the doing is as important as what's done; the pleasure of listening to Dave Hickey's words lies nearly as much in spending time in his company as in being surprised to find yourself agreeing with his conclusions. Bookended by previously unpublished personal essays that offer a new glimpse into Hickey's own life - including the aforementioned slam-bang conclusion to his youthful surfing career - Perfect Wave is not a perfect book. But it's a damn good one, and a welcome addition to the Hickey canon. Cover copyright Sweet Ice Cream Photography. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dave Hickey) Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:47:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Perfect-Wave-Audiobook/B076TDHCV8 thebookvoice.com 07:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Perfect Wave Subtitle: More Essays on Art and Democracy Author: Dave Hickey Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: When Dave Hickey was 12, he rode the surfer's dream: the perfect wave. And, like so many things in life we long for, it didn't quite turn out - he shot the pier and dashed himself against the rocks of Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach, which just about killed him. Fortunately, for Hickey and for us, he survived, and continues to battle, decades into a career as one of America's foremost critical iconoclasts, a trusted, even cherished no-nonsense voice commenting on the all-too-often nonsensical worlds of art and culture. Perfect Wave brings together essays on a wide range of subjects from throughout Hickey's career, displaying his usual breadth of interest and powerful insight into what makes art work, or not, and why we care. With Hickey as our guide, we travel to Disneyland and Vegas, London and Venice. We discover the genius of Karen Carpenter and Waylon Jennings, learn why Robert Mitchum matters more than Jimmy Stewart, and see how the stillness of Antonioni speaks to us today. Never slow to judge - or to surprise us in doing so - Hickey powerfully relates his wincing disappointment in the later career of his early hero Susan Sontag, and shows us the appeal to our commonality that we've been missing in Norman Rockwell. With each essay, the doing is as important as what's done; the pleasure of listening to Dave Hickey's words lies nearly as much in spending time in his company as in being surprised to find yourself agreeing with his conclusions. Bookended by previously unpublished personal essays that offer a new glimpse into Hickey's own life - including the aforementioned slam-bang conclusion to his youthful surfing career - Perfect Wave is not a perfect book. But it's a damn good one, and a welcome addition to the Hickey canon. Cover copyright Sweet Ice Cream Photography. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Perfect Wave Subtitle: More Essays on Art and Democracy Author: Dave Hickey Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: When Dave Hickey was 12, he rode the surfer's dream: the perfect wave. And, like so many things in life we long for, it didn't quite turn out - he shot the pier and dashed himself against the rocks of Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach, which just about killed him. Fortunately, for Hickey and for us, he survived, and continues to battle, decades into a career as one of America's foremost critical iconoclasts, a trusted, even cherished no-nonsense voice commenting on the all-too-often nonsensical worlds of art and culture. Perfect Wave brings together essays on a wide range of subjects from throughout Hickey's career, displaying his usual breadth of interest and powerful insight into what makes art work, or not, and why we care. With Hickey as our guide, we travel to Disneyland and Vegas, London and Venice. We discover the genius of Karen Carpenter and Waylon Jennings, learn why Robert Mitchum matters more than Jimmy Stewart, and see how the stillness of Antonioni speaks to us today. Never slow to judge - or to surprise us in doing so - Hickey powerfully relates his wincing disappointment in the later career of his early hero Susan Sontag, and shows us the appeal to our commonality that we've been missing in Norman Rockwell. With each essay, the doing is as important as what's done; the pleasure of listening to Dave Hickey's words lies nearly as much in spending time in his company as in being surprised to find yourself agreeing with his conclusions. Bookended by previously unpublished personal essays that offer a new glimpse into Hickey's own life - including the aforementioned slam-bang conclusion to his youthful surfing career - Perfect Wave is not a perfect book. But it's a damn good one, and a welcome addition to the Hickey canon. Cover copyright Sweet Ice Cream Photography. Members Reviews: Get Your Mind Blown The Hickey Way There is no greater way to reset your priorities than to listen to a Dave Hickey thread on art, culture, philosophy, politics, sociology and his unique personal reflections. What a tapestry. It's the original magic carpet ride. From leaving Texas in the menacing shadows of his narcissistic parents to shooting the pier in the permanent California sunshine on a board named Milton Dave's memories evoke a palpable nostalgia like few others. His essay on William Claxton looks at freedom from someone who actually experienced it, reflecting on cool and esthetics of the time, "If the cars of that era resembled the cars of this one-- I wouldn't be an art critic." Hickey grinds on "American cool" going all the way back to George Washington. Joe Barrett, the narrator, is a campfire storyteller. I had so much fun listening to him, I'd be blindsided finding myself in tears. I didn't know the bombs were coming. Smart, fun, enlightening, and entertaining. I can't recommend this highly enough. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Practice-Music-Like-a-Pro-Audiobook/B01NCNPSMM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Practice Music Like a Pro Subtitle: How to Get Really Good Really Fast Author: Stan Munslow Narrator: Stan Munslow Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered how great musicians get that way? Would you like to get more practicing done in less time and grow your talent to the highest level possible? Berklee-degreed 30-year veteran musician/instructor Stan Munslow has culled together six powerful, proven practice strategies used by the world's top players that will give you a lifetime of life smarts that will save you countless hours of time no matter what style of music you play or what level you're at. Even school band musicians will benefit from these easy-to-follow techniques. Stan Munslow is a Rhode Island-based musician, writer, and instructor with over 25 years' experience both onstage and backstage. He holds a BM from Berklee College of Music and has been leading musicians, professional and amateur alike, onto the stage since 1981. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stan Munslow) Wed, 21 Dec 2016 06:55:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Practice-Music-Like-a-Pro-Audiobook/B01NCNPSMM thebookvoice.com 00:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Practice Music Like a Pro Subtitle: How to Get Really Good Really Fast Author: Stan Munslow Narrator: Stan Munslow Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered how great musicians get that way? Would you like to get more practicing done in less time and grow your talent to the highest level possible? Berklee-degreed 30-year veteran musician/instructor Stan Munslow has culled together six powerful, proven practice strategies used by the world's top players that will give you a lifetime of life smarts that will save you countless hours of time no matter what style of music you play or what level you're at. Even school band musicians will benefit from these easy-to-follow techniques. Stan Munslow is a Rhode Island-based musician, writer, and instructor with over 25 years' experience both onstage and backstage. He holds a BM from Berklee College of Music and has been leading musicians, professional and amateur alike, onto the stage since 1981. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Practice Music Like a Pro Subtitle: How to Get Really Good Really Fast Author: Stan Munslow Narrator: Stan Munslow Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered how great musicians get that way? Would you like to get more practicing done in less time and grow your talent to the highest level possible? Berklee-degreed 30-year veteran musician/instructor Stan Munslow has culled together six powerful, proven practice strategies used by the world's top players that will give you a lifetime of life smarts that will save you countless hours of time no matter what style of music you play or what level you're at. Even school band musicians will benefit from these easy-to-follow techniques. Stan Munslow is a Rhode Island-based musician, writer, and instructor with over 25 years' experience both onstage and backstage. He holds a BM from Berklee College of Music and has been leading musicians, professional and amateur alike, onto the stage since 1981. Members Reviews: Really constructive advice Really constructive advice on music practice in a short amount of time. Highly recommended audiobook! Short little refresh on practice There are longer books on the art of practice on Audible. This has similar content but distilled into six nuggets. You know: practice slowwwwly, break up what you are learning into smaller bits. What is nice is that the author narrows the whole science/art of practice into these six concepts you can take action on immediately. Esp. Good for those new to an instrument or who have been at it a couple years and are frustrated at the slow pace of progess. Audio is a tad scrappy but okay for short book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/How-to-Play-Acoustic-Guitar-Audiobook/B0753N9X8N Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Play Acoustic Guitar Subtitle: The Ultimate Beginner Acoustic Guitar Book Author: Pauric Mather Narrator: Nick Cracknell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Pauric Mather / HomeGuitar Academy Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Unbelievable Value for Money What You Will Learn For thousands of people this is The Ultimate Teach Yourself Acoustic Guitar Book. Inside is a Complete Program of Playing Lessons that helped them achieve in weeks, what took many people years to learn. Everything is superbly explained - and shown to you exactly as played by top guitarists. that is the key to your success. And all your practice is pre-planned from start to finish. Yet, this is a simple book. clear, practical, & easy to follow. the author, Pauric Mather has crafted each lesson so well, you need no knowledge of music whatsoever to learn from it. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Pauric Mather) Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:42:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/How-to-Play-Acoustic-Guitar-Audiobook/B0753N9X8N thebookvoice.com 01:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Play Acoustic Guitar Subtitle: The Ultimate Beginner Acoustic Guitar Book Author: Pauric Mather Narrator: Nick Cracknell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Pauric Mather / HomeGuitar Academy Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Unbelievable Value for Money What You Will Learn For thousands of people this is The Ultimate Teach Yourself Acoustic Guitar Book. Inside is a Complete Program of Playing Lessons that helped them achieve in weeks, what took many people years to learn. Everything is superbly explained - and shown to you exactly as played by top guitarists. that is the key to your success. And all your practice is pre-planned from start to finish. Yet, this is a simple book. clear, practical, & easy to follow. the author, Pauric Mather has crafted each lesson so well, you need no knowledge of music whatsoever to learn from it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Play Acoustic Guitar Subtitle: The Ultimate Beginner Acoustic Guitar Book Author: Pauric Mather Narrator: Nick Cracknell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Pauric Mather / HomeGuitar Academy Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Unbelievable Value for Money What You Will Learn For thousands of people this is The Ultimate Teach Yourself Acoustic Guitar Book. Inside is a Complete Program of Playing Lessons that helped them achieve in weeks, what took many people years to learn. Everything is superbly explained - and shown to you exactly as played by top guitarists. that is the key to your success. And all your practice is pre-planned from start to finish. Yet, this is a simple book. clear, practical, & easy to follow. the author, Pauric Mather has crafted each lesson so well, you need no knowledge of music whatsoever to learn from it. Members Reviews: This seems to be a great book for beginners This seems to be a great book for beginners. However, beware if you are thinking of ordering the kindle edition it is so small that you can't read it. I can only enlarge it enough to see and read it on my iPad. I will be ordering the paper back. Only gave it a 3 because of the Kindle quality being unreadable on all but one of my devices. I will do an update when I receive the actual book. Five Stars Nice short lessons with a lot of diagrams. Very easy to follow. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Lets-Go-Crazy-Audiobook/B00Z877N3M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lets Go Crazy Subtitle: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain Author: Alan Light Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 213 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From the former senior editor of Rolling Stone and author of The Holy or the Broken, called "thoughtful and illuminating" by The New York Times, a new book on the unlikely coming to be of Prince's now legendary album. Purple Rain is a song, an album, and a film - each one a commercial success and cultural milestone. How did this semiautobiographical musical masterpiece that blurred R&B, pop, dance, and rock sounds come to alter the recording landscape and become an enduring touchstone for successive generations of fans? Purple Rain is widely considered to be among the most important albums in music history and is often named the best soundtrack of all time. It sold over a million copies in its first week and blasted to number one on the charts, where it would remain for a full six months and eventually sell over 20 million copies worldwide. It spun off three huge hit singles, won Grammys and an Oscar, and took Prince from pop star to legend. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary year of Purple Rain's release, acclaimed music journalist Alan Light takes a timely look at the making and incredible popularizing of this once seemingly impossible project. With impeccable research and in-depth interviews with people who witnessed Prince's audacious vision becoming a reality, Light reveals how a rising but not yet established artist from the Midwest was able not only to get Purple Rain made but deliver on his promise to conquer the world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Light) Tue, 09 Jun 2015 22:25:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Lets-Go-Crazy-Audiobook/B00Z877N3M thebookvoice.com 07:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lets Go Crazy Subtitle: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain Author: Alan Light Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 213 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From the former senior editor of Rolling Stone and author of The Holy or the Broken, called "thoughtful and illuminating" by The New York Times, a new book on the unlikely coming to be of Prince's now legendary album. Purple Rain is a song, an album, and a film - each one a commercial success and cultural milestone. How did this semiautobiographical musical masterpiece that blurred R&B, pop, dance, and rock sounds come to alter the recording landscape and become an enduring touchstone for successive generations of fans? Purple Rain is widely considered to be among the most important albums in music history and is often named the best soundtrack of all time. It sold over a million copies in its first week and blasted to number one on the charts, where it would remain for a full six months and eventually sell over 20 million copies worldwide. It spun off three huge hit singles, won Grammys and an Oscar, and took Prince from pop star to legend. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary year of Purple Rain's release, acclaimed music journalist Alan Light takes a timely look at the making and incredible popularizing of this once seemingly impossible project. With impeccable research and in-depth interviews with people who witnessed Prince's audacious vision becoming a reality, Light reveals how a rising but not yet established artist from the Midwest was able not only to get Purple Rain made but deliver on his promise to conquer the world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lets Go Crazy Subtitle: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain Author: Alan Light Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 213 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From the former senior editor of Rolling Stone and author of The Holy or the Broken, called "thoughtful and illuminating" by The New York Times, a new book on the unlikely coming to be of Prince's now legendary album. Purple Rain is a song, an album, and a film - each one a commercial success and cultural milestone. How did this semiautobiographical musical masterpiece that blurred R&B, pop, dance, and rock sounds come to alter the recording landscape and become an enduring touchstone for successive generations of fans? Purple Rain is widely considered to be among the most important albums in music history and is often named the best soundtrack of all time. It sold over a million copies in its first week and blasted to number one on the charts, where it would remain for a full six months and eventually sell over 20 million copies worldwide. It spun off three huge hit singles, won Grammys and an Oscar, and took Prince from pop star to legend. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary year of Purple Rain's release, acclaimed music journalist Alan Light takes a timely look at the making and incredible popularizing of this once seemingly impossible project. With impeccable research and in-depth interviews with people who witnessed Prince's audacious vision becoming a reality, Light reveals how a rising but not yet established artist from the Midwest was able not only to get Purple Rain made but deliver on his promise to conquer the world. Members Reviews: Never too much info Surprisingly there is a lot I didn't know, and this kept me entertained as well A Must-Read For Any PRINCE Fan As a lifelong PRINCE fan, the book offers insights fans have always wanted to know about "Purple Rain." I purchased the hard copy months ago to add to my collection of PRINCE books. I just never got around to picking it up. Unfortunately, after his death a few weeks ago, it renewed my interest -- so I bought the audiobook. However now bittersweet, it reminded me why I loved him and his mad genius so much -- always focused, different and a trailblazer. If you're a PRINCE fan (even casual), it's a must-read to learn more about one of the world's last iconic/legendary/genius musical artists at his peak -- probably the last. This is a must for any fan of Purple Rain or Prince. This is a must for any fan of Purple Rain or Prince. This book tells the story from people that were there when Purple Rain was being filmed. an incredible look into the Life of a Legend couldn't stop listening. it's a very funny, well researched, and safe and keep your attention the entire time. I Can't Find the Words Since Prince has passed, I didn't think I'd be able to listen to this book. It was the perfect remedy to assist in the healing process. I still can't believe the world of music and those of us that love it so much have lost such a treasured gift, but God does all things well. I will forever have access to my memories of Prince through this audiobook. There are 2 things that I recalled while listening: 1) I miss all of the music I listened to during the 80's and 90's especially when Night Tracks and MTV were the most poplar. I knew about 98% of all of the songs mentioned!! That was fun.. 2) Prince did more to encourage my relationship with God than my Pastor at the time ever could have and I will forever be grateful. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Quelle-fut-la-premiere-scene-de-baiser-au-cinema-Choses-a-savoir-Audiobook/B0743BD45J Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Quelle fut la première scène de baiser au cinéma ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-09-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis Guillaume) Mon, 09 Oct 2017 17:07:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Quelle-fut-la-premiere-scene-de-baiser-au-cinema-Choses-a-savoir-Audiobook/B0743BD45J thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Quelle fut la première scène de baiser au cinéma ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-09-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Quelle fut la première scène de baiser au cinéma ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-09-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pourquoi-y-a-t-il-un-fou-aux-echecs-Choses-a-savoir-Audiobook/B076VNDQ13 Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Pourquoi y a-t-il un fou aux échecs ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-01-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir CULTURE GENERALE Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis Guillaume) Wed, 01 Nov 2017 14:40:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pourquoi-y-a-t-il-un-fou-aux-echecs-Choses-a-savoir-Audiobook/B076VNDQ13 thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Pourquoi y a-t-il un fou aux échecs ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-01-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir CULTURE GENERALE Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Pourquoi y a-t-il un fou aux échecs ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-01-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir CULTURE GENERALE Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pourquoi-les-sumos-sont-ils-gros-Choses-a-savoir-Audiobook/B0743B17RK Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Pourquoi les sumos sont-ils gros ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-01-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir CULTURE GENERALE Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis Guillaume) Fri, 01 Sep 2017 03:19:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pourquoi-les-sumos-sont-ils-gros-Choses-a-savoir-Audiobook/B0743B17RK thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Pourquoi les sumos sont-ils gros ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-01-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir CULTURE GENERALE Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Pourquoi les sumos sont-ils gros ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-01-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir CULTURE GENERALE Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Django-Audiobook/B00GDMGR1U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Django Subtitle: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend Author: Michael Dregni Narrator: Christian Rummel Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Django Reinhardt was arguably the greatest guitarist who ever lived, an important influence on Les Paul, Charlie Christian, B.B. King, Jerry Garcia, Chet Atkins, and many others. Yet there is no major biography of Reinhardt. Now, in Django, Michael Dregni offers a definitive portrait of this great guitarist. Handsome, charismatic, childlike, and unpredictable, Reinhardt was a character out of a picaresque novel. Born in a gypsy caravan at a crossroads in Belgium, he was almost killed in a freak fire that burned half of his body and left his left hand twisted into a claw. But with this maimed left hand flying over the frets and his right hand plucking at dizzying speed, Django became Europe's most famous jazz musician, commanding exorbitant fees - and spending the money as fast as he made it. Dregni not only chronicles this remarkably colorful life - including a fascinating account of gypsy culture - but he also sheds much light on Django's musicianship. He examines his long musical partnership with violinist Stphane Grappelli - the one suave and smooth, the other sharper and more dissonant - and he traces the evolution of their novel string jazz ensemble, Quintette du Hot Club de France. Indeed, the author spotlights Django's amazing musical diversity, describing his swing-styled Nouveau Quintette, his big band Django's Music, and his later bebop ensemble, as well as his many compositions, including symphonic pieces influenced by Ravel and Debussy and his unfinished organ mass inspired by Bach. And along the way, the author offers vivid snapshots of the jazz scene in Paris - colorful portraits of Josephine Baker, Bricktop, Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, and countless others--and of Django's vagabond wanderings around France, Europe, and the United States, where he toured with Duke Ellington. Capturing the extraordinary life and times of one of the great musicians of the twentieth century, Django is a must-read portrait of a true original. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Dregni) Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:08:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Django-Audiobook/B00GDMGR1U thebookvoice.com 15:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Django Subtitle: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend Author: Michael Dregni Narrator: Christian Rummel Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Django Reinhardt was arguably the greatest guitarist who ever lived, an important influence on Les Paul, Charlie Christian, B.B. King, Jerry Garcia, Chet Atkins, and many others. Yet there is no major biography of Reinhardt. Now, in Django, Michael Dregni offers a definitive portrait of this great guitarist. Handsome, charismatic, childlike, and unpredictable, Reinhardt was a character out of a picaresque novel. Born in a gypsy caravan at a crossroads in Belgium, he was almost killed in a freak fire that burned half of his body and left his left hand twisted into a claw. But with this maimed left hand flying over the frets and his right hand plucking at dizzying speed, Django became Europe's most famous jazz musician, commanding exorbitant fees - and spending the money as fast as he made it. Dregni not only chronicles this remarkably colorful life - including a fascinating account of gypsy culture - but he also sheds much light on Django's musicianship. He examines his long musical partnership with violinist Stphane Grappelli - the one suave and smooth, the other sharper and more dissonant - and he traces the evolution of their novel string jazz ensemble, Quintette du Hot Club de France. Indeed, the author spotlights Django's amazing musical diversity, describing his swing-styled Nouveau Quintette, his big band Django's Music, and his later bebop ensemble, as well as his many compositions, including symphonic pieces influenced by Ravel and Debussy and his unfinished organ mass inspired by Bach. And along the way, the author offers vivid snapshots of the jazz scene in Paris - colorful portraits of Josephine Baker, Bricktop, Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, and countless others--and of Django's vagabond wanderings around France, Europe, and the United States, where he toured with Duke Ellington. Capturing the extraordinary life and times of one of the great musicians of the twentieth century, Django is a must-read portrait of a true original. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Django Subtitle: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend Author: Michael Dregni Narrator: Christian Rummel Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Django Reinhardt was arguably the greatest guitarist who ever lived, an important influence on Les Paul, Charlie Christian, B.B. King, Jerry Garcia, Chet Atkins, and many others. Yet there is no major biography of Reinhardt. Now, in Django, Michael Dregni offers a definitive portrait of this great guitarist. Handsome, charismatic, childlike, and unpredictable, Reinhardt was a character out of a picaresque novel. Born in a gypsy caravan at a crossroads in Belgium, he was almost killed in a freak fire that burned half of his body and left his left hand twisted into a claw. But with this maimed left hand flying over the frets and his right hand plucking at dizzying speed, Django became Europe's most famous jazz musician, commanding exorbitant fees - and spending the money as fast as he made it. Dregni not only chronicles this remarkably colorful life - including a fascinating account of gypsy culture - but he also sheds much light on Django's musicianship. He examines his long musical partnership with violinist Stphane Grappelli - the one suave and smooth, the other sharper and more dissonant - and he traces the evolution of their novel string jazz ensemble, Quintette du Hot Club de France. Indeed, the author spotlights Django's amazing musical diversity, describing his swing-styled Nouveau Quintette, his big band Django's Music, and his later bebop ensemble, as well as his many compositions, including symphonic pieces influenced by Ravel and Debussy and his unfinished organ mass inspired by Bach. And along the way, the author offers vivid snapshots of the jazz scene in Paris - colorful portraits of Josephine Baker, Bricktop, Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, and countless others--and of Django's vagabond wanderings around France, Europe, and the United States, where he toured with Duke Ellington. Capturing the extraordinary life and times of one of the great musicians of the twentieth century, Django is a must-read portrait of a true original. Members Reviews: Fascinating biography for all roots music aficionados I get turned off watching musician-related biopics if fingers do not match the performance... I truly enjoyed this biography. Well-researched and detailed yet always relevant, respectful yet impartial, insightful and well-written by an author definitely in one of his field of expertise. An account fascinating enough that the narrator's Clouseau accent on French words takes a backseat to the story. Guitar fans and jazz connaisseurs will love this book, but it should also please a francophile and pop culture-curious crowd. You'll zip through it as fast as a Django chromatic run anyways. I'm going for a replay, alternating with the 40 CD Intégrale Django Reinhardt (Frémeaux & Associés) as a soundtrack. Gypsy Guitar Legend! Fantastic look at the the life of Django Reinhardt. Well written and beautifully narrated. Highly recommended for any fan of jazz guitar. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Rendre-laudio-visible-LAir-du-son-8-Audiobook/B076PR9M84 Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Rendre l'audio visible (L'Air du son 8) Auteur: Andréane Meslard, Salomé Kiner Narrateur: Andréane Meslard, Salomé Kiner, Aurélie Charon Format: Original Recording Durée: 34 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-24-17 Éditeur: Binge Audio Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Par nature, le son est invisible. Il peut être aigu, grave, fort ou perçant, mais nos yeux ne peuvent pas le percevoir. Les seuls qui semblent avoir tenté de représenter le son, ce sont les artistes, qui créent des visualisations de l'audio, ou se reposent sur le son pour leurs œuvres. Mais comment faire de l'art avec l'invisible ? Comment restituer des notes, du bruit ou des mots, à portée de nos yeux ? Pour tenter de répondre à ces questions, Pascale Cassagnau, responsable des collections audiovisuelles et nouveaux médias au Centre National des Arts Plastiques, et co-commissaire de l'exposition"Le son entre", jusqu'au 31 décembre 2017 au FRAC de Dunkerque, est notre invitée. Animé par Andréane Meslard, avec Sophie Massieu. REFERENCES CITEES DANS L'ÉMISSION : © Lair du son est une production Audible / Binge Audio. Enregistré le 10 octobre 2017 à lAntenne Paris (10, rue la Vacquerie 11ème). Direction de production : Joël Ronez. Chargé de production et dédition : Camille Regache. Directeur de la rédaction : David Carzon. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles. Réalisation : Jules Krot. Musique originale : François Clos. Moyens techniques : Binge Audio / LAntenne Paris. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andréane Meslard) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:53:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Rendre-laudio-visible-LAir-du-son-8-Audiobook/B076PR9M84 thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Rendre l'audio visible (L'Air du son 8) Auteur: Andréane Meslard, Salomé Kiner Narrateur: Andréane Meslard, Salomé Kiner, Aurélie Charon Format: Original Recording Durée: 34 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-24-17 Éditeur: Binge Audio Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Par nature, le son est invisible. Il peut être aigu, grave, fort ou perçant, mais nos yeux ne peuvent pas le percevoir. Les seuls qui semblent avoir tenté de représenter le son, ce sont les artistes, qui créent des visualisations de l'audio, ou se reposent sur le son pour leurs œuvres. Mais comment faire de l'art avec l'invisible ? Comment restituer des notes, du bruit ou des mots, à portée de nos yeux ? Pour tenter de répondre à ces questions, Pascale Cassagnau, responsable des collections audiovisuelles et nouveaux médias au Centre National des Arts Plastiques, et co-commissaire de l'exposition"Le son entre", jusqu'au 31 décembre 2017 au FRAC de Dunkerque, est notre invitée. Animé par Andréane Meslard, avec Sophie Massieu. REFERENCES CITEES DANS L'ÉMISSION : © Lair du son est une production Audible / Binge Audio. Enregistré le 10 octobre 2017 à lAntenne Paris (10, rue la Vacquerie 11ème). Direction de production : Joël Ronez. Chargé de production et dédition : Camille Regache. Directeur de la rédaction : David Carzon. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles. Réalisation : Jules Krot. Musique originale : François Clos. Moyens techniques : Binge Audio / LAntenne Paris. Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Rendre l'audio visible (L'Air du son 8) Auteur: Andréane Meslard, Salomé Kiner Narrateur: Andréane Meslard, Salomé Kiner, Aurélie Charon Format: Original Recording Durée: 34 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-24-17 Éditeur: Binge Audio Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Par nature, le son est invisible. Il peut être aigu, grave, fort ou perçant, mais nos yeux ne peuvent pas le percevoir. Les seuls qui semblent avoir tenté de représenter le son, ce sont les artistes, qui créent des visualisations de l'audio, ou se reposent sur le son pour leurs œuvres. Mais comment faire de l'art avec l'invisible ? Comment restituer des notes, du bruit ou des mots, à portée de nos yeux ? Pour tenter de répondre à ces questions, Pascale Cassagnau, responsable des collections audiovisuelles et nouveaux médias au Centre National des Arts Plastiques, et co-commissaire de l'exposition"Le son entre", jusqu'au 31 décembre 2017 au FRAC de Dunkerque, est notre invitée. Animé par Andréane Meslard, avec Sophie Massieu. REFERENCES CITEES DANS L'ÉMISSION : © Lair du son est une production Audible / Binge Audio. Enregistré le 10 octobre 2017 à lAntenne Paris (10, rue la Vacquerie 11ème). Direction de production : Joël Ronez. Chargé de production et dédition : Camille Regache. Directeur de la rédaction : David Carzon. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles. Réalisation : Jules Krot. Musique originale : François Clos. Moyens techniques : Binge Audio / LAntenne Paris. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Sam-Cooke-Audiobook/B00WGU57FK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Sam Cooke Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dennis Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: "I think the secret is really observation. Well, if you observe what's going on and try to figure out how people are thinking, I think you can always write something that people will understand." (Sam Cooke) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. If Sam Cooke, one of the greatest African-American soul singers in the genre's history, had been Irish, he might have kept company with the likes of the great balladeer and classical tenor John McCormack. If he had been born Italian, he might have starred in the refined, lyrical Mozart opera roles usually reserved for those with extreme musical sensitivity. Such was the level of excellence in Cooke's inner understanding of his own voice, which was capable of exquisite classical precision and a finesse in phrasing that lay far beyond the norm. He could have prospered and attained greatness in any genre of his choice, but considering the timing of the American audience and his African-American heritage, Sam Cooke instead pioneered a new genre and became its greatest practitioner by blending black musical traditions that incorporated all the refinement and beauty of European classical genres yet still spoke from the heart of his rural American roots. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:60:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Sam-Cooke-Audiobook/B00WGU57FK thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Sam Cooke Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dennis Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: "I think the secret is really observation. Well, if you observe what's going on and try to figure out how people are thinking, I think you can always write something that people will understand." (Sam Cooke) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. If Sam Cooke, one of the greatest African-American soul singers in the genre's history, had been Irish, he might have kept company with the likes of the great balladeer and classical tenor John McCormack. If he had been born Italian, he might have starred in the refined, lyrical Mozart opera roles usually reserved for those with extreme musical sensitivity. Such was the level of excellence in Cooke's inner understanding of his own voice, which was capable of exquisite classical precision and a finesse in phrasing that lay far beyond the norm. He could have prospered and attained greatness in any genre of his choice, but considering the timing of the American audience and his African-American heritage, Sam Cooke instead pioneered a new genre and became its greatest practitioner by blending black musical traditions that incorporated all the refinement and beauty of European classical genres yet still spoke from the heart of his rural American roots. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Sam Cooke Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dennis Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: "I think the secret is really observation. Well, if you observe what's going on and try to figure out how people are thinking, I think you can always write something that people will understand." (Sam Cooke) A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. If Sam Cooke, one of the greatest African-American soul singers in the genre's history, had been Irish, he might have kept company with the likes of the great balladeer and classical tenor John McCormack. If he had been born Italian, he might have starred in the refined, lyrical Mozart opera roles usually reserved for those with extreme musical sensitivity. Such was the level of excellence in Cooke's inner understanding of his own voice, which was capable of exquisite classical precision and a finesse in phrasing that lay far beyond the norm. He could have prospered and attained greatness in any genre of his choice, but considering the timing of the American audience and his African-American heritage, Sam Cooke instead pioneered a new genre and became its greatest practitioner by blending black musical traditions that incorporated all the refinement and beauty of European classical genres yet still spoke from the heart of his rural American roots. Members Reviews: Very good book for putting a face on the songs I remember hearing from years ago... That's what I enjoy most about these books from Charles River Editors is that they provide brief accounts of individuals I had yet ever really met before. For instance I never knew Sam Cooke was one of the greatest African-American soul singers in the genre's history or the first to reach number one on both charts, pop and Rhythm & Blues, yet I do remember the songs "You Send Me" and "Wonderful Life" and now know who sung them as a result. On a side note, it helped reestablish a connection with Jim Belushi whose profile was also written about by Charles River Editors (of which I reviewed earlier) and even had a song of Cooke's in the movie "Animal House". The account of his sudden death was simply mind-boggling making it good for that alone, but overall given the tighter editing and better photos provided I thought this book was a very good one and I do recommend! A Good Biography About a Lost, Talented, Breakthrough Artist I still miss Sam Cooke' s wonderful voice from the 1950's. This book by Charles Rivers Editors gives an understanding of his unique talents, and is commendable in its objectivity regarding Sam Cooke' s human failings. Excellent history and reading about Sam Cooke Excellent history and reading about Sam Cooke. Discovered things I never would imagine about him and his short career. More than worth the price. very interesting Very enjoyable read. His early gospel days and his early trouble with the law and women are well covered. Highlights from his time with Specialty records and RCA are covered as is his untimely death. I learned that his in-concert style was a tougher, grittier style than his pop hits. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Violin-Audiobook/B00CTPB9M2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Violin Subtitle: A Social History of the World's Most Versatile Instrument Author: David Schoenbaum Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The life, times, and travels of a remarkable instrument and the people who have made, sold, played, and cherished it. A 16-ounce package of polished wood, strings, and air, the violin is perhaps the most affordable, portable, and adaptable instrument ever created. As congenial to reels, ragas, Delta blues, and indie rock as it is to solo Bach and late Beethoven, it has been played standing or sitting, alone or in groups, in bars, churches, concert halls, lumber camps, even concentration camps, by pros and amateurs, adults and children, men and women, at virtually any latitude on any continent. Despite dogged attempts by musicologists worldwide to find its source, the violins origins remain maddeningly elusive. The instrument surfaced from nowhere in particular, in a world that Columbus had only recently left behind and Shakespeare had yet to put on paper. By the end of the violins first century, people were just discovering its possibilities. But it was already the instrument of choice for some of the greatest music ever composed by the end of its second. By the dawn of its fifth, it was established on five continents as an icon of globalization, modernization, and social mobility, an A-list trophy, and a potential capital gain. In The Violin, David Schoenbaum has combined the stories of its makers, dealers, and players into a global history of the past five centuries. From the earliest days, when violin makers acquired their craft from box makers, to Stradivari and the Golden Age of Cremona; Vuillaume and the Hills, who turned it into a global collectible; and incomparable performers from Paganini and Joachim to Heifetz and Oistrakh, Schoenbaum lays out the business, politics, and art of the worlds most versatile instrument. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Schoenbaum) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:45:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Violin-Audiobook/B00CTPB9M2 thebookvoice.com 27:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Violin Subtitle: A Social History of the World's Most Versatile Instrument Author: David Schoenbaum Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The life, times, and travels of a remarkable instrument and the people who have made, sold, played, and cherished it. A 16-ounce package of polished wood, strings, and air, the violin is perhaps the most affordable, portable, and adaptable instrument ever created. As congenial to reels, ragas, Delta blues, and indie rock as it is to solo Bach and late Beethoven, it has been played standing or sitting, alone or in groups, in bars, churches, concert halls, lumber camps, even concentration camps, by pros and amateurs, adults and children, men and women, at virtually any latitude on any continent. Despite dogged attempts by musicologists worldwide to find its source, the violins origins remain maddeningly elusive. The instrument surfaced from nowhere in particular, in a world that Columbus had only recently left behind and Shakespeare had yet to put on paper. By the end of the violins first century, people were just discovering its possibilities. But it was already the instrument of choice for some of the greatest music ever composed by the end of its second. By the dawn of its fifth, it was established on five continents as an icon of globalization, modernization, and social mobility, an A-list trophy, and a potential capital gain. In The Violin, David Schoenbaum has combined the stories of its makers, dealers, and players into a global history of the past five centuries. From the earliest days, when violin makers acquired their craft from box makers, to Stradivari and the Golden Age of Cremona; Vuillaume and the Hills, who turned it into a global collectible; and incomparable performers from Paganini and Joachim to Heifetz and Oistrakh, Schoenbaum lays out the business, politics, and art of the worlds most versatile instrument. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Violin Subtitle: A Social History of the World's Most Versatile Instrument Author: David Schoenbaum Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The life, times, and travels of a remarkable instrument and the people who have made, sold, played, and cherished it. A 16-ounce package of polished wood, strings, and air, the violin is perhaps the most affordable, portable, and adaptable instrument ever created. As congenial to reels, ragas, Delta blues, and indie rock as it is to solo Bach and late Beethoven, it has been played standing or sitting, alone or in groups, in bars, churches, concert halls, lumber camps, even concentration camps, by pros and amateurs, adults and children, men and women, at virtually any latitude on any continent. Despite dogged attempts by musicologists worldwide to find its source, the violins origins remain maddeningly elusive. The instrument surfaced from nowhere in particular, in a world that Columbus had only recently left behind and Shakespeare had yet to put on paper. By the end of the violins first century, people were just discovering its possibilities. But it was already the instrument of choice for some of the greatest music ever composed by the end of its second. By the dawn of its fifth, it was established on five continents as an icon of globalization, modernization, and social mobility, an A-list trophy, and a potential capital gain. In The Violin, David Schoenbaum has combined the stories of its makers, dealers, and players into a global history of the past five centuries. From the earliest days, when violin makers acquired their craft from box makers, to Stradivari and the Golden Age of Cremona; Vuillaume and the Hills, who turned it into a global collectible; and incomparable performers from Paganini and Joachim to Heifetz and Oistrakh, Schoenbaum lays out the business, politics, and art of the worlds most versatile instrument. Members Reviews: Everything violin I really enjoyed this treatise complete on the violin. Whether you make, play or just love to listen to the violin, you will enjoy this book. The research represented by this very detailed book must be immense indeed. As a violin maker I have read many books on the violin and its history, but this one blows them all out of the water. It is all in this book and presented in a wonderful way. Excellent Book I went ahead and downloaded this book because I saw that it was Roger Hargrave approved. But I wasn't expecting it to be nearly as good as it was. I saw that another reviewer complained that it felt like just a bunch of random facts about violins, and I can see what he meant, however I still found it incredibly interesting. There is a lot of history associated with the violin, and this book covers every single aspect of that history from musicians, to making, to literature etc.. I'm actually impressed by how organized it was. David Schoenbaum also throws in some entertaining jokes, anecdotes and other stories that keep you interested in what's going on, and the narrator does a great job delivering even the most sarcastic bits. Overall I'd say this is one of the best audiobooks I've ever heard. It has so many facts, I will probably listen to it at least three more times before I get them all, but to me that's a bonus. Disappointing musical history book After having enjoyed several of the Great Courses musical history lectures, this was very disappointing. It is merely a laundry list of every minuscule item that in any way references or possibly relates to the violin. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Wagners-The-Flying-Dutchman-Das-Rheingold-More-Audiobook/B002V8LE5O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, Das Rheingold, & More Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Like his music, Wagner's personal life was itself a grand spectacle. Wagner believed that by virtue of his genius, he deserved whatever material support he could cajole from his benefactors. King Ludwig II of Bavaria brought his country to the brink of financial ruin by supporting Wagner's grandiose operatic plans and lavish lifestyle. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from The Flying Dutchman, Das Rheingold, Gotterdammerung, Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg and Parsifal to illuminate Wagner's techniques and explain the development of his stories and the portrayal of those stories through music. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:27:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Wagners-The-Flying-Dutchman-Das-Rheingold-More-Audiobook/B002V8LE5O thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, Das Rheingold, & More Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Like his music, Wagner's personal life was itself a grand spectacle. Wagner believed that by virtue of his genius, he deserved whatever material support he could cajole from his benefactors. King Ludwig II of Bavaria brought his country to the brink of financial ruin by supporting Wagner's grandiose operatic plans and lavish lifestyle. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from The Flying Dutchman, Das Rheingold, Gotterdammerung, Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg and Parsifal to illuminate Wagner's techniques and explain the development of his stories and the portrayal of those stories through music. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, Das Rheingold, & More Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Like his music, Wagner's personal life was itself a grand spectacle. Wagner believed that by virtue of his genius, he deserved whatever material support he could cajole from his benefactors. King Ludwig II of Bavaria brought his country to the brink of financial ruin by supporting Wagner's grandiose operatic plans and lavish lifestyle. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from The Flying Dutchman, Das Rheingold, Gotterdammerung, Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg and Parsifal to illuminate Wagner's techniques and explain the development of his stories and the portrayal of those stories through music. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Exploring-American-Folk-Music-Audiobook/B00PHF7CGI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Exploring American Folk Music Subtitle: Ethnic, Grassroots, and Regional Traditions in the United States Author: Kip Lornell Narrator: Michael Rene Zuzel Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Exploring American Folk Music: Ethnic, Grassroots, and Regional Traditions in the United States reflects the fascinating diversity of regional and grassroots music in the United States. The book covers the diverse strains of American folk music - Latin, Native American, African, French-Canadian, British, and Cajun - and offers a chronology of the development of folk music in the United States. A chapter includes detailed information about the roots of hip hop. Exploring American Folk Music also introduces you to such important figures in American music as Bob Wills, Lydia Mendoza, Bob Dylan, and Muddy Waters, who helped shape what America sounds like in the 21st century. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kip Lornell) Wed, 12 Nov 2014 23:47:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Exploring-American-Folk-Music-Audiobook/B00PHF7CGI thebookvoice.com 15:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Exploring American Folk Music Subtitle: Ethnic, Grassroots, and Regional Traditions in the United States Author: Kip Lornell Narrator: Michael Rene Zuzel Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Exploring American Folk Music: Ethnic, Grassroots, and Regional Traditions in the United States reflects the fascinating diversity of regional and grassroots music in the United States. The book covers the diverse strains of American folk music - Latin, Native American, African, French-Canadian, British, and Cajun - and offers a chronology of the development of folk music in the United States. A chapter includes detailed information about the roots of hip hop. Exploring American Folk Music also introduces you to such important figures in American music as Bob Wills, Lydia Mendoza, Bob Dylan, and Muddy Waters, who helped shape what America sounds like in the 21st century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Exploring American Folk Music Subtitle: Ethnic, Grassroots, and Regional Traditions in the United States Author: Kip Lornell Narrator: Michael Rene Zuzel Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Exploring American Folk Music: Ethnic, Grassroots, and Regional Traditions in the United States reflects the fascinating diversity of regional and grassroots music in the United States. The book covers the diverse strains of American folk music - Latin, Native American, African, French-Canadian, British, and Cajun - and offers a chronology of the development of folk music in the United States. A chapter includes detailed information about the roots of hip hop. Exploring American Folk Music also introduces you to such important figures in American music as Bob Wills, Lydia Mendoza, Bob Dylan, and Muddy Waters, who helped shape what America sounds like in the 21st century. Members Reviews: Outstanding Musical Journey!!!! Would you listen to Exploring American Folk Music again? Why? Great narration, along with a good story. So much information, there are chapters, I would like to hear again. Who was your favorite character and why? Being a lover of the Blues, I enjoyed learning of the blues roots, and how it has transformed much of America's music. I like Mexican music, as well, and enjoyed gaining a better understanding of how it has evolved. Which scene was your favorite? Each chapter has it's highlights. I enjoyed re-living the birth of Bluegrass, and the musicans who put each of their interpretations to it. You just can't beat "Orange Blossom Special" and "Foggy Mountain Breakdown". If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Folk music is alive and well in America. Any additional comments? I really appreciated such an energetic narration about music in a way I had never heard it presented before. Mostly, we hear music that is presented and promoted by mass media. From this book I have learned that there are many musical styles which are regional and specific to groups. For example, in South Carolina there is a style of music called Beach Music with a corresponding dance called the "Shag", that I am familiar with. Each region and ethnic group tends to have particular styles of musical expression they relate with. The interesting thing is how this music blends and evolves between groups and regions. Some of the Caribbean islands favor Country and Western as it's most popular music. In Samoa you may hear Latin Dance night at the club. This has been a real nice journey into music from Folk to pop. Very well done job by the author and narrator. If you are a music fan and want to learn more about American music and it's folk roots - get this book! Exploring American Folk Music I first have to say that this was simply a treat to listen to. This book not only laid out the groundwork for American folk music from its very foundation or roots, it put in the cornerstone as well. This was an incredibly detailed look at the origins of our musical culture as it is to this day. Kip Lornell provided extensive research drawing from numerous examples along with at least three subsequent examples of the origins, styles, and evolution of each genre of American folk music. I was utterly impressed and learned a lot of nifty things about folk music and music in general that I didnt know before. There were several musicians who may have easily been put to the back burner and been forgotten about during folk musics evolution or the Folk Revival. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Next-Elvis-Audiobook/B010FOA41A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Next Elvis Subtitle: Searching for Stardom at Sun Records Author: Barbara Barnes Sims Narrator: Lee Ann Howlett Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: An American institution, Sun Records has a history with many chapters: its Memphis origins with visionary Sam Phillips, the breakthrough recordings of Elvis Presley, and the studio's immense influence on the sound of popular music. But behind the company's chart toppers and legendary musicians there exists another story, told by Barbara Barnes Sims. In the male-dominated workforce of the 1950s, 24-year-old Sims found herself thriving in the demanding roles of publicist and sales promotion coordinator at Sun Records. Sims's job placed her in the studio with Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, Carl Perkins, and other Sun entertainers, as well as the unforgettable Phillips, whose work made the music that defined an era. Her disarming narrative ranges from descriptions of a disgraced Jerry Lee Lewis to the remarkable impact and tragic fall of DJ Daddy-O Dewey to the frenzied Memphis homecoming of Elvis after his military service. Collectively, these vignettes offer a rare and intimate look at the people, the city, and the studio that permanently shifted the trajectory of rock 'n' roll. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press Critic Reviews: "Sims's book catches the unique Sun milieu of hustling bohemians, purely Memphis-style, in their missions to make money, change the world, and get to work the next day with a clear head. It's the Sam Phillips legend as everyday life..." (Greil Marcus, author of The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs) "A fascinating addendum to the story of one of the greatest record labels of all time and a snapshot of the record business during one of the most exciting eras in American music." (Memphis Commercial-Appeal) "Offers a rare opportunity to experience exactly what it was like inside that dingy, unpretentious little office/studio where colorful, larger-than-life personalities helped lay the foundation of an exhilarating, burgeoning new genre." (Pop Culture Classics) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barbara Barnes Sims) Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:28:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Next-Elvis-Audiobook/B010FOA41A thebookvoice.com 06:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Next Elvis Subtitle: Searching for Stardom at Sun Records Author: Barbara Barnes Sims Narrator: Lee Ann Howlett Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: An American institution, Sun Records has a history with many chapters: its Memphis origins with visionary Sam Phillips, the breakthrough recordings of Elvis Presley, and the studio's immense influence on the sound of popular music. But behind the company's chart toppers and legendary musicians there exists another story, told by Barbara Barnes Sims. In the male-dominated workforce of the 1950s, 24-year-old Sims found herself thriving in the demanding roles of publicist and sales promotion coordinator at Sun Records. Sims's job placed her in the studio with Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, Carl Perkins, and other Sun entertainers, as well as the unforgettable Phillips, whose work made the music that defined an era. Her disarming narrative ranges from descriptions of a disgraced Jerry Lee Lewis to the remarkable impact and tragic fall of DJ Daddy-O Dewey to the frenzied Memphis homecoming of Elvis after his military service. Collectively, these vignettes offer a rare and intimate look at the people, the city, and the studio that permanently shifted the trajectory of rock 'n' roll. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press Critic Reviews: "Sims's book catches the unique Sun milieu of hustling bohemians, purely Memphis-style, in their missions to make money, change the world, and get to work the next day with a clear head. It's the Sam Phillips legend as everyday life..." (Greil Marcus, author of The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs) "A fascinating addendum to the story of one of the greatest record labels of all time and a snapshot of the record business during one of the most exciting eras in American music." (Memphis Commercial-Appeal) "Offers a rare opportunity to experience exactly what it was like inside that dingy, unpretentious little office/studio where colorful, larger-than-life personalities helped lay the foundation of an exhilarating, burgeoning new genre." (Pop Culture Classics) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Next Elvis Subtitle: Searching for Stardom at Sun Records Author: Barbara Barnes Sims Narrator: Lee Ann Howlett Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: An American institution, Sun Records has a history with many chapters: its Memphis origins with visionary Sam Phillips, the breakthrough recordings of Elvis Presley, and the studio's immense influence on the sound of popular music. But behind the company's chart toppers and legendary musicians there exists another story, told by Barbara Barnes Sims. In the male-dominated workforce of the 1950s, 24-year-old Sims found herself thriving in the demanding roles of publicist and sales promotion coordinator at Sun Records. Sims's job placed her in the studio with Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, Carl Perkins, and other Sun entertainers, as well as the unforgettable Phillips, whose work made the music that defined an era. Her disarming narrative ranges from descriptions of a disgraced Jerry Lee Lewis to the remarkable impact and tragic fall of DJ Daddy-O Dewey to the frenzied Memphis homecoming of Elvis after his military service. Collectively, these vignettes offer a rare and intimate look at the people, the city, and the studio that permanently shifted the trajectory of rock 'n' roll. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press Critic Reviews: "Sims's book catches the unique Sun milieu of hustling bohemians, purely Memphis-style, in their missions to make money, change the world, and get to work the next day with a clear head. It's the Sam Phillips legend as everyday life..." (Greil Marcus, author of The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs) "A fascinating addendum to the story of one of the greatest record labels of all time and a snapshot of the record business during one of the most exciting eras in American music." (Memphis Commercial-Appeal) "Offers a rare opportunity to experience exactly what it was like inside that dingy, unpretentious little office/studio where colorful, larger-than-life personalities helped lay the foundation of an exhilarating, burgeoning new genre." (Pop Culture Classics) Members Reviews: good story but boring style Review A woman working at an influential level in the music business, Sun Records no less, and in the 50s! Just the seeing names of the stars was enough to attract me to this book. Sadly though, what could have been an exciting read turned out to be a tad disappointing.All the information I wanted is there, but it reads like a rather boring history, which is great if that's all you want. I didn't get any sense of the vibe of those times, I had wanted to live it through the authors retelling, but that just didn't happen for me.To summarise: Excellent source of historical detail but a very dry account of an interesting time in the popular music industry. Disappointing.NarratorLee Ann Howlett did a darned good job considering the somewhat emotionless and dry story she had to relate, I doubt anyone's ability to make this sound interesting. Good job Lee Ann!This audiobook was provided by the narrator. In return, this is my honest review Geat story of early rock and roll Any additional comments? I'm from the south (North Carolina) and around the same age as the author, Barbara Barnes, and I loved her story. Hearing about the antics of these musicians that I listened to via their records made me feel like I was there. Jerry Lee Lewis was even crazier than I thought he was. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Modern-Scholar-Masterpieces-of-Western-Music-Audiobook/B0036ISPO6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Masterpieces of Western Music Author: Jeffrey Lependorf Narrator: Jeffrey Lependorf Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This lecture series focuses on the very best of Western music, and as we progress through these lectures, the following are two important questions that we will seek to answer as we examine the various musical selections: What makes these works masterpieces? Why highlight these works? In addition, the course highlights relevant details of the lives of the great composers and aids in developing a knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Western music. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey Lependorf) Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:37:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Modern-Scholar-Masterpieces-of-Western-Music-Audiobook/B0036ISPO6 thebookvoice.com 07:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Masterpieces of Western Music Author: Jeffrey Lependorf Narrator: Jeffrey Lependorf Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This lecture series focuses on the very best of Western music, and as we progress through these lectures, the following are two important questions that we will seek to answer as we examine the various musical selections: What makes these works masterpieces? Why highlight these works? In addition, the course highlights relevant details of the lives of the great composers and aids in developing a knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Western music. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Masterpieces of Western Music Author: Jeffrey Lependorf Narrator: Jeffrey Lependorf Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This lecture series focuses on the very best of Western music, and as we progress through these lectures, the following are two important questions that we will seek to answer as we examine the various musical selections: What makes these works masterpieces? Why highlight these works? In addition, the course highlights relevant details of the lives of the great composers and aids in developing a knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Western music. Members Reviews: Excellent and solid listen Listening to the lectures gave me so much pleasure. Prof. Lependorf teaches the listener to understand the music and create a mental map of the passages. Personally, it was like learning a new language in an insightful way. I'd say the lectures helped to develop my sensitivity. You can download the accompanying guide and figure out what the lectures are about. In short, they cover the following musicians and their masterpieces: A.Vivaldi 'The Spring' (Movement I), J.S.Bach 'Brandenburg Concerto No. 5' (Movement I), G.F.Handel 'The Messiah' (Evry Valley, All We Like Sheep, Hallelujah), W.A.Mozart 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' (Movement I), L. van Beethoven 'Symphony No. 5' (Movement I), H.Berlioz 'Symphonie Fantastique', F.Chopin 'Nocturnes' (Vol. 1, Nocturne in Db, Op. 27, No. 2), J.Brahms 'Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Händel' (Variations I, II, III, V, VI, Fugue), R.Wagner 'Prelude to Tristan', M.Mussorgsky 'Pictures at an Exhibition' ('Promenade', 'The Gnome', 'Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks', 'Great Gate of Kiev'), C.Debussy 'Prelude to The Afternoon of the Faun', I.Stravinsky 'The Rite of Spring' (Pt. 1), M.Ravel 'Mother Goose Suite', A.Copland 'Appalachian Spring Suite'. Prof. Lependorf introduces such notions as tonic, ritornello, tutti, continuo, terraced dynamics, concerto grosso, pedal point, cadenza, oratorio, melisma, serenade, sonata-allegro, adagio, col legno, bel canto, arpeggio, da capo aria, tempo rubato, appoggiatura, hemiola, rounded binary, canon, cross-rhythm, two-against-three, leitmotiv, tremolo, ostinato, whole-tone scale, pentatonic scale, mode, gamelan, glissando, and syncopation, to name a few. The lectures expanded my musical experience. I'll certainly listen to them again. A joyful tour through the history of the classics! Any additional comments? I recommend this book to everyone! It is complex enough for those who know music and simple enough for beginners. The sound quality of the musical examples is not the best, but you should buy and listen to the complete recordings of the pieces after the lecture anyway, if you don't already have them. Also, Prof. Lependorf is not a professional voice artist, that is clear. However, his love and enthusiasm for the subject shines through and his delivery is very relaxed and friendly. Prof. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Turn-it-Up-My-Years-with-Lynyrd-Skynyrd-Audiobook/B00XRH4TGE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turn it Up! My Years with Lynyrd Skynyrd Subtitle: Love, Life, and Death, Southern Style Author: Ron Eckerman Narrator: Ron Eckerman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: Ron and Carolyn Eckerman / Restless Artists Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Former tour manager and plane crash survivor Ron Eckerman reveals the rigors of life on the road as Lynyrd Skynyrd takes the world by storm in 1976, and the ironic turn of events preceding the tragic plane crash in 1977. Ron narrated this audio originally in 2011. Ron lost a one year battle with acute myeloid leukemia in May of 2014. He asked just a few weeks prior to his passing to re-release the paperback, add photos, and donate any proceeds to the Leukemia Foundation. A book about Ron's cancer battle, The Last Tour: Love, Laughter, and Tears was released in November of 2014 by his wife and caregiver, about his courageous battle against leukemia. He never gave up hope and he never stopped smiling. It is also available on Amazon as in paperback and Kindle, and will soon be released in audio. The Last Tour: Love, Laughter, and Tears by Carolyn Day, and proceeds will also go to the Leukemia Foundation. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ron Eckerman) Thu, 21 May 2015 22:54:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Turn-it-Up-My-Years-with-Lynyrd-Skynyrd-Audiobook/B00XRH4TGE thebookvoice.com 08:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turn it Up! My Years with Lynyrd Skynyrd Subtitle: Love, Life, and Death, Southern Style Author: Ron Eckerman Narrator: Ron Eckerman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: Ron and Carolyn Eckerman / Restless Artists Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Former tour manager and plane crash survivor Ron Eckerman reveals the rigors of life on the road as Lynyrd Skynyrd takes the world by storm in 1976, and the ironic turn of events preceding the tragic plane crash in 1977. Ron narrated this audio originally in 2011. Ron lost a one year battle with acute myeloid leukemia in May of 2014. He asked just a few weeks prior to his passing to re-release the paperback, add photos, and donate any proceeds to the Leukemia Foundation. A book about Ron's cancer battle, The Last Tour: Love, Laughter, and Tears was released in November of 2014 by his wife and caregiver, about his courageous battle against leukemia. He never gave up hope and he never stopped smiling. It is also available on Amazon as in paperback and Kindle, and will soon be released in audio. The Last Tour: Love, Laughter, and Tears by Carolyn Day, and proceeds will also go to the Leukemia Foundation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turn it Up! My Years with Lynyrd Skynyrd Subtitle: Love, Life, and Death, Southern Style Author: Ron Eckerman Narrator: Ron Eckerman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: Ron and Carolyn Eckerman / Restless Artists Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Former tour manager and plane crash survivor Ron Eckerman reveals the rigors of life on the road as Lynyrd Skynyrd takes the world by storm in 1976, and the ironic turn of events preceding the tragic plane crash in 1977. Ron narrated this audio originally in 2011. Ron lost a one year battle with acute myeloid leukemia in May of 2014. He asked just a few weeks prior to his passing to re-release the paperback, add photos, and donate any proceeds to the Leukemia Foundation. A book about Ron's cancer battle, The Last Tour: Love, Laughter, and Tears was released in November of 2014 by his wife and caregiver, about his courageous battle against leukemia. He never gave up hope and he never stopped smiling. It is also available on Amazon as in paperback and Kindle, and will soon be released in audio. The Last Tour: Love, Laughter, and Tears by Carolyn Day, and proceeds will also go to the Leukemia Foundation. Members Reviews: Loved this book, a great tribute to the original band. Very well written acconunt of Lynyrd Skynyrd in the early years and up until the crash. Ron Eckerman is an incredibly interesting and brilliant man, his stories about life on the road were entertaining and gave a behind the scenes look for any Skynyrd fan. SKYNYRD'S LAST 2 YEARS THIS IS A GREAT DAY BY DAY VIEW OF SKYNYRD'S LAST 2 YEARS. NARRATED BY ASST. TOUR MANAGER RON ECKERMAN. HE TAKES THE BLAME FOR THE CRASH, HARD TO LIVE WITH THAT. HE TELLS MANY STORIES ABOUT THE BAND. ONLY NEGATIVE IS, HE SOMETIMES TALKS ABOUT HIS PERSONAL LIFE, BUT NOT TOO MUCH. IF YOU ARE A BIG FAN LIKE ME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK. IF YOUR NOT A FAN, YOU PROBABLY WON'T CARE ABOUT THE STORIES, BUT I DO!! WOW Very well done. Never thought I would enjoy a audio book, after reading the book on three Ron eckerman, really brings this book to life! The way Ron told the story, I felt like I had known these guys..just down home people from the south like me. I remember hearing about the plane crash, I was getting up and ready for school that morning.. Wow how devastating the news was that dreadful day... I would and will definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves the lynyrd skynyrd band! Or just fans of southern rock period! The book is well written and Ron brings it to life with such detail of what it took to keep this band on the road....a great read! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Artists-Guide-to-Success-in-the-Music-Business-2nd-edition-Chapter-10-Music-Marketing-and-Promotions-Audiobook/B00VGXJCHW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business (2nd edition): Chapter 10: Music Marketing and Promotions Author: Loren Weisman Narrator: Loren Weisman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-15 Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chapter 10 audio from The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business by Loren Weisman. Music Marketing and Promotions chapter of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Edition. Chapter 10 covers the fundamentals of marketing in today's music industry and the outlines for putting together the best marketing plan that will give you the best results. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Loren Weisman) Thu, 02 Apr 2015 02:51:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Artists-Guide-to-Success-in-the-Music-Business-2nd-edition-Chapter-10-Music-Marketing-and-Promotions-Audiobook/B00VGXJCHW thebookvoice.com 03:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business (2nd edition): Chapter 10: Music Marketing and Promotions Author: Loren Weisman Narrator: Loren Weisman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-15 Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chapter 10 audio from The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business by Loren Weisman. Music Marketing and Promotions chapter of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Edition. Chapter 10 covers the fundamentals of marketing in today's music industry and the outlines for putting together the best marketing plan that will give you the best results. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business (2nd edition): Chapter 10: Music Marketing and Promotions Author: Loren Weisman Narrator: Loren Weisman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-15 Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chapter 10 audio from The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business by Loren Weisman. Music Marketing and Promotions chapter of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Edition. Chapter 10 covers the fundamentals of marketing in today's music industry and the outlines for putting together the best marketing plan that will give you the best results. Members Reviews: worth it to me I felt like there was lots of good info in this book. And that the reading was well-paced. sublime, - such a depth and wealth of knowledge. Have listened to this five times now and many a note has been taken.very excited to put this into action. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Patti-Smiths-Horses-33-1-3-Series-Audiobook/B008ND3FB2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Patti Smith's 'Horses' (33 1/3 Series) Author: Philip Shaw Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Described as the perfect fusion of poetry and garage-band rock and roll (the original concept was "rock and Rimbaud"), Horses belongs as much to the world of literary and cultural criticism as it does to the realm of musicology. While Horses pays homage to the record's origins in the nascent New York punk scene, the audiobook's core lies in a detailed analysis of Patti Smith's lyrics and includes discussions of lyrical preoccupations: love, sex, gender, death, dreams, god, metamorphosis, intoxication, apocalypse, and transcendence. Philip Shaw demonstrates how Horses transformed the possibilities of both poetry and rock music; and how it achieved nothing less than a complete and systematic derangement of the senses. Editorial Reviews: Recipient of multiple Earphones Awards as well as the Galaxy British Book Award, narrator Steven Crossley gives another performance so authentic that it feels as though he's lived the experiences himself. Patti Smith's Horses is described as the perfect fusion of poetry and rock, and Philip Shaw provides an exacting deconstruction of the album that does justice to its power and beauty. Crossley vividly evokes the mood and feel of the nascent New York punk scene as Shaw illustrates how Patti Smith's background and life influenced the creation of her debut masterpiece. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip Shaw) Thu, 26 Jul 2012 02:18:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Patti-Smiths-Horses-33-1-3-Series-Audiobook/B008ND3FB2 thebookvoice.com 04:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Patti Smith's 'Horses' (33 1/3 Series) Author: Philip Shaw Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Described as the perfect fusion of poetry and garage-band rock and roll (the original concept was "rock and Rimbaud"), Horses belongs as much to the world of literary and cultural criticism as it does to the realm of musicology. While Horses pays homage to the record's origins in the nascent New York punk scene, the audiobook's core lies in a detailed analysis of Patti Smith's lyrics and includes discussions of lyrical preoccupations: love, sex, gender, death, dreams, god, metamorphosis, intoxication, apocalypse, and transcendence. Philip Shaw demonstrates how Horses transformed the possibilities of both poetry and rock music; and how it achieved nothing less than a complete and systematic derangement of the senses. Editorial Reviews: Recipient of multiple Earphones Awards as well as the Galaxy British Book Award, narrator Steven Crossley gives another performance so authentic that it feels as though he's lived the experiences himself. Patti Smith's Horses is described as the perfect fusion of poetry and rock, and Philip Shaw provides an exacting deconstruction of the album that does justice to its power and beauty. Crossley vividly evokes the mood and feel of the nascent New York punk scene as Shaw illustrates how Patti Smith's background and life influenced the creation of her debut masterpiece. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Patti Smith's 'Horses' (33 1/3 Series) Author: Philip Shaw Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Described as the perfect fusion of poetry and garage-band rock and roll (the original concept was "rock and Rimbaud"), Horses belongs as much to the world of literary and cultural criticism as it does to the realm of musicology. While Horses pays homage to the record's origins in the nascent New York punk scene, the audiobook's core lies in a detailed analysis of Patti Smith's lyrics and includes discussions of lyrical preoccupations: love, sex, gender, death, dreams, god, metamorphosis, intoxication, apocalypse, and transcendence. Philip Shaw demonstrates how Horses transformed the possibilities of both poetry and rock music; and how it achieved nothing less than a complete and systematic derangement of the senses. Editorial Reviews: Recipient of multiple Earphones Awards as well as the Galaxy British Book Award, narrator Steven Crossley gives another performance so authentic that it feels as though he's lived the experiences himself. Patti Smith's Horses is described as the perfect fusion of poetry and rock, and Philip Shaw provides an exacting deconstruction of the album that does justice to its power and beauty. Crossley vividly evokes the mood and feel of the nascent New York punk scene as Shaw illustrates how Patti Smith's background and life influenced the creation of her debut masterpiece. Members Reviews: disappointing This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? academics with a need to analyze art works using psychological approaches (freudian theory) and philosophies (lacanian psychoanalysis) Has Patti Smith's 'Horses' (33 1/3 Series) turned you off from other books in this genre? No Would you be willing to try another one of Steven Crossleys performances? maybe You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? a few Any additional comments? This work was dry an empty enough to suck all the meaning out of a work like the OED. I've appreciated others works in the 33 1/3 series. This one criticized Patti Smith's Horses album from outside the sensibilities of rock. I believed this made the work excessively dry and probably inaccurate. The author continually referred back to arcane philosophy (Slovo Zizek) and psychology (Lacane) to make his analysis.... yearning for the phallus indeed! He did this at the expense of the rich internal experience of Patti's music. I do not recommend this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/And-Party-Every-Day-Audiobook/B004UBITIA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And Party Every Day Subtitle: The Inside Story of Casablanca Records Author: Larry Harris, Curt Gooch, Jeff Suhs Narrator: Larry Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Now it can be told! The true, behind-the-scenes story of Casablanca Records, from an eyewitness to the excess and insanity. Casablanca was not a product of the 1970s, it was the 1970s. From 1974 to 1980, the landscape of American culture was a banquet of hedonism and self-indulgence, and no person or company in that era was more emblematic of the times than Casablanca Records and its magnetic founder, Neil Bogart. From his daring first signing of Kiss, through the discovery and superstardom of Donna Summer, Village People, and funk master George Clinton and his circus of freaksParliament-Funkadelicto the descent into the manic world of disco, this book charts Bogarts meteoric success and eventual collapse under the weight of uncontrolled ego and hype. It is a compelling tale of ambition, greed, excess, and some of the eras biggest music acts. Critic Reviews: The book contains detailed evidence of the chaotic manipulation of the music charts in the wild days before computer scanning. This fell mostly under Harris purview, and he offers fascinating insight on what these legendary promo men did back in the day. ( L.A. Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Larry Harris) Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:50:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/And-Party-Every-Day-Audiobook/B004UBITIA thebookvoice.com 11:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And Party Every Day Subtitle: The Inside Story of Casablanca Records Author: Larry Harris, Curt Gooch, Jeff Suhs Narrator: Larry Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Now it can be told! The true, behind-the-scenes story of Casablanca Records, from an eyewitness to the excess and insanity. Casablanca was not a product of the 1970s, it was the 1970s. From 1974 to 1980, the landscape of American culture was a banquet of hedonism and self-indulgence, and no person or company in that era was more emblematic of the times than Casablanca Records and its magnetic founder, Neil Bogart. From his daring first signing of Kiss, through the discovery and superstardom of Donna Summer, Village People, and funk master George Clinton and his circus of freaksParliament-Funkadelicto the descent into the manic world of disco, this book charts Bogarts meteoric success and eventual collapse under the weight of uncontrolled ego and hype. It is a compelling tale of ambition, greed, excess, and some of the eras biggest music acts. Critic Reviews: The book contains detailed evidence of the chaotic manipulation of the music charts in the wild days before computer scanning. This fell mostly under Harris purview, and he offers fascinating insight on what these legendary promo men did back in the day. ( L.A. Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And Party Every Day Subtitle: The Inside Story of Casablanca Records Author: Larry Harris, Curt Gooch, Jeff Suhs Narrator: Larry Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Now it can be told! The true, behind-the-scenes story of Casablanca Records, from an eyewitness to the excess and insanity. Casablanca was not a product of the 1970s, it was the 1970s. From 1974 to 1980, the landscape of American culture was a banquet of hedonism and self-indulgence, and no person or company in that era was more emblematic of the times than Casablanca Records and its magnetic founder, Neil Bogart. From his daring first signing of Kiss, through the discovery and superstardom of Donna Summer, Village People, and funk master George Clinton and his circus of freaksParliament-Funkadelicto the descent into the manic world of disco, this book charts Bogarts meteoric success and eventual collapse under the weight of uncontrolled ego and hype. It is a compelling tale of ambition, greed, excess, and some of the eras biggest music acts. Critic Reviews: The book contains detailed evidence of the chaotic manipulation of the music charts in the wild days before computer scanning. This fell mostly under Harris purview, and he offers fascinating insight on what these legendary promo men did back in the day. ( L.A. Weekly) Members Reviews: Loved it! one two three four five six seven eight nine ten eleven twelve thirteen fourteen fifteen Great detail about a great Record Company!!! If anybody wants to know in detail about Casablanca Records, listen to this story it's a great and interesting story about a time in music that was so important and that introduced some great artist. Larry Harris in a great narrator very well spoken speaker.....Enjoy!!! R.I.P. Neil Bogart A great historical story This should be curriculum for music schools and start up record labels. Great book from start to finish. Exclusive information about Casablanca records If you could sum up And Party Every Day in three words, what would they be? Party Every Day What other book might you compare And Party Every Day to and why? Nothing to Lose: The Making of KISS, they both tell the story of successful entrepreneurship in the music business. Which character as performed by Larry Harris was your favorite? Himself - As it was the only character he performed. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yeah, it made me laugh several times, especially when he mentioned how ugly the original KISS members were without makeup. Any additional comments? The first chapters are a little boring, but it gets interesting once he gets past his early like and start talking about Casablanca records. Inside view This book is an amazing inside view of what the record industry was, the good & the bad. A great read for any bin surfers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Maestro-Mario-Audiobook/B00M35ZURI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maestro Mario Subtitle: How Nintendo Transformed Videogame Music into an Art Author: Andrew Schartmann Narrator: Kaleo Griffith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: "Pa-dum-pum-pa-dum-pum - PUM!" Super Mario Bros. for the NES contains some of the most recognizable tunes in popular culture, and yet its safe to say that only a handful of people have thought beyond the musics entertaining surface. After all, what could possibly be art-worthy about an early Mario score? Or any early game sound for that matter? In search of answers to these questions, Andrew Schartmann takes us on a journey from the primitive "pongs" of arcade machines to the complex musical fabrics woven by composers of the NES era. Where does that distinctly Nintendo-flavored sound come from? What sets NES music apart from its predecessors? And how has that iconic 80s videogame sound "invaded" popular culture? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Schartmann) Fri, 25 Jul 2014 01:59:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Maestro-Mario-Audiobook/B00M35ZURI thebookvoice.com 03:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maestro Mario Subtitle: How Nintendo Transformed Videogame Music into an Art Author: Andrew Schartmann Narrator: Kaleo Griffith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: "Pa-dum-pum-pa-dum-pum - PUM!" Super Mario Bros. for the NES contains some of the most recognizable tunes in popular culture, and yet its safe to say that only a handful of people have thought beyond the musics entertaining surface. After all, what could possibly be art-worthy about an early Mario score? Or any early game sound for that matter? In search of answers to these questions, Andrew Schartmann takes us on a journey from the primitive "pongs" of arcade machines to the complex musical fabrics woven by composers of the NES era. Where does that distinctly Nintendo-flavored sound come from? What sets NES music apart from its predecessors? And how has that iconic 80s videogame sound "invaded" popular culture? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maestro Mario Subtitle: How Nintendo Transformed Videogame Music into an Art Author: Andrew Schartmann Narrator: Kaleo Griffith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: "Pa-dum-pum-pa-dum-pum - PUM!" Super Mario Bros. for the NES contains some of the most recognizable tunes in popular culture, and yet its safe to say that only a handful of people have thought beyond the musics entertaining surface. After all, what could possibly be art-worthy about an early Mario score? Or any early game sound for that matter? In search of answers to these questions, Andrew Schartmann takes us on a journey from the primitive "pongs" of arcade machines to the complex musical fabrics woven by composers of the NES era. Where does that distinctly Nintendo-flavored sound come from? What sets NES music apart from its predecessors? And how has that iconic 80s videogame sound "invaded" popular culture? Members Reviews: This book is a missed opportunity Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Granted, this is a short book at a low price point, but an audio format presented a prime opportunity to use clips of the tunes from the games being referenced to enhance the experience. The foreword even makes references to the transcription of certain scores, but those scores are not available in an audio format, despite the fact that the text (was altered to?) say "audio book" and not just "book". Great writing Mr. Schartmann has some great insights into the music behind early video games and Nintendo. For more information, I would recommend his second book Koji Kondos Super Mario Bros. This book goes into much more detail about the music theory behind the NES games. The performance by Kaleo Griffith does not do the book justice. Very disappointed in that. Interesting I did learn a lot from Nintendo, and how they changed so much of the video game history, without Nintendo, we wouldn't have the music of now. Could have used example tracks Loved the theory but could have used audio examples. Became a bit too droning without. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/House-Rules-Dance-with-Me-Audiobook/B078RWY1RJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House Rules: Dance with Me Author: Eric Reese Narrator: David Sadzin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Eric Reese Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: House is the first descendant of disco. While Black and Hispanic communities were jamming and party DJs spinning records, a new birth of rhythm gave way to music lovers from Chicago and New York in the form known as house music. Developed in Chicago's underground dance club culture in the early 1980s, house music began as DJs spinning in the gay subculture altered the pop-like disco dance tracks to give them a more mechanical beat and deeper bass lines. As well, these DJs began to mix synth pop, dub reggae, rap, and even jazz into their tracks. The first pioneers of house music were Chicago DJ and record producer Frankie Knuckles, Chicago acid-house electronic music group Phuture, Tennessee DJ and producer Mr. Fingers, and US-born, UK-based singer Kym Mazelle. House music quickly spread to other American cities such as Detroit, New York City, Baltimore, and Newark - all of which developed their own regional house scenes. Today, house music is worldwide and continues to dominate most club scenes and has expanded beyond its subculture beginning. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eric Reese) Thu, 04 Jan 2018 01:41:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/House-Rules-Dance-with-Me-Audiobook/B078RWY1RJ thebookvoice.com 01:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House Rules: Dance with Me Author: Eric Reese Narrator: David Sadzin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Eric Reese Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: House is the first descendant of disco. While Black and Hispanic communities were jamming and party DJs spinning records, a new birth of rhythm gave way to music lovers from Chicago and New York in the form known as house music. Developed in Chicago's underground dance club culture in the early 1980s, house music began as DJs spinning in the gay subculture altered the pop-like disco dance tracks to give them a more mechanical beat and deeper bass lines. As well, these DJs began to mix synth pop, dub reggae, rap, and even jazz into their tracks. The first pioneers of house music were Chicago DJ and record producer Frankie Knuckles, Chicago acid-house electronic music group Phuture, Tennessee DJ and producer Mr. Fingers, and US-born, UK-based singer Kym Mazelle. House music quickly spread to other American cities such as Detroit, New York City, Baltimore, and Newark - all of which developed their own regional house scenes. Today, house music is worldwide and continues to dominate most club scenes and has expanded beyond its subculture beginning. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House Rules: Dance with Me Author: Eric Reese Narrator: David Sadzin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Eric Reese Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: House is the first descendant of disco. While Black and Hispanic communities were jamming and party DJs spinning records, a new birth of rhythm gave way to music lovers from Chicago and New York in the form known as house music. Developed in Chicago's underground dance club culture in the early 1980s, house music began as DJs spinning in the gay subculture altered the pop-like disco dance tracks to give them a more mechanical beat and deeper bass lines. As well, these DJs began to mix synth pop, dub reggae, rap, and even jazz into their tracks. The first pioneers of house music were Chicago DJ and record producer Frankie Knuckles, Chicago acid-house electronic music group Phuture, Tennessee DJ and producer Mr. Fingers, and US-born, UK-based singer Kym Mazelle. House music quickly spread to other American cities such as Detroit, New York City, Baltimore, and Newark - all of which developed their own regional house scenes. Today, house music is worldwide and continues to dominate most club scenes and has expanded beyond its subculture beginning. Members Reviews: Learning is something that happens everyday. I recieved this audiobook at my request for my own unbiased review. This is a standalone quick listen however there are a lot of facts and a lot of information within this short book. If you have not read The History of Hip Hop then you should and then listen to this. There are not a hand in hand books however you will learn that a lot of the music that came played off one another. House music is something that I am not interested in because it is just way to much however this book explains the evolution of what we know today. There were some songs that I thought were disco however listening to this showed me why certain artist and what it means to be an artist. There are a number of artists mentioned that no one really knows about and that I sad. I am glad that Eric Reese is keeping the memory of these artists alive. I enjoyed the narrator even though he is talking to me like a professor and not just a friend who seems genuinely interested in what he is reading. His voice just makes me think of a professor I had who would talk to me as though I knew nothing. I think he has a clear concise voice but still very monotone. So much about music which dominates most of clubs House Rules: Dance with Me By: Eric Reese Narrated by: David Sadzin Length: 1 hr and 32 mins I liked this book very much. The book is full of knowledge about house music. The book provides nice background and historical overview of house music. Interestingly I did not know so much about music which dominates most of the clubs. This is nice opportunity to learn a lot about the house music. I liked to get to know something more about music I listen while clubbing and enjoying time with friends. So amazed how much there is behind the music we listen. Eric summarized information in a very nice, in easy to listen way. I would recommend this book to anybody interested in music. The narrator did a good job, provided a good voice. Anybody who likes parties, going out to clubs, listens house, disco, entertainment music, and DJs would find this book interesting. Good job Eric, hope to listen to more this type of work. My hope is that this review helps in your decision to obtain this book :) *This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Strauss-Thus-Spake-Zarathustra-and-Dance-of-the-Seven-Veils-from-Salome-Audiobook/B002V1CM52 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Strauss' Thus Spake Zarathustra and Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:51:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Strauss-Thus-Spake-Zarathustra-and-Dance-of-the-Seven-Veils-from-Salome-Audiobook/B002V1CM52 thebookvoice.com 01:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Strauss' Thus Spake Zarathustra and Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Strauss' Thus Spake Zarathustra and Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Members Reviews: Introduction to an Underrated Genius Gerard Schwarz uses his knowledge of Strauss's biography, and music theory to explain the music and genius of Richard Strauss. The course spends a lot of time explaining how the life of Strauss and events that were happening therein influenced his music. This formed and integral foundation for the further understanding of Strauss, and how his musical abilities developed from his first forays into the business as a teenager. As a young adult Strauss became noted for tone poems, or program music being able to set even highly philosophical pieces to music in such a way as to capture the theme and emotion of Nietzsche's "Thus Spake Zarathustra." The theory of tone poems are thoroughly explained. In fact much time is spent on music theory, and this continues throughout the lecture. From there the lecture moves on to Strauss's work in Opera with special attention being paid to "The Dance of the Seven Veils" in Salome. Here talk of overtones, chords and intervals reaches a crescendo as you listen to the Eastern folk themed music and beats framing Salome's dance of seven veils. Those listening to this series of lectures before attending a play or opera of Strauss will do well. They will have greater understanding of the music, the intent and the life of the composer that inspired it, and in turn their appreciation for the the play or opera will increase in proportion. It should also be mentioned that though "Thus Spake Zarathustra", The Dance Seven Veils" and "Guntram" form the triangular frame of the lecture, other pieces are thrown into the mix for elucidation including his work associated with "Fantasia." https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Vivaldis-The-Four-Seasons-Audiobook/B002V1M6SU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:00:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Vivaldis-The-Four-Seasons-Audiobook/B002V1M6SU thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Life-and-Works-of-Beethoven-Audiobook/B009ZKZTAW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Beethoven Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, Bob Peck, Neville Jason, David Timson, Elaine Claxton, Karen Archer Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For many people, Beethoven is the greatest composer who ever lived. In this portrait-in-sound, actors readings combine with his music to reveal a titanic personality, both vulnerable and belligerent, comic and tragic, and above all heroic, as he comes to grips with perhaps the greatest disability a musician can suffer. No mans music is more universal; few mens lives are more inspiring. In every sense but one - his modest height - he was a giant. The great bonus of this audio-biography is that the development of Beethovens music can be heard in the context of his life. What did he write in those early, ambitious years when he was at the peak of his musical powers? What did he write when beset with anxiety over his failing hearing? And what was the music that insisted on pouring out of him, even though he couldnt hear it himself? Jeremy Siepmann draws us into the private world of Ludwig van Beethoven, with the composer portrayed with rugged vividness by Bob Peck. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeremy Siepmann) Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:13:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Life-and-Works-of-Beethoven-Audiobook/B009ZKZTAW thebookvoice.com 04:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Beethoven Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, Bob Peck, Neville Jason, David Timson, Elaine Claxton, Karen Archer Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For many people, Beethoven is the greatest composer who ever lived. In this portrait-in-sound, actors readings combine with his music to reveal a titanic personality, both vulnerable and belligerent, comic and tragic, and above all heroic, as he comes to grips with perhaps the greatest disability a musician can suffer. No mans music is more universal; few mens lives are more inspiring. In every sense but one - his modest height - he was a giant. The great bonus of this audio-biography is that the development of Beethovens music can be heard in the context of his life. What did he write in those early, ambitious years when he was at the peak of his musical powers? What did he write when beset with anxiety over his failing hearing? And what was the music that insisted on pouring out of him, even though he couldnt hear it himself? Jeremy Siepmann draws us into the private world of Ludwig van Beethoven, with the composer portrayed with rugged vividness by Bob Peck. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Beethoven Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, Bob Peck, Neville Jason, David Timson, Elaine Claxton, Karen Archer Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For many people, Beethoven is the greatest composer who ever lived. In this portrait-in-sound, actors readings combine with his music to reveal a titanic personality, both vulnerable and belligerent, comic and tragic, and above all heroic, as he comes to grips with perhaps the greatest disability a musician can suffer. No mans music is more universal; few mens lives are more inspiring. In every sense but one - his modest height - he was a giant. The great bonus of this audio-biography is that the development of Beethovens music can be heard in the context of his life. What did he write in those early, ambitious years when he was at the peak of his musical powers? What did he write when beset with anxiety over his failing hearing? And what was the music that insisted on pouring out of him, even though he couldnt hear it himself? Jeremy Siepmann draws us into the private world of Ludwig van Beethoven, with the composer portrayed with rugged vividness by Bob Peck. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: I'm a Believer Makes a great case for Beethoven. I didn't realize there were so many of his works I don't know in addition to the ones I do. Chopin is still my favorite, but I have new music to explore now and I do recognize the genius. A great audible experience A great intertwining of story and the music that is vital to that story. Edifying and thoroughly enjoyable. Get Greenberg's Beethoven His Life and Music This is fine for what it is--well, sort of fine. Not really. It's neither a real biography of Beethoven, nor an analysis of his work; it's an entertaining but fluffed-out skim over both. Half is segments of Beethoven's compositions, interleaved with brief narrations of his life and descriptions of him by contemporaries (acted quite well; the narrators are very good). But while the compositions connect to the narrations, they are long (half the book) and nothing is done with them. And while the snippets on B's life are good, they are just that--snippets. The print equivalent of this work would be a short magazine article with glossy illustrations. A wonderful version of the very same topic is Robert Greenberg's Great Masters: Beethoven - His Life and Music. Greenberg is professor of musicology and a composer. He gives the same material as this book/article, but even more entertainingly, with much greater depth, and an enlightening, sophisticated, accessible analysis of B's compositions and life. It's better in every way, and costs less, if you are buying without credits. Greenberg's is 6 hours long vs. this work's 5 hours. It's not a pedantic work; it's this work, done better. Okay, long review. Short form--it's definitely not worth the money. Best part was to hear music. Maybe little bit short, you are supposed to know everything already. Story closer to Wikipedia than proper storytelling, but to able to hear the actual music makes it all worth. Excellent introduction I wanted to learn more about the great man and this book was the perfect introduction to his life, character and music. It was engaging, informative and interesting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-New-Orleans-Jazz-Scene-1970-2000-Audiobook/B01LZC50EW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Orleans Jazz Scene, 1970-2000 Subtitle: A Personal Retrospective Author: Thomas W. Jacobsen Narrator: David Randall Hunter Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In 1966, journalist Charles Suhor wrote that New Orleans jazz was "ready for its new Golden Age". Thomas W. Jacobsen's The New Orleans Jazz Scene, 1970-2000 chronicles the resurgence of jazz music in the Crescent City in the years following Suhor's prophetic claim. Jacobsen, a New Orleans resident and longtime jazz aficionado, offers a wide-ranging history of the New Orleans jazz renaissance in the last three decades of the twentieth century, weaving local musical developments into the larger context of the national jazz scene. Jacobsen vividly evokes the changing face of the New Orleans jazz world at the close of the twentieth century. Drawing from an array of personal experiences and his own exhaustive research, he discusses leading musicians and bands, both traditionalists and modernists, as well as major performance venues and festivals. The city's musical infrastructure does not go overlooked, as Jacobsen delves into New Orleans's music business, its jazz media, and the evolution of jazz education at public schools and universities. The New Orleans Jazz Scene, 1970-2000 offers a vibrant and fascinating portrait of the musical genre that defines New Orleans. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas W. Jacobsen) Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:20:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-New-Orleans-Jazz-Scene-1970-2000-Audiobook/B01LZC50EW thebookvoice.com 06:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Orleans Jazz Scene, 1970-2000 Subtitle: A Personal Retrospective Author: Thomas W. Jacobsen Narrator: David Randall Hunter Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In 1966, journalist Charles Suhor wrote that New Orleans jazz was "ready for its new Golden Age". Thomas W. Jacobsen's The New Orleans Jazz Scene, 1970-2000 chronicles the resurgence of jazz music in the Crescent City in the years following Suhor's prophetic claim. Jacobsen, a New Orleans resident and longtime jazz aficionado, offers a wide-ranging history of the New Orleans jazz renaissance in the last three decades of the twentieth century, weaving local musical developments into the larger context of the national jazz scene. Jacobsen vividly evokes the changing face of the New Orleans jazz world at the close of the twentieth century. Drawing from an array of personal experiences and his own exhaustive research, he discusses leading musicians and bands, both traditionalists and modernists, as well as major performance venues and festivals. The city's musical infrastructure does not go overlooked, as Jacobsen delves into New Orleans's music business, its jazz media, and the evolution of jazz education at public schools and universities. The New Orleans Jazz Scene, 1970-2000 offers a vibrant and fascinating portrait of the musical genre that defines New Orleans. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Orleans Jazz Scene, 1970-2000 Subtitle: A Personal Retrospective Author: Thomas W. Jacobsen Narrator: David Randall Hunter Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In 1966, journalist Charles Suhor wrote that New Orleans jazz was "ready for its new Golden Age". Thomas W. Jacobsen's The New Orleans Jazz Scene, 1970-2000 chronicles the resurgence of jazz music in the Crescent City in the years following Suhor's prophetic claim. Jacobsen, a New Orleans resident and longtime jazz aficionado, offers a wide-ranging history of the New Orleans jazz renaissance in the last three decades of the twentieth century, weaving local musical developments into the larger context of the national jazz scene. Jacobsen vividly evokes the changing face of the New Orleans jazz world at the close of the twentieth century. Drawing from an array of personal experiences and his own exhaustive research, he discusses leading musicians and bands, both traditionalists and modernists, as well as major performance venues and festivals. The city's musical infrastructure does not go overlooked, as Jacobsen delves into New Orleans's music business, its jazz media, and the evolution of jazz education at public schools and universities. The New Orleans Jazz Scene, 1970-2000 offers a vibrant and fascinating portrait of the musical genre that defines New Orleans. Members Reviews: An indepth look of a formlative period of music in New Orleans. A great look at a formative period in jazz edication in New Orleans. Both established musicians and young up and coming performers are covered. As a university professor during that time, I especially appreciated Jacobsen's handling of music teachers during that period. Five Stars Very interesting and gave me lots of information about the groups in New Orleans.. Fascinating A highly readable and informative review of the Jazz scene in Nola by a writer who knows it inside and out. Five Stars As listed, fast ship, thanks The book covers very well the 60's and 70's traditional ... The book covers very well the 60's and 70's traditional jazz environment in New Orleans and discusses my concern--the rise in the progressive styles and decline in traditional styles . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Language-of-the-Spirit-Audiobook/B075RC18Y3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Language of the Spirit Subtitle: An Introduction to Classical Music Author: Jan Swafford Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For many of us, classical music is something serious - something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings. In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the postmodern work of Philip Glass, Swafford is an affable and expert guide to the genre. He traces the history of Western music, introduces listeners to the most important composers and compositions, and explains the underlying structure and logic of their music. Language of the Spirit is essential listening for anyone who has ever wished to know more about this sublime art. Critic Reviews: "Language of the Spirit includes an array of unpretentious, charming anecdotes, stories once universally known but (Mr. Swafford suspects) now need retelling. His book is perfect for people who are curious about classical music but feel somewhat intimidated by it." (Wall Street Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jan Swafford) Tue, 26 Sep 2017 05:32:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Language-of-the-Spirit-Audiobook/B075RC18Y3 thebookvoice.com 09:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Language of the Spirit Subtitle: An Introduction to Classical Music Author: Jan Swafford Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For many of us, classical music is something serious - something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings. In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the postmodern work of Philip Glass, Swafford is an affable and expert guide to the genre. He traces the history of Western music, introduces listeners to the most important composers and compositions, and explains the underlying structure and logic of their music. Language of the Spirit is essential listening for anyone who has ever wished to know more about this sublime art. Critic Reviews: "Language of the Spirit includes an array of unpretentious, charming anecdotes, stories once universally known but (Mr. Swafford suspects) now need retelling. His book is perfect for people who are curious about classical music but feel somewhat intimidated by it." (Wall Street Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Language of the Spirit Subtitle: An Introduction to Classical Music Author: Jan Swafford Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For many of us, classical music is something serious - something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings. In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the postmodern work of Philip Glass, Swafford is an affable and expert guide to the genre. He traces the history of Western music, introduces listeners to the most important composers and compositions, and explains the underlying structure and logic of their music. Language of the Spirit is essential listening for anyone who has ever wished to know more about this sublime art. Critic Reviews: "Language of the Spirit includes an array of unpretentious, charming anecdotes, stories once universally known but (Mr. Swafford suspects) now need retelling. His book is perfect for people who are curious about classical music but feel somewhat intimidated by it." (Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: Perfect for a classical music neophyte I loved reading this book while listening to its recommended pieces on Prime Music, from madrigals to modern classical composers. Superb! This is a wonderful book about classical music! It is better than wonderful. Disclosure: Jan Swafford is a friend of mine from the early 1970s. Back when he was teaching high school music, he developed a reputation for being a great writer. Not just good, but great. His career became teaching music at the college level (Harvard undergrad, Yale PhD), composing music, and writing. He has written biographies of Charles Ives, Brahms, and Beethoven, all well received, as well as a guide to classical music. But first and foremost he has taught music for nearly 40 years. This book is a highly readable, brief history of classical music. It gives short and fascinating biographies of the major composers from each each era, and a listening guide to selected pieces from each composer. Even while not listening to the music, those guides are good reading. I suspect even serious, well-read music aficionados will enjoy this fast read. For those of us who like to casually listen to the classics, but know little about the music or composers, it is a real treat. This book would be a great way to begin a study of the classics at home, which is what I plan to do. Jan's enthusiasm is contagious. Highly recommended. Language of the Spirit is a succinct but successful survey of Western Music's greatest composers and works of genius Language of the Spirit is a short and breezy survey of the Western musical tradition from earliest times to the present. The author is noted music teacher, author and guide to all things classical the inimitable Jan Swafford. I previously enjoyed his long and insightful works on Brahms and Beethoven as well as his Vintage Guide to Classical Music. The book gives thumbnail biographies of composers from Bach to today. Each major period of music is surveyed from Baroque to Classical, Romantic to atonality in the twentieth century. Short but vivid sketches are given of composers in each era, a reason for their importance and a brief commentary on some of their major works. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Modern-Scholar-Understanding-the-Fundamentals-of-Classical-Music-Audiobook/B0036IPO7M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Understanding the Fundamentals of Classical Music Author: Richard Freedman Narrator: Richard Freedman Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Music is a performative art. It stresses movement through time and engages our suggestive sense of its passing. Music has tendency, it normally invokes goals of various sorts, both near and far. Music has closure, a sensation not just of ending, but of expecting no more. Music also has accent. It is a dynamic process of stresses and nuance that often varies in dimension from one performance to the next. This course is not designed as a chronological survey of musical history and its many stylistic periods or moments, nor an exploration of the lives and output of individual composers. Instead, these lectures focus on the development of listening skills. Through this course you will develop new levels of aural awareness that will allow you to better appreciate the richness, complexity, and excitement at the heart of all great concert music. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Freedman) Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:00:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Modern-Scholar-Understanding-the-Fundamentals-of-Classical-Music-Audiobook/B0036IPO7M thebookvoice.com 07:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Understanding the Fundamentals of Classical Music Author: Richard Freedman Narrator: Richard Freedman Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Music is a performative art. It stresses movement through time and engages our suggestive sense of its passing. Music has tendency, it normally invokes goals of various sorts, both near and far. Music has closure, a sensation not just of ending, but of expecting no more. Music also has accent. It is a dynamic process of stresses and nuance that often varies in dimension from one performance to the next. This course is not designed as a chronological survey of musical history and its many stylistic periods or moments, nor an exploration of the lives and output of individual composers. Instead, these lectures focus on the development of listening skills. Through this course you will develop new levels of aural awareness that will allow you to better appreciate the richness, complexity, and excitement at the heart of all great concert music. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Understanding the Fundamentals of Classical Music Author: Richard Freedman Narrator: Richard Freedman Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Music is a performative art. It stresses movement through time and engages our suggestive sense of its passing. Music has tendency, it normally invokes goals of various sorts, both near and far. Music has closure, a sensation not just of ending, but of expecting no more. Music also has accent. It is a dynamic process of stresses and nuance that often varies in dimension from one performance to the next. This course is not designed as a chronological survey of musical history and its many stylistic periods or moments, nor an exploration of the lives and output of individual composers. Instead, these lectures focus on the development of listening skills. Through this course you will develop new levels of aural awareness that will allow you to better appreciate the richness, complexity, and excitement at the heart of all great concert music. Members Reviews: Somewhat dull... Note: I'm a classically trained musician. While I was able to follow this with no problem, I had difficulty keeping myself engaged, even with the supplemental materials. Part of the problem was in the Audible format: it was somewhat difficult to rewind and repeat recordings, which meant I lost patience and stopped bothering after a few sections. Thus, his point was lost, and when he later elaborated, I just didn't care. I will try this another day, however, and see if I like it better then. Quick overview of classical music It may be me, but a bunch of it was a bit above my head. It is probably good listen for those with more than basic musical understanding. Not my best pick I was eager to listen to this audiobook after listening to another title in the same collection (Masterpieces of Western Music) but I was finally disappointed with Mr. Freedman. The lectures are full of "if you listen carefully you will hear" - which of course presupposes an exercised ear which is not my case - while Mr. Lependorf (Masterpieces) would take small bits of music apart to MAKE you hear. I have no musical preparation but could enjoy fully from Masterpieces... while felt left aside in these lectures. Probably someone with more musical experience would profit more but I'd say that these classes should be thought for basic students and not for intermediate. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Alan-Cross-Guide-to-Alternative-Rock-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002V0PUQQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Alan Cross Guide to Alternative Rock, Volume 2 Author: Alan Cross Narrator: Alan Cross Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-08 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In the second of four volumes, Alan Cross reveals the fascinating stories behind the music, focusing on the following top performers: Joy Division, New Order, The Cure, Depeche Mode, U2, Brian Eno, Skinny Puppy, and The Pixies. Listen to . ©2007 Alan Cross; (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Editorial Reviews: Alan Cross expansive history of alternative music continues, with this second installment examining the genres 1980s progenitors from such far flung fields as punk, new wave, industrial, house, and electronica. The prolific radio broadcaster and music journalist delivers a fluid, informative, and fact-based rendering of his own work, presenting his vast body of knowledge with clarity and eloquence. Cross follows the late-'70s reemergence of independent music as a response to the bloated largesse of the eras mainstream rock, rife with macho posturing and gratuitous, self-indulgent guitar solos. Cross profiles a varied assortment of early alternative acts, including Kraftwerk, U2, Depeche Mode, and The Cure. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Cross) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:05:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Alan-Cross-Guide-to-Alternative-Rock-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002V0PUQQ thebookvoice.com 03:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Alan Cross Guide to Alternative Rock, Volume 2 Author: Alan Cross Narrator: Alan Cross Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-08 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In the second of four volumes, Alan Cross reveals the fascinating stories behind the music, focusing on the following top performers: Joy Division, New Order, The Cure, Depeche Mode, U2, Brian Eno, Skinny Puppy, and The Pixies. Listen to . ©2007 Alan Cross; (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Editorial Reviews: Alan Cross expansive history of alternative music continues, with this second installment examining the genres 1980s progenitors from such far flung fields as punk, new wave, industrial, house, and electronica. The prolific radio broadcaster and music journalist delivers a fluid, informative, and fact-based rendering of his own work, presenting his vast body of knowledge with clarity and eloquence. Cross follows the late-'70s reemergence of independent music as a response to the bloated largesse of the eras mainstream rock, rife with macho posturing and gratuitous, self-indulgent guitar solos. Cross profiles a varied assortment of early alternative acts, including Kraftwerk, U2, Depeche Mode, and The Cure. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Alan Cross Guide to Alternative Rock, Volume 2 Author: Alan Cross Narrator: Alan Cross Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-08 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In the second of four volumes, Alan Cross reveals the fascinating stories behind the music, focusing on the following top performers: Joy Division, New Order, The Cure, Depeche Mode, U2, Brian Eno, Skinny Puppy, and The Pixies. Listen to . ©2007 Alan Cross; (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Editorial Reviews: Alan Cross expansive history of alternative music continues, with this second installment examining the genres 1980s progenitors from such far flung fields as punk, new wave, industrial, house, and electronica. The prolific radio broadcaster and music journalist delivers a fluid, informative, and fact-based rendering of his own work, presenting his vast body of knowledge with clarity and eloquence. Cross follows the late-'70s reemergence of independent music as a response to the bloated largesse of the eras mainstream rock, rife with macho posturing and gratuitous, self-indulgent guitar solos. Cross profiles a varied assortment of early alternative acts, including Kraftwerk, U2, Depeche Mode, and The Cure. Members Reviews: Behind the Alternative Music Alan Cross does a wonderfull job at explaining why you should want to know the stories contained in the 3 volumes of this series. I found myself listening to several stories again as well as playing them for friends. This book series is a must for anyone who loves alternative music. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Cause-Effect-Motley-Crue-Audiobook/B077XJMQVN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cause & Effect: Motley Crue Author: Chris Akin Narrator: Chris Akin Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Happyland Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chris Akin, rock critic and cohost of the often controversial Classic Metal Show, takes listeners on an exploration of Motley Crue's 1994 self-titled album. Armed with new vocalist John Corabi, it was a sound that, from start to finish, sounded nothing at all like anything they had done previously. Immediately, it was polarizing. Most of the fan base absolutely hated it. They didn't buy it and further didn't support the band to the point where the label themselves made the decision to stop pushing money into it. That said, though, many fans felt completely different, Akin among them. He takes a look back at both his personal experiences as well as the perception of this polarizing release on the world. This audiobook also includes nearly an hour of bonus audio extras. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Akin) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:24:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Cause-Effect-Motley-Crue-Audiobook/B077XJMQVN thebookvoice.com 02:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cause & Effect: Motley Crue Author: Chris Akin Narrator: Chris Akin Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Happyland Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chris Akin, rock critic and cohost of the often controversial Classic Metal Show, takes listeners on an exploration of Motley Crue's 1994 self-titled album. Armed with new vocalist John Corabi, it was a sound that, from start to finish, sounded nothing at all like anything they had done previously. Immediately, it was polarizing. Most of the fan base absolutely hated it. They didn't buy it and further didn't support the band to the point where the label themselves made the decision to stop pushing money into it. That said, though, many fans felt completely different, Akin among them. He takes a look back at both his personal experiences as well as the perception of this polarizing release on the world. This audiobook also includes nearly an hour of bonus audio extras. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cause & Effect: Motley Crue Author: Chris Akin Narrator: Chris Akin Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Happyland Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chris Akin, rock critic and cohost of the often controversial Classic Metal Show, takes listeners on an exploration of Motley Crue's 1994 self-titled album. Armed with new vocalist John Corabi, it was a sound that, from start to finish, sounded nothing at all like anything they had done previously. Immediately, it was polarizing. Most of the fan base absolutely hated it. They didn't buy it and further didn't support the band to the point where the label themselves made the decision to stop pushing money into it. That said, though, many fans felt completely different, Akin among them. He takes a look back at both his personal experiences as well as the perception of this polarizing release on the world. This audiobook also includes nearly an hour of bonus audio extras. Members Reviews: Bravo Chris! Once again, Chris Akin takes me back to the past to take another listen to an album that divided a bandâs fan base. I have listened to certain songs on this album from time to time, and I would rather listen to this album than their 80âs period. Darker and heavier! After reading this work, I played the album from start to finish, and thatâs how I will listen to it from now on! Thanks for the new perspective Chris! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Puccini-Madame-Butterfly-Audiobook/B009WU6JEK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puccini: Madame Butterfly Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Madama Butterfly runs the gamut of operatic emotions. The title heroine has a fragility wonderfully expressed in her entry music, deep sexual instincts as shown in the love duet, and immense tragic stature in her last hours. The fate of Madama Butterfly - married to an American sailor and then abandoned - engages our emotions to a degree equaled by few other opera heroines. The oriental setting and the exquisite orchestral and choral writings are treasured bonuses. This audiobook is the perfect introduction to Madama Butterfly. We learn about the background to Puccini's "Japanese" opera, the social themes of honor and loyalty it involves, and how it progressed from a surprisingly unsuccessful premiere to one of the central and best-loved works of the international operatic repertory. As the story unfolds, we get to know the melodies which make this such a moving and compelling opera. Editorial Reviews: "Every night, since May 28th, 1904, somewhere in the world, there has been a performance of Madame Butterfly. Why is Madame Butterfly one of the best-loved operas in the world? Infused with the passionate, breathtaking music of Giacomo Puccini, this audiobook explains not only the dramatic content of the opera, but its context as well. Many listeners might not know that the opera's premiere was a huge flop - audiences were outrageously critical! It was only after Puccini revised and edited the score, that it became the wild success that it remains today. Delving deep into the political, historical, and musical elements of the opera, music historian Thomson Smillie gives listeners a comprehensive and entertaining education on this opera. The audio is narrated by David Timson, whose cheery voice lends a light touch to the information-packed exploration of this adored opera. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:11:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Puccini-Madame-Butterfly-Audiobook/B009WU6JEK thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puccini: Madame Butterfly Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Madama Butterfly runs the gamut of operatic emotions. The title heroine has a fragility wonderfully expressed in her entry music, deep sexual instincts as shown in the love duet, and immense tragic stature in her last hours. The fate of Madama Butterfly - married to an American sailor and then abandoned - engages our emotions to a degree equaled by few other opera heroines. The oriental setting and the exquisite orchestral and choral writings are treasured bonuses. This audiobook is the perfect introduction to Madama Butterfly. We learn about the background to Puccini's "Japanese" opera, the social themes of honor and loyalty it involves, and how it progressed from a surprisingly unsuccessful premiere to one of the central and best-loved works of the international operatic repertory. As the story unfolds, we get to know the melodies which make this such a moving and compelling opera. Editorial Reviews: "Every night, since May 28th, 1904, somewhere in the world, there has been a performance of Madame Butterfly. Why is Madame Butterfly one of the best-loved operas in the world? Infused with the passionate, breathtaking music of Giacomo Puccini, this audiobook explains not only the dramatic content of the opera, but its context as well. Many listeners might not know that the opera's premiere was a huge flop - audiences were outrageously critical! It was only after Puccini revised and edited the score, that it became the wild success that it remains today. Delving deep into the political, historical, and musical elements of the opera, music historian Thomson Smillie gives listeners a comprehensive and entertaining education on this opera. The audio is narrated by David Timson, whose cheery voice lends a light touch to the information-packed exploration of this adored opera. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puccini: Madame Butterfly Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Madama Butterfly runs the gamut of operatic emotions. The title heroine has a fragility wonderfully expressed in her entry music, deep sexual instincts as shown in the love duet, and immense tragic stature in her last hours. The fate of Madama Butterfly - married to an American sailor and then abandoned - engages our emotions to a degree equaled by few other opera heroines. The oriental setting and the exquisite orchestral and choral writings are treasured bonuses. This audiobook is the perfect introduction to Madama Butterfly. We learn about the background to Puccini's "Japanese" opera, the social themes of honor and loyalty it involves, and how it progressed from a surprisingly unsuccessful premiere to one of the central and best-loved works of the international operatic repertory. As the story unfolds, we get to know the melodies which make this such a moving and compelling opera. Editorial Reviews: "Every night, since May 28th, 1904, somewhere in the world, there has been a performance of Madame Butterfly. Why is Madame Butterfly one of the best-loved operas in the world? Infused with the passionate, breathtaking music of Giacomo Puccini, this audiobook explains not only the dramatic content of the opera, but its context as well. Many listeners might not know that the opera's premiere was a huge flop - audiences were outrageously critical! It was only after Puccini revised and edited the score, that it became the wild success that it remains today. Delving deep into the political, historical, and musical elements of the opera, music historian Thomson Smillie gives listeners a comprehensive and entertaining education on this opera. The audio is narrated by David Timson, whose cheery voice lends a light touch to the information-packed exploration of this adored opera. Members Reviews: Excellent introduction. A great introduction to this opera. The mix of music, story and comment works well. Well read. To really appreciate the opera when you see it make sure you listen to this first. Your enjoyment and understanding will be greatly enhanced. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Emotional-Rescue-Audiobook/B01HIITV8I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emotional Rescue Subtitle: Essays on Love, Loss, and Life - with a Soundtrack Author: Ben Greenman Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: What songs have made up your life's soundtrack? Which have captured your every mood and deepest sentiments? Pop music, like no other form of entertainment or art, is capable of articulating our feelings, desires, joy, and pain. In a few soul-grabbing minutes, artists from every genre - from Little Richard to Lou Reed, Willie Nelson to Wu-Tang Clan, Sly and the Family Stone to the Rolling Stones - can help us understand our place in our own lives. This collection of short, sharp essays by New York Times bestselling author Ben Greenman (Mo' Meta Blues), organized around a thematic playlist of songs, serves as a reminder of the lyrical power of songwriting and the sonic ability of pop to capture the human experience. Greenman's wit, insight, and honesty are as sweet and satisfying as the hits (and the deep cuts) at the center of each essay. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben Greenman) Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:06:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Emotional-Rescue-Audiobook/B01HIITV8I thebookvoice.com 04:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emotional Rescue Subtitle: Essays on Love, Loss, and Life - with a Soundtrack Author: Ben Greenman Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: What songs have made up your life's soundtrack? Which have captured your every mood and deepest sentiments? Pop music, like no other form of entertainment or art, is capable of articulating our feelings, desires, joy, and pain. In a few soul-grabbing minutes, artists from every genre - from Little Richard to Lou Reed, Willie Nelson to Wu-Tang Clan, Sly and the Family Stone to the Rolling Stones - can help us understand our place in our own lives. This collection of short, sharp essays by New York Times bestselling author Ben Greenman (Mo' Meta Blues), organized around a thematic playlist of songs, serves as a reminder of the lyrical power of songwriting and the sonic ability of pop to capture the human experience. Greenman's wit, insight, and honesty are as sweet and satisfying as the hits (and the deep cuts) at the center of each essay. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emotional Rescue Subtitle: Essays on Love, Loss, and Life - with a Soundtrack Author: Ben Greenman Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: What songs have made up your life's soundtrack? Which have captured your every mood and deepest sentiments? Pop music, like no other form of entertainment or art, is capable of articulating our feelings, desires, joy, and pain. In a few soul-grabbing minutes, artists from every genre - from Little Richard to Lou Reed, Willie Nelson to Wu-Tang Clan, Sly and the Family Stone to the Rolling Stones - can help us understand our place in our own lives. This collection of short, sharp essays by New York Times bestselling author Ben Greenman (Mo' Meta Blues), organized around a thematic playlist of songs, serves as a reminder of the lyrical power of songwriting and the sonic ability of pop to capture the human experience. Greenman's wit, insight, and honesty are as sweet and satisfying as the hits (and the deep cuts) at the center of each essay. Members Reviews: Emotional Wreck... Any additional comments? I was so excited about this book but was sorely disappointed. There were some good parts like the histories of the songs selected but often I felt like the author spent most of the time whining about not being able to hook up with various girls, whining about having to listen to his emotional friends (girls) go on about emotional garbage while not feeling compensated enough by being their sound board, and being sexist throughout most of the book. It is clear that the author loves music but there are some underlying messages about what men expect from women, about how men perceive women, and about how sexuality should function from a man's perspective that rubbed me entirely the wrong way. If you have strong beliefs that men and women should be treated equally this is not the book for you. Actually, I would not recommend this book to anyone even men! It was blatantly sexist. At one point the author even states that some women may find his writing sexist but he doesn't really care. The only positive I can give this book is that this man really loves music and the history of music. Beyond that it's a bunch of sexist drivel. Playlist of Emotions!! Memoir of the jukebox Must read if you believe songs hold sentimental value to life and circumstances (achievements, relationships, memories, death, etc.) Musings to Nowhere There are a few interesting observations and reflections here, but at the end I was left wondering, "So, what's the point?" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Your-Song-Changed-My-Life-Audiobook/B01AX1N6EW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Your Song Changed My Life Subtitle: From Jimmy Page to St. Vincent, Smokey Robinson to Hozier, Thirty-Five Beloved Artists on Their Journey and the Music That Inspired It Author: Bob Boilen Narrator: Bob Boilen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From the beloved host and creator of NPR's All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts comes an essential oral history of modern music, told in the voices of iconic and up-and-coming musicians, including Dave Grohl, Jimmy Page, Michael Stipe, Carrie Brownstein, Smokey Robinson, and Jeff Tweedy, among others - published in association with NPR Music. Is there an unforgettable song that changed your life? NPR's renowned music authority Bob Boilen posed this question to some of today's best-loved musical legends and rising stars. In Your Song Changed My Life, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), St. Vincent, Jónsi (Sigur Rós), Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Cat Power, David Byrne (Talking Heads), Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Jenny Lewis, Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia, Sleater-Kinney), Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Colin Meloy (The Decemberists), Trey Anastasio (Phish), Jackson Browne, Valerie June, Philip Glass, James Blake, and other artists reflect on pivotal moments that inspired their work. For Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, it was discovering his sister's 45 of The Byrds' "Turn, Turn, Turn". A young St. Vincent's life changed the day a box of CDs literally fell off a delivery truck in front of her house. Cat Stevens was transformed when he heard John Lennon cover "Twist and Shout". These are the momentous yet unmarked events that have shaped these and many other musical talents and, ultimately, the sound of modern music. A diverse collection of personal experiences both ordinary and extraordinary, Your Song Changed My Life illustrates the ways in which music is revived, restored, and revolutionized. It is also a testament to the power of music in our lives and an inspiration for future artists and music lovers. Chapter 1 Your Song Changed My Life Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Jimmy Page Chapter 4 Carrie Brownstein Chapter 5 Smokey Robinson Chapter 6 David Byrne Chapter 7 St Vincent Chapter 8 Jeff Tweedy Chapter 9 James Blake Chapter 10 Colin Meloy Chapter 11 Trey Anastasio Chapter 12 Jenny Lewis Chapter 13 Dave Grohl Chapter 14 Cat Stevens Chapter 15 Sturgill Simpson Chapter 16 Justin Vernon Chapter 17 Cat Power Chapter 18 Jackson Browne Chapter 19 Michael Stipe Chapter 20 Philip Glass Chapter 21 Jonsi Chapter 22 Asgeir Chapter 23 Hozier Chapter 24 Regina Carter Chapter 25 Asaf Avidan Chapter 26 Valerie June Chapter 27 Conor Oberst Chapter 28 Courtney Barnett Chapter 29 Pokey Lafarge Chapter 30 Kate Tempest Chapter 31 Ian Mackaye Chapter 32 Lucinda Williams Chapter 33 Josh Ritter Chapter 34 Chris Thile Chapter 35 Leon Bridges Chapter 36 Sharon Van Etten Chapter 37 Fantastic Negrito Chapter 38 Credits biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bob Boilen) Tue, 12 Apr 2016 06:37:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Your-Song-Changed-My-Life-Audiobook/B01AX1N6EW thebookvoice.com 08:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Your Song Changed My Life Subtitle: From Jimmy Page to St. Vincent, Smokey Robinson to Hozier, Thirty-Five Beloved Artists on Their Journey and the Music That Inspired It Author: Bob Boilen Narrator: Bob Boilen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From the beloved host and creator of NPR's All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts comes an essential oral history of modern music, told in the voices of iconic and up-and-coming musicians, including Dave Grohl, Jimmy Page, Michael Stipe, Carrie Brownstein, Smokey Robinson, and Jeff Tweedy, among others - published in association with NPR Music. Is there an unforgettable song that changed your life? NPR's renowned music authority Bob Boilen posed this question to some of today's best-loved musical legends and rising stars. In Your Song Changed My Life, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), St. Vincent, Jónsi (Sigur Rós), Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Cat Power, David Byrne (Talking Heads), Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Jenny Lewis, Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia, Sleater-Kinney), Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Colin Meloy (The Decemberists), Trey Anastasio (Phish), Jackson Browne, Valerie June, Philip Glass, James Blake, and other artists reflect on pivotal moments that inspired their work. For Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, it was discovering his sister's 45 of The Byrds' "Turn, Turn, Turn". A young St. Vincent's life changed the day a box of CDs literally fell off a delivery truck in front of her house. Cat Stevens was transformed when he heard John Lennon cover "Twist and Shout". These are the momentous yet unmarked events that have shaped these and many other musical talents and, ultimately, the sound of modern music. A diverse collection of personal experiences both ordinary and extraordinary, Your Song Changed My Life illustrates the ways in which music is revived, restored, and revolutionized. It is also a testament to the power of music in our lives and an inspiration for future artists and music lovers. Chapter 1 Your Song Changed My Life Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Jimmy Page Chapter 4 Carrie Brownstein Chapter 5 Smokey Robinson Chapter 6 David Byrne Chapter 7 St Vincent Chapter 8 Jeff Tweedy Chapter 9 James Blake Chapter 10 Colin Meloy Chapter 11 Trey Anastasio Chapter 12 Jenny Lewis Chapter 13 Dave Grohl Chapter 14 Cat Stevens Chapter 15 Sturgill Simpson Chapter 16 Justin Vernon Chapter 17 Cat Power Chapter 18 Jackson Browne Chapter 19 Michael Stipe Chapter 20 Philip Glass Chapter 21 Jonsi Chapter 22 Asgeir Chapter 23 Hozier Chapter 24 Regina Carter Chapter 25 Asaf Avidan Chapter 26 Valerie June Chapter 27 Conor Oberst Chapter 28 Courtney Barnett Chapter 29 Pokey Lafarge Chapter 30 Kate Tempest Chapter 31 Ian Mackaye Chapter 32 Lucinda Williams Chapter 33 Josh Ritter Chapter 34 Chris Thile Chapter 35 Leon Bridges Chapter 36 Sharon Van Etten Chapter 37 Fantastic Negrito Chapter 38 Credits Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Your Song Changed My Life Subtitle: From Jimmy Page to St. Vincent, Smokey Robinson to Hozier, Thirty-Five Beloved Artists on Their Journey and the Music That Inspired It Author: Bob Boilen Narrator: Bob Boilen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From the beloved host and creator of NPR's All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts comes an essential oral history of modern music, told in the voices of iconic and up-and-coming musicians, including Dave Grohl, Jimmy Page, Michael Stipe, Carrie Brownstein, Smokey Robinson, and Jeff Tweedy, among others - published in association with NPR Music. Is there an unforgettable song that changed your life? NPR's renowned music authority Bob Boilen posed this question to some of today's best-loved musical legends and rising stars. In Your Song Changed My Life, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), St. Vincent, Jónsi (Sigur Rós), Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Cat Power, David Byrne (Talking Heads), Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Jenny Lewis, Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia, Sleater-Kinney), Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Colin Meloy (The Decemberists), Trey Anastasio (Phish), Jackson Browne, Valerie June, Philip Glass, James Blake, and other artists reflect on pivotal moments that inspired their work. For Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, it was discovering his sister's 45 of The Byrds' "Turn, Turn, Turn". A young St. Vincent's life changed the day a box of CDs literally fell off a delivery truck in front of her house. Cat Stevens was transformed when he heard John Lennon cover "Twist and Shout". These are the momentous yet unmarked events that have shaped these and many other musical talents and, ultimately, the sound of modern music. A diverse collection of personal experiences both ordinary and extraordinary, Your Song Changed My Life illustrates the ways in which music is revived, restored, and revolutionized. It is also a testament to the power of music in our lives and an inspiration for future artists and music lovers. Chapter 1 Your Song Changed My Life Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Jimmy Page Chapter 4 Carrie Brownstein Chapter 5 Smokey Robinson Chapter 6 David Byrne Chapter 7 St Vincent Chapter 8 Jeff Tweedy Chapter 9 James Blake Chapter 10 Colin Meloy Chapter 11 Trey Anastasio Chapter 12 Jenny Lewis Chapter 13 Dave Grohl Chapter 14 Cat Stevens Chapter 15 Sturgill Simpson Chapter 16 Justin Vernon Chapter 17 Cat Power Chapter 18 Jackson Browne Chapter 19 Michael Stipe Chapter 20 Philip Glass Chapter 21 Jonsi Chapter 22 Asgeir Chapter 23 Hozier Chapter 24 Regina Carter Chapter 25 Asaf Avidan Chapter 26 Valerie June Chapter 27 Conor Oberst Chapter 28 Courtney Barnett Chapter 29 Pokey Lafarge Chapter 30 Kate Tempest Chapter 31 Ian Mackaye Chapter 32 Lucinda Williams Chapter 33 Josh Ritter Chapter 34 Chris Thile Chapter 35 Leon Bridges Chapter 36 Sharon Van Etten Chapter 37 Fantastic Negrito Chapter 38 Credits Members Reviews: Cool if you know all interviewed artists I really enjoyed some of the chapters, like the one about Jonsi. That is because I know his and appreciate his music. I didn't know the majority of the other artists or their music and didn't connect with their stories. I love All Songs considered because I discover and hear the music Bob tells me about. Without that context (the music!) there is not much left. The performance is not great either. Bob's voice on the show is great. Here it just sounds like reading out loud, quite unnaturally. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pourquoi-le-mysterieux-code-A113-apparait-il-dans-45-dessins-animes-Choses-a-savoir-Audiobook/B0742GFT55 Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Pourquoi le mystérieux code A113 apparaît-il dans 45 dessins animés ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-01-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir CULTURE GENERALE Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis Guillaume) Fri, 01 Sep 2017 23:60:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pourquoi-le-mysterieux-code-A113-apparait-il-dans-45-dessins-animes-Choses-a-savoir-Audiobook/B0742GFT55 thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Pourquoi le mystérieux code A113 apparaît-il dans 45 dessins animés ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-01-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir CULTURE GENERALE Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Pourquoi le mystérieux code A113 apparaît-il dans 45 dessins animés ? (Choses à savoir) Auteur: Louis Guillaume Narrateur: Louis Guillaume Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-01-17 Éditeur: Choses à Savoir CULTURE GENERALE Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Des podcasts quotidiens pour apprendre des choses et développer sa culture générale. ©2017 Louis Guillaume (P)2017 Louis Guillaume https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Scary-Monsters-and-Super-Freaks-Audiobook/B00BD8NM2G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scary Monsters and Super Freaks Author: Mike Sager Narrator: George Orlando Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mike Sager is to drugs, porn, and crimes of desperate delusion what Dominic Dunne is to the society murder. In addition to his long-classic Rolling Stone story "The Devil and John Holmes" (which helped inspire the Val Kilmer film Wonderland) and his groundbreaking GQ piece about murdered Irish investigative reporter Veronica Guerin (also the subject of a major film starring Cate Blanchett), Scary Monsters and Super Freaks is a wonderful rogue's gallery of up-close pieces about the most public failures of the American dream. From Rick James and his drug-fueled detour into white slavery to the life and suicide of porn starlet Savannah, from deep inside the beating of Rodney King and the Heaven's Gate cult suicides to Chuck Berry's sexual predilections, this book brings to high-profile true crime a highly identifiable voice and style. Currently Esquire's Writer-at-Large, Sager takes us along for the ride with a raft of other figures including the late NWA Rapper Easy E. Winner, the FBI agent who fell in love with his informant, and the highest ranking DEA agent to be busted for drug trafficking. This is a brilliant debut collection by one of America's most respected and stylish crime writers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Sager) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:18:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Scary-Monsters-and-Super-Freaks-Audiobook/B00BD8NM2G thebookvoice.com 19:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scary Monsters and Super Freaks Author: Mike Sager Narrator: George Orlando Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mike Sager is to drugs, porn, and crimes of desperate delusion what Dominic Dunne is to the society murder. In addition to his long-classic Rolling Stone story "The Devil and John Holmes" (which helped inspire the Val Kilmer film Wonderland) and his groundbreaking GQ piece about murdered Irish investigative reporter Veronica Guerin (also the subject of a major film starring Cate Blanchett), Scary Monsters and Super Freaks is a wonderful rogue's gallery of up-close pieces about the most public failures of the American dream. From Rick James and his drug-fueled detour into white slavery to the life and suicide of porn starlet Savannah, from deep inside the beating of Rodney King and the Heaven's Gate cult suicides to Chuck Berry's sexual predilections, this book brings to high-profile true crime a highly identifiable voice and style. Currently Esquire's Writer-at-Large, Sager takes us along for the ride with a raft of other figures including the late NWA Rapper Easy E. Winner, the FBI agent who fell in love with his informant, and the highest ranking DEA agent to be busted for drug trafficking. This is a brilliant debut collection by one of America's most respected and stylish crime writers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scary Monsters and Super Freaks Author: Mike Sager Narrator: George Orlando Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mike Sager is to drugs, porn, and crimes of desperate delusion what Dominic Dunne is to the society murder. In addition to his long-classic Rolling Stone story "The Devil and John Holmes" (which helped inspire the Val Kilmer film Wonderland) and his groundbreaking GQ piece about murdered Irish investigative reporter Veronica Guerin (also the subject of a major film starring Cate Blanchett), Scary Monsters and Super Freaks is a wonderful rogue's gallery of up-close pieces about the most public failures of the American dream. From Rick James and his drug-fueled detour into white slavery to the life and suicide of porn starlet Savannah, from deep inside the beating of Rodney King and the Heaven's Gate cult suicides to Chuck Berry's sexual predilections, this book brings to high-profile true crime a highly identifiable voice and style. Currently Esquire's Writer-at-Large, Sager takes us along for the ride with a raft of other figures including the late NWA Rapper Easy E. Winner, the FBI agent who fell in love with his informant, and the highest ranking DEA agent to be busted for drug trafficking. This is a brilliant debut collection by one of America's most respected and stylish crime writers. Members Reviews: Terribly misleading title. First of all, if you're going to have a title like "Scary Monsters and Super Freaks", you'd better have some INCREDIBLE stories contained therein. There aren't any. Not one. The "Super Freak" is a reference to Rick James. Ok... seriously?! I was expecting stories about all sorts of depraved, terrible individuals that committed unspeakable acts....and you give me RICK JAMES??!! That joke would ALMOST be funny, if i didn't value my time and money. There are some good stories in here. Nothing great, and certainly nothing that lives up to that title. There's one about Rodney King which was interesting, and a few about cult figures, that I found noteworthy. Overall, I feel incredibly misled by the title of this book. It takes every ounce of self control I have for me NOT to give this 3 stars. Based on the fact that the narrator is good, and some of the stories were actually memorable, I'm giving it 4. In truth, it's a 3.5. Had I not been misled so badly by the title, I'm sure my view of this book would've been more favorable. George Orlando needs to invest in a dictionary!! Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The stories were interesting yet I found them to be told in a one sided manner, however, the odd thing about it was that throughout nearly each piece the author would flip his sides/takes. Obviously, most stories aren't black and white, yet I found the author wasn't capable of writing in "grey"...perhaps the tone of the reader takes some of the blame?? He was awful, more on him later.. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? I think they were all fairly interesting, some more annoying than others thanks to the readers attempt at various dialects...the Rodney King and Savannah stories for example, he gave me douche chills. What didnt you like about George Orlandos performance? Where do I start..I could be here all day, but instead I will simply state the most obvious and inexcusable, his butchering of pronunciation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Film-Music-Audiobook/B0036HZSW4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Film Music Subtitle: The Pocket Essential Guide Author: Paul Tonks Narrator: Victoria Gaskell-Watkins Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-31-09 Publisher: Matrix Digital Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This book celebrates the rich history behind all these views. Who have been the most influential composers and who have they influenced? Which scores have best served a film and why? What have been the historical, social, and technological changes that have affected the industry? This book addresses all these points in a chronological examination of this much-maligned art form. From Ben Hur to Star Wars and Psycho to Scream, film music has played an essential role in such genre-defining classics. Making us laugh, cry, and jump with fright, it's the manipulative tool directors cannot do without. There are many differing approaches and opinions about what achieves a desired emotional effect, with composers always hunting a golden rulebook of tricks they can employ. This isn't that particular book. What's in it? The turbulent history, the ever-changing craft, the reclusive or limelight-loving superstars, the enthusiastic world of fandom surrounding it, and the best way to build a collection. It's all streamlined into a user-friendly guide for buffs and novices alike. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Tonks) Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:56:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Film-Music-Audiobook/B0036HZSW4 thebookvoice.com 00:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Film Music Subtitle: The Pocket Essential Guide Author: Paul Tonks Narrator: Victoria Gaskell-Watkins Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-31-09 Publisher: Matrix Digital Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This book celebrates the rich history behind all these views. Who have been the most influential composers and who have they influenced? Which scores have best served a film and why? What have been the historical, social, and technological changes that have affected the industry? This book addresses all these points in a chronological examination of this much-maligned art form. From Ben Hur to Star Wars and Psycho to Scream, film music has played an essential role in such genre-defining classics. Making us laugh, cry, and jump with fright, it's the manipulative tool directors cannot do without. There are many differing approaches and opinions about what achieves a desired emotional effect, with composers always hunting a golden rulebook of tricks they can employ. This isn't that particular book. What's in it? The turbulent history, the ever-changing craft, the reclusive or limelight-loving superstars, the enthusiastic world of fandom surrounding it, and the best way to build a collection. It's all streamlined into a user-friendly guide for buffs and novices alike. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Film Music Subtitle: The Pocket Essential Guide Author: Paul Tonks Narrator: Victoria Gaskell-Watkins Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-31-09 Publisher: Matrix Digital Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This book celebrates the rich history behind all these views. Who have been the most influential composers and who have they influenced? Which scores have best served a film and why? What have been the historical, social, and technological changes that have affected the industry? This book addresses all these points in a chronological examination of this much-maligned art form. From Ben Hur to Star Wars and Psycho to Scream, film music has played an essential role in such genre-defining classics. Making us laugh, cry, and jump with fright, it's the manipulative tool directors cannot do without. There are many differing approaches and opinions about what achieves a desired emotional effect, with composers always hunting a golden rulebook of tricks they can employ. This isn't that particular book. What's in it? The turbulent history, the ever-changing craft, the reclusive or limelight-loving superstars, the enthusiastic world of fandom surrounding it, and the best way to build a collection. It's all streamlined into a user-friendly guide for buffs and novices alike. Members Reviews: Interesting Book. God Awful Narrator What disappointed you about Film Music? the narrator had no idea how to pronounce things. And No I'm not just saying that because she is british. She blatently mispronouces names. How could the performance have been better? Learn How to Pronounce your subject matter! What character would you cut from Film Music? The Narrator A boring dissertation, not a vivid presentation Would you try another book from Paul Tonks and/or Victoria Gaskell-Watkins? Perhaps naively, I was expecting to hear an exciting review of film music with musical examples and illustrations lavishly sprinkled throughout the narration - if not the original musical scores, then at least a few piano notes of the melody to remind us of what particular piece of music the book was talking about. Instead, I got a long and dry dissertation that might be of interest to diehard film or music historians, but offers nothing to relate to those of us who are unfamiliar with or forgetful of many of the artifacts from the voluminous lore of cinematic history. It appears that you would need to have immediate access to all of the many films mentioned in the book in order to understand what it is talking about. It is a not a book you would listen to while driving, walking, exercising etc. Has Film Music turned you off from other books in this genre? I decided that I will be very careful next time and will listen to a preview first. How did the narrator detract from the book? The narrator could not have been more boring. It appears she was mostly concerned with making sure her English sounded posh and educated, in the British sense, instead of trying to make this listless book come alive at least a little. I am only at the first 15 minutes of Chapter 2 and I already know I am not going to listen to much more of it, lest I fall asleep behind the wheel. Horrid narration This is mostly about scores to films--not songs as used in films. While I love film scores and found the material in this book interesting, I'd love to be able to recommend it to others, but the narration was so poor, though, that I really can't recommend this title. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Appetite-for-Self-Destruction-Audiobook/B002V0Q3HQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appetite for Self-Destruction Subtitle: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age Author: Steve Knopper Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-06-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In a comprehensive, fast-paced account full of larger-than-life personalities, Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper shows that, after the incredible wealth and excess of the '80s and '90s, Sony, Warner, and the other big players brought about their own downfall through years of denial and bad decisions in the face of dramatic advances in technology. Based on interviews with more than 200 music industry sources - from Warner Music chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr. to renegade Napster creator Shawn Fanning - Knopper is the first to offer such a detailed and sweeping contemporary history of the industry's wild ride through the past three decades. From the birth of the compact disc, through the explosion of CD sales in the '80s and '90s, the emergence of Napster, and the secret talks that led to iTunes, to the current collapse of the industry as CD sales plummet, Knopper takes us inside the boardrooms, recording studios, private estates, garage computer labs, company jets, corporate infighting, and secret deals of the big names and behind-the-scenes players who made it all happen. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Knopper) Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:38:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Appetite-for-Self-Destruction-Audiobook/B002V0Q3HQ thebookvoice.com 00:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appetite for Self-Destruction Subtitle: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age Author: Steve Knopper Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-06-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In a comprehensive, fast-paced account full of larger-than-life personalities, Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper shows that, after the incredible wealth and excess of the '80s and '90s, Sony, Warner, and the other big players brought about their own downfall through years of denial and bad decisions in the face of dramatic advances in technology. Based on interviews with more than 200 music industry sources - from Warner Music chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr. to renegade Napster creator Shawn Fanning - Knopper is the first to offer such a detailed and sweeping contemporary history of the industry's wild ride through the past three decades. From the birth of the compact disc, through the explosion of CD sales in the '80s and '90s, the emergence of Napster, and the secret talks that led to iTunes, to the current collapse of the industry as CD sales plummet, Knopper takes us inside the boardrooms, recording studios, private estates, garage computer labs, company jets, corporate infighting, and secret deals of the big names and behind-the-scenes players who made it all happen. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appetite for Self-Destruction Subtitle: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age Author: Steve Knopper Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-06-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In a comprehensive, fast-paced account full of larger-than-life personalities, Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper shows that, after the incredible wealth and excess of the '80s and '90s, Sony, Warner, and the other big players brought about their own downfall through years of denial and bad decisions in the face of dramatic advances in technology. Based on interviews with more than 200 music industry sources - from Warner Music chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr. to renegade Napster creator Shawn Fanning - Knopper is the first to offer such a detailed and sweeping contemporary history of the industry's wild ride through the past three decades. From the birth of the compact disc, through the explosion of CD sales in the '80s and '90s, the emergence of Napster, and the secret talks that led to iTunes, to the current collapse of the industry as CD sales plummet, Knopper takes us inside the boardrooms, recording studios, private estates, garage computer labs, company jets, corporate infighting, and secret deals of the big names and behind-the-scenes players who made it all happen. Members Reviews: Awesome Book This is an awesome book about the music business, where it's been, and where it's going. A lot of deep dark secrets are revealed here in how the corporatization of rock 'n roll corrupted the music, ripped off the performers, cheated the fans, and battled the technology that threatened corporate profiteering. Robert Johnson may have made a deal with the devil at the crossroads, but our favorite musicians and singers didn't do much better with the record label companies. Those who were lucky enough to be "signed" found themselves in a corporate profit machine, manufacturing music as a product. First it was 45s and LPs. Then came CDs. We consumers made those corporate devils rich. But this is changing as we speak. So before you buy another CD, get this book. If you're a musician, composer, or performer, this book is a must read for your future. This will cure any lingering sympathy for RIAA This book details the events and highlights the colorful characters who shaped the music industry since the disco era. They were tech dinosaurs and Luddites and protectors of their obscene multimillion dollar salaries. The death of the major labels was foretold, Napster and file sharing were inevitable. We all knew we were paying $16 for a CD that cost pennies to make, and only a tiny fraction of that went to the artist. Plus the top-down focus on big hits from agents to labels to big box stores and even radio stations limited our choices. The writing style is a little strange. It's almost like a column in Spin or Rolling Stone where the author injects his own opinions instead of always quoting others. The familiarity was a little jarring but I got used to it. What We Can Learn from the Record Industry We should always pay attention when whole industries implode before our eyes. In my lifetime I've seen the rise of the the big corporate music industry (music industry complex?) as multinational music companies rode the ridiculous profits of the star system and the CD and then rapidly eroded into irrelevancy as technology changed the game. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Daily-Adventures-of-Mixerman-Audiobook/B009IQQGQE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Daily Adventures of Mixerman Author: Mixerman Narrator: Mixerman Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-12 Publisher: Mixerman Multimedia Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Ptich: With 1930s radio and Firesign Theatre in mind, Producer Aardvark and Mixerman set forth to create a full unabridged dramatization of this popular story. Complete with music, musical character motifs (ala Peter and the Wolf), foley, sound effects, and performances by some of the most well known and admired producers and mixers in the business, including: Ken Scott (The Beatles), Dave Pensado (Christina Aguillerra), Ed Cherney (Better Midler), Ron Saint Germain (U2), Jeff Lorber (Dave Koz), Joe McGrath (AFI), Dylan Dresdow (Black-Eyed Peas), William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper), Kenny Gioia (Daryl Hall & John Oates) Julian Bunetta (Hillary Duff), JP Plunier (Ben Harper), and Bob Ohllsson (Jackson 5); the two record-makers deliver an astoundingly entertaining product that is sure to provide listeners with hours of pure unadulterated enjoyment.In other words, this is not your father's audiobook. It's your great grandfathers! With a modern spin, of course. Summary: The inner workings of recording sessions have long been the closely guarded secrets held only by those involved. And while some have tried to piece together the stories of sessions past, rarely do these accounts rise above the level of hearsay and folklore, distorted by the passage of time. Enter Mixerman, a Los Angeles recording engineer who, on nothing more than a hunch, begins to chronicle the daily events of a Major Label recording session with a bidding-war band, and infamous producer, and a limitless budget. And he does it in real time - each night posting his entires on the Internet, withholding only the true identities of those he writes about. It's apparent early on that the anonymous Mixerman is for real - distilling complicated recording procedures into simple an understandable terms. But as narrator, tour guide, and humorous off-color commentator, he also delivers a gripping and often hysterical no-holds-barred tale of a recording session gone awry. And while the band, their manager, the label executives, the producer, and the studio staff are initially unaware that their potentially embarrassing antics are being watched by an ever-growing audience of Internet voyeurs, it is surely only a matter of time before Mixerman's diary is discovered. God help him if that happens. Please note: Both the print and audio editions of The Daily Adventures of Mixerman follow an unconventional, somewhat nonlinear structure. This is intentional. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mixerman) Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:60:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Daily-Adventures-of-Mixerman-Audiobook/B009IQQGQE thebookvoice.com 11:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Daily Adventures of Mixerman Author: Mixerman Narrator: Mixerman Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-12 Publisher: Mixerman Multimedia Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Ptich: With 1930s radio and Firesign Theatre in mind, Producer Aardvark and Mixerman set forth to create a full unabridged dramatization of this popular story. Complete with music, musical character motifs (ala Peter and the Wolf), foley, sound effects, and performances by some of the most well known and admired producers and mixers in the business, including: Ken Scott (The Beatles), Dave Pensado (Christina Aguillerra), Ed Cherney (Better Midler), Ron Saint Germain (U2), Jeff Lorber (Dave Koz), Joe McGrath (AFI), Dylan Dresdow (Black-Eyed Peas), William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper), Kenny Gioia (Daryl Hall & John Oates) Julian Bunetta (Hillary Duff), JP Plunier (Ben Harper), and Bob Ohllsson (Jackson 5); the two record-makers deliver an astoundingly entertaining product that is sure to provide listeners with hours of pure unadulterated enjoyment.In other words, this is not your father's audiobook. It's your great grandfathers! With a modern spin, of course. Summary: The inner workings of recording sessions have long been the closely guarded secrets held only by those involved. And while some have tried to piece together the stories of sessions past, rarely do these accounts rise above the level of hearsay and folklore, distorted by the passage of time. Enter Mixerman, a Los Angeles recording engineer who, on nothing more than a hunch, begins to chronicle the daily events of a Major Label recording session with a bidding-war band, and infamous producer, and a limitless budget. And he does it in real time - each night posting his entires on the Internet, withholding only the true identities of those he writes about. It's apparent early on that the anonymous Mixerman is for real - distilling complicated recording procedures into simple an understandable terms. But as narrator, tour guide, and humorous off-color commentator, he also delivers a gripping and often hysterical no-holds-barred tale of a recording session gone awry. And while the band, their manager, the label executives, the producer, and the studio staff are initially unaware that their potentially embarrassing antics are being watched by an ever-growing audience of Internet voyeurs, it is surely only a matter of time before Mixerman's diary is discovered. God help him if that happens. Please note: Both the print and audio editions of The Daily Adventures of Mixerman follow an unconventional, somewhat nonlinear structure. This is intentional. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Daily Adventures of Mixerman Author: Mixerman Narrator: Mixerman Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-12 Publisher: Mixerman Multimedia Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Ptich: With 1930s radio and Firesign Theatre in mind, Producer Aardvark and Mixerman set forth to create a full unabridged dramatization of this popular story. Complete with music, musical character motifs (ala Peter and the Wolf), foley, sound effects, and performances by some of the most well known and admired producers and mixers in the business, including: Ken Scott (The Beatles), Dave Pensado (Christina Aguillerra), Ed Cherney (Better Midler), Ron Saint Germain (U2), Jeff Lorber (Dave Koz), Joe McGrath (AFI), Dylan Dresdow (Black-Eyed Peas), William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper), Kenny Gioia (Daryl Hall & John Oates) Julian Bunetta (Hillary Duff), JP Plunier (Ben Harper), and Bob Ohllsson (Jackson 5); the two record-makers deliver an astoundingly entertaining product that is sure to provide listeners with hours of pure unadulterated enjoyment.In other words, this is not your father's audiobook. It's your great grandfathers! With a modern spin, of course. Summary: The inner workings of recording sessions have long been the closely guarded secrets held only by those involved. And while some have tried to piece together the stories of sessions past, rarely do these accounts rise above the level of hearsay and folklore, distorted by the passage of time. Enter Mixerman, a Los Angeles recording engineer who, on nothing more than a hunch, begins to chronicle the daily events of a Major Label recording session with a bidding-war band, and infamous producer, and a limitless budget. And he does it in real time - each night posting his entires on the Internet, withholding only the true identities of those he writes about. It's apparent early on that the anonymous Mixerman is for real - distilling complicated recording procedures into simple an understandable terms. But as narrator, tour guide, and humorous off-color commentator, he also delivers a gripping and often hysterical no-holds-barred tale of a recording session gone awry. And while the band, their manager, the label executives, the producer, and the studio staff are initially unaware that their potentially embarrassing antics are being watched by an ever-growing audience of Internet voyeurs, it is surely only a matter of time before Mixerman's diary is discovered. God help him if that happens. Please note: Both the print and audio editions of The Daily Adventures of Mixerman follow an unconventional, somewhat nonlinear structure. This is intentional. Members Reviews: A message from Mixerman Any additional comments? Please Note: The highest quality file available on Audible is listed as "CD Quality." In reality, that classification is for a 192kbps MP3, and the audiobook was mastered specifically for this format. The lesser quality files are considerably degraded. Therefore, I recommend you download the highest quality you can. Enjoy, Mixerman Thrilling and funny If you could sum up The Daily Adventures of Mixerman in three words, what would they be? Funny, thoughtful, witty Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Made me laugh Any additional comments? The Adventures of Mixerman details the daily trials and tribulations of a slightly cynical recording engineer during a few weeks of a rock recording project. Every band member is suffering from either ineptitude, oversized ego or anxiety. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Life-and-Works-of-Mozart-Audiobook/B00A6GK8ZA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Mozart Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, Nicholas Boulton, Edward de Souza, Teresa Gallagher, Elaine Claxton, Steve Hodson, Jacob Moriarty Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the most astonishing child prodigy in the history of music, is felt by many people to be the greatest composer who ever lived. Dominated and shaped by a highly intelligent but frustrated and ambitious father, his story sees the development of a unique genius, from precocious and often endearing childhood to liberated fulfillment, unexpected poverty, and a tragically early death. Generously illustrated by Mozarts music, from his fifth to his final year, this portrait-in-sound reveals a fascinating yet elusive character, drawing richly on the words of the composer himself and those who knew him. This is the ideal way to understand more about Mozart the man, and his music. Throughout his life, he wrote numerous letters - to his father and his friends and pupils - and his musical colleagues wrote about him. On this entertaining recording, with parts read by various actors, Mozart himself comes to life - with his sublime music ever-present as his career unfolds. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeremy Siepmann) Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:23:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Life-and-Works-of-Mozart-Audiobook/B00A6GK8ZA thebookvoice.com 04:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Mozart Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, Nicholas Boulton, Edward de Souza, Teresa Gallagher, Elaine Claxton, Steve Hodson, Jacob Moriarty Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the most astonishing child prodigy in the history of music, is felt by many people to be the greatest composer who ever lived. Dominated and shaped by a highly intelligent but frustrated and ambitious father, his story sees the development of a unique genius, from precocious and often endearing childhood to liberated fulfillment, unexpected poverty, and a tragically early death. Generously illustrated by Mozarts music, from his fifth to his final year, this portrait-in-sound reveals a fascinating yet elusive character, drawing richly on the words of the composer himself and those who knew him. This is the ideal way to understand more about Mozart the man, and his music. Throughout his life, he wrote numerous letters - to his father and his friends and pupils - and his musical colleagues wrote about him. On this entertaining recording, with parts read by various actors, Mozart himself comes to life - with his sublime music ever-present as his career unfolds. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Mozart Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, Nicholas Boulton, Edward de Souza, Teresa Gallagher, Elaine Claxton, Steve Hodson, Jacob Moriarty Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the most astonishing child prodigy in the history of music, is felt by many people to be the greatest composer who ever lived. Dominated and shaped by a highly intelligent but frustrated and ambitious father, his story sees the development of a unique genius, from precocious and often endearing childhood to liberated fulfillment, unexpected poverty, and a tragically early death. Generously illustrated by Mozarts music, from his fifth to his final year, this portrait-in-sound reveals a fascinating yet elusive character, drawing richly on the words of the composer himself and those who knew him. This is the ideal way to understand more about Mozart the man, and his music. Throughout his life, he wrote numerous letters - to his father and his friends and pupils - and his musical colleagues wrote about him. On this entertaining recording, with parts read by various actors, Mozart himself comes to life - with his sublime music ever-present as his career unfolds. Members Reviews: Mozart, oh Mozart I love these series. I love hearing about the works and life, while hearing the works. However, I don't think enough of the famous ones were worked in here. Why not? Fantastic Tried to give it 5 stars in every category. Enjoyed it tremendously. Recommend it highly. Mozart the man, Mozart the music in one audiobook This is audio books at their best! It is a lively engaging biography beginning with played samples of the boy genius' work while he travelled Europe with his father and equally gifted sister. Then develops through his challenging young adulthood, composing and travelling in Italy and Germany and producing a wide variety of music, samples of which are well knitted into the story. And his short life ends in Vienna, still composing, as we hear, wonderful music. Audio truly at its best. Good but could have been much better...... If you come to this recording knowing nothing about Mozart or, worse than that, you have been exposed to Mozart as the giggly idiot portrayed in the play and film "Amadeus", this worthy recording will give you the basic facts about Mozart, his true personality, his life, struggles and triumphs, in a straightforward chronological biography, with some lengthy musical examples. It will debunk the "giggly idiot" image whilst showing that Mozart did have an idiosyncratic and somewhat scatalogical sense of humour but this was allied to a profound perception of all facets of human life and psychology, based on acute powers of observation and empathy.Perceptions that his great genius enshrined in his sublime music and in the superb operas. The recording is particularly good at exploring Mozart's very difficult relationship with Leopold, his intensely controlling father, teacher, mentor,whose influence he had to break away from to achieve his destiny. There are some engaging stories about Mozart in Paris, Mannheim,Ausberg and Vienna, mentioning many of the friends and performers he encountered plus a good account of his marriage to Constanze Weber. His key musical works are mentioned,some illustrated. However, my principal criticism of this recording is that it needed either to be an hour longer, or the pace of the narrative needed to have been quicker. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Flying-Dutchman-Audiobook/B009WU70Z2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Flying Dutchman Subtitle: Opera Explained Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Flying Dutchman is the perfect opera with which to approach the operatic mountain that is Richard Wagner. It is short, has a great story (the legend of the Dutch captain doomed to sail forever unless redeemed through love), and the striking score has many pre-echoes of Wagner's later great music dramas. It contains wonderful tunes in its arias, ensembles, and big choruses, and the orchestral writing - from the gale that blows out of the Overture to the final theme of "Redemption through Love" - will "blow you away". These "wonderful tunes" are enriched by a lively explanation of their context. From the opera's dramatic opening, which reflects Wagner's own nautical experiences as he fled from creditors and the law, we see how it contains many of the hall-marks, many of the foot-prints, of his later, greater works. And we find out why The Flying Dutchman was such a blazing triumph for this most controversial and Romantic of composers. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillie's Opera Explained series warmly enfolds listeners into a musical world that they might have previously considered elitist. In Smillie's esteemed opinion, opera is inviting, not intimidating, and in this episode he succeeds in making The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner accessible to a wider audience. This guided listening experience performed by the distinguished actor David Timson opens with an excerpt from Wagner's 1843 opera and goes on to discuss the composer's idea of Gesamtkunstwerk (a synthesis of poetic, visual, musical, and dramatic arts), his use of leitmotifs, his controversial life, and the revolution he accomplished in opera. Timson's artful narration deepens a listener's understanding not only of The Flying Dutchman, but of music in general. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:15:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Flying-Dutchman-Audiobook/B009WU70Z2 thebookvoice.com 01:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Flying Dutchman Subtitle: Opera Explained Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Flying Dutchman is the perfect opera with which to approach the operatic mountain that is Richard Wagner. It is short, has a great story (the legend of the Dutch captain doomed to sail forever unless redeemed through love), and the striking score has many pre-echoes of Wagner's later great music dramas. It contains wonderful tunes in its arias, ensembles, and big choruses, and the orchestral writing - from the gale that blows out of the Overture to the final theme of "Redemption through Love" - will "blow you away". These "wonderful tunes" are enriched by a lively explanation of their context. From the opera's dramatic opening, which reflects Wagner's own nautical experiences as he fled from creditors and the law, we see how it contains many of the hall-marks, many of the foot-prints, of his later, greater works. And we find out why The Flying Dutchman was such a blazing triumph for this most controversial and Romantic of composers. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillie's Opera Explained series warmly enfolds listeners into a musical world that they might have previously considered elitist. In Smillie's esteemed opinion, opera is inviting, not intimidating, and in this episode he succeeds in making The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner accessible to a wider audience. This guided listening experience performed by the distinguished actor David Timson opens with an excerpt from Wagner's 1843 opera and goes on to discuss the composer's idea of Gesamtkunstwerk (a synthesis of poetic, visual, musical, and dramatic arts), his use of leitmotifs, his controversial life, and the revolution he accomplished in opera. Timson's artful narration deepens a listener's understanding not only of The Flying Dutchman, but of music in general. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Flying Dutchman Subtitle: Opera Explained Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Flying Dutchman is the perfect opera with which to approach the operatic mountain that is Richard Wagner. It is short, has a great story (the legend of the Dutch captain doomed to sail forever unless redeemed through love), and the striking score has many pre-echoes of Wagner's later great music dramas. It contains wonderful tunes in its arias, ensembles, and big choruses, and the orchestral writing - from the gale that blows out of the Overture to the final theme of "Redemption through Love" - will "blow you away". These "wonderful tunes" are enriched by a lively explanation of their context. From the opera's dramatic opening, which reflects Wagner's own nautical experiences as he fled from creditors and the law, we see how it contains many of the hall-marks, many of the foot-prints, of his later, greater works. And we find out why The Flying Dutchman was such a blazing triumph for this most controversial and Romantic of composers. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillie's Opera Explained series warmly enfolds listeners into a musical world that they might have previously considered elitist. In Smillie's esteemed opinion, opera is inviting, not intimidating, and in this episode he succeeds in making The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner accessible to a wider audience. This guided listening experience performed by the distinguished actor David Timson opens with an excerpt from Wagner's 1843 opera and goes on to discuss the composer's idea of Gesamtkunstwerk (a synthesis of poetic, visual, musical, and dramatic arts), his use of leitmotifs, his controversial life, and the revolution he accomplished in opera. Timson's artful narration deepens a listener's understanding not only of The Flying Dutchman, but of music in general. Members Reviews: An introduction to Wagner The first twenty or so minutes are spent on a whirlwind review of Wagner's operas and personality, which hardly seems necessary in a short selection such as this. Only after that do we begin with this opera itself, which Smillie says is the perfect introduction to Wagner's work because it contains "all of the elements of his mature genius, but on a human scale." The plot is quite simple by Wagnerian standards. A sea captain, cursed to sail the seas for all eternity, is given the possibility of reprieve. Every seven years the waves will send him back to shore. While there, if he can find a woman to be a true and faithful wife to him, he will be released from his curse. (One of Wagner's recurring themes finds its origin in this work: redemption through love). The author discusses each leitmotif, as well as the orchestration, theme, and resolution of the plot. Overall, a good introduction. David Timson is always a wonderful narrator. (I could listen to him read out a tax return and be enraptured). Five stars for his performance. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Musical-Body-Illumination-Audiobook/B003KWPDA2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Musical Body: Illumination Author: David Ison Narrator: David Ison Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-10 Publisher: Sounds True Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This musical journey through your seven chakras utilizes The Ison Method to awaken your energetic body by releasing blockages created by years of emotional and physical stress. As your vital force begins to flow freely, you will experience an expansive sense of emotional freedom as old patterns fade and new possibilities for healing, thinking, and living reveal themselves to you. This transformational music uses The Ison Method to align your mind, body, and spirit with the Universal Life Force, the boundless, life-giving energy that surrounds us all. As you listen, cascading waves of subtle energy descend from the crown of your head to the base of your spine, leading you on a journey of self discovery and opening the doorway to your truest, Essential Self. Please note: This is a nonverbal meditation program. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Ison) Thu, 06 May 2010 06:01:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Musical-Body-Illumination-Audiobook/B003KWPDA2 thebookvoice.com 02:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Musical Body: Illumination Author: David Ison Narrator: David Ison Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-10 Publisher: Sounds True Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This musical journey through your seven chakras utilizes The Ison Method to awaken your energetic body by releasing blockages created by years of emotional and physical stress. As your vital force begins to flow freely, you will experience an expansive sense of emotional freedom as old patterns fade and new possibilities for healing, thinking, and living reveal themselves to you. This transformational music uses The Ison Method to align your mind, body, and spirit with the Universal Life Force, the boundless, life-giving energy that surrounds us all. As you listen, cascading waves of subtle energy descend from the crown of your head to the base of your spine, leading you on a journey of self discovery and opening the doorway to your truest, Essential Self. Please note: This is a nonverbal meditation program. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Musical Body: Illumination Author: David Ison Narrator: David Ison Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-10 Publisher: Sounds True Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This musical journey through your seven chakras utilizes The Ison Method to awaken your energetic body by releasing blockages created by years of emotional and physical stress. As your vital force begins to flow freely, you will experience an expansive sense of emotional freedom as old patterns fade and new possibilities for healing, thinking, and living reveal themselves to you. This transformational music uses The Ison Method to align your mind, body, and spirit with the Universal Life Force, the boundless, life-giving energy that surrounds us all. As you listen, cascading waves of subtle energy descend from the crown of your head to the base of your spine, leading you on a journey of self discovery and opening the doorway to your truest, Essential Self. Please note: This is a nonverbal meditation program. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Keyboard-Conversations-Audiobook/B002V5H0Z0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keyboard Conversations Subtitle: The Romanticism of the Russian Soul Author: Jeffrey Siegel Narrator: Jeffrey Siegel Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers. In this audiobook, Jeffrey Siegel discusses Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers, including: By Rachmaninoff: Five Preludes By Medtner: Three Fairy Tales By Scriabin: Two Preludes, including Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major, Op. 30 ©2006 Jeffrey Siegel; (P)2006 Random House, Inc. Critic Reviews: "His performances were expressive and full of passion...This is an artist who means every note he plays." (The New York Times) "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey Siegel) Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:47:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Keyboard-Conversations-Audiobook/B002V5H0Z0 thebookvoice.com 01:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keyboard Conversations Subtitle: The Romanticism of the Russian Soul Author: Jeffrey Siegel Narrator: Jeffrey Siegel Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers. In this audiobook, Jeffrey Siegel discusses Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers, including: By Rachmaninoff: Five Preludes By Medtner: Three Fairy Tales By Scriabin: Two Preludes, including Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major, Op. 30 ©2006 Jeffrey Siegel; (P)2006 Random House, Inc. Critic Reviews: "His performances were expressive and full of passion...This is an artist who means every note he plays." (The New York Times) "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keyboard Conversations Subtitle: The Romanticism of the Russian Soul Author: Jeffrey Siegel Narrator: Jeffrey Siegel Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers. In this audiobook, Jeffrey Siegel discusses Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers, including: By Rachmaninoff: Five Preludes By Medtner: Three Fairy Tales By Scriabin: Two Preludes, including Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major, Op. 30 ©2006 Jeffrey Siegel; (P)2006 Random House, Inc. Critic Reviews: "His performances were expressive and full of passion...This is an artist who means every note he plays." (The New York Times) "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Stephen-Sondheim-and-the-Reinvention-of-the-American-Musical-Audiobook/B0735HPWMD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical Author: Robert L. McLaughlin Narrator: David Stifel Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From West Side Story in 1957 to Road Show in 2008, the musicals of Stephen Sondheim and his collaborators have challenged the conventions of American musical theater and expanded the possibilities of what musical plays can do, how they work, and what they mean. Sondheim's brilliant array of work, including such musicals as Company, Follies, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, and Into the Woods, has established him as the preeminent composer/lyricist of his, if not all, time. Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical places Sondheim's work in two contexts: the exhaustion of the musical play and the postmodernism that, by the 1960s, deeply influenced all the American arts. Sondheim's musicals are central to the transition from the Rodgers and Hammerstein - style musical that had dominated Broadway stages for 20 years to a new postmodern musical. This new style reclaimed many of the self-aware, performative techniques of the 1930s musical comedy to develop its themes of the breakdown of narrative knowledge and the fragmentation of identity. Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical offers close readings of all of Sondheim's musicals and finds in them critiques of the operation of power, questioning of conventional systems of knowledge, and explorations of contemporary identity. The book is published by University Press of Mississippi. Critic Reviews: "Will surely be required reading for students and scholars of modern musical theatre." (Robert Gordon, University of London) "A must-read for any Sondheim lover." (Christianne Tisdale, acclaimed theater, film, and television actress) "An astonishing achievement." (Peter Filichia, author of Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit and the Biggest Flop of the Season, 1959 to 2009) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert L. McLaughlin) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 23:31:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Stephen-Sondheim-and-the-Reinvention-of-the-American-Musical-Audiobook/B0735HPWMD thebookvoice.com 10:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical Author: Robert L. McLaughlin Narrator: David Stifel Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From West Side Story in 1957 to Road Show in 2008, the musicals of Stephen Sondheim and his collaborators have challenged the conventions of American musical theater and expanded the possibilities of what musical plays can do, how they work, and what they mean. Sondheim's brilliant array of work, including such musicals as Company, Follies, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, and Into the Woods, has established him as the preeminent composer/lyricist of his, if not all, time. Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical places Sondheim's work in two contexts: the exhaustion of the musical play and the postmodernism that, by the 1960s, deeply influenced all the American arts. Sondheim's musicals are central to the transition from the Rodgers and Hammerstein - style musical that had dominated Broadway stages for 20 years to a new postmodern musical. This new style reclaimed many of the self-aware, performative techniques of the 1930s musical comedy to develop its themes of the breakdown of narrative knowledge and the fragmentation of identity. Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical offers close readings of all of Sondheim's musicals and finds in them critiques of the operation of power, questioning of conventional systems of knowledge, and explorations of contemporary identity. The book is published by University Press of Mississippi. Critic Reviews: "Will surely be required reading for students and scholars of modern musical theatre." (Robert Gordon, University of London) "A must-read for any Sondheim lover." (Christianne Tisdale, acclaimed theater, film, and television actress) "An astonishing achievement." (Peter Filichia, author of Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit and the Biggest Flop of the Season, 1959 to 2009) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical Author: Robert L. McLaughlin Narrator: David Stifel Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From West Side Story in 1957 to Road Show in 2008, the musicals of Stephen Sondheim and his collaborators have challenged the conventions of American musical theater and expanded the possibilities of what musical plays can do, how they work, and what they mean. Sondheim's brilliant array of work, including such musicals as Company, Follies, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, and Into the Woods, has established him as the preeminent composer/lyricist of his, if not all, time. Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical places Sondheim's work in two contexts: the exhaustion of the musical play and the postmodernism that, by the 1960s, deeply influenced all the American arts. Sondheim's musicals are central to the transition from the Rodgers and Hammerstein - style musical that had dominated Broadway stages for 20 years to a new postmodern musical. This new style reclaimed many of the self-aware, performative techniques of the 1930s musical comedy to develop its themes of the breakdown of narrative knowledge and the fragmentation of identity. Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical offers close readings of all of Sondheim's musicals and finds in them critiques of the operation of power, questioning of conventional systems of knowledge, and explorations of contemporary identity. The book is published by University Press of Mississippi. Critic Reviews: "Will surely be required reading for students and scholars of modern musical theatre." (Robert Gordon, University of London) "A must-read for any Sondheim lover." (Christianne Tisdale, acclaimed theater, film, and television actress) "An astonishing achievement." (Peter Filichia, author of Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit and the Biggest Flop of the Season, 1959 to 2009) Members Reviews: Stephen Sondheim This was a very informative and fun book to listen to.I enjoyed it.David Stifel was the perfect narrator.I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Mythologies-Audiobook/B01I9FRD4S Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Mythologies Auteur: Roland Barthes Narrateur: Raphaël Enthoven, Michel Vuillermoz Format: Unabridged Durée: 6 hrs and 21 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 07-12-16 Éditeur: Éditions Thélème Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Les Mythologies présentent des pensées par fragments que Roland Barthes a écrites au fil des mois, à partir de supports d'actualités diverses, et qui, ensemble, permettent de faire un sens et de découvrir les mythes de notre vie quotidienne. Roland Barthes offre une tentative aboutie de réconciliation de l'homme avec l'objet, en distinguant toujours l'histoire et le naturel, l'objet et son mythe. ©1957 Éditions du Seuil (P)2010 Éditions Thélème biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roland Barthes) Tue, 12 Jul 2016 11:47:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Mythologies-Audiobook/B01I9FRD4S thebookvoice.com 06:21:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Mythologies Auteur: Roland Barthes Narrateur: Raphaël Enthoven, Michel Vuillermoz Format: Unabridged Durée: 6 hrs and 21 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 07-12-16 Éditeur: Éditions Thélème Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Les Mythologies présentent des pensées par fragments que Roland Barthes a écrites au fil des mois, à partir de supports d'actualités diverses, et qui, ensemble, permettent de faire un sens et de découvrir les mythes de notre vie quotidienne. Roland Barthes offre une tentative aboutie de réconciliation de l'homme avec l'objet, en distinguant toujours l'histoire et le naturel, l'objet et son mythe. ©1957 Éditions du Seuil (P)2010 Éditions Thélème Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Mythologies Auteur: Roland Barthes Narrateur: Raphaël Enthoven, Michel Vuillermoz Format: Unabridged Durée: 6 hrs and 21 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 07-12-16 Éditeur: Éditions Thélème Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Les Mythologies présentent des pensées par fragments que Roland Barthes a écrites au fil des mois, à partir de supports d'actualités diverses, et qui, ensemble, permettent de faire un sens et de découvrir les mythes de notre vie quotidienne. Roland Barthes offre une tentative aboutie de réconciliation de l'homme avec l'objet, en distinguant toujours l'histoire et le naturel, l'objet et son mythe. ©1957 Éditions du Seuil (P)2010 Éditions Thélème Avis des membres: Five Stars Excellent translation of a difficult book. Roland Barthes!! Outstanding text by a leading mofern French author. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Story-of-Music-From-Babylon-to-the-Beatles-Audiobook/B00IECDB66 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Music: From Babylon to the Beatles Subtitle: How Music Has Shaped Civilization Author: Howard Goodall Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Music is an intrinsic part of everyday life, and yet the history of its development from single notes to multilayered orchestration can seem bewilderingly complex. In his dynamic tour through forty thousand years of music, from prehistoric instruments to modern-day pop, Howard Goodall leads us through the story of music as it happened, idea by idea, so that each musical innovation - harmony, notation, sung theater, the orchestra, dance music, recording - strikes us with its original force. Along the way, he also gives refreshingly clear descriptions of what music is and how it works: What scales are all about, why some chords sound discordant, and what all postwar pop songs have in common. The story of music is the story of our urge to invent, connect, rebel - and entertain. Howard Goodall's beautifully clear and compelling account is both a hymn to human endeavor and a groundbreaking map of our musical journey. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Howard Goodall) Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:18:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Story-of-Music-From-Babylon-to-the-Beatles-Audiobook/B00IECDB66 thebookvoice.com 12:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Music: From Babylon to the Beatles Subtitle: How Music Has Shaped Civilization Author: Howard Goodall Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Music is an intrinsic part of everyday life, and yet the history of its development from single notes to multilayered orchestration can seem bewilderingly complex. In his dynamic tour through forty thousand years of music, from prehistoric instruments to modern-day pop, Howard Goodall leads us through the story of music as it happened, idea by idea, so that each musical innovation - harmony, notation, sung theater, the orchestra, dance music, recording - strikes us with its original force. Along the way, he also gives refreshingly clear descriptions of what music is and how it works: What scales are all about, why some chords sound discordant, and what all postwar pop songs have in common. The story of music is the story of our urge to invent, connect, rebel - and entertain. Howard Goodall's beautifully clear and compelling account is both a hymn to human endeavor and a groundbreaking map of our musical journey. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Music: From Babylon to the Beatles Subtitle: How Music Has Shaped Civilization Author: Howard Goodall Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Music is an intrinsic part of everyday life, and yet the history of its development from single notes to multilayered orchestration can seem bewilderingly complex. In his dynamic tour through forty thousand years of music, from prehistoric instruments to modern-day pop, Howard Goodall leads us through the story of music as it happened, idea by idea, so that each musical innovation - harmony, notation, sung theater, the orchestra, dance music, recording - strikes us with its original force. Along the way, he also gives refreshingly clear descriptions of what music is and how it works: What scales are all about, why some chords sound discordant, and what all postwar pop songs have in common. The story of music is the story of our urge to invent, connect, rebel - and entertain. Howard Goodall's beautifully clear and compelling account is both a hymn to human endeavor and a groundbreaking map of our musical journey. Members Reviews: Great intro to musc history If you could sum up The Story of Music: From Babylon to the Beatles in three words, what would they be? I really enjoyed this book it gradually teaches you some simple music theory and how music evolved over the centuries in an extremely entertaining way, not dry and academic. It also teaches the language to talk about music which I didn't even know I was missing. One criticism of the book is that some parts were hard to follow and were begging for an audio example - since this was a direct reading of a book this was obviously not possible. There is a BBC documentary that seems to be a shortened version of this book, in fact some sections are identical and in the documentary he provides lots of examples of the techniques and details in the book - really brings the subject to life. If you search on Youtube or Amazon for Howard Goodall you should be able to find them. I gave it 5 stars as it got me enthusiastic for learning more about music and its structure not just listening to it. Great book, look for the BBC documentary Howard Goodall is great in all of his BBC work and now he has written this book. Really enjoyable to learn the components of music composition and find out when in (western) history each musical component/idea/approach was invented. I wish I could purchase a version of this audiobook with imbedded audio samples of the musical pieces that he references in each chapter. The BBC documentary does a great job of playing examples as he describes the parts of the music to listen for. Educational, enjoyable, and stimulating Would you listen to The Story of Music: From Babylon to the Beatles again? Why? Yes, it is full of information and my memory leaves much to be desired. Have you listened to any of Simon Vances other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. He is very good here, as he usually is. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I immediately and spontaneously gave copies to friends. Any additional comments? An apparently informed negative review on amazon.com very nearly kept me from buying this book. Good thing I took a chance! It is not that I disagree with all the criticism that reviewer and other commentators have put forth. However, these are minor when weighed against the remarkable quality of the book as a whole. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Changing-Lives-Audiobook/B00D6137K0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Changing Lives Subtitle: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music Author: Tricia Tunstall Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The story of conductor extraordinaire Gustavo Dudamel, and the music education program, El Sistema, that led him to success. When Gustavo Dudamel, at the age of 28, ascended the podium at the Hollywood Bowl for his inaugural concert as conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, he immediately captivated the hearts of his audience, just as he had the minds of music critics who designated him a modern-day Leonard Bernstein. In Changing Lives, the maestro's story becomes the entry point to an equally captivating subject: El Sistema, the music education program that nurtured his musical talent, first as a young violinist and then as a budding conductor under the mentorship of its founder, Jos Antonio Abreu. What began in Venezuela has now reached children in Los Angeles, New York City, Baltimore, and cities around the world. No matter the location, the overarching goal of El Sistema is unwavering: to rescue children from the depredations of poverty through music. Part history, part reportage, this book reveals that arts education can indeed effect positive social change. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tricia Tunstall) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:11:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Changing-Lives-Audiobook/B00D6137K0 thebookvoice.com 10:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Changing Lives Subtitle: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music Author: Tricia Tunstall Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The story of conductor extraordinaire Gustavo Dudamel, and the music education program, El Sistema, that led him to success. When Gustavo Dudamel, at the age of 28, ascended the podium at the Hollywood Bowl for his inaugural concert as conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, he immediately captivated the hearts of his audience, just as he had the minds of music critics who designated him a modern-day Leonard Bernstein. In Changing Lives, the maestro's story becomes the entry point to an equally captivating subject: El Sistema, the music education program that nurtured his musical talent, first as a young violinist and then as a budding conductor under the mentorship of its founder, Jos Antonio Abreu. What began in Venezuela has now reached children in Los Angeles, New York City, Baltimore, and cities around the world. No matter the location, the overarching goal of El Sistema is unwavering: to rescue children from the depredations of poverty through music. Part history, part reportage, this book reveals that arts education can indeed effect positive social change. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Changing Lives Subtitle: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music Author: Tricia Tunstall Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The story of conductor extraordinaire Gustavo Dudamel, and the music education program, El Sistema, that led him to success. When Gustavo Dudamel, at the age of 28, ascended the podium at the Hollywood Bowl for his inaugural concert as conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, he immediately captivated the hearts of his audience, just as he had the minds of music critics who designated him a modern-day Leonard Bernstein. In Changing Lives, the maestro's story becomes the entry point to an equally captivating subject: El Sistema, the music education program that nurtured his musical talent, first as a young violinist and then as a budding conductor under the mentorship of its founder, Jos Antonio Abreu. What began in Venezuela has now reached children in Los Angeles, New York City, Baltimore, and cities around the world. No matter the location, the overarching goal of El Sistema is unwavering: to rescue children from the depredations of poverty through music. Part history, part reportage, this book reveals that arts education can indeed effect positive social change. Members Reviews: A Story of Transformation Through Music The story narrated in this book is breathtaking. How one man, Juan Antonio Abreu, and his dream of El Sistema, transformed Venezuela from a country whose professional orchestra employed no Venezuelans to a country where EVERY child has the right to study music with gifted teachers for as many years as they wish, to have an instrument to play, and the opportunity to play in musical groups of all sizes and talent. Now the country has several world-class orchestras of young people and even school children who are invited all over the world to play for sophisticated musical audiences and then treated to enthusiastic standing ovations and patrons shouting approval! These young musicians are proficient not only in all genres of European music, they are also proficient in Latin American music, both popular and classical. To hear and see (via YouTube) more than 200 talented young musicians all playing together enthusiastically and extremely articulately for a gifted conductor, Gustavo Dudamel, who is himself a product of El Sistema, is a grand testament to Abreu's dream and Venezuela's support for this transformative program. GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, WHO IS THE CONDUCTOR FOR THE LOS ... GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, WHO IS THE CONDUCTOR FOR THE LOS ANGELS PHILAMONIC IS EXTRAORDINARY AND THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS IS THE DICTIONARY TO DISCRIBE HIS TALENTS. Musical competence to combat poverty and gangs This is an informative and inspiring journey throught the development of El Sistema in Venezuela and the power that learning to play music with others has to motivate young people to become creative and caring members of society. Gustavo Dudamel, the charismatic conductor with focused love of young people, has completely changed the environment of classical music not only in Los Angeles but all over the world. Don't miss this positive development in the world. It's a great antidote to network news of today! Amazing!! After reading Changing Lives, I began to learn about El Sistema here in Cleveland. I discovered three locations and have visited one of them - at the Rainey Institute. My chapter of Delta Omicron, International Music Fraternity, will be supporting this wonderful project with our donations. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Le-Corbusier-Entretiens-avec-Georges-Charensol-1962-et-Robert-Mallet-1951-Audiobook/B017BMQN32 Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Le Corbusier : Entretiens avec Georges Charensol (1962) et Robert Mallet (1951) Auteur: Le Corbusier Narrateur: Le Corbusier Format: Original Recording Durée: 56 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-29-15 Éditeur: Frémeaux & Associés Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: La renommée de Le Corbusier est telle que son seul nom symbolise une sorte de renaissance architecturale liée à la reconstruction du pays suite à la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Créateur d'une écriture nouvelle de la construction de l'espace, sa réflexion s'inscrit dans un début de XXe siècle riche en remise en cause des académismes artistiques hérités du passé. Le Corbusier (1887-1965) se fait d'abord connaître des milieux artistiques de la capitale par sa peinture. Il affine sa vision du monde aux côtés de son camarade Amédée Ozenfant, avec qui il fonde le mouvement puriste et la revue L'Esprit nouveau lui permettant d'affirmer sa philosophie de l'art et du beau. Au-delà de son œuvre parfois controversée d'architecte, Le Corbusier est bel et bien un acteur incontournable de son temps et des libertés qui s'y sont inscrites. Le présent audio propose des archives de l'Institut National de l'Audiovisuel. En premier lieu, un entretien de 1951 avec Robert Mallet (nous sommes alors peu avant l'inauguration de la Cité Radieuse de Marseille) ainsi qu'un entretien de 1962 avec Georges Charensol (soit l'époque du Musée national d'art Occidental de Tokyo). Ces deux enregistrements rares dépassent le rêve artistique de l'architecte pour atteindre ses préoccupations sociales, son pari sur le bonheur des autres, et nous révèle une face intime et incarnée d'un mythe français du XXe siècle. ©1962 Frémeaux & Associés / DP (P)1962 Frémeaux & Associés / DP Revues par les critiques: À propos de ce titre Recommandé par France Culture. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Le Corbusier) Thu, 29 Oct 2015 05:30:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Le-Corbusier-Entretiens-avec-Georges-Charensol-1962-et-Robert-Mallet-1951-Audiobook/B017BMQN32 thebookvoice.com 00:56:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Le Corbusier : Entretiens avec Georges Charensol (1962) et Robert Mallet (1951) Auteur: Le Corbusier Narrateur: Le Corbusier Format: Original Recording Durée: 56 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-29-15 Éditeur: Frémeaux & Associés Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: La renommée de Le Corbusier est telle que son seul nom symbolise une sorte de renaissance architecturale liée à la reconstruction du pays suite à la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Créateur d'une écriture nouvelle de la construction de l'espace, sa réflexion s'inscrit dans un début de XXe siècle riche en remise en cause des académismes artistiques hérités du passé. Le Corbusier (1887-1965) se fait d'abord connaître des milieux artistiques de la capitale par sa peinture. Il affine sa vision du monde aux côtés de son camarade Amédée Ozenfant, avec qui il fonde le mouvement puriste et la revue L'Esprit nouveau lui permettant d'affirmer sa philosophie de l'art et du beau. Au-delà de son œuvre parfois controversée d'architecte, Le Corbusier est bel et bien un acteur incontournable de son temps et des libertés qui s'y sont inscrites. Le présent audio propose des archives de l'Institut National de l'Audiovisuel. En premier lieu, un entretien de 1951 avec Robert Mallet (nous sommes alors peu avant l'inauguration de la Cité Radieuse de Marseille) ainsi qu'un entretien de 1962 avec Georges Charensol (soit l'époque du Musée national d'art Occidental de Tokyo). Ces deux enregistrements rares dépassent le rêve artistique de l'architecte pour atteindre ses préoccupations sociales, son pari sur le bonheur des autres, et nous révèle une face intime et incarnée d'un mythe français du XXe siècle. ©1962 Frémeaux & Associés / DP (P)1962 Frémeaux & Associés / DP Revues par les critiques: À propos de ce titre Recommandé par France Culture. Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Le Corbusier : Entretiens avec Georges Charensol (1962) et Robert Mallet (1951) Auteur: Le Corbusier Narrateur: Le Corbusier Format: Original Recording Durée: 56 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-29-15 Éditeur: Frémeaux & Associés Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: La renommée de Le Corbusier est telle que son seul nom symbolise une sorte de renaissance architecturale liée à la reconstruction du pays suite à la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Créateur d'une écriture nouvelle de la construction de l'espace, sa réflexion s'inscrit dans un début de XXe siècle riche en remise en cause des académismes artistiques hérités du passé. Le Corbusier (1887-1965) se fait d'abord connaître des milieux artistiques de la capitale par sa peinture. Il affine sa vision du monde aux côtés de son camarade Amédée Ozenfant, avec qui il fonde le mouvement puriste et la revue L'Esprit nouveau lui permettant d'affirmer sa philosophie de l'art et du beau. Au-delà de son œuvre parfois controversée d'architecte, Le Corbusier est bel et bien un acteur incontournable de son temps et des libertés qui s'y sont inscrites. Le présent audio propose des archives de l'Institut National de l'Audiovisuel. En premier lieu, un entretien de 1951 avec Robert Mallet (nous sommes alors peu avant l'inauguration de la Cité Radieuse de Marseille) ainsi qu'un entretien de 1962 avec Georges Charensol (soit l'époque du Musée national d'art Occidental de Tokyo). Ces deux enregistrements rares dépassent le rêve artistique de l'architecte pour atteindre ses préoccupations sociales, son pari sur le bonheur des autres, et nous révèle une face intime et incarnée d'un mythe français du XXe siècle. ©1962 Frémeaux & Associés / DP (P)1962 Frémeaux & Associés / DP Revues par les critiques: À propos de ce titre Recommandé par France Culture. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/FM-Audiobook/B00IMJH11W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: FM Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio Author: Richard Neer Narrator: Peter Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: "It was all so honest, before the end of our collective innocence. Top-40 jocks screamed and yelled and sounded mightier than God on millions of transistor radios. But on FM radio it was all spun out for only you. On a golden web by a master weaver driven by 50,000 magical watts of crystal clear power...before the days of trashy, hedonistic dumbspeak and disposable three-minute ditties...in the days where rock lived at many addresses in many cities." (from FM) As a young man, Richard Neer dreamed of landing a job at WNEW in New York - one of the revolutionary FM stations across the country that were changing the face of radio by rejecting strict formatting and letting disc jockeys play whatever they wanted. He felt that when he got there, hed have made the big time. Little did he know hed have shaped rock history as well. FM: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio chronicles the birth, growth, and death of free-form rock-and-roll radio through the stories of the movements flagship stations. In the late '60s and early seventies - at stations like KSAN in San Francisco, WBCN in Boston, WMMR in Philadelphia, KMET in Los Angeles, WNEW, and others - disc jockeys became the gatekeepers, critics, and gurus of new music. Jocks like Scott Muni, Vin Scelsa, Jonathan Schwartz, and Neer developed loyal followings and had incredible influence on their listeners and on the early careers of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Genesis, the Cars, and many others. Full of fascinating firsthand stories, FM documents the commodification of an iconoclastic phenomenon, revealing how counterculture was coopted and consumed by the mainstream. Richard Neer was an eyewitness to, and participant in, this history. FM is the tale of his exhilarating ride. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Neer) Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:46:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/FM-Audiobook/B00IMJH11W thebookvoice.com 14:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: FM Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio Author: Richard Neer Narrator: Peter Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: "It was all so honest, before the end of our collective innocence. Top-40 jocks screamed and yelled and sounded mightier than God on millions of transistor radios. But on FM radio it was all spun out for only you. On a golden web by a master weaver driven by 50,000 magical watts of crystal clear power...before the days of trashy, hedonistic dumbspeak and disposable three-minute ditties...in the days where rock lived at many addresses in many cities." (from FM) As a young man, Richard Neer dreamed of landing a job at WNEW in New York - one of the revolutionary FM stations across the country that were changing the face of radio by rejecting strict formatting and letting disc jockeys play whatever they wanted. He felt that when he got there, hed have made the big time. Little did he know hed have shaped rock history as well. FM: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio chronicles the birth, growth, and death of free-form rock-and-roll radio through the stories of the movements flagship stations. In the late '60s and early seventies - at stations like KSAN in San Francisco, WBCN in Boston, WMMR in Philadelphia, KMET in Los Angeles, WNEW, and others - disc jockeys became the gatekeepers, critics, and gurus of new music. Jocks like Scott Muni, Vin Scelsa, Jonathan Schwartz, and Neer developed loyal followings and had incredible influence on their listeners and on the early careers of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Genesis, the Cars, and many others. Full of fascinating firsthand stories, FM documents the commodification of an iconoclastic phenomenon, revealing how counterculture was coopted and consumed by the mainstream. Richard Neer was an eyewitness to, and participant in, this history. FM is the tale of his exhilarating ride. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: FM Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio Author: Richard Neer Narrator: Peter Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: "It was all so honest, before the end of our collective innocence. Top-40 jocks screamed and yelled and sounded mightier than God on millions of transistor radios. But on FM radio it was all spun out for only you. On a golden web by a master weaver driven by 50,000 magical watts of crystal clear power...before the days of trashy, hedonistic dumbspeak and disposable three-minute ditties...in the days where rock lived at many addresses in many cities." (from FM) As a young man, Richard Neer dreamed of landing a job at WNEW in New York - one of the revolutionary FM stations across the country that were changing the face of radio by rejecting strict formatting and letting disc jockeys play whatever they wanted. He felt that when he got there, hed have made the big time. Little did he know hed have shaped rock history as well. FM: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio chronicles the birth, growth, and death of free-form rock-and-roll radio through the stories of the movements flagship stations. In the late '60s and early seventies - at stations like KSAN in San Francisco, WBCN in Boston, WMMR in Philadelphia, KMET in Los Angeles, WNEW, and others - disc jockeys became the gatekeepers, critics, and gurus of new music. Jocks like Scott Muni, Vin Scelsa, Jonathan Schwartz, and Neer developed loyal followings and had incredible influence on their listeners and on the early careers of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Genesis, the Cars, and many others. Full of fascinating firsthand stories, FM documents the commodification of an iconoclastic phenomenon, revealing how counterculture was coopted and consumed by the mainstream. Richard Neer was an eyewitness to, and participant in, this history. FM is the tale of his exhilarating ride. Members Reviews: Voice pro doesn't narrate his own book? What did you like best about FM? What did you like least? Liked the history and stories about the heyday of WNEW-FM and other rock stations around the country. The first few chapters are tedious - the book picks up once Richard is working full time at WNEW. Also, Richard's petty mudslinging gets tedious. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Edit out the first few chapters. How did the narrator detract from the book? Why doesn't Richard narrate his own book? You would think a radio personality would read his own book. The narrator sounds like he's acting instead of telling his life story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/In-Tune-Charley-Patton-Jimmie-Rodgers-and-the-Roots-of-American-Music-Audiobook/B072JKL9SK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Roots of American Music Author: Ben Wynne Narrator: Kurt von Schmittou Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Born into poverty in Mississippi at the close of the 19th century, Charley Patton and Jimmie Rodgers established themselves among the most influential musicians of their era. In Tune tells the story of the parallel careers of these two pioneering recording artists - one white, one black - who moved beyond their humble origins to change the face of American music. At a time when segregation formed impassable lines of demarcation in most areas of southern life, music transcended racial boundaries. Jimmie Rodgers and Charley Patton drew inspiration from musical traditions on both sides of the racial divide, and their songs about hard lives, raising hell, and the hope of better days ahead spoke to white and black audiences alike. Their music reflected the era in which they lived but evoked a range of timeless human emotions. As the invention of the phonograph disseminated traditional forms of music to a wider audience, Jimmie Rodgers gained fame as the "Father of Country Music", while Patton's work eventually earned him the title "King of the Delta Blues." Patton and Rodgers both died young, leaving behind a relatively small number of recordings. Though neither remains well known to mainstream audiences, the impact of their contributions echoes in the songs of today. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. Critic Reviews: ''With this admirable and instructive book, Wynne adds to and enriches the literature dedicated to these musicians.... Highly recommended.'' (Choice) ''Wynne is to be commended for his passionate, detailed research in an important area of American music history.'' (Journal of Southern History) ''A gripping examination of how the work of Patton, Rodgers and others of the era would come to define so much of popular music in the decades to come.'' (Memphis Commercial Appeal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben Wynne) Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:10:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/In-Tune-Charley-Patton-Jimmie-Rodgers-and-the-Roots-of-American-Music-Audiobook/B072JKL9SK thebookvoice.com 08:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Roots of American Music Author: Ben Wynne Narrator: Kurt von Schmittou Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Born into poverty in Mississippi at the close of the 19th century, Charley Patton and Jimmie Rodgers established themselves among the most influential musicians of their era. In Tune tells the story of the parallel careers of these two pioneering recording artists - one white, one black - who moved beyond their humble origins to change the face of American music. At a time when segregation formed impassable lines of demarcation in most areas of southern life, music transcended racial boundaries. Jimmie Rodgers and Charley Patton drew inspiration from musical traditions on both sides of the racial divide, and their songs about hard lives, raising hell, and the hope of better days ahead spoke to white and black audiences alike. Their music reflected the era in which they lived but evoked a range of timeless human emotions. As the invention of the phonograph disseminated traditional forms of music to a wider audience, Jimmie Rodgers gained fame as the "Father of Country Music", while Patton's work eventually earned him the title "King of the Delta Blues." Patton and Rodgers both died young, leaving behind a relatively small number of recordings. Though neither remains well known to mainstream audiences, the impact of their contributions echoes in the songs of today. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. Critic Reviews: ''With this admirable and instructive book, Wynne adds to and enriches the literature dedicated to these musicians.... Highly recommended.'' (Choice) ''Wynne is to be commended for his passionate, detailed research in an important area of American music history.'' (Journal of Southern History) ''A gripping examination of how the work of Patton, Rodgers and others of the era would come to define so much of popular music in the decades to come.'' (Memphis Commercial Appeal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Roots of American Music Author: Ben Wynne Narrator: Kurt von Schmittou Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Born into poverty in Mississippi at the close of the 19th century, Charley Patton and Jimmie Rodgers established themselves among the most influential musicians of their era. In Tune tells the story of the parallel careers of these two pioneering recording artists - one white, one black - who moved beyond their humble origins to change the face of American music. At a time when segregation formed impassable lines of demarcation in most areas of southern life, music transcended racial boundaries. Jimmie Rodgers and Charley Patton drew inspiration from musical traditions on both sides of the racial divide, and their songs about hard lives, raising hell, and the hope of better days ahead spoke to white and black audiences alike. Their music reflected the era in which they lived but evoked a range of timeless human emotions. As the invention of the phonograph disseminated traditional forms of music to a wider audience, Jimmie Rodgers gained fame as the "Father of Country Music", while Patton's work eventually earned him the title "King of the Delta Blues." Patton and Rodgers both died young, leaving behind a relatively small number of recordings. Though neither remains well known to mainstream audiences, the impact of their contributions echoes in the songs of today. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. Critic Reviews: ''With this admirable and instructive book, Wynne adds to and enriches the literature dedicated to these musicians.... Highly recommended.'' (Choice) ''Wynne is to be commended for his passionate, detailed research in an important area of American music history.'' (Journal of Southern History) ''A gripping examination of how the work of Patton, Rodgers and others of the era would come to define so much of popular music in the decades to come.'' (Memphis Commercial Appeal) Members Reviews: Bought as a present for my husband. He's enjoying ... Bought as a present for my husband. He's enjoying the book, although he did say that it's more of a social and cultural history of Mississippi from Reconstruction to the Depression, than it is of music. He gave it a 4-star rating. Five Stars Great book. Highly recommended. Founf In Tune to be True to Name Found it to be a very well written and researched book. I was not expecting much at first but thought it did a good job of not jut exploring the 2 musicians but also good history of the time period and the region. Five Stars Great read!!! They are nice companions for those interested in roots music I bought this book for my son, along with the book about Ralph Peer. They are nice companions for those interested in roots music. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Please-Be-with-Me-Audiobook/B00I2R9AZO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Please Be with Me Subtitle: A Song for My Father, Duane Allman Author: Galadrielle Allman Narrator: Galadrielle Allman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: A deeply personal, revealing, and lyrical portrait of Duane Allman, founder of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, written by his daughter Galadrielle Allman went to her first concert as an infant in diapers, held in her teenage mothers arms. Playing was her father - Duane Allman, who would become one of the most influential and sought-after musicians of his time. Just a few short years into his remarkable career, he was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24. His daughter was two years old. Galadrielle was raised in the shadow of his loss and his fame. Her mother sought solace in a bohemian life. Friends and family found it too painful to talk about Duane. Galadrielle listened intently to his music, read articles about him, steeped herself in the mythic stories, and yet the spotlight rendered him too simple and too perfect to know. She felt a strange kinship to the fans who longed for him, but she needed to know more. It took her many years to accept that his life and his legacy were hers, and when she did, she began to ask for stories - from family, fellow musicians, friends - and they began to flow. Galadrielle Allmans memoir is at once a rapturous, riveting, and intimate account of one of the greatest guitar prodigies of all time, the story of the birth of a band that redefined the American musical landscape, and a tender inquiry of a daughter searching for her father in the memories of others. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Galadrielle Allman) Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:30:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Please-Be-with-Me-Audiobook/B00I2R9AZO thebookvoice.com 12:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Please Be with Me Subtitle: A Song for My Father, Duane Allman Author: Galadrielle Allman Narrator: Galadrielle Allman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: A deeply personal, revealing, and lyrical portrait of Duane Allman, founder of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, written by his daughter Galadrielle Allman went to her first concert as an infant in diapers, held in her teenage mothers arms. Playing was her father - Duane Allman, who would become one of the most influential and sought-after musicians of his time. Just a few short years into his remarkable career, he was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24. His daughter was two years old. Galadrielle was raised in the shadow of his loss and his fame. Her mother sought solace in a bohemian life. Friends and family found it too painful to talk about Duane. Galadrielle listened intently to his music, read articles about him, steeped herself in the mythic stories, and yet the spotlight rendered him too simple and too perfect to know. She felt a strange kinship to the fans who longed for him, but she needed to know more. It took her many years to accept that his life and his legacy were hers, and when she did, she began to ask for stories - from family, fellow musicians, friends - and they began to flow. Galadrielle Allmans memoir is at once a rapturous, riveting, and intimate account of one of the greatest guitar prodigies of all time, the story of the birth of a band that redefined the American musical landscape, and a tender inquiry of a daughter searching for her father in the memories of others. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Please Be with Me Subtitle: A Song for My Father, Duane Allman Author: Galadrielle Allman Narrator: Galadrielle Allman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: A deeply personal, revealing, and lyrical portrait of Duane Allman, founder of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, written by his daughter Galadrielle Allman went to her first concert as an infant in diapers, held in her teenage mothers arms. Playing was her father - Duane Allman, who would become one of the most influential and sought-after musicians of his time. Just a few short years into his remarkable career, he was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24. His daughter was two years old. Galadrielle was raised in the shadow of his loss and his fame. Her mother sought solace in a bohemian life. Friends and family found it too painful to talk about Duane. Galadrielle listened intently to his music, read articles about him, steeped herself in the mythic stories, and yet the spotlight rendered him too simple and too perfect to know. She felt a strange kinship to the fans who longed for him, but she needed to know more. It took her many years to accept that his life and his legacy were hers, and when she did, she began to ask for stories - from family, fellow musicians, friends - and they began to flow. Galadrielle Allmans memoir is at once a rapturous, riveting, and intimate account of one of the greatest guitar prodigies of all time, the story of the birth of a band that redefined the American musical landscape, and a tender inquiry of a daughter searching for her father in the memories of others. Members Reviews: Finding her celestial father Imagine your father died before you could know him. Add to that, that almost all you have are news stories and articles to know anything about him; that all you've had to hold near your heart are scattered photos, only one of him and you; that people tell you repeatedly how much you look like, and remind them of, him; that what you basically know of him is the near-mythic Southern tale, that he was an ultra-talented rock star lost so young in a motorcycle accident, just as his career was taking off, and thereafter became iconic for Southern rock 'n roll and dying young. Duane Allman's daughter, smart as a whip, driven and artistic like her dad, started like this and decided to discover the man, the father, to know him, by talking to and getting to know family and his friends. Out of her journey comes her lovely, loving serenade, by which any human can sense through her lilt, her heart, her sadness and joy and her self-discovery. A beautiful book read, as it should be, by the author. Thanks for sharing A very personal story not a book about the allman brothers a book of someone's search a lot of very personal details long time fan Would you listen to Please Be with Me again? Why? this is a book i would listen to again because there was so much detail. Who was your favorite character and why? duane allman was a super talented musician who died much too young. he was a complicated person, not just a star. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Bachs-Brandenburg-Concerto-No-2-No-5-and-Orchestral-Suite-No-3-Audiobook/B002V1CLWG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, No. 5, and Orchestral Suite No. 3 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: While aware of their father's greatness, the younger Bachs were more sympathetic to new musical currents. Because of that, their own compositions generally abandoned the elaborate polyphony or interweaving of musical lines, which had been their father's guiding principle, in favor of the more emotive style of the emerging Classical period. The youngest of these three sons, Johann Christian, befriended the 9-year-old Mozart and exerted a direct influence on the young composer's musical values and, consequently, on the whole flavor of Classical-period music. As a result, the two generations of Bachs were in the forefront of musical developments for most of the 18th century. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:56:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Bachs-Brandenburg-Concerto-No-2-No-5-and-Orchestral-Suite-No-3-Audiobook/B002V1CLWG thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, No. 5, and Orchestral Suite No. 3 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: While aware of their father's greatness, the younger Bachs were more sympathetic to new musical currents. Because of that, their own compositions generally abandoned the elaborate polyphony or interweaving of musical lines, which had been their father's guiding principle, in favor of the more emotive style of the emerging Classical period. The youngest of these three sons, Johann Christian, befriended the 9-year-old Mozart and exerted a direct influence on the young composer's musical values and, consequently, on the whole flavor of Classical-period music. As a result, the two generations of Bachs were in the forefront of musical developments for most of the 18th century. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, No. 5, and Orchestral Suite No. 3 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: While aware of their father's greatness, the younger Bachs were more sympathetic to new musical currents. Because of that, their own compositions generally abandoned the elaborate polyphony or interweaving of musical lines, which had been their father's guiding principle, in favor of the more emotive style of the emerging Classical period. The youngest of these three sons, Johann Christian, befriended the 9-year-old Mozart and exerted a direct influence on the young composer's musical values and, consequently, on the whole flavor of Classical-period music. As a result, the two generations of Bachs were in the forefront of musical developments for most of the 18th century. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Shock-and-Awe-Audiobook/B01KW9AWCY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shock and Awe Subtitle: Glam Rock and Its Legacy, from the Seventies to the Twenty-First Century Author: Simon Reynolds Narrator: Nicholas Camm Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Rip It Up and Start Again and Retromania - "the foremost popular music critic of this era" (Times Literary Supplement) - comes the definitive cultural history of glam and glitter rock, celebrating its outlandish fashion and outrageous stars, including David Bowie and Alice Cooper, and tracking its vibrant legacy in contemporary pop. Spearheaded by David Bowie, Alice Cooper, T. Rex, and Roxy Music, glam rock reveled in artifice and spectacle. Reacting against the hairy, denim-clad rock bands of the late '60s, glam was the first true teenage rampage of the new decade. In Shock and Awe, Simon Reynolds takes you on a wild cultural tour through the early '70s, a period packed with glitzy costumes and alien makeup, thrilling music, and larger-than-life personas. Shock and Awe offers a fresh, in-depth look at the glam and glitter phenomenon, placing it in the wider '70s context of social upheaval and political disillusion. It explores how artists like Lou Reed, New York Dolls, and Queen broke with the hippie generation, celebrating illusion and artifice over truth and authenticity. Probing the genre's major themes - stardom, androgyny, image, decadence, fandom, apocalypse - Reynolds tracks glam's legacy as it unfolded in subsequent decades, from '80s art-pop icons like Kate Bush through to 21st-century idols of outrage such as Lady Gaga. Shock and Awe shows how the original glam artists' obsessions with fame, extreme fashion, and theatrical excess continue to reverberate through contemporary pop culture. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Simon Reynolds) Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:08:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Shock-and-Awe-Audiobook/B01KW9AWCY thebookvoice.com 23:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shock and Awe Subtitle: Glam Rock and Its Legacy, from the Seventies to the Twenty-First Century Author: Simon Reynolds Narrator: Nicholas Camm Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Rip It Up and Start Again and Retromania - "the foremost popular music critic of this era" (Times Literary Supplement) - comes the definitive cultural history of glam and glitter rock, celebrating its outlandish fashion and outrageous stars, including David Bowie and Alice Cooper, and tracking its vibrant legacy in contemporary pop. Spearheaded by David Bowie, Alice Cooper, T. Rex, and Roxy Music, glam rock reveled in artifice and spectacle. Reacting against the hairy, denim-clad rock bands of the late '60s, glam was the first true teenage rampage of the new decade. In Shock and Awe, Simon Reynolds takes you on a wild cultural tour through the early '70s, a period packed with glitzy costumes and alien makeup, thrilling music, and larger-than-life personas. Shock and Awe offers a fresh, in-depth look at the glam and glitter phenomenon, placing it in the wider '70s context of social upheaval and political disillusion. It explores how artists like Lou Reed, New York Dolls, and Queen broke with the hippie generation, celebrating illusion and artifice over truth and authenticity. Probing the genre's major themes - stardom, androgyny, image, decadence, fandom, apocalypse - Reynolds tracks glam's legacy as it unfolded in subsequent decades, from '80s art-pop icons like Kate Bush through to 21st-century idols of outrage such as Lady Gaga. Shock and Awe shows how the original glam artists' obsessions with fame, extreme fashion, and theatrical excess continue to reverberate through contemporary pop culture. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shock and Awe Subtitle: Glam Rock and Its Legacy, from the Seventies to the Twenty-First Century Author: Simon Reynolds Narrator: Nicholas Camm Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Rip It Up and Start Again and Retromania - "the foremost popular music critic of this era" (Times Literary Supplement) - comes the definitive cultural history of glam and glitter rock, celebrating its outlandish fashion and outrageous stars, including David Bowie and Alice Cooper, and tracking its vibrant legacy in contemporary pop. Spearheaded by David Bowie, Alice Cooper, T. Rex, and Roxy Music, glam rock reveled in artifice and spectacle. Reacting against the hairy, denim-clad rock bands of the late '60s, glam was the first true teenage rampage of the new decade. In Shock and Awe, Simon Reynolds takes you on a wild cultural tour through the early '70s, a period packed with glitzy costumes and alien makeup, thrilling music, and larger-than-life personas. Shock and Awe offers a fresh, in-depth look at the glam and glitter phenomenon, placing it in the wider '70s context of social upheaval and political disillusion. It explores how artists like Lou Reed, New York Dolls, and Queen broke with the hippie generation, celebrating illusion and artifice over truth and authenticity. Probing the genre's major themes - stardom, androgyny, image, decadence, fandom, apocalypse - Reynolds tracks glam's legacy as it unfolded in subsequent decades, from '80s art-pop icons like Kate Bush through to 21st-century idols of outrage such as Lady Gaga. Shock and Awe shows how the original glam artists' obsessions with fame, extreme fashion, and theatrical excess continue to reverberate through contemporary pop culture. Members Reviews: Shock and Awe: excellent Not only is the book excellent but the reading by Nicholas Camm is outstanding. The last chapter on David Bowie's final years and influence is moving and essential. Thank you Simon, Nicholas and Audible for bringing this to us. Cheers Kevin https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Humorless-Ladies-of-Border-Control-Audiobook/B01IDWZUPQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Humorless Ladies of Border Control Subtitle: Touring the Punk Underground from Belgrade to Ulaanbaatar Author: Franz Nicolay Narrator: Franz Nicolay Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In 2009 musician Franz Nicolay left his job in the Hold Steady, aka the world's greatest bar band. Over the next five years, he crossed the world with a guitar in one hand, a banjo in the other, and an accordion on his back, playing the anarcho-leftist squats and DIY spaces of the punk rock diaspora. He met Polish artists nostalgic for their revolutionary days, Mongolian neo-Nazis in full SS regalia, and a gay expat in Ulaanbaatar who needed an armed escort between his home and his job. The Russian punk scene was thrust onto the international stage with the furor surrounding the arrest of the group Pussy Riot, and Ukrainians found themselves in the midst of a revolution and then a full-blown war. While engaging with the works of literary predecessors from Rebecca West to Chekhov and the 19th-century French aristocrat the Marquis de Custine, Nicolay explores the past and future of punk rock culture in the post-Communist world. An audacious debut from a vivid new voice, The Humorless Ladies of Border Control is an unforgettable, funny, and sharply drawn depiction of surprisingly robust hidden spaces tucked within faraway lands. Critic Reviews: "A pleasing romp: punk in attitude but literary in execution and a fine work of armchair travel for those unwilling to strap on an accordion on the streets of Rostov for themselves." (Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Franz Nicolay) Tue, 02 Aug 2016 09:38:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Humorless-Ladies-of-Border-Control-Audiobook/B01IDWZUPQ thebookvoice.com 09:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Humorless Ladies of Border Control Subtitle: Touring the Punk Underground from Belgrade to Ulaanbaatar Author: Franz Nicolay Narrator: Franz Nicolay Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In 2009 musician Franz Nicolay left his job in the Hold Steady, aka the world's greatest bar band. Over the next five years, he crossed the world with a guitar in one hand, a banjo in the other, and an accordion on his back, playing the anarcho-leftist squats and DIY spaces of the punk rock diaspora. He met Polish artists nostalgic for their revolutionary days, Mongolian neo-Nazis in full SS regalia, and a gay expat in Ulaanbaatar who needed an armed escort between his home and his job. The Russian punk scene was thrust onto the international stage with the furor surrounding the arrest of the group Pussy Riot, and Ukrainians found themselves in the midst of a revolution and then a full-blown war. While engaging with the works of literary predecessors from Rebecca West to Chekhov and the 19th-century French aristocrat the Marquis de Custine, Nicolay explores the past and future of punk rock culture in the post-Communist world. An audacious debut from a vivid new voice, The Humorless Ladies of Border Control is an unforgettable, funny, and sharply drawn depiction of surprisingly robust hidden spaces tucked within faraway lands. Critic Reviews: "A pleasing romp: punk in attitude but literary in execution and a fine work of armchair travel for those unwilling to strap on an accordion on the streets of Rostov for themselves." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Humorless Ladies of Border Control Subtitle: Touring the Punk Underground from Belgrade to Ulaanbaatar Author: Franz Nicolay Narrator: Franz Nicolay Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In 2009 musician Franz Nicolay left his job in the Hold Steady, aka the world's greatest bar band. Over the next five years, he crossed the world with a guitar in one hand, a banjo in the other, and an accordion on his back, playing the anarcho-leftist squats and DIY spaces of the punk rock diaspora. He met Polish artists nostalgic for their revolutionary days, Mongolian neo-Nazis in full SS regalia, and a gay expat in Ulaanbaatar who needed an armed escort between his home and his job. The Russian punk scene was thrust onto the international stage with the furor surrounding the arrest of the group Pussy Riot, and Ukrainians found themselves in the midst of a revolution and then a full-blown war. While engaging with the works of literary predecessors from Rebecca West to Chekhov and the 19th-century French aristocrat the Marquis de Custine, Nicolay explores the past and future of punk rock culture in the post-Communist world. An audacious debut from a vivid new voice, The Humorless Ladies of Border Control is an unforgettable, funny, and sharply drawn depiction of surprisingly robust hidden spaces tucked within faraway lands. Critic Reviews: "A pleasing romp: punk in attitude but literary in execution and a fine work of armchair travel for those unwilling to strap on an accordion on the streets of Rostov for themselves." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: One of the Top 10 Favorite Books in my Lifetime - For Real Full Disclosure: This book combines my two loves, indie/DIY/punk music and indie/DIY/Raw Travel. I've read a plethora of books and viewed documentaries about punk music and touring (Henry Rollins - "Get in the Van", "Another State of Mind") and I've read many, many travel books in my time, including the classics when travelogues were more in vogue (before EVERYONE who has ever jumped on a plane had a blog, Twitter or Instragram trying to replace the sacred experience of authentic travel with "bucket lists" of vapid destinations in an attempt to show their cool factor). This book ranks as one of the most entertaining I've had the pleasure of reading in a long time and I'm a voracious and very picky reader. Life is too short to read a bad book and this book has me wishing for two lifetimes. This aptly titled book has me flipping "just one more page" deep into the night and my only complaint is that it's severely killing my sleep patterns. No exaggeration, for me at least, t's that entertaining and it rings true (I've been to some of the same destinations as the author. Indeed, we missed crossing paths by a matter of months in some cases). The other places I've yet to visit are brought alive with a unique and well researched historical and everyday anthropological context missing in news reports and media today. The author is funny, depreciating, humble and in short, a great character to root for. His descriptions of life on the road for an indie musician, the colorful cast of characters and off the grid "destinations" are authentic, empathetic and thought provoking, not malicious or overly opinionated. This is seriously one of the top 10 or maybe top 5 best books I've EVER read and I've read hundreds by now. Get it, read it and be enthralled.. I may even read it again.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Composers-Landscape-Audiobook/B01H0TWT5W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Composer's Landscape Subtitle: The Pianist as Explorer: Interpreting the Scores of Eight Masters Author: Carol Montparker Narrator: Carol Montparker Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Amadeus Press Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Derived from a popular series of lecture-recitals presented by Carol Montparker over the past several years, The Composer's Landscape features eight insightful essays on the piano repertoire. Each chapter focuses on a single composer: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, and Mendelssohn. Montparker uses landscape as a metaphor for the score, whether it's a well-tended garden of Mozart or the thorny thickets on a Schumann page: the topographical peaks and valleys, the circuitous melodic lines, the thoroughfares where all the voices convene, and so on. The discussions include thoughtful suggestions for navigating these landscapes, which differ so greatly from one composer to the next, taking note of the essential technical and interpretive elements as well as the challenges for the explorer pianist. As an actively performing pianist, lecturer, teacher, music journalist, and author of six other books on music, Montparker has the experience and understanding to guide listeners through these issues while elucidating the finer points. Woven into her text are excerpts from her interviews with world-renowned pianists, from Alfred Brendel to André Watts, conducted during her many years as senior editor of Clavier magazine. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carol Montparker) Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:16:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Composers-Landscape-Audiobook/B01H0TWT5W thebookvoice.com 14:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Composer's Landscape Subtitle: The Pianist as Explorer: Interpreting the Scores of Eight Masters Author: Carol Montparker Narrator: Carol Montparker Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Amadeus Press Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Derived from a popular series of lecture-recitals presented by Carol Montparker over the past several years, The Composer's Landscape features eight insightful essays on the piano repertoire. Each chapter focuses on a single composer: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, and Mendelssohn. Montparker uses landscape as a metaphor for the score, whether it's a well-tended garden of Mozart or the thorny thickets on a Schumann page: the topographical peaks and valleys, the circuitous melodic lines, the thoroughfares where all the voices convene, and so on. The discussions include thoughtful suggestions for navigating these landscapes, which differ so greatly from one composer to the next, taking note of the essential technical and interpretive elements as well as the challenges for the explorer pianist. As an actively performing pianist, lecturer, teacher, music journalist, and author of six other books on music, Montparker has the experience and understanding to guide listeners through these issues while elucidating the finer points. Woven into her text are excerpts from her interviews with world-renowned pianists, from Alfred Brendel to André Watts, conducted during her many years as senior editor of Clavier magazine. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Composer's Landscape Subtitle: The Pianist as Explorer: Interpreting the Scores of Eight Masters Author: Carol Montparker Narrator: Carol Montparker Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Amadeus Press Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Derived from a popular series of lecture-recitals presented by Carol Montparker over the past several years, The Composer's Landscape features eight insightful essays on the piano repertoire. Each chapter focuses on a single composer: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, and Mendelssohn. Montparker uses landscape as a metaphor for the score, whether it's a well-tended garden of Mozart or the thorny thickets on a Schumann page: the topographical peaks and valleys, the circuitous melodic lines, the thoroughfares where all the voices convene, and so on. The discussions include thoughtful suggestions for navigating these landscapes, which differ so greatly from one composer to the next, taking note of the essential technical and interpretive elements as well as the challenges for the explorer pianist. As an actively performing pianist, lecturer, teacher, music journalist, and author of six other books on music, Montparker has the experience and understanding to guide listeners through these issues while elucidating the finer points. Woven into her text are excerpts from her interviews with world-renowned pianists, from Alfred Brendel to André Watts, conducted during her many years as senior editor of Clavier magazine. Members Reviews: Wonderful for both musicians and non-musicians alike! Although not a musician myself, one of the great pleasures of COMPOSERâS LANDSCAPE is that through the medium of Ms. Montparkerâs thoughtful, sensitive, and exquisitely crafted prose I can appreciate as well as enjoy her essays on the eight composers -- all towering figures in the landscape of classical music -- whose lives and achievements she discusses with both authority and, unmistakably, love. While those who are immersed in the field will relish with deep understanding this book, COMPOSERâS LANDSCAPE is also an inviting read for anyone interested in classical music, the musicianâs worldview, and the creative impulse. Itâs also a fascinating opportunity to learn about the insights and musical experiences of Ms. Montparker herself, a prodigiously talented pianist, teacher, writer, and artist. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Sick-on-You-Audiobook/B01G5X7TQS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sick on You Subtitle: The Disastrous Story of Britain's Great Lost Punk Band Author: Andrew Matheson Narrator: Andrew Matheson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-16 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mojo Magazine's book of the year. The Hollywood Brats are the greatest band you've never heard of. Recording one near-perfect punk album in 1974, they were tragically ahead of their time. With only a guitar, a tatty copy of Melody Maker and his template for the perfect band, Andrew Matheson set out, in 1971, to make musical history. His band, The Hollywood Brats, were prepunk prophets - uncompromising, ultrathin, wild, untamable and outrageous. But thrown into the crazy world of the 1970s London music scene, the Brats ultimately fell afoul of the crooks and heavies that ran it and an industry that just wasn't ready for them. Directly inspiring the London SS, the Clash, Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols, The Hollywood Brats imploded too soon to share the glory. Punk's answer to Withnail and I, Sick on You is a startling, funny and brilliantly entertaining period memoir about never quite achieving success, despite flying so close to greatness. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Matheson) Thu, 21 Jul 2016 03:12:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Sick-on-You-Audiobook/B01G5X7TQS thebookvoice.com 09:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sick on You Subtitle: The Disastrous Story of Britain's Great Lost Punk Band Author: Andrew Matheson Narrator: Andrew Matheson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-16 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mojo Magazine's book of the year. The Hollywood Brats are the greatest band you've never heard of. Recording one near-perfect punk album in 1974, they were tragically ahead of their time. With only a guitar, a tatty copy of Melody Maker and his template for the perfect band, Andrew Matheson set out, in 1971, to make musical history. His band, The Hollywood Brats, were prepunk prophets - uncompromising, ultrathin, wild, untamable and outrageous. But thrown into the crazy world of the 1970s London music scene, the Brats ultimately fell afoul of the crooks and heavies that ran it and an industry that just wasn't ready for them. Directly inspiring the London SS, the Clash, Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols, The Hollywood Brats imploded too soon to share the glory. Punk's answer to Withnail and I, Sick on You is a startling, funny and brilliantly entertaining period memoir about never quite achieving success, despite flying so close to greatness. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sick on You Subtitle: The Disastrous Story of Britain's Great Lost Punk Band Author: Andrew Matheson Narrator: Andrew Matheson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-16 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mojo Magazine's book of the year. The Hollywood Brats are the greatest band you've never heard of. Recording one near-perfect punk album in 1974, they were tragically ahead of their time. With only a guitar, a tatty copy of Melody Maker and his template for the perfect band, Andrew Matheson set out, in 1971, to make musical history. His band, The Hollywood Brats, were prepunk prophets - uncompromising, ultrathin, wild, untamable and outrageous. But thrown into the crazy world of the 1970s London music scene, the Brats ultimately fell afoul of the crooks and heavies that ran it and an industry that just wasn't ready for them. Directly inspiring the London SS, the Clash, Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols, The Hollywood Brats imploded too soon to share the glory. Punk's answer to Withnail and I, Sick on You is a startling, funny and brilliantly entertaining period memoir about never quite achieving success, despite flying so close to greatness. Members Reviews: Go tumble with them I first came across the Hollywood Brats when their album was re-released in the early 90s and loved it. I wouldn't say it was like nothing I'd ever heard but that's only because everyone has "borrowed" from it or borrowed from those that had borrowed from it... So while most other bios document the rise and fall (and sometimes their rise again) their tale of being before their time and taking pretty much every wrong turn is more like a plane struggling to get off the ground with occasional hops into the air that inevitably see them crash back down. The whole tale of dodgy managers, promoters, gangsters and canal boats is told by Andrew Matheson, the lead singer and one of the main songwriters. He tells it like a the energetic and witty raconteur he is and never strays far from Tony Wilson's sage advice "if you have the option of printing the truth and printing the legend, print the legend". This all adds up to a thoroughly entertaining romp through the under belly of the early 70s music world. Funny mate, really funny The young Andrew Matheson and his merry band of diddies have a high opinion of themselves and their talent (an unmerited and unjustifiable high opinion of themselves) he might still have that opinion now hes not so young but his story is bloody funny. The Clashs Sandanista is a hilarious comedy album dont you know - we do now. Excellent I must confess I had never heard of The Hollywood Brats and got this audiobook for its title and because I am a big fan of punk rock in the mid/late 70's and like finding out about how punk started. This book is absolutely brilliant from start to finish, it has you cringing, laughing and most of all glued to the storyline. Since listening to it I have been on YouTube and listened to some of the music, it's pretty good. Also I have Some of The Boys early stuff and didn't realise "Sick on you" was a Brats song until near the end of book. One of my favourite bits was when A couple of The Brats met Malcolm McClaren, Vivien Westwood and the early Sex Pistols along with Mick Jones and Tony James. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Signifying-Rappers-Audiobook/B00DO87XV4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Signifying Rappers Author: David Foster Wallace, Mark Costello Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Finally back in print and now in audio - David Foster Wallace and Mark Costello's exuberant exploration of rap music and culture. Living together in Cambridge in 1989, David Foster Wallace and longtime friend Mark Costello discovered that they shared "an uncomfortable, somewhat furtive, and distinctively white enthusiasm for a certain music called rap/hip-hop." The book they wrote together, set against the legendary Boston music scene, mapped the bipolarities of rap and pop, rebellion and acceptance, glitz and gangsterdom. Signifying Rappers issued a fan's challenge to the giants of rock writing, Greil Marcus, Robert Palmer, and Lester Bangs: Could the new street beats of 1989 set us free, as rock had always promised? Available again at last, Signifying Rappers is a rare record of a city and a summer by two great thinkers, writers, and friends. With a new foreword by Mark Costello on his experience writing with David Foster Wallace, this reissue cannot be missed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Foster Wallace) Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:19:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Signifying-Rappers-Audiobook/B00DO87XV4 thebookvoice.com 05:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Signifying Rappers Author: David Foster Wallace, Mark Costello Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Finally back in print and now in audio - David Foster Wallace and Mark Costello's exuberant exploration of rap music and culture. Living together in Cambridge in 1989, David Foster Wallace and longtime friend Mark Costello discovered that they shared "an uncomfortable, somewhat furtive, and distinctively white enthusiasm for a certain music called rap/hip-hop." The book they wrote together, set against the legendary Boston music scene, mapped the bipolarities of rap and pop, rebellion and acceptance, glitz and gangsterdom. Signifying Rappers issued a fan's challenge to the giants of rock writing, Greil Marcus, Robert Palmer, and Lester Bangs: Could the new street beats of 1989 set us free, as rock had always promised? Available again at last, Signifying Rappers is a rare record of a city and a summer by two great thinkers, writers, and friends. With a new foreword by Mark Costello on his experience writing with David Foster Wallace, this reissue cannot be missed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Signifying Rappers Author: David Foster Wallace, Mark Costello Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Finally back in print and now in audio - David Foster Wallace and Mark Costello's exuberant exploration of rap music and culture. Living together in Cambridge in 1989, David Foster Wallace and longtime friend Mark Costello discovered that they shared "an uncomfortable, somewhat furtive, and distinctively white enthusiasm for a certain music called rap/hip-hop." The book they wrote together, set against the legendary Boston music scene, mapped the bipolarities of rap and pop, rebellion and acceptance, glitz and gangsterdom. Signifying Rappers issued a fan's challenge to the giants of rock writing, Greil Marcus, Robert Palmer, and Lester Bangs: Could the new street beats of 1989 set us free, as rock had always promised? Available again at last, Signifying Rappers is a rare record of a city and a summer by two great thinkers, writers, and friends. With a new foreword by Mark Costello on his experience writing with David Foster Wallace, this reissue cannot be missed. Members Reviews: Signifying Roomates My relationship with RAP started out a little funky. I remember hearing Ice-T's "Girls, L.G.B.N.A.F." on a 9th-grade biology trip to Southern Utah. Sony Walkman shared in the back of the bird bus. A bunch of white, prep-school kids from subburban Utah with no tangible idea what the ghetto, urban or underpriviliged was like experimenting with early RAP excess to pubescent abandon. Fast-forward a year: I'm living in Izmir, Turkey, getting a letter mailed 1/2 around the world from a friend and girl referencing said trip with L.G.B.N.A.F. stamped all throughout. Letter is discovered and read by Father. Father demands to know what L.G.B.N.A.F. means. There is no way in HELL to explain to Father, while driving in Asia Minor, what that ICE-T song meant in Moab or what it means in the here and now. The result of this failed explanation is I can never hear Journey's Greatest Hits (the abumn I was listening to in the car as my father was interrogating me) without thinking of Ice-T (strange mental ebbs and flows). Now fast-forward two decades: watching my wife watch Ice-T on Law & Order: SVU. It is all just a little trippy -- weird convergences of RAP, Journey, Turkey, and crap television all fighting for meaning in my memory. The world IS indeed a DFW essay. But, like my diet Dr Pepper left outside overnight or a green pear eaten too soon, this book hints at (DFW's) later genius without quite delivering the thing you want. It over-promises and under-delivers on the what, why, and wherefores of RAP. It is almost exactly what you would expect an overwritten book about rap put together by a young, tired genius who hasn't yet found his literary voice/mojo and his college roommate to be like. The weirdest, and most ironic part of the whole audiobook experience was the end when the narrator, on behalf of Hachette Audio, declares that "no part of the audio recording can be reproduced, copied, used, etc. without prior permission from yadda yadda" A funky ending to a book on an art form of theft, samples, and reproduction. David Foster Wallace would have loved the irony, would have stolen the warning, and would have riffed and rapped about it in a follow-up essay. Anyway, it was genius in parts, smug in parts, dated in many many sections, angry and alienated through-out, and still -- despite all its flaws -- it moved me and was worth the money. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Goodnight-LA-Audiobook/B075FT89P7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodnight, L.A. Subtitle: Untold Tales from Inside Classic Rocks Legendary Recording Studios Author: Kent Hartman Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From behind the walls of a handful of well-hidden, unlikely recording studios in the Los Angeles area, legends-in-waiting created masterpiece albums. It was a time of astonishing creativity and unprecedented fame and fortune. It was also a time of unfettered excess that threatened to unravel everything along the way. With access that only a longtime music business insider can provide, Kent Hartman packs Goodnight, L.A. with never-before-told stories about the most prolific time and iconic place in rock 'n' roll history. He brings the stories to life through new in-depth interviews with classic rock artists and famous producers. What Hartman's The Wrecking Crew was to pop singles, AM radio, and the '60s, Goodnight, L.A. is to album cuts, FM radio, and the high-flying, hard-rocking '70s and '80s. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kent Hartman) Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:00:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Goodnight-LA-Audiobook/B075FT89P7 thebookvoice.com 07:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodnight, L.A. Subtitle: Untold Tales from Inside Classic Rocks Legendary Recording Studios Author: Kent Hartman Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From behind the walls of a handful of well-hidden, unlikely recording studios in the Los Angeles area, legends-in-waiting created masterpiece albums. It was a time of astonishing creativity and unprecedented fame and fortune. It was also a time of unfettered excess that threatened to unravel everything along the way. With access that only a longtime music business insider can provide, Kent Hartman packs Goodnight, L.A. with never-before-told stories about the most prolific time and iconic place in rock 'n' roll history. He brings the stories to life through new in-depth interviews with classic rock artists and famous producers. What Hartman's The Wrecking Crew was to pop singles, AM radio, and the '60s, Goodnight, L.A. is to album cuts, FM radio, and the high-flying, hard-rocking '70s and '80s. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goodnight, L.A. Subtitle: Untold Tales from Inside Classic Rocks Legendary Recording Studios Author: Kent Hartman Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From behind the walls of a handful of well-hidden, unlikely recording studios in the Los Angeles area, legends-in-waiting created masterpiece albums. It was a time of astonishing creativity and unprecedented fame and fortune. It was also a time of unfettered excess that threatened to unravel everything along the way. With access that only a longtime music business insider can provide, Kent Hartman packs Goodnight, L.A. with never-before-told stories about the most prolific time and iconic place in rock 'n' roll history. He brings the stories to life through new in-depth interviews with classic rock artists and famous producers. What Hartman's The Wrecking Crew was to pop singles, AM radio, and the '60s, Goodnight, L.A. is to album cuts, FM radio, and the high-flying, hard-rocking '70s and '80s. Members Reviews: Read it. Really good. Interesting stories you'll tell your friends about over beers, and annoy them cause you just keep going because there are so many good stories. A MUST READ for any rock n' roll fan I read everything I can about the history of rock n' roll, and Hartman's inside stories are unmatched. He's got the goods. He gets inside the studios, has true tales about the stars, but most important, he has the insider take from and about the lesser-known music makers. In his bestselling Wrecking Crew, the crew was known by some but not all; in Goodnight LA, he takes it up a sweet notch by weaving the history rock using the twin threads of Waddy Wachtel and producer Keith Olson - the guy behind Fleetwood Mac, early (great) Chicago, early (great!) Loggins and Messina, the Dead's best LP, and more more more. Olsen was American's George Martin yet with a broader range of artists. Please note that this is a loving tribute with only a few punches thrown; it's not a mean book. If you love rock and its creators, Goodnight LA is a must. Hartman also has a flowing writing style that is a pleasure to experience, while you relive the times and the changes. Your musical mind will be expanded, happily and with a ton of aha moments. A must for any music history reference library Goodnight, L.A., by Kent Hartman, is an excellent book for those who are into the recording of music of the late 1960s through the early 1980s in LA. This book centers on the studios, the producers, and their interaction with the musical artists themselves to produce the hits that still resonate with us. The episodic writing is distracting, but the material presented is fascinating. This book is a worthy sequel to Hartman'sThe Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept SecretRecommended for serious music fans. Perfect holiday gift for many on my list... Just like with Hartmanâs first book The Wrecking Crew, I gained a deeper appreciation and fascination of the music and the artists he writes aboutâbut this time covering music of the 70s and early 80s. The music this book explores has stood the test of time, so it was worth it to hear the behind-the-scenes stories about the artists, the creative tension, the production of and the drama that created the music we know. Perfect perfect PERFECT holiday or birthday gift for some music friends of mine. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/So-You-Want-To-Be-A-Rock-N-Roll-Star-Audiobook/B00ICNOP9E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star Subtitle: Why Songwriting Matters...You Can Do It Author: Marc Platt Narrator: Marc Platt Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-14 Publisher: Marc Alan Platt Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star is a guide on how to write, produce and perform your songs. Marc Platt has been a Los Angeles-based songwriter for more than 30 years, having songs placed on TV and film. He has also had several CD and vinyl releases in his career. If you really want to easily gain knowledge, this is the audiobook for you. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marc Platt) Wed, 12 Feb 2014 11:53:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/So-You-Want-To-Be-A-Rock-N-Roll-Star-Audiobook/B00ICNOP9E thebookvoice.com 01:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star Subtitle: Why Songwriting Matters...You Can Do It Author: Marc Platt Narrator: Marc Platt Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-14 Publisher: Marc Alan Platt Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star is a guide on how to write, produce and perform your songs. Marc Platt has been a Los Angeles-based songwriter for more than 30 years, having songs placed on TV and film. He has also had several CD and vinyl releases in his career. If you really want to easily gain knowledge, this is the audiobook for you. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star Subtitle: Why Songwriting Matters...You Can Do It Author: Marc Platt Narrator: Marc Platt Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-14 Publisher: Marc Alan Platt Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star is a guide on how to write, produce and perform your songs. Marc Platt has been a Los Angeles-based songwriter for more than 30 years, having songs placed on TV and film. He has also had several CD and vinyl releases in his career. If you really want to easily gain knowledge, this is the audiobook for you. Members Reviews: Recommended Good information and well structured. My reservations were with the audio. How can a music guy possibly think it's a good idea to use that much reverb on an audio book makes me question his cred. The stilted read is more forgivable, but maybe the extra beat between each word is akin to double spacing your book report to make it seem longer. All in all, I do recommend the book. I just wish I knew going in about the audio strangeness, just to be ready. Good ideas and insights, but really, reverb? A Great book! Concise and inspirational. It breaks down the key aspects of your inner songwriting skills, and highlights the good aspects of being a humble yet great performer. All in all, a good audio book for budding songwriters. Pretty solid. Very solid book. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to learn the basic fundamentals, or any seasoned song writer looking to step back and reexamine themselves and how to write. My only complaint was the reverb during the narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Just-Around-Midnight-Audiobook/B06XP4KBWC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Around Midnight Subtitle: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination Author: Jack Hamilton Narrator: Ron Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Rooted in rhythm-and-blues pioneered by black musicians, 1950s rock and roll was racially inclusive and attracted listeners and performers across the color line. In the 1960s, however, rock and roll gave way to rock: a new musical ideal regarded as more serious, more artistic-and the province of white musicians. Decoding the racial discourses that have distorted standard histories of rock music, Jack Hamilton underscores how ideas of "authenticity" have blinded us to rock's inextricably interracial artistic enterprise. According to the standard storyline, the authentic white musician was guided by an individual creative vision, whereas black musicians were deemed authentic only when they stayed true to black tradition. Serious rock became white because only white musicians could be original without being accused of betraying their race. Juxtaposing Sam Cooke and Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, and many others, Hamilton challenges the racial categories that oversimplified the sixties revolution and provides a deeper appreciation of the twists and turns that kept the music alive. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Hamilton) Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:20:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Just-Around-Midnight-Audiobook/B06XP4KBWC thebookvoice.com 10:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Around Midnight Subtitle: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination Author: Jack Hamilton Narrator: Ron Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Rooted in rhythm-and-blues pioneered by black musicians, 1950s rock and roll was racially inclusive and attracted listeners and performers across the color line. In the 1960s, however, rock and roll gave way to rock: a new musical ideal regarded as more serious, more artistic-and the province of white musicians. Decoding the racial discourses that have distorted standard histories of rock music, Jack Hamilton underscores how ideas of "authenticity" have blinded us to rock's inextricably interracial artistic enterprise. According to the standard storyline, the authentic white musician was guided by an individual creative vision, whereas black musicians were deemed authentic only when they stayed true to black tradition. Serious rock became white because only white musicians could be original without being accused of betraying their race. Juxtaposing Sam Cooke and Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, and many others, Hamilton challenges the racial categories that oversimplified the sixties revolution and provides a deeper appreciation of the twists and turns that kept the music alive. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Around Midnight Subtitle: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination Author: Jack Hamilton Narrator: Ron Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Rooted in rhythm-and-blues pioneered by black musicians, 1950s rock and roll was racially inclusive and attracted listeners and performers across the color line. In the 1960s, however, rock and roll gave way to rock: a new musical ideal regarded as more serious, more artistic-and the province of white musicians. Decoding the racial discourses that have distorted standard histories of rock music, Jack Hamilton underscores how ideas of "authenticity" have blinded us to rock's inextricably interracial artistic enterprise. According to the standard storyline, the authentic white musician was guided by an individual creative vision, whereas black musicians were deemed authentic only when they stayed true to black tradition. Serious rock became white because only white musicians could be original without being accused of betraying their race. Juxtaposing Sam Cooke and Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, and many others, Hamilton challenges the racial categories that oversimplified the sixties revolution and provides a deeper appreciation of the twists and turns that kept the music alive. Members Reviews: So much of popular music in the US revolves around ... So much of popular music in the US revolves around how listeners and musicians make sense of a defining conflict in American society: race. Hamilton shows how this played out in the production of some of the most memorable music in the country's recorded history. Fantastically written, with astounding new facts and insights about artists and songs you thought you knew. Made me listen to Gaye, Cooke, Dylan, and The Beatles, amongst others, as if for the first time. thought-provoking and well-written book This book exposes a very interesting aspect of cultural history -- how rock and roll went from black to white. It's well written, full of examples that indicate the author's deep knowledge of the music and the times. Would be of special interest to those aging Boomers who lived through it all! Excellent A study in white appropriation of black music and, in turn, of African America's legacy in American popular music. A great read. Highly recommend! Challenge the categories and assumptions we've made regarding our favorite musicians from the 1960s! This book did a great job of placing some of my favorite 1960's musicians in their own complicated and changing times. Even more, it helped me think more deeply about the most commonly accepted stories that music fans have told ourselves about the race and artistic decisions of these icons. It is full of provoking anecdotes that give insight into how the musicians themselves thought of themselves and their work, which often challenges how we came to imagine them and categorize them in the decades that followed. Most importantly though âJust Around Midnightâ is a book about songs. Jack Hamilton looks bar-by-bar (often chord-by-chord) at some of our favorite songs including a breakdown of "Gimme Shelter" in the last chapter that I had to re-read after I dug up the track on my iPod and listened to it in it's entirety. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/I-Killed-Pink-Floyds-Pig-Audiobook/B01LYFKY7C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Killed Pink Floyds Pig Subtitle: Inside Stories of Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Author: Beau Phillips, Sammy Hagar - introduction Narrator: Beau Phillips Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: I Killed Pink Floyd's Pig is an all-access behind-the-scenes VIP tour of when rock was great, courtesy of Beau Phillips, a respected radio programmer and former head of marketing at MTV. Phillips was an insider and occasional accomplice who witnessed the legends of classic rock in their heyday and takes listeners inside the dressing rooms, hotel suites, and private planes of Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, and dozens more to enjoy funny, decadent, and never-been-told stories of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. The book's foreword was written by Sammy Hagar, former lead singer for Van Halen. He and Phillips met in the late 1970s, early in Hagar's career. Sammy wrote, "Beau has seen all of the rock and roll craziness - and his book is loaded with amazing stories." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beau Phillips) Fri, 07 Oct 2016 17:00:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/I-Killed-Pink-Floyds-Pig-Audiobook/B01LYFKY7C thebookvoice.com 06:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Killed Pink Floyds Pig Subtitle: Inside Stories of Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Author: Beau Phillips, Sammy Hagar - introduction Narrator: Beau Phillips Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: I Killed Pink Floyd's Pig is an all-access behind-the-scenes VIP tour of when rock was great, courtesy of Beau Phillips, a respected radio programmer and former head of marketing at MTV. Phillips was an insider and occasional accomplice who witnessed the legends of classic rock in their heyday and takes listeners inside the dressing rooms, hotel suites, and private planes of Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, and dozens more to enjoy funny, decadent, and never-been-told stories of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. The book's foreword was written by Sammy Hagar, former lead singer for Van Halen. He and Phillips met in the late 1970s, early in Hagar's career. Sammy wrote, "Beau has seen all of the rock and roll craziness - and his book is loaded with amazing stories." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Killed Pink Floyds Pig Subtitle: Inside Stories of Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Author: Beau Phillips, Sammy Hagar - introduction Narrator: Beau Phillips Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: I Killed Pink Floyd's Pig is an all-access behind-the-scenes VIP tour of when rock was great, courtesy of Beau Phillips, a respected radio programmer and former head of marketing at MTV. Phillips was an insider and occasional accomplice who witnessed the legends of classic rock in their heyday and takes listeners inside the dressing rooms, hotel suites, and private planes of Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, and dozens more to enjoy funny, decadent, and never-been-told stories of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. The book's foreword was written by Sammy Hagar, former lead singer for Van Halen. He and Phillips met in the late 1970s, early in Hagar's career. Sammy wrote, "Beau has seen all of the rock and roll craziness - and his book is loaded with amazing stories." Members Reviews: Questionable Credibility Artimus Pyle is not dead. He is alive and well, and has a band! Poor fact checking on Mr. Phillips part. Disappointing Beau Phillips celebrates the dubious heroism of self entitled rock stars with drug-fuzzy brains throwing TVs out of hotel rooms and insulting disabled fans, all admiringly described by the author in the words of a pubertal boy. If you are 15 years old and aspire to these kind of stunts, then this book may hold some inspirations for you. Everybody else will probably not get past the first chapter. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Power-Chord-Audiobook/B00DIGOX8S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Power Chord Subtitle: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest to Find His Guitar Heroes Author: Thomas Scott McKenzie Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Power Chord is the story of one mans epic pilgrimage to gain rock enlightenment from the gods and guitar heroes of the Golden Age of heavy metal. Author Scott McKenzie set off to make contact with the legendary metal superstars he worshipped in his rural Kentucky youth - men like George Lynch of Dokken, Glen Tipton of Judas Priest, and Ace Frehley of KISS - hoping to gain wisdom and a better understanding of the electric guitar mystique. The result is a veritable treasure trove of enthralling behind-the-scenes stories and "where are they now" revelations that will delight anyone who has ever felt a Mötley Crüe, Guns N Roses, or Black Sabbath song reach out from the speakers and grab them by the ears. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Scott McKenzie) Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:16:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Power-Chord-Audiobook/B00DIGOX8S thebookvoice.com 08:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Power Chord Subtitle: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest to Find His Guitar Heroes Author: Thomas Scott McKenzie Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Power Chord is the story of one mans epic pilgrimage to gain rock enlightenment from the gods and guitar heroes of the Golden Age of heavy metal. Author Scott McKenzie set off to make contact with the legendary metal superstars he worshipped in his rural Kentucky youth - men like George Lynch of Dokken, Glen Tipton of Judas Priest, and Ace Frehley of KISS - hoping to gain wisdom and a better understanding of the electric guitar mystique. The result is a veritable treasure trove of enthralling behind-the-scenes stories and "where are they now" revelations that will delight anyone who has ever felt a Mötley Crüe, Guns N Roses, or Black Sabbath song reach out from the speakers and grab them by the ears. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Power Chord Subtitle: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest to Find His Guitar Heroes Author: Thomas Scott McKenzie Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Power Chord is the story of one mans epic pilgrimage to gain rock enlightenment from the gods and guitar heroes of the Golden Age of heavy metal. Author Scott McKenzie set off to make contact with the legendary metal superstars he worshipped in his rural Kentucky youth - men like George Lynch of Dokken, Glen Tipton of Judas Priest, and Ace Frehley of KISS - hoping to gain wisdom and a better understanding of the electric guitar mystique. The result is a veritable treasure trove of enthralling behind-the-scenes stories and "where are they now" revelations that will delight anyone who has ever felt a Mötley Crüe, Guns N Roses, or Black Sabbath song reach out from the speakers and grab them by the ears. Members Reviews: Great listen Really enjoyed listening to this. I grew up listening to these same bands, and it was really cool yo hear this story GREAT TREAT BOOK! I'M AT THE POINT YOU ARE AT THE FIRST OF THE BOOK NOW!!! MY HERO ARE FROM THE DEEP PURPLE ERA, BUT I MUST SAY IM GONNA GET ME ONE OF THOSE ESP GEORGE LYNCH GUITARS!!! Love your book and am looking forward to the next! ROCK ON HARD!!!!! Great Book!!! What made the experience of listening to Power Chord the most enjoyable? The way Scott takes you on his musical journey, is fantastic!! I still find it really cool, how he was able to actually sit and talk with some of his guitar heroes!! Who was your favorite character and why? Scott, of course. Cause he's a great story teller!! What does Fred Berman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Fred brings the book to life for the listener. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I loved this book, because I am a musician myself. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Verdi-Aida-Audiobook/B009WQRM4A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Verdi: Aida Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Ancient Egypt and the war with Ethiopia is the setting for Verdis grandest opera. It is the story of the love between Rhadames, the Egyptian general, and Aida, an Ethiopian slave, and the jealousy of Amneris, daughter of the King of Egypt. It was written in 1871 to a commission from the Khedive of Egypt to inaugurate the new opera house in Cairo. Aida generally is considered one of the most spectacular of Verdis operas. But Thomson Smillie, in his fascinating introduction to the work, presented by actor David Timson, says it is, more accurately, "a chamber opera with a grand march through the middle of it". The historic background - how and why it came to be composed - is clearly explained. This is followed by the plot, the characters, and the principal arias and musical moments - a perfect way of getting to know the work. Editorial Reviews: With ancient Egypt's war with Ethiopia the setting for this opera's love story, Aida is generally considered one of the most spectacular examples of Verdi's work. Narrator David Timson performs Thomson Smillie's exploration of the historic background behind Aida - how and why it came to be composed - and the difficulties and challenges for its performers. Timson's refined delivery enhances the accessibility and charm of Smillie's words and listeners new to opera will find this audiobook a wonderful introduction to this musical world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:24:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Verdi-Aida-Audiobook/B009WQRM4A thebookvoice.com 01:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Verdi: Aida Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Ancient Egypt and the war with Ethiopia is the setting for Verdis grandest opera. It is the story of the love between Rhadames, the Egyptian general, and Aida, an Ethiopian slave, and the jealousy of Amneris, daughter of the King of Egypt. It was written in 1871 to a commission from the Khedive of Egypt to inaugurate the new opera house in Cairo. Aida generally is considered one of the most spectacular of Verdis operas. But Thomson Smillie, in his fascinating introduction to the work, presented by actor David Timson, says it is, more accurately, "a chamber opera with a grand march through the middle of it". The historic background - how and why it came to be composed - is clearly explained. This is followed by the plot, the characters, and the principal arias and musical moments - a perfect way of getting to know the work. Editorial Reviews: With ancient Egypt's war with Ethiopia the setting for this opera's love story, Aida is generally considered one of the most spectacular examples of Verdi's work. Narrator David Timson performs Thomson Smillie's exploration of the historic background behind Aida - how and why it came to be composed - and the difficulties and challenges for its performers. Timson's refined delivery enhances the accessibility and charm of Smillie's words and listeners new to opera will find this audiobook a wonderful introduction to this musical world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Verdi: Aida Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Ancient Egypt and the war with Ethiopia is the setting for Verdis grandest opera. It is the story of the love between Rhadames, the Egyptian general, and Aida, an Ethiopian slave, and the jealousy of Amneris, daughter of the King of Egypt. It was written in 1871 to a commission from the Khedive of Egypt to inaugurate the new opera house in Cairo. Aida generally is considered one of the most spectacular of Verdis operas. But Thomson Smillie, in his fascinating introduction to the work, presented by actor David Timson, says it is, more accurately, "a chamber opera with a grand march through the middle of it". The historic background - how and why it came to be composed - is clearly explained. This is followed by the plot, the characters, and the principal arias and musical moments - a perfect way of getting to know the work. Editorial Reviews: With ancient Egypt's war with Ethiopia the setting for this opera's love story, Aida is generally considered one of the most spectacular examples of Verdi's work. Narrator David Timson performs Thomson Smillie's exploration of the historic background behind Aida - how and why it came to be composed - and the difficulties and challenges for its performers. Timson's refined delivery enhances the accessibility and charm of Smillie's words and listeners new to opera will find this audiobook a wonderful introduction to this musical world. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Nilsson-Audiobook/B00JU5LYVK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nilsson Subtitle: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter Author: Alyn Shipton Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Paul McCartney and John Lennon described him as the Beatles' "favorite group", he won Grammy awards, wrote and recorded hit songs, and yet no figure in popular music is as much of a paradox, or as underrated, as Harry Nilsson. In this first ever full-length biography, Alyn Shipton traces Nilsson's life from his Brooklyn childhood to his Los Angeles adolescence and his gradual emergence as a uniquely talented singer-songwriter. With interviews from friends, family, and associates, and material drawn from an unfinished autobiography, Shipton probes beneath the enigma to discover the real Harry Nilsson. A major celebrity at a time when huge concerts and festivals were becoming the norm, Nilsson shunned live performance. His venue was the studio, his stage the dubbing booth, his greatest triumphs masterful examples of studio craft. He was a gifted composer of songs for a wide variety of performers, including the Ronettes, the Yardbirds, and the Monkees, yet Nilsson's own biggest hits were almost all written by other songwriters. He won two Grammy awards, in 1969 for "Everybody's Talkin'" (the theme song for Midnight Cowboy), and in 1972 for "Without You", had two top-10 singles, numerous album successes, and wrote a number of songs -"Coconut" and "Jump into the Fire", to name just two - that still sound remarkably fresh and original today. He was once described by his producer Richard Perry as "the finest white male singer on the planet", but near the end of his life, Nilsson's career was marked by voice-damaging substance abuse and the infamous deaths of both Keith Moon and Mama Cass in his London flat. Drawing on exclusive access to Nilsson's papers, Alyn Shipton's biography offers listeners an intimate portrait of a man who has seemed both famous and unknowable - until now. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alyn Shipton) Tue, 06 May 2014 16:27:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Nilsson-Audiobook/B00JU5LYVK thebookvoice.com 16:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nilsson Subtitle: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter Author: Alyn Shipton Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Paul McCartney and John Lennon described him as the Beatles' "favorite group", he won Grammy awards, wrote and recorded hit songs, and yet no figure in popular music is as much of a paradox, or as underrated, as Harry Nilsson. In this first ever full-length biography, Alyn Shipton traces Nilsson's life from his Brooklyn childhood to his Los Angeles adolescence and his gradual emergence as a uniquely talented singer-songwriter. With interviews from friends, family, and associates, and material drawn from an unfinished autobiography, Shipton probes beneath the enigma to discover the real Harry Nilsson. A major celebrity at a time when huge concerts and festivals were becoming the norm, Nilsson shunned live performance. His venue was the studio, his stage the dubbing booth, his greatest triumphs masterful examples of studio craft. He was a gifted composer of songs for a wide variety of performers, including the Ronettes, the Yardbirds, and the Monkees, yet Nilsson's own biggest hits were almost all written by other songwriters. He won two Grammy awards, in 1969 for "Everybody's Talkin'" (the theme song for Midnight Cowboy), and in 1972 for "Without You", had two top-10 singles, numerous album successes, and wrote a number of songs -"Coconut" and "Jump into the Fire", to name just two - that still sound remarkably fresh and original today. He was once described by his producer Richard Perry as "the finest white male singer on the planet", but near the end of his life, Nilsson's career was marked by voice-damaging substance abuse and the infamous deaths of both Keith Moon and Mama Cass in his London flat. Drawing on exclusive access to Nilsson's papers, Alyn Shipton's biography offers listeners an intimate portrait of a man who has seemed both famous and unknowable - until now. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nilsson Subtitle: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter Author: Alyn Shipton Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Paul McCartney and John Lennon described him as the Beatles' "favorite group", he won Grammy awards, wrote and recorded hit songs, and yet no figure in popular music is as much of a paradox, or as underrated, as Harry Nilsson. In this first ever full-length biography, Alyn Shipton traces Nilsson's life from his Brooklyn childhood to his Los Angeles adolescence and his gradual emergence as a uniquely talented singer-songwriter. With interviews from friends, family, and associates, and material drawn from an unfinished autobiography, Shipton probes beneath the enigma to discover the real Harry Nilsson. A major celebrity at a time when huge concerts and festivals were becoming the norm, Nilsson shunned live performance. His venue was the studio, his stage the dubbing booth, his greatest triumphs masterful examples of studio craft. He was a gifted composer of songs for a wide variety of performers, including the Ronettes, the Yardbirds, and the Monkees, yet Nilsson's own biggest hits were almost all written by other songwriters. He won two Grammy awards, in 1969 for "Everybody's Talkin'" (the theme song for Midnight Cowboy), and in 1972 for "Without You", had two top-10 singles, numerous album successes, and wrote a number of songs -"Coconut" and "Jump into the Fire", to name just two - that still sound remarkably fresh and original today. He was once described by his producer Richard Perry as "the finest white male singer on the planet", but near the end of his life, Nilsson's career was marked by voice-damaging substance abuse and the infamous deaths of both Keith Moon and Mama Cass in his London flat. Drawing on exclusive access to Nilsson's papers, Alyn Shipton's biography offers listeners an intimate portrait of a man who has seemed both famous and unknowable - until now. Members Reviews: A story of so many emotions Having always believed that Harry N had taken his own life I was so sad to learn of his illnesses and prolonged demise at such a young age. I was not steeped in his music but the few things I knew and his animated film 'The Point' intrigued me. As a Beatle devotee I had also not realised how he was so intimately untwined with all of them. How sad life is that these innovators have such short lives (McCartney apart who is by now one of the grandaddy's of Rock because he survived everyone through - I suppose - moderation. A great read i.e. listen,as I don't read these things anymore as I like the narration). Interesting in parts but WAY to long If you are looking for a detailed description of the music industry than this is the book for you. All I wanted was the personal life story of Harry Nilsson. I was never a big fan but truly admired his voice and writing ability and was interested in finding out more about the man himself. This book was long for me and to full of name dropping, gossip and "who's who" for my taste. I did finish the book and enjoyed most of it but honestly I wanted it to end long before it did. So unless you have an interest in the music industry I would't recommend it. But if the industry and name dropping is you thing, go for it. Good story I wish there was more from him about how he felt but... Love his music! Super A wonderful surprise to see an audio book on Harry Nilsson. Spotted, downloaded and playing in minutes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Music-History-History-of-Music-From-Prehistoric-Sounds-to-Classical-Music-Jazz-Rock-Music-Pop-Music-and-Electronic-Music-Audiobook/B076X691SJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Music History: History of Music: From Prehistoric Sounds to Classical Music, Jazz, Rock Music, Pop Music, and Electronic Music Author: Andrew Sullivan Narrator: Chuck Shelby Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: Andrew Sullivan Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This is the fascinating story of music. How it started with a song and became one of our most beloved arts. History of Music: From Prehistoric Sounds to Classical Music, Jazz, Rock Music, Pop Music, and Electronic Music is a quick dip into our relationship with sound and movement through time. You'll learn how music and songs grew from humble beginnings into an art that enriches, entertains, and relaxes us. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Sullivan) Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:48:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Music-History-History-of-Music-From-Prehistoric-Sounds-to-Classical-Music-Jazz-Rock-Music-Pop-Music-and-Electronic-Music-Audiobook/B076X691SJ thebookvoice.com 01:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Music History: History of Music: From Prehistoric Sounds to Classical Music, Jazz, Rock Music, Pop Music, and Electronic Music Author: Andrew Sullivan Narrator: Chuck Shelby Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: Andrew Sullivan Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This is the fascinating story of music. How it started with a song and became one of our most beloved arts. History of Music: From Prehistoric Sounds to Classical Music, Jazz, Rock Music, Pop Music, and Electronic Music is a quick dip into our relationship with sound and movement through time. You'll learn how music and songs grew from humble beginnings into an art that enriches, entertains, and relaxes us. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Music History: History of Music: From Prehistoric Sounds to Classical Music, Jazz, Rock Music, Pop Music, and Electronic Music Author: Andrew Sullivan Narrator: Chuck Shelby Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: Andrew Sullivan Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This is the fascinating story of music. How it started with a song and became one of our most beloved arts. History of Music: From Prehistoric Sounds to Classical Music, Jazz, Rock Music, Pop Music, and Electronic Music is a quick dip into our relationship with sound and movement through time. You'll learn how music and songs grew from humble beginnings into an art that enriches, entertains, and relaxes us. Members Reviews: For the music lover in all of us After reading this kindle edition I came away from it with a new sense of the genre itself. sometimes called historical musicology, is the highly diverse subfield of the broader discipline of musicology that studies music from a historical viewpoint. In theory, "music history" could refer to the study of the history of any type or genre of music (e.g., the history of Indian music or the history of rock). In practice, these research topics are often categorized as part of ethnomusicology or cultural studies, whether or not they are ethnographically based. The terms "music history" and "historical musicology" usually refer to the history of the notated music of Western elites, sometimes called "art music" (by analogy to art history, which tends to focus on elite art). I was also fascinated by the stories of Chopin, Beethoven, and Bach. This was a fascinating read and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys all genres of music Entertaining Compact Overview Review: MUSIC HISTORY This book presents a compact overview of a subject that is an integral component of the human experience. Following an introduction, the author discusses background and history of many musical types. Readers will have a background from which to further study these topics for themselves. A fun and interesting book! If youâre interested in musicâand who isnât?âyou are bound to enjoy reading this book. Unlike most books about music history, which cover the history of one genre or type of music, this book covers the history of music from pre-historic times right up until the present day. Also, it includes a chapter on folk music from around the world, so it is not just limited to Western music. It is fun to read and even includes quizzes at the end of the chapters you can use to test your knowledge of what you just read. All in all you will find Music History an interesting way to pass an afternoon or an evening! An awesome book I love music and music is one part of my life and now I am so happy because I know the history behind music. The book is very interesting with quiz. I learnt many facts about music instruments in various countries. I think it is one of the best written book that I have read so far from the amazon. I will definitely recommend this book to my friends because I found this book is very informative. this history of music will delight those familiar with the topic and those who are ... Well-written and accessible, this history of music will delight those familiar with the topic and those who are picking it up for the first time. I especially loved the deep, thoughtful discussion of ancient music, which isn't so often discussed, but is so important to how we understand our ancestors. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone to believes that music is an important part of who we are. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Rob-Kapilows-What-Makes-It-Great-Volume-1-Beethovens-Appassionata-Sonata-Audiobook/B00WT4E9SO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rob Kapilows What Makes It Great?, Volume 1: Beethovens Appassionata Sonata Author: Rob Kapilow Narrator: Rob Kapilow Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-15 Publisher: Roven Records Spoken Word Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For over 25 years, Rob Kapilow has performed his What Makes It Great? series, bringing the joy and wonder of classical music - and unraveling some of its mysteries - to audiences around the world, performing with the greatest orchestras and soloists alive today. Now for the first time, these lecture/concerts are available as digital media. The first to be released is Kapilow's lecture on Beethoven's seminal "Appassionata Sonata", performed by internationally renowned pianist Igal Kesselman. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rob Kapilow) Wed, 29 Apr 2015 21:10:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Rob-Kapilows-What-Makes-It-Great-Volume-1-Beethovens-Appassionata-Sonata-Audiobook/B00WT4E9SO thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rob Kapilows What Makes It Great?, Volume 1: Beethovens Appassionata Sonata Author: Rob Kapilow Narrator: Rob Kapilow Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-15 Publisher: Roven Records Spoken Word Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For over 25 years, Rob Kapilow has performed his What Makes It Great? series, bringing the joy and wonder of classical music - and unraveling some of its mysteries - to audiences around the world, performing with the greatest orchestras and soloists alive today. Now for the first time, these lecture/concerts are available as digital media. The first to be released is Kapilow's lecture on Beethoven's seminal "Appassionata Sonata", performed by internationally renowned pianist Igal Kesselman. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rob Kapilows What Makes It Great?, Volume 1: Beethovens Appassionata Sonata Author: Rob Kapilow Narrator: Rob Kapilow Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-15 Publisher: Roven Records Spoken Word Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For over 25 years, Rob Kapilow has performed his What Makes It Great? series, bringing the joy and wonder of classical music - and unraveling some of its mysteries - to audiences around the world, performing with the greatest orchestras and soloists alive today. Now for the first time, these lecture/concerts are available as digital media. The first to be released is Kapilow's lecture on Beethoven's seminal "Appassionata Sonata", performed by internationally renowned pianist Igal Kesselman. Members Reviews: Remember the Leonard Bernstein Young People's Concerts? Rob Kapilow opens windows and ears to music - his `What Makes Music Great? Series on NPR is the modern day equivalent of the Bernstein Young People's Concerts, only better. Their mission is a shared one, Kapilow and Bernstein - they want to make classical music immediately accessible to a larger audience than that simply attends subscription concerts in orchestra and recital halls - an actually increase those potential audience members. Thanks to the companion website courtesy of Roven Records this series of `lectures' offers aural demonstrations. In his inimitable fashion Rob warmly discusses what makes a masterpiece and what is good classical music, offering examples from Vivaldi, Handel, J.S. Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Chopin, Puccini, Wagner, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, and Debussy - explaining far more about the various schools of music and how they evolved and become incorporated in contemporary music than other so called music theory textbooks! It is a grand and eloquent yet very down to earth series of talks with readily available access to samples of the music being discussed. Lots of subtleties and innuendoes not available elsewhere - about precisely what is 'great'. For the music devotees as well as those to whom all of this information is new, this is a book to own and have in your library to share with family and with friends who share your concern for the arts. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, May 15 Love this! This is fantastic! I will now listen to Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata in an entirely new way! Thanks Rob for breaking it down. Looking forward to the next "What Makes It Great"! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Stories-Behind-the-Best-Loved-Songs-of-Christmas-Audiobook/B002V0RL3Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Author: Ace Collins Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-08 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over 30 favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you've never met, stories you've never heard, and meanings you'd never have imagined. ©2001 Ace Collins (P)2008 Zondervan biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ace Collins) Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Stories-Behind-the-Best-Loved-Songs-of-Christmas-Audiobook/B002V0RL3Q thebookvoice.com 04:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Author: Ace Collins Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-08 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over 30 favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you've never met, stories you've never heard, and meanings you'd never have imagined. ©2001 Ace Collins (P)2008 Zondervan Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Author: Ace Collins Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-08 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over 30 favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you've never met, stories you've never heard, and meanings you'd never have imagined. ©2001 Ace Collins (P)2008 Zondervan Members Reviews: Jingle Bells was not written for Christmas. Ace Collins rights of wonderful book of the origin of Christmas songs, discover just where that cool Christmas song that you love came from. this is perfect for those cold winter nights just before Christmas. wishing you all a white Christmas. Wonderful book The stories of the songs were very well told, and amazing. I was especially blown away with the story of The Twelve Days of Christmas. I'll never hear it the same again. Some of the songs have a much older history than I ever imagined. Loved it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Verdi-Rigoletto-Audiobook/B009WTRXPK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Verdi: Rigoletto Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Rigoletto is simply wonderful entertainment with superb music. It is also much more - a daring (for its time) attack on aristocratic privilege, a tender love story, and an impassioned appeal on behalf of the disadvantaged, all set to music of such wealth and beauty that, with its sister operas La Traviata and Il Trovatore, it has defined Italian opera for 150 years. Overcoming initial trouble with the censors, Verdi's Rigoletto was a smash hit at its premiere and has not been out of the repertoire since. Its not hard to see why. From Thomson Smillies accessible account, the opera comes alive in this audiobook. David Timson is the perfect exponent of Smillie's vivacious writing, securing a thoroughly entertaining and informative performance. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillie opens his inviting exegesis of Giuseppe Verdi's opera Rigoletto by playing the instantly recognizable "La donna e mobile". The approachability of the famous canzone mirrors the general nature of Smillie's teaching methods. Smillie is a renowned lecturer on the performing arts, most notably on elite cruise ships, precisely because he tends to awaken the same passion in his listeners as he himself feels. And he truly shines when explaining opera - both in elucidating the composer's background and the composition itself. In this episode on Verdi, actor David Timson enthuses listeners about Smillie's pet subject in a pleasant, professorial fashion, discussing (amongst many other matters) the Austrian censors that almost brought down the famous Italian Romantic composer. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:16:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Verdi-Rigoletto-Audiobook/B009WTRXPK thebookvoice.com 01:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Verdi: Rigoletto Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Rigoletto is simply wonderful entertainment with superb music. It is also much more - a daring (for its time) attack on aristocratic privilege, a tender love story, and an impassioned appeal on behalf of the disadvantaged, all set to music of such wealth and beauty that, with its sister operas La Traviata and Il Trovatore, it has defined Italian opera for 150 years. Overcoming initial trouble with the censors, Verdi's Rigoletto was a smash hit at its premiere and has not been out of the repertoire since. Its not hard to see why. From Thomson Smillies accessible account, the opera comes alive in this audiobook. David Timson is the perfect exponent of Smillie's vivacious writing, securing a thoroughly entertaining and informative performance. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillie opens his inviting exegesis of Giuseppe Verdi's opera Rigoletto by playing the instantly recognizable "La donna e mobile". The approachability of the famous canzone mirrors the general nature of Smillie's teaching methods. Smillie is a renowned lecturer on the performing arts, most notably on elite cruise ships, precisely because he tends to awaken the same passion in his listeners as he himself feels. And he truly shines when explaining opera - both in elucidating the composer's background and the composition itself. In this episode on Verdi, actor David Timson enthuses listeners about Smillie's pet subject in a pleasant, professorial fashion, discussing (amongst many other matters) the Austrian censors that almost brought down the famous Italian Romantic composer. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Verdi: Rigoletto Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Rigoletto is simply wonderful entertainment with superb music. It is also much more - a daring (for its time) attack on aristocratic privilege, a tender love story, and an impassioned appeal on behalf of the disadvantaged, all set to music of such wealth and beauty that, with its sister operas La Traviata and Il Trovatore, it has defined Italian opera for 150 years. Overcoming initial trouble with the censors, Verdi's Rigoletto was a smash hit at its premiere and has not been out of the repertoire since. Its not hard to see why. From Thomson Smillies accessible account, the opera comes alive in this audiobook. David Timson is the perfect exponent of Smillie's vivacious writing, securing a thoroughly entertaining and informative performance. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillie opens his inviting exegesis of Giuseppe Verdi's opera Rigoletto by playing the instantly recognizable "La donna e mobile". The approachability of the famous canzone mirrors the general nature of Smillie's teaching methods. Smillie is a renowned lecturer on the performing arts, most notably on elite cruise ships, precisely because he tends to awaken the same passion in his listeners as he himself feels. And he truly shines when explaining opera - both in elucidating the composer's background and the composition itself. In this episode on Verdi, actor David Timson enthuses listeners about Smillie's pet subject in a pleasant, professorial fashion, discussing (amongst many other matters) the Austrian censors that almost brought down the famous Italian Romantic composer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/I-Hate-Myself-and-Want-to-Die-Audiobook/B00E3VK368 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Hate Myself and Want to Die Author: Tom Reynolds Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Does the opening "pling pling plinggg" of Bette Midler's "The Rose" fill you with existential dread? Do you cringe at the mere whiff of what Phil Collins is spewing "In the Air Tonight"? Have you ever bolted from a restaurant because Celine Dion's cover of "All By Myself" was threatening to drive you over the edge? Well, turn around, bright eyes because Tom Reynolds is here with I Hate Myself and Want to Die, a laugh-out-loud-till-you're sobbing compendium of the world's most hideously depressing pop songs and a guide to what makes them so heartwrenchingly, earsplittingly sad and bad. With chapters like "I Was a Teenage Car Crash", "I'm Trying to be Profound and Touching but Really Suck At It", "Perfect Storms", and "I Mope, Therefore I Am", Reynolds details the history of melodic misery, from the days of Bobby Darin to the era of Evanescence. Complete with a ranked Countdown of Doom and wonderfully dreary drawings, I Hate Myself and Want to Die is the one book that fans and foes of woeful tunes won't want to live without. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Reynolds) Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:18:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/I-Hate-Myself-and-Want-to-Die-Audiobook/B00E3VK368 thebookvoice.com 07:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Hate Myself and Want to Die Author: Tom Reynolds Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Does the opening "pling pling plinggg" of Bette Midler's "The Rose" fill you with existential dread? Do you cringe at the mere whiff of what Phil Collins is spewing "In the Air Tonight"? Have you ever bolted from a restaurant because Celine Dion's cover of "All By Myself" was threatening to drive you over the edge? Well, turn around, bright eyes because Tom Reynolds is here with I Hate Myself and Want to Die, a laugh-out-loud-till-you're sobbing compendium of the world's most hideously depressing pop songs and a guide to what makes them so heartwrenchingly, earsplittingly sad and bad. With chapters like "I Was a Teenage Car Crash", "I'm Trying to be Profound and Touching but Really Suck At It", "Perfect Storms", and "I Mope, Therefore I Am", Reynolds details the history of melodic misery, from the days of Bobby Darin to the era of Evanescence. Complete with a ranked Countdown of Doom and wonderfully dreary drawings, I Hate Myself and Want to Die is the one book that fans and foes of woeful tunes won't want to live without. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Hate Myself and Want to Die Author: Tom Reynolds Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Does the opening "pling pling plinggg" of Bette Midler's "The Rose" fill you with existential dread? Do you cringe at the mere whiff of what Phil Collins is spewing "In the Air Tonight"? Have you ever bolted from a restaurant because Celine Dion's cover of "All By Myself" was threatening to drive you over the edge? Well, turn around, bright eyes because Tom Reynolds is here with I Hate Myself and Want to Die, a laugh-out-loud-till-you're sobbing compendium of the world's most hideously depressing pop songs and a guide to what makes them so heartwrenchingly, earsplittingly sad and bad. With chapters like "I Was a Teenage Car Crash", "I'm Trying to be Profound and Touching but Really Suck At It", "Perfect Storms", and "I Mope, Therefore I Am", Reynolds details the history of melodic misery, from the days of Bobby Darin to the era of Evanescence. Complete with a ranked Countdown of Doom and wonderfully dreary drawings, I Hate Myself and Want to Die is the one book that fans and foes of woeful tunes won't want to live without. Members Reviews: I Hate Myself and Want to Die........ A dry read but funny. Something to hold on to when you tuck in the nights you feel like you just want to die. Take your meds and laugh yourself to sleep. He will still be blabbing about obscure 45 rpm records that you didn't even know we're about dying when the drugs wear off and the sun comes up in the morning. You just made it thru the night clutching your body pillow listening to Tom Reynolds cracking jokes about wanting to die in your ear. And you won't feel guilty in the morning. Funny stuff. Better than a suicide hotline. After all, laughter Is the best medicine. Tom Reynolds your a riot! Thanks....xo I don't hate this book at all. Breezy, smart, smart alecky, and very funny. Come for the trip down many musical memory lanes, often recalling songs that will make you groan with despair at having been made to recall them, stay for the laughs, of which there are a lot. Thumbs up for a lot of thumbs down songs! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/How-to-Be-Beyonce-Audiobook/B00DGD8PZ0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Be Beyoncé Author: Madison Moore Narrator: Zane Sanchez Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 327 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: We're in a Beyoncé moment. The pop sensation has more fans, more fame, and more cultural influence than ever before. But what makes her so iconic? Is she really that perfect? And why do we love her so much? How to Be Beyoncé isn't a biography (mostly because nobody wants to get sued by someone who does everything so perfectly). Instead, it's a meditation on her place in culture, why we love her so much, and what we can learn from her image and work-ethic, so we can reach our own potential. Editorial Reviews: Those looking for an exhaustive biography of the beloved megastar should look elsewhere than Madison Moores morsel-sized but cleverly written and thoroughly engaging look at Beyonces pervasive role the American musical landscape thats chockfull of interview excerpts from the diva herself as well as Moores keenly observant pop culture musings. Zane Sanchezs animated performance captures the fan-like enthusiasm of Moores prose, and his voice is as easy on the ear as a Top 40 hit. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Madison Moore) Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:23:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/How-to-Be-Beyonce-Audiobook/B00DGD8PZ0 thebookvoice.com 01:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Be Beyoncé Author: Madison Moore Narrator: Zane Sanchez Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 327 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: We're in a Beyoncé moment. The pop sensation has more fans, more fame, and more cultural influence than ever before. But what makes her so iconic? Is she really that perfect? And why do we love her so much? How to Be Beyoncé isn't a biography (mostly because nobody wants to get sued by someone who does everything so perfectly). Instead, it's a meditation on her place in culture, why we love her so much, and what we can learn from her image and work-ethic, so we can reach our own potential. Editorial Reviews: Those looking for an exhaustive biography of the beloved megastar should look elsewhere than Madison Moores morsel-sized but cleverly written and thoroughly engaging look at Beyonces pervasive role the American musical landscape thats chockfull of interview excerpts from the diva herself as well as Moores keenly observant pop culture musings. Zane Sanchezs animated performance captures the fan-like enthusiasm of Moores prose, and his voice is as easy on the ear as a Top 40 hit. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Be Beyoncé Author: Madison Moore Narrator: Zane Sanchez Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 327 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: We're in a Beyoncé moment. The pop sensation has more fans, more fame, and more cultural influence than ever before. But what makes her so iconic? Is she really that perfect? And why do we love her so much? How to Be Beyoncé isn't a biography (mostly because nobody wants to get sued by someone who does everything so perfectly). Instead, it's a meditation on her place in culture, why we love her so much, and what we can learn from her image and work-ethic, so we can reach our own potential. Editorial Reviews: Those looking for an exhaustive biography of the beloved megastar should look elsewhere than Madison Moores morsel-sized but cleverly written and thoroughly engaging look at Beyonces pervasive role the American musical landscape thats chockfull of interview excerpts from the diva herself as well as Moores keenly observant pop culture musings. Zane Sanchezs animated performance captures the fan-like enthusiasm of Moores prose, and his voice is as easy on the ear as a Top 40 hit. Members Reviews: Not Even Worth Free Embarrassing. It was free but the waste of time listening made even free too expensive. Can't handle the narrator. Is there anything you would change about this book? Yes, have the book reread by a different narrator. Would you be willing to try another book from Madison Moore? Why or why not? May try another. But not if Zane Sanchez is reading it. Any additional comments? Wasn't able to get through 5 mins of it. So I'm unable to properly rate on the story itself. So I gave the middle star. Rubbish I don't know how this ended up in my library, maybe it's a gift or something. I don't care about Beyonce, and the narrator should be hired to torture prisoners in Guantanamo Bay by narrating random stuff to them all day. How to make me not want to be Beyonce The narrator really irked me. I wanted this book to be more about Beyonce's work ethics but instead he ranted on about fandom and obsession- I couldn't relate. As other reviews have said, this wasn't free, it was a waste of my time. Hate to be negative, but... I got this free from Audible, however, as someone else said, even for free, this was just a plain waste of time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Zapple-Diaries-Audiobook/B01LZS4SN3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Zapple Diaries Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of the Last Beatles Label Author: Barry Miles Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This is the first full-length look at Zapple - The Beatles' label for experimental music and spoken word recordings, and the most ambitious expression of the group's determination to be leading members of the counterculture movement in the late 1960s. Barry Miles, the acclaimed author, was the Zapple label manager and has written an engaging and slightly gossipy you-are-there review of this fascinating period in Beatles history. The book provides insight into the lives and working methods of leading literary and cultural figures of the time, including Allen Ginsberg, Charles Bukowski, Richard Brautigan, William Burroughs, and Frank Zappa. The Zapple Diaries is the fascinating story of an ill-fated experimental venture and a revealing account of the little-known last chapter of Beatles history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barry Miles) Tue, 27 Sep 2016 03:55:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Zapple-Diaries-Audiobook/B01LZS4SN3 thebookvoice.com 03:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Zapple Diaries Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of the Last Beatles Label Author: Barry Miles Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This is the first full-length look at Zapple - The Beatles' label for experimental music and spoken word recordings, and the most ambitious expression of the group's determination to be leading members of the counterculture movement in the late 1960s. Barry Miles, the acclaimed author, was the Zapple label manager and has written an engaging and slightly gossipy you-are-there review of this fascinating period in Beatles history. The book provides insight into the lives and working methods of leading literary and cultural figures of the time, including Allen Ginsberg, Charles Bukowski, Richard Brautigan, William Burroughs, and Frank Zappa. The Zapple Diaries is the fascinating story of an ill-fated experimental venture and a revealing account of the little-known last chapter of Beatles history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Zapple Diaries Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of the Last Beatles Label Author: Barry Miles Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: This is the first full-length look at Zapple - The Beatles' label for experimental music and spoken word recordings, and the most ambitious expression of the group's determination to be leading members of the counterculture movement in the late 1960s. Barry Miles, the acclaimed author, was the Zapple label manager and has written an engaging and slightly gossipy you-are-there review of this fascinating period in Beatles history. The book provides insight into the lives and working methods of leading literary and cultural figures of the time, including Allen Ginsberg, Charles Bukowski, Richard Brautigan, William Burroughs, and Frank Zappa. The Zapple Diaries is the fascinating story of an ill-fated experimental venture and a revealing account of the little-known last chapter of Beatles history. Members Reviews: More Beat Generation than Beatles Zapple Records, when mentioned, is usually brought up as a footnote in the Beatles story, known for releasing two unlistenable solo albums and quickly folding. I've always been suspicious as with everything related to Apple Corp, the original intent was much more grandiose, and it turns out it was. While proposed spoken word recordings by world leaders and more avant grade sounds never happened, a whole series of recordings from important beat and countercouture writers were actually taped, though never released through Zapple. Barry Miles was a friend of Paul's who most famously started the Indica Gallery, where John and Yoko met, and the International Times newspaper. He became the man in charge of Zapple due to his relationship with McCartney, who was most enthusiastic about the project, and his contacts in the literary world. Despite two trips Miles took to the US recording authors, the project was doomed from the beginning, initially due to the Beatles lack of business direction, then due to the presence of Alan Klein and his cost cutting measures. The Zapple Diaries (which aren't a diary) is a quick read, but it's really a short period of time covered here. The actual label was discontinued less than two months after it's first release. If you're into counterculture and beat literature of the 60s, there's a lot here that you're going to enjoy and you'll probably be a little sad things didn't work out like planned. My only issues with the book were that there were some details that an editor should have caught such as incorrect release dates of things and Ran Blake's name misspelled but more importantly, I would have liked to have seen a discography of where these recordings ended up, as it seems almost all of them were released in some form or another. The first is easier to overlook, but the second is a little more of a disappointment and a missed opportunity. I also feel it's worth mentioning that if you are strictly a Beatles fan and have no interest at all in literature, this isn't the book for you. Yes, there's stuff in here about Apple and how that was running into the ground, but it is presented in context to the Zapple story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Queen-of-Bebop-Audiobook/B071DQFQHT Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Bebop Subtitle: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan Author: Elaine M. Hayes Narrator: Allyson Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Queen of Bebop brilliantly chronicles the life of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan, one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century and a pioneer of women's and civil rights. Sarah Vaughan, a pivotal figure in the formation of bebop, influenced a broad array of singers who followed in her wake, yet the breadth and depth of her impact - not just as an artist but also as an African American woman - remain overlooked. Drawing from a wealth of sources as well as on exclusive interviews with Vaughan's friends and former colleagues, Queen of Bebop unravels the many myths and misunderstandings that have surrounded Vaughan while offering insights into this notoriously private woman, her creative process, and, ultimately, her genius. Hayes deftly traces the influence that Vaughan's singing had on the perception and appreciation of vocalists - not to mention women - in jazz. She reveals how, in the late 1940s and early 1950s, Vaughan helped desegregate American airwaves, opening doors for future African American artists seeking mainstream success, while also setting the stage for the civil rights activism of the 1960s and 1970s. She follows Vaughan from her hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and her first performances at the Apollo to the Waldorf Astoria and on to the world stage, breathing life into a thrilling time in American music nearly lost to us today. Equal parts biography, criticism, and good old-fashioned American success story, Queen of Bebop is the definitive biography of a hugely influential artist. This absorbing and sensitive treatment of a singular personality updates and corrects the historical record on Vaughan and elevates her status as a jazz great. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elaine M. Hayes) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 01:08:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Queen-of-Bebop-Audiobook/B071DQFQHT thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Bebop Subtitle: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan Author: Elaine M. Hayes Narrator: Allyson Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Queen of Bebop brilliantly chronicles the life of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan, one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century and a pioneer of women's and civil rights. Sarah Vaughan, a pivotal figure in the formation of bebop, influenced a broad array of singers who followed in her wake, yet the breadth and depth of her impact - not just as an artist but also as an African American woman - remain overlooked. Drawing from a wealth of sources as well as on exclusive interviews with Vaughan's friends and former colleagues, Queen of Bebop unravels the many myths and misunderstandings that have surrounded Vaughan while offering insights into this notoriously private woman, her creative process, and, ultimately, her genius. Hayes deftly traces the influence that Vaughan's singing had on the perception and appreciation of vocalists - not to mention women - in jazz. She reveals how, in the late 1940s and early 1950s, Vaughan helped desegregate American airwaves, opening doors for future African American artists seeking mainstream success, while also setting the stage for the civil rights activism of the 1960s and 1970s. She follows Vaughan from her hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and her first performances at the Apollo to the Waldorf Astoria and on to the world stage, breathing life into a thrilling time in American music nearly lost to us today. Equal parts biography, criticism, and good old-fashioned American success story, Queen of Bebop is the definitive biography of a hugely influential artist. This absorbing and sensitive treatment of a singular personality updates and corrects the historical record on Vaughan and elevates her status as a jazz great. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Bebop Subtitle: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan Author: Elaine M. Hayes Narrator: Allyson Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Queen of Bebop brilliantly chronicles the life of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan, one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century and a pioneer of women's and civil rights. Sarah Vaughan, a pivotal figure in the formation of bebop, influenced a broad array of singers who followed in her wake, yet the breadth and depth of her impact - not just as an artist but also as an African American woman - remain overlooked. Drawing from a wealth of sources as well as on exclusive interviews with Vaughan's friends and former colleagues, Queen of Bebop unravels the many myths and misunderstandings that have surrounded Vaughan while offering insights into this notoriously private woman, her creative process, and, ultimately, her genius. Hayes deftly traces the influence that Vaughan's singing had on the perception and appreciation of vocalists - not to mention women - in jazz. She reveals how, in the late 1940s and early 1950s, Vaughan helped desegregate American airwaves, opening doors for future African American artists seeking mainstream success, while also setting the stage for the civil rights activism of the 1960s and 1970s. She follows Vaughan from her hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and her first performances at the Apollo to the Waldorf Astoria and on to the world stage, breathing life into a thrilling time in American music nearly lost to us today. Equal parts biography, criticism, and good old-fashioned American success story, Queen of Bebop is the definitive biography of a hugely influential artist. This absorbing and sensitive treatment of a singular personality updates and corrects the historical record on Vaughan and elevates her status as a jazz great. Members Reviews: A beautifully crafted bio of a brilliant 20th century musical legend Bravo to Elaine Hayes for bringing us music lovers a masterful, insightful, intelligent look at the life of The Divine Sarah Vaughan, a truly remarkably gifted, influential and trailblazing vocalist. This scholarly written tome helps explain why with Vaughan's passing we lost what was a continuing benchmark with which we measure excellence in Jazz singing. Included here are all the many and significant ups, downs and difficulties she endured which however makes even more remarkable how her musical excellence and creativity never dimmed until unfortunate illness caught up with her. While Sarah was surely very comfortable in the " Jazz" realm especially as Hayes points out, she was an integral part of the Bebop revolution of the early mid '40s, she hated being pigeonholed into any particular category as she loved singing everything. Vaughan would be really pleased to read Opera critic and expert James Jorden's recent review of Bellini's famous opera " Norma". In describing how this classical masterpiece requires extreme vocal dexterity and sensitivity, he alludes to Vaughan's highly sophisticated abilities in tandem with the Opera greats. How remarkable for this Jazz Singer Super Heroine to be so highly regarded and praised in this classical milieu! Many Kudos to Ms Hayes and Viva Vaughan ! Every great singer deserves a book like this. Really nicely done. On the surface it's a pretty typical story and in Vaughan's case. almost boring than usual: Girl has talent. Girl works hard and makes it big. Picks really bad men. Drinks too much. Survives. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Don-Giovanni-Audiobook/B009WU61LG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don Giovanni Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Don Giovanni has long been regarded as Mozarts supreme theatrical achievement. The subject seems unpromising - the last day in the life of the notorious womanizer Don Juan - but the skill of the librettist allied to the genius of Mozart at the very peak of his powers has created a work which is not only highly entertaining but reflects an incredible understanding of the human condition. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillies series of Opera Explained audiobooks on individual operatic works is the perfect introduction for the would-be opera fan. Each title in the series runs about an hour, features plenty of recorded clips, and is narrated with pluck and good humor by David Timson. Your opera education starts here. "These stunning bars of D-minor...mark the beginning of one of operas strangest and most powerful journeys." So begins Smillies treatment of Mozarts Don Giovanni. This audiobook explains why this lushly told story of the last day in the life of a libertine has become the 10th most performed opera of all time and was greeted to rapturous ovations upon its 1787 premiere in Prague. Also interesting are the biographical details of Mozarts brief, brilliant life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:46:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Don-Giovanni-Audiobook/B009WU61LG thebookvoice.com 01:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don Giovanni Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Don Giovanni has long been regarded as Mozarts supreme theatrical achievement. The subject seems unpromising - the last day in the life of the notorious womanizer Don Juan - but the skill of the librettist allied to the genius of Mozart at the very peak of his powers has created a work which is not only highly entertaining but reflects an incredible understanding of the human condition. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillies series of Opera Explained audiobooks on individual operatic works is the perfect introduction for the would-be opera fan. Each title in the series runs about an hour, features plenty of recorded clips, and is narrated with pluck and good humor by David Timson. Your opera education starts here. "These stunning bars of D-minor...mark the beginning of one of operas strangest and most powerful journeys." So begins Smillies treatment of Mozarts Don Giovanni. This audiobook explains why this lushly told story of the last day in the life of a libertine has become the 10th most performed opera of all time and was greeted to rapturous ovations upon its 1787 premiere in Prague. Also interesting are the biographical details of Mozarts brief, brilliant life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don Giovanni Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Don Giovanni has long been regarded as Mozarts supreme theatrical achievement. The subject seems unpromising - the last day in the life of the notorious womanizer Don Juan - but the skill of the librettist allied to the genius of Mozart at the very peak of his powers has created a work which is not only highly entertaining but reflects an incredible understanding of the human condition. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillies series of Opera Explained audiobooks on individual operatic works is the perfect introduction for the would-be opera fan. Each title in the series runs about an hour, features plenty of recorded clips, and is narrated with pluck and good humor by David Timson. Your opera education starts here. "These stunning bars of D-minor...mark the beginning of one of operas strangest and most powerful journeys." So begins Smillies treatment of Mozarts Don Giovanni. This audiobook explains why this lushly told story of the last day in the life of a libertine has become the 10th most performed opera of all time and was greeted to rapturous ovations upon its 1787 premiere in Prague. Also interesting are the biographical details of Mozarts brief, brilliant life. Members Reviews: Very short introductions to specific operas! I have recently developed a passion for opera that has found me attending an opera I know little about beforehand. A colleague in London got tickets for Don Giovanni and I decided my first visit to Covent Garden demanded a little investment in preparation ahead of time. This series from Naxos is just perfect to get you ready to attend an opera with a little bit of historical and musical context to make the experience richer. The recording is only about 1 hour and 20 minutes long. The narrator is good, he provides not only background for the specific opera in question but also for other operas by the same composer. Clips of the music are part of the 'explanation' - one of the nicest feature of audiobooks vs. reading a regular text. So, you get a summary of the story, some musical interludes and some historical and musical context - helpful to allow you to focus more attention on the music and the staging once you get to the opera. Highly recommended! These books make me enjoy the opera. The combination of Thomson Smillie and narration of David Timson is magical. The book explains the opera with just enough history and background to make it intriguing ,the excerpts are beautiful enough to explain the opera and then you'd love going back to watch or listen to that masterpiece . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Keyboard-Conversations-Audiobook/B002V5IZ5E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keyboard Conversations Subtitle: Mozart and Friends Author: Jeffrey Siegel Narrator: Jeffrey Siegel Format: Original Recording Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers. In this edition, Jeffrey Siegel discusses Mozart and other classical composers, including: By Johann Christian Bach: Critic Reviews: "His performances were expressive and full of passion...This is an artist who means every note he plays." (The New York Times) "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey Siegel) Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:27:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Keyboard-Conversations-Audiobook/B002V5IZ5E thebookvoice.com 00:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keyboard Conversations Subtitle: Mozart and Friends Author: Jeffrey Siegel Narrator: Jeffrey Siegel Format: Original Recording Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers. In this edition, Jeffrey Siegel discusses Mozart and other classical composers, including: By Johann Christian Bach: Critic Reviews: "His performances were expressive and full of passion...This is an artist who means every note he plays." (The New York Times) "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keyboard Conversations Subtitle: Mozart and Friends Author: Jeffrey Siegel Narrator: Jeffrey Siegel Format: Original Recording Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers. In this edition, Jeffrey Siegel discusses Mozart and other classical composers, including: By Johann Christian Bach: Critic Reviews: "His performances were expressive and full of passion...This is an artist who means every note he plays." (The New York Times) "Pianistic eloquence with a special gift for commentary." (The Washington Post) Members Reviews: A FRAUD !! "WHERE'S THE MOZART ??!! JUST OVER 5 MINUTES OF HIS MUSIC. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED, MR "PIANIST"... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Cant-Stand-Up-for-Falling-Down-Audiobook/B071ZQSW4G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Can't Stand Up for Falling Down Subtitle: Rock 'n' Roll War Stories Author: Allan Jones Narrator: Matt Bates Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Allan Jones launched Uncut magazine in 1997 and for 15 years wrote a popular monthly column called Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before, based on his experiences as a music journalist in the 70s and 80s, a gilded time for the music press. By turns hilarious, cautionary, poignant and powerful, the Stop Me...stories collected here include encounters with some of rock's most iconic stars, including David Bowie, Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Elvis Costello, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Smiths, R.E.M. and Pearl Jam. From backstage brawls and drug blow-outs, to riots, superstar punch-ups, hotel room confessionals and tour bus lunacy, these are stories from the madness of a music scene now long gone. Allan Jones is an award-winning British music journalist and editor. In 1974, he applied for a job on the UK's best-selling music paper as a junior reporter, signing off his application with 'Melody Maker needs a bullet up the arse. I'm the gun, pull the trigger'. He was editor of Melody Maker from 1984 to 1997 and until 2014 editor of music and film monthly Uncut. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Allan Jones) Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:26:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Cant-Stand-Up-for-Falling-Down-Audiobook/B071ZQSW4G thebookvoice.com 12:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Can't Stand Up for Falling Down Subtitle: Rock 'n' Roll War Stories Author: Allan Jones Narrator: Matt Bates Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Allan Jones launched Uncut magazine in 1997 and for 15 years wrote a popular monthly column called Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before, based on his experiences as a music journalist in the 70s and 80s, a gilded time for the music press. By turns hilarious, cautionary, poignant and powerful, the Stop Me...stories collected here include encounters with some of rock's most iconic stars, including David Bowie, Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Elvis Costello, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Smiths, R.E.M. and Pearl Jam. From backstage brawls and drug blow-outs, to riots, superstar punch-ups, hotel room confessionals and tour bus lunacy, these are stories from the madness of a music scene now long gone. Allan Jones is an award-winning British music journalist and editor. In 1974, he applied for a job on the UK's best-selling music paper as a junior reporter, signing off his application with 'Melody Maker needs a bullet up the arse. I'm the gun, pull the trigger'. He was editor of Melody Maker from 1984 to 1997 and until 2014 editor of music and film monthly Uncut. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Can't Stand Up for Falling Down Subtitle: Rock 'n' Roll War Stories Author: Allan Jones Narrator: Matt Bates Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Allan Jones launched Uncut magazine in 1997 and for 15 years wrote a popular monthly column called Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before, based on his experiences as a music journalist in the 70s and 80s, a gilded time for the music press. By turns hilarious, cautionary, poignant and powerful, the Stop Me...stories collected here include encounters with some of rock's most iconic stars, including David Bowie, Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Elvis Costello, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Smiths, R.E.M. and Pearl Jam. From backstage brawls and drug blow-outs, to riots, superstar punch-ups, hotel room confessionals and tour bus lunacy, these are stories from the madness of a music scene now long gone. Allan Jones is an award-winning British music journalist and editor. In 1974, he applied for a job on the UK's best-selling music paper as a junior reporter, signing off his application with 'Melody Maker needs a bullet up the arse. I'm the gun, pull the trigger'. He was editor of Melody Maker from 1984 to 1997 and until 2014 editor of music and film monthly Uncut. Members Reviews: Funny, touching and informative Allan Jones operated at the top of music journalism business from soon after he was hired by the New Musical Express in the mid-1970's. By pure coincidence he was also friendly with the Clash's Joe Strummer from the early part of the decade when Strummer was a grave digger in South Wales and Jones was at art school there. This was the period when jouralists could be friendly with rock stars and travel as part of a band's tour party and not only witness but also participate in the sex'n'drugs'n'rock'n'roll lifestyle. Written as a sequence of shortish stories the book starts at the time when Lemmy Kilminster was famous as the bassist in Hawkwind up to the point when new wave artists like Squeeze and Elvis Costelloe were cracking America and Def Leppard began to popularise big hair, tight jeans and white trainers. Jones really had a front row seat for all of this so we get to hear for instance what it's like to meet Lemmy and get on with him well enough to go on a speed fuelled bender. Not everyone was as clubbable as Lemmy however so we suffer with the author as he's beaten to a pulp by Black Sabbath's Toni Iommi and deal with the extraordinarily charmless Elvis Costelloe. And while it's no suprise to hear another anecdote confirming that Van Morrison is a rude git Jones' capacity for getting along with people means we get to hear what it's like to get along with Lou Reed well enough to be invited to hang out with him. As the book progresses some artists crop up repeatedly as Jones' work intersects with their rising or falling careers. His writing about the Clash is really interesting on that front as he was friendly with Strummer from the days when he was scratching around to find venues that would allow his early bands to play through the period when he reinvented himself as a punk and the singer of the Clash and on to the point where the band were huge and a view was growing that Strummer was a slightly ridiculous political poser. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Mozart-Cosi-Fan-Tutte-Audiobook/B009WU68B4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mozart: Così Fan Tutte Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Così Fan Tutte contains some of Mozarts most sublime music. On one level, the opera is purely a social anecdote about young people falling in and out of love; but Mozart was a supreme sensualist and a great humanist, and invested the tale with all his understanding of humanity and young love. In this title, David Timson refutes the charge that Mozart squandered his genius on a work full of trivial nonsense and proves this "miraculous yet problematic" opera to be a great work of theatre. To listen to this thought-provoking examination of the characters and the music is both thoroughly enriching and great fun. Editorial Reviews: This is a close-up look at Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, an opera about two young lovers who fall in and out of love. With David Timson's enthusiastic lead, the listener will discover the intricacies and depths of Mozart's work and come to appreciate it beyond the simplicity of its plot. Timson's narration is spirited; his voice will fill the listener's heart. This audio is a must-have for opera lovers; the listener will feel like he is in the theatre experiencing the power and enchantment of Mozart's music first hand. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:05:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Mozart-Cosi-Fan-Tutte-Audiobook/B009WU68B4 thebookvoice.com 01:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mozart: Così Fan Tutte Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Così Fan Tutte contains some of Mozarts most sublime music. On one level, the opera is purely a social anecdote about young people falling in and out of love; but Mozart was a supreme sensualist and a great humanist, and invested the tale with all his understanding of humanity and young love. In this title, David Timson refutes the charge that Mozart squandered his genius on a work full of trivial nonsense and proves this "miraculous yet problematic" opera to be a great work of theatre. To listen to this thought-provoking examination of the characters and the music is both thoroughly enriching and great fun. Editorial Reviews: This is a close-up look at Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, an opera about two young lovers who fall in and out of love. With David Timson's enthusiastic lead, the listener will discover the intricacies and depths of Mozart's work and come to appreciate it beyond the simplicity of its plot. Timson's narration is spirited; his voice will fill the listener's heart. This audio is a must-have for opera lovers; the listener will feel like he is in the theatre experiencing the power and enchantment of Mozart's music first hand. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mozart: Così Fan Tutte Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Così Fan Tutte contains some of Mozarts most sublime music. On one level, the opera is purely a social anecdote about young people falling in and out of love; but Mozart was a supreme sensualist and a great humanist, and invested the tale with all his understanding of humanity and young love. In this title, David Timson refutes the charge that Mozart squandered his genius on a work full of trivial nonsense and proves this "miraculous yet problematic" opera to be a great work of theatre. To listen to this thought-provoking examination of the characters and the music is both thoroughly enriching and great fun. Editorial Reviews: This is a close-up look at Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, an opera about two young lovers who fall in and out of love. With David Timson's enthusiastic lead, the listener will discover the intricacies and depths of Mozart's work and come to appreciate it beyond the simplicity of its plot. Timson's narration is spirited; his voice will fill the listener's heart. This audio is a must-have for opera lovers; the listener will feel like he is in the theatre experiencing the power and enchantment of Mozart's music first hand. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Swooning-Audiobook/B016N7H830 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swooning Subtitle: A Classical Music Guide to Life, Love, Lust and Other Follies Author: Christopher Lawrence Narrator: Christopher Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: A whimsical guide to the conduct of a romance interwoven with the history of classical music, which is, surprisingly, not as nice as you might think.... The history of classical music is littered with murder, sadomasochism, adultery, bigamy, fraud, riches, poverty, nervous breakdowns, bizarre habits, gluttony and terrible, terrible toilet humour (Mozart was the prime exponent of the latter). Classical music - nice? Not at all. Its the most immediate expression of mental and emotional extremes: often deceptive, sometimes dangerous and frequently a discomforting revelation. Just as the unsuspecting listener makes the connections between classical music and certain states of mind, so Swooning documents the all too human flaws in the lives of the great composers by loosely following the sequence of emotions as experienced in a love affair - one that doesnt work out, of course. In this fully revised and updated 14th anniversary edition, Christopher Lawrence leads us through the listening experience, from anger and Beethoven to sadness and Tchaikovsky, triumph and Wagner and freedom and Mozart - its all here in this whimsical guide to the conduct of a romance, with some handy hints on how to make it more, well, harmonious. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Lawrence) Sun, 01 Nov 2015 06:39:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Swooning-Audiobook/B016N7H830 thebookvoice.com 06:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swooning Subtitle: A Classical Music Guide to Life, Love, Lust and Other Follies Author: Christopher Lawrence Narrator: Christopher Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: A whimsical guide to the conduct of a romance interwoven with the history of classical music, which is, surprisingly, not as nice as you might think.... The history of classical music is littered with murder, sadomasochism, adultery, bigamy, fraud, riches, poverty, nervous breakdowns, bizarre habits, gluttony and terrible, terrible toilet humour (Mozart was the prime exponent of the latter). Classical music - nice? Not at all. Its the most immediate expression of mental and emotional extremes: often deceptive, sometimes dangerous and frequently a discomforting revelation. Just as the unsuspecting listener makes the connections between classical music and certain states of mind, so Swooning documents the all too human flaws in the lives of the great composers by loosely following the sequence of emotions as experienced in a love affair - one that doesnt work out, of course. In this fully revised and updated 14th anniversary edition, Christopher Lawrence leads us through the listening experience, from anger and Beethoven to sadness and Tchaikovsky, triumph and Wagner and freedom and Mozart - its all here in this whimsical guide to the conduct of a romance, with some handy hints on how to make it more, well, harmonious. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swooning Subtitle: A Classical Music Guide to Life, Love, Lust and Other Follies Author: Christopher Lawrence Narrator: Christopher Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: A whimsical guide to the conduct of a romance interwoven with the history of classical music, which is, surprisingly, not as nice as you might think.... The history of classical music is littered with murder, sadomasochism, adultery, bigamy, fraud, riches, poverty, nervous breakdowns, bizarre habits, gluttony and terrible, terrible toilet humour (Mozart was the prime exponent of the latter). Classical music - nice? Not at all. Its the most immediate expression of mental and emotional extremes: often deceptive, sometimes dangerous and frequently a discomforting revelation. Just as the unsuspecting listener makes the connections between classical music and certain states of mind, so Swooning documents the all too human flaws in the lives of the great composers by loosely following the sequence of emotions as experienced in a love affair - one that doesnt work out, of course. In this fully revised and updated 14th anniversary edition, Christopher Lawrence leads us through the listening experience, from anger and Beethoven to sadness and Tchaikovsky, triumph and Wagner and freedom and Mozart - its all here in this whimsical guide to the conduct of a romance, with some handy hints on how to make it more, well, harmonious. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Balzac-Flaubert-Zola-Maupassant-lus-et-commentes-par-Guillaume-Gallienne-Ca-peut-pas-faire-de-mal-3-Audiobook/B0716R826B Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, Maupassant lus et commentés par Guillaume Gallienne (Ça peut pas faire de mal 3) Auteur: Guillaume Gallienne Narrateur: Guillaume Gallienne Format: Unabridged Durée: 2 hrs and 30 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 05-10-17 Éditeur: Gallimard Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Imaginez qu'en un seul lieu soient réunis quatre des principaux écrivains du XIXe siècle et que chacun, dans un style littéraire qui lui est propre, vous transporte en ce siècle étonnant, par la simple magie de la lecture. C'est cela l'effet de réel, ce sentiment soudain comme si vous y étiez. Imaginez que l'un des comédiens les plus doués de sa génération, issu de la Comédie-Française, use de sa formidable voix pour magnifier davantage encore les écrits de Balzac, Flaubert, Zola et Maupassant. Vous aurez alors le sommaire de ce troisième volume coédité avec France Inter, à partir de l'émission de Guillaume Gallienne "Ça peut pas faire de mal", et plongerez avec délectation dans le roman dit "réaliste". Guillaume Gallienne est comédien, sociétaire de la Comédie-Française, et producteur de l'émission "Ça peut pas faire de mal" tous les samedis sur France Inter. ©2015 / 2015 France Inter (P)2016 Éditions Gallimard / France Inter biacuaduc@gmail.com (Guillaume Gallienne) Wed, 10 May 2017 22:08:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Balzac-Flaubert-Zola-Maupassant-lus-et-commentes-par-Guillaume-Gallienne-Ca-peut-pas-faire-de-mal-3-Audiobook/B0716R826B thebookvoice.com 02:30:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, Maupassant lus et commentés par Guillaume Gallienne (Ça peut pas faire de mal 3) Auteur: Guillaume Gallienne Narrateur: Guillaume Gallienne Format: Unabridged Durée: 2 hrs and 30 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 05-10-17 Éditeur: Gallimard Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Imaginez qu'en un seul lieu soient réunis quatre des principaux écrivains du XIXe siècle et que chacun, dans un style littéraire qui lui est propre, vous transporte en ce siècle étonnant, par la simple magie de la lecture. C'est cela l'effet de réel, ce sentiment soudain comme si vous y étiez. Imaginez que l'un des comédiens les plus doués de sa génération, issu de la Comédie-Française, use de sa formidable voix pour magnifier davantage encore les écrits de Balzac, Flaubert, Zola et Maupassant. Vous aurez alors le sommaire de ce troisième volume coédité avec France Inter, à partir de l'émission de Guillaume Gallienne "Ça peut pas faire de mal", et plongerez avec délectation dans le roman dit "réaliste". Guillaume Gallienne est comédien, sociétaire de la Comédie-Française, et producteur de l'émission "Ça peut pas faire de mal" tous les samedis sur France Inter. ©2015 / 2015 France Inter (P)2016 Éditions Gallimard / France Inter Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, Maupassant lus et commentés par Guillaume Gallienne (Ça peut pas faire de mal 3) Auteur: Guillaume Gallienne Narrateur: Guillaume Gallienne Format: Unabridged Durée: 2 hrs and 30 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 05-10-17 Éditeur: Gallimard Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Imaginez qu'en un seul lieu soient réunis quatre des principaux écrivains du XIXe siècle et que chacun, dans un style littéraire qui lui est propre, vous transporte en ce siècle étonnant, par la simple magie de la lecture. C'est cela l'effet de réel, ce sentiment soudain comme si vous y étiez. Imaginez que l'un des comédiens les plus doués de sa génération, issu de la Comédie-Française, use de sa formidable voix pour magnifier davantage encore les écrits de Balzac, Flaubert, Zola et Maupassant. Vous aurez alors le sommaire de ce troisième volume coédité avec France Inter, à partir de l'émission de Guillaume Gallienne "Ça peut pas faire de mal", et plongerez avec délectation dans le roman dit "réaliste". Guillaume Gallienne est comédien, sociétaire de la Comédie-Française, et producteur de l'émission "Ça peut pas faire de mal" tous les samedis sur France Inter. ©2015 / 2015 France Inter (P)2016 Éditions Gallimard / France Inter https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Puccini-La-Boheme-Audiobook/B009WTQUSG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puccini: La Bohème Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: La Bohème is one of the three operas - the others are Carmen and Aida - believed to be the most popular ever written. In the case of La Bohème the reason is that it virtually defines the term "romantic". The poignant story of Mimì and Rodolfo is told in music of such tender beauty, allied, as always, to Puccinis intuition of what works in the theatre. The result is an opera that readily appeals to our emotions and senses. "Che gelida manina - Your tiny hand is frozen..." The moment when Mimì and Rodolfo meet and first touch is one of the very great moments of opera - created by the master hand of Giacomo Puccini, who unerringly trod the fine line between romance and sentimentality. Thomson Smillie outlines the background to the opera, explaining how painstakingly the composer worked to achieve this effect. An absorbing introduction both for those approaching La Bohème for the first time and for those wanting to know a bit more than just the big arias. Editorial Reviews: One of the most popular operas to ever be written, La Bohème combines high-spirited antics with one of the most tender and romantic scenes ever performed onstage. Through narrator David Timson's graceful performance, Thomson Smillie outlines the background to the opera, explaining how Puccini created its exquisite moments of beauty, expertly treading the fine line between romance and sentimentality. Listeners approaching La Bohème as novices will find themselves experiencing a moment of frisson when Mimì and Rodolfo meet for the first time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:05:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Puccini-La-Boheme-Audiobook/B009WTQUSG thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puccini: La Bohème Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: La Bohème is one of the three operas - the others are Carmen and Aida - believed to be the most popular ever written. In the case of La Bohème the reason is that it virtually defines the term "romantic". The poignant story of Mimì and Rodolfo is told in music of such tender beauty, allied, as always, to Puccinis intuition of what works in the theatre. The result is an opera that readily appeals to our emotions and senses. "Che gelida manina - Your tiny hand is frozen..." The moment when Mimì and Rodolfo meet and first touch is one of the very great moments of opera - created by the master hand of Giacomo Puccini, who unerringly trod the fine line between romance and sentimentality. Thomson Smillie outlines the background to the opera, explaining how painstakingly the composer worked to achieve this effect. An absorbing introduction both for those approaching La Bohème for the first time and for those wanting to know a bit more than just the big arias. Editorial Reviews: One of the most popular operas to ever be written, La Bohème combines high-spirited antics with one of the most tender and romantic scenes ever performed onstage. Through narrator David Timson's graceful performance, Thomson Smillie outlines the background to the opera, explaining how Puccini created its exquisite moments of beauty, expertly treading the fine line between romance and sentimentality. Listeners approaching La Bohème as novices will find themselves experiencing a moment of frisson when Mimì and Rodolfo meet for the first time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puccini: La Bohème Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: La Bohème is one of the three operas - the others are Carmen and Aida - believed to be the most popular ever written. In the case of La Bohème the reason is that it virtually defines the term "romantic". The poignant story of Mimì and Rodolfo is told in music of such tender beauty, allied, as always, to Puccinis intuition of what works in the theatre. The result is an opera that readily appeals to our emotions and senses. "Che gelida manina - Your tiny hand is frozen..." The moment when Mimì and Rodolfo meet and first touch is one of the very great moments of opera - created by the master hand of Giacomo Puccini, who unerringly trod the fine line between romance and sentimentality. Thomson Smillie outlines the background to the opera, explaining how painstakingly the composer worked to achieve this effect. An absorbing introduction both for those approaching La Bohème for the first time and for those wanting to know a bit more than just the big arias. Editorial Reviews: One of the most popular operas to ever be written, La Bohème combines high-spirited antics with one of the most tender and romantic scenes ever performed onstage. Through narrator David Timson's graceful performance, Thomson Smillie outlines the background to the opera, explaining how Puccini created its exquisite moments of beauty, expertly treading the fine line between romance and sentimentality. Listeners approaching La Bohème as novices will find themselves experiencing a moment of frisson when Mimì and Rodolfo meet for the first time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Berliozs-Symphonie-Fantastique-Les-Troyen-Audiobook/B002V0KA66 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique & Les Troyen Subtitle: Royal Hunt and Storm Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 02:26:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Berliozs-Symphonie-Fantastique-Les-Troyen-Audiobook/B002V0KA66 thebookvoice.com 01:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique & Les Troyen Subtitle: Royal Hunt and Storm Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique & Les Troyen Subtitle: Royal Hunt and Storm Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/In-Their-Lives-Audiobook/B071P4N1CX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Their Lives Subtitle: Great Writers on Great Beatles Songs Author: Andrew Blauner, Paul McCartney Narrator: Tandy Cronyn, Richard Poe, John Keating, Kevin R. Free, Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For fans of Tune In, an anthology of essays from 30 luminaries about their favorite Beatles songs. Blauner anthologizes essays from 30 authors, actors, and musicians reflecting on their favorite Beatles songs, creating a monument to the enduring impact of the most popular band of all time. The diversity of favorite tracks and the variety of reasons contributors love them speak to the range of the Beatles' song catalog and the power their music still has more than 50 years after they arrived in the United States. The essays explore life at its many stages, from optimistic youth to spiritual awakening to mid-life crises, and how the Beatles' music can be a lifelong soundtrack. Whether listeners remember the Beatles' music as a solace in times of trouble or as a celebration, in their lives, they've loved them all. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Blauner) Tue, 23 May 2017 09:03:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/In-Their-Lives-Audiobook/B071P4N1CX thebookvoice.com 08:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Their Lives Subtitle: Great Writers on Great Beatles Songs Author: Andrew Blauner, Paul McCartney Narrator: Tandy Cronyn, Richard Poe, John Keating, Kevin R. Free, Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For fans of Tune In, an anthology of essays from 30 luminaries about their favorite Beatles songs. Blauner anthologizes essays from 30 authors, actors, and musicians reflecting on their favorite Beatles songs, creating a monument to the enduring impact of the most popular band of all time. The diversity of favorite tracks and the variety of reasons contributors love them speak to the range of the Beatles' song catalog and the power their music still has more than 50 years after they arrived in the United States. The essays explore life at its many stages, from optimistic youth to spiritual awakening to mid-life crises, and how the Beatles' music can be a lifelong soundtrack. Whether listeners remember the Beatles' music as a solace in times of trouble or as a celebration, in their lives, they've loved them all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Their Lives Subtitle: Great Writers on Great Beatles Songs Author: Andrew Blauner, Paul McCartney Narrator: Tandy Cronyn, Richard Poe, John Keating, Kevin R. Free, Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For fans of Tune In, an anthology of essays from 30 luminaries about their favorite Beatles songs. Blauner anthologizes essays from 30 authors, actors, and musicians reflecting on their favorite Beatles songs, creating a monument to the enduring impact of the most popular band of all time. The diversity of favorite tracks and the variety of reasons contributors love them speak to the range of the Beatles' song catalog and the power their music still has more than 50 years after they arrived in the United States. The essays explore life at its many stages, from optimistic youth to spiritual awakening to mid-life crises, and how the Beatles' music can be a lifelong soundtrack. Whether listeners remember the Beatles' music as a solace in times of trouble or as a celebration, in their lives, they've loved them all. Members Reviews: Think personal essays, w Fab Four as the thread These essays are not about the Beatles so much (though you do learn a lot about "Penny Lane" and "Strawberry Fields") and not always about song composition (though you do get some analysis, like "I'll be Back" or "Tomorrow Never Knows"). What you get is Beatle songs and the meaning they had in the lives of the writers, just as suggested by the title. Some of these are ver personal, and drift away from the Beatles songs. Others are exquisite mini-memoirs. Some are social commentary, like the"Hester Skelter" piece. And some are just about why somebody likes a Beatles Song, like David Duchovny's "Dear Prudence." I loved it. But I love personal essay writing. I will listen a second and probably third time too. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pelleas-et-Melisande-Audiobook/B009WWQPGU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pelleas et Melisande Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Dating from the last decade of the 19th century, Pelléas et Mélisande points the way into the 20th century. The score is hauntingly beautiful, but there is more to the work than shifting panels of elusive, impressionistic sound. Debussy retains the text of Maeterlincks play, and the linguistic subtleties of the French text are matched perfectly by the musical detail. Taking a little time to explore the romantic, elusive world of this opera is particularly rewarding. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillie, a renowned performing arts educator and author of How to Listen, Learn, Love Opera, is informatively radiant in this installment of Opera Explained, performed by the multilingual David Timson. Smillie clearly admires Claude Debussy, the composer of Pelleas et Melisande, and he offers a brief lesson on tonality in addition to Debussy's musical biography. By the end of the episode, listeners will be better able to pick out Debussy's delicate piano textures and impressionistic style. Fragments from the composer's other works like "Clair de lune" supplement the operatic excerpts. Finally, no discussion of Debussy would be complete without examining the profound influence of Wagner on the French composer's work. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:07:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Pelleas-et-Melisande-Audiobook/B009WWQPGU thebookvoice.com 01:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pelleas et Melisande Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Dating from the last decade of the 19th century, Pelléas et Mélisande points the way into the 20th century. The score is hauntingly beautiful, but there is more to the work than shifting panels of elusive, impressionistic sound. Debussy retains the text of Maeterlincks play, and the linguistic subtleties of the French text are matched perfectly by the musical detail. Taking a little time to explore the romantic, elusive world of this opera is particularly rewarding. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillie, a renowned performing arts educator and author of How to Listen, Learn, Love Opera, is informatively radiant in this installment of Opera Explained, performed by the multilingual David Timson. Smillie clearly admires Claude Debussy, the composer of Pelleas et Melisande, and he offers a brief lesson on tonality in addition to Debussy's musical biography. By the end of the episode, listeners will be better able to pick out Debussy's delicate piano textures and impressionistic style. Fragments from the composer's other works like "Clair de lune" supplement the operatic excerpts. Finally, no discussion of Debussy would be complete without examining the profound influence of Wagner on the French composer's work. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pelleas et Melisande Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Dating from the last decade of the 19th century, Pelléas et Mélisande points the way into the 20th century. The score is hauntingly beautiful, but there is more to the work than shifting panels of elusive, impressionistic sound. Debussy retains the text of Maeterlincks play, and the linguistic subtleties of the French text are matched perfectly by the musical detail. Taking a little time to explore the romantic, elusive world of this opera is particularly rewarding. Editorial Reviews: Thomson Smillie, a renowned performing arts educator and author of How to Listen, Learn, Love Opera, is informatively radiant in this installment of Opera Explained, performed by the multilingual David Timson. Smillie clearly admires Claude Debussy, the composer of Pelleas et Melisande, and he offers a brief lesson on tonality in addition to Debussy's musical biography. By the end of the episode, listeners will be better able to pick out Debussy's delicate piano textures and impressionistic style. Fragments from the composer's other works like "Clair de lune" supplement the operatic excerpts. Finally, no discussion of Debussy would be complete without examining the profound influence of Wagner on the French composer's work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bonus-La-Poudre-lit-La-Poudre-191-Audiobook/B078Y46QVH Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Bonus : La Poudre lit (La Poudre 19.1) Auteur: Lauren Bastide Narrateur: Lauren Bastide, Rebecca Amstrong, Valérie Tribes, Siham Jibril Format: Unabridged Durée: 26 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-12-18 Éditeur: Nouvelles Écoutes La Poudre Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Le 19 octobre dernier chez Mona, l'espace dédié à l'entreprenariat féminin créé par My Little Paris où La Poudre a récemment composé sa propre bibliothèque avec l'aide précieuse de La Librairie des Femmes, Lauren Bastide avait invité 30 poudreuses et 3 podcasteuses pour une soirée d'échange de livres féministes ou écrits par une femme. Ensemble, elles ont souligné l'importance de la lecture dans les luttes féministes et célébré le lancement officiel de "La Poudre Lit", le club de lecture de La Poudre, où nous proposons une sélection de lectures pour compléter la réflexion apportée par le podcast toutes les deux semaines. Il y avait Rebecca Amstrong, fondatrice et hôtesse de "2050 Le Podcast", un podcast qui propose à ses invité-e-s d'imaginer le futur, mais aussi de Valérie Tribes, fondatrice et hôtesse de "Chiffon", un podcast qui explore le rapport aux vêtements d'invitée--s varié-e-s, et de Siham Jibril, fondatrice et hôtesse de "Génération XX", un podcast qui donne la parole à de talentueuses entrepreneuses. Au programme : Introduction et lancement officiel de "La Poudre Lit", Siham Jibril raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, We Should All be Feminist de Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Valérie Tribes raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, Beauté fatale de Mona Cholle, Rebecca Amstrong raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, Le ravissement des innocents de Taiye Selasi, Lauren Bastide raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, La séquestrée de Charlotte Perkins Gillman. Réalisation et générique : Aurore Meyer-Mahieu. Coordination : Zisla Tortello. Mixage : Laurie Galligani. ©2017 Nouvelles Écoutes (P)2017 Nouvelles Écoutes biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Bastide) Fri, 12 Jan 2018 12:15:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Bonus-La-Poudre-lit-La-Poudre-191-Audiobook/B078Y46QVH thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Bonus : La Poudre lit (La Poudre 19.1) Auteur: Lauren Bastide Narrateur: Lauren Bastide, Rebecca Amstrong, Valérie Tribes, Siham Jibril Format: Unabridged Durée: 26 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-12-18 Éditeur: Nouvelles Écoutes La Poudre Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Le 19 octobre dernier chez Mona, l'espace dédié à l'entreprenariat féminin créé par My Little Paris où La Poudre a récemment composé sa propre bibliothèque avec l'aide précieuse de La Librairie des Femmes, Lauren Bastide avait invité 30 poudreuses et 3 podcasteuses pour une soirée d'échange de livres féministes ou écrits par une femme. Ensemble, elles ont souligné l'importance de la lecture dans les luttes féministes et célébré le lancement officiel de "La Poudre Lit", le club de lecture de La Poudre, où nous proposons une sélection de lectures pour compléter la réflexion apportée par le podcast toutes les deux semaines. Il y avait Rebecca Amstrong, fondatrice et hôtesse de "2050 Le Podcast", un podcast qui propose à ses invité-e-s d'imaginer le futur, mais aussi de Valérie Tribes, fondatrice et hôtesse de "Chiffon", un podcast qui explore le rapport aux vêtements d'invitée--s varié-e-s, et de Siham Jibril, fondatrice et hôtesse de "Génération XX", un podcast qui donne la parole à de talentueuses entrepreneuses. Au programme : Introduction et lancement officiel de "La Poudre Lit", Siham Jibril raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, We Should All be Feminist de Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Valérie Tribes raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, Beauté fatale de Mona Cholle, Rebecca Amstrong raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, Le ravissement des innocents de Taiye Selasi, Lauren Bastide raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, La séquestrée de Charlotte Perkins Gillman. Réalisation et générique : Aurore Meyer-Mahieu. Coordination : Zisla Tortello. Mixage : Laurie Galligani. ©2017 Nouvelles Écoutes (P)2017 Nouvelles Écoutes Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Bonus : La Poudre lit (La Poudre 19.1) Auteur: Lauren Bastide Narrateur: Lauren Bastide, Rebecca Amstrong, Valérie Tribes, Siham Jibril Format: Unabridged Durée: 26 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-12-18 Éditeur: Nouvelles Écoutes La Poudre Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Le 19 octobre dernier chez Mona, l'espace dédié à l'entreprenariat féminin créé par My Little Paris où La Poudre a récemment composé sa propre bibliothèque avec l'aide précieuse de La Librairie des Femmes, Lauren Bastide avait invité 30 poudreuses et 3 podcasteuses pour une soirée d'échange de livres féministes ou écrits par une femme. Ensemble, elles ont souligné l'importance de la lecture dans les luttes féministes et célébré le lancement officiel de "La Poudre Lit", le club de lecture de La Poudre, où nous proposons une sélection de lectures pour compléter la réflexion apportée par le podcast toutes les deux semaines. Il y avait Rebecca Amstrong, fondatrice et hôtesse de "2050 Le Podcast", un podcast qui propose à ses invité-e-s d'imaginer le futur, mais aussi de Valérie Tribes, fondatrice et hôtesse de "Chiffon", un podcast qui explore le rapport aux vêtements d'invitée--s varié-e-s, et de Siham Jibril, fondatrice et hôtesse de "Génération XX", un podcast qui donne la parole à de talentueuses entrepreneuses. Au programme : Introduction et lancement officiel de "La Poudre Lit", Siham Jibril raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, We Should All be Feminist de Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Valérie Tribes raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, Beauté fatale de Mona Cholle, Rebecca Amstrong raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, Le ravissement des innocents de Taiye Selasi, Lauren Bastide raconte son ouvrage féministe fétiche, La séquestrée de Charlotte Perkins Gillman. Réalisation et générique : Aurore Meyer-Mahieu. Coordination : Zisla Tortello. Mixage : Laurie Galligani. ©2017 Nouvelles Écoutes (P)2017 Nouvelles Écoutes https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Puccini-Turandot-Audiobook/B009WWFQ88 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puccini: Turandot Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Puccinis swansong has a claim to being the last great popular opera. Its melodies have enchanted audiences since its posthumous premiere in 1926, two years after Puccinis death. It involves a chilling story of love and cruelty, an intriguing cast of characters against the exotic backdrop of Imperial China, magnificent choruses and ensembles, and dazzling orchestration in an exotic score that comprises a string of remarkable arias - among which the great tenor aria "Nessun dorma" is the jewel. It is more than Puccinis last opera: It is the last word, in every sense, on Italian opera. Editorial Reviews: You will recognize Puccini's melody immediately. Turandot is known for its enchanting and influential sound. It is also famous for being one of the last operas that was viewed as popular entertainment. And even now Puccini's melodious Turandot remains one of the most well-known tunes, and it continues to fill us with emotion. Smillie's study of this early 20th-century opera is thorough and endlessly interesting. This audio is made even more appealing by David Timson's energetic and heartfelt narration. You'll be moved and engaged. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:03:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Puccini-Turandot-Audiobook/B009WWFQ88 thebookvoice.com 01:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puccini: Turandot Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Puccinis swansong has a claim to being the last great popular opera. Its melodies have enchanted audiences since its posthumous premiere in 1926, two years after Puccinis death. It involves a chilling story of love and cruelty, an intriguing cast of characters against the exotic backdrop of Imperial China, magnificent choruses and ensembles, and dazzling orchestration in an exotic score that comprises a string of remarkable arias - among which the great tenor aria "Nessun dorma" is the jewel. It is more than Puccinis last opera: It is the last word, in every sense, on Italian opera. Editorial Reviews: You will recognize Puccini's melody immediately. Turandot is known for its enchanting and influential sound. It is also famous for being one of the last operas that was viewed as popular entertainment. And even now Puccini's melodious Turandot remains one of the most well-known tunes, and it continues to fill us with emotion. Smillie's study of this early 20th-century opera is thorough and endlessly interesting. This audio is made even more appealing by David Timson's energetic and heartfelt narration. You'll be moved and engaged. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puccini: Turandot Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Puccinis swansong has a claim to being the last great popular opera. Its melodies have enchanted audiences since its posthumous premiere in 1926, two years after Puccinis death. It involves a chilling story of love and cruelty, an intriguing cast of characters against the exotic backdrop of Imperial China, magnificent choruses and ensembles, and dazzling orchestration in an exotic score that comprises a string of remarkable arias - among which the great tenor aria "Nessun dorma" is the jewel. It is more than Puccinis last opera: It is the last word, in every sense, on Italian opera. Editorial Reviews: You will recognize Puccini's melody immediately. Turandot is known for its enchanting and influential sound. It is also famous for being one of the last operas that was viewed as popular entertainment. And even now Puccini's melodious Turandot remains one of the most well-known tunes, and it continues to fill us with emotion. Smillie's study of this early 20th-century opera is thorough and endlessly interesting. This audio is made even more appealing by David Timson's energetic and heartfelt narration. You'll be moved and engaged. Members Reviews: Fire and ice, hope and blood Turandot is Puccini's last opera. He died while composing the third act, leaving the work unfinished. The plot is based on an ancient Persian legend, and the setting that of imperial Peking. Turandot is the daughter of the emperor. He wants her to marry but she resists, so the emperor agrees to her terms: any suitor who wishes to marry her must answer three riddles. If he cannot, he will be executed. As if the story is not dramatic enough, there is the reimagining of ancient China, the evocation of place through pentatonic elements and unusual instrumentation, the costuming, and demanding roles for the performers. For all that, some parts are silly. For example, ministers named Ping, Pang, and Pong. And the violence and drama feels relentless after a point. Still, other parts are transcendent, most famously, the "Nessun dorma." The author explains the story, staging, and production very well. David Timson's narration is, as always, simply perfect. For that, five stars. But I won't be going to a production or purchasing a recording of Turandot. Puccini wrote so much that puts this opera in the shade. That's just my opinion. Decide for yourself. That is one of the many benefits of the "Opera Explained" series. If you're unfamiliar with an opera, as I was with Turandot, listen and see what you think. You might hate it, or you might become a devoted fan. Either way, it's time well-spent if you love classical music. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Stravinskys-Petrouchka-The-Rite-of-Spring-Audiobook/B002V8MT7G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Stravinsky's Petrouchka & The Rite of Spring Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Stravinsky's pre-eminence among the modern masters rests in large part on the great originality of his work. The composer introduced exciting new rhythmic possibilities into concert music, made expressive use of dissonance, and conceived unprecedented instrumental sonorities. These novelties baffled some listeners early in the century and cemented the composer's reputation as a daring modernist. Yet for all his innovation, Stravinsky was no iconoclast bent on destroying the past. On the contrary, his art was in many ways rooted in tradition. He drew inspiration from legends and fairy tales, from old Italian comedy and classical myths. And he loved music from earlier centuries and paid homage to it in a number of his works. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 15:54:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Stravinskys-Petrouchka-The-Rite-of-Spring-Audiobook/B002V8MT7G thebookvoice.com 01:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Stravinsky's Petrouchka & The Rite of Spring Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Stravinsky's pre-eminence among the modern masters rests in large part on the great originality of his work. The composer introduced exciting new rhythmic possibilities into concert music, made expressive use of dissonance, and conceived unprecedented instrumental sonorities. These novelties baffled some listeners early in the century and cemented the composer's reputation as a daring modernist. Yet for all his innovation, Stravinsky was no iconoclast bent on destroying the past. On the contrary, his art was in many ways rooted in tradition. He drew inspiration from legends and fairy tales, from old Italian comedy and classical myths. And he loved music from earlier centuries and paid homage to it in a number of his works. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Stravinsky's Petrouchka & The Rite of Spring Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Stravinsky's pre-eminence among the modern masters rests in large part on the great originality of his work. The composer introduced exciting new rhythmic possibilities into concert music, made expressive use of dissonance, and conceived unprecedented instrumental sonorities. These novelties baffled some listeners early in the century and cemented the composer's reputation as a daring modernist. Yet for all his innovation, Stravinsky was no iconoclast bent on destroying the past. On the contrary, his art was in many ways rooted in tradition. He drew inspiration from legends and fairy tales, from old Italian comedy and classical myths. And he loved music from earlier centuries and paid homage to it in a number of his works. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Members Reviews: Misleading title . . . not FOR conductors Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? This audiobook, while well written, does not fall in line with it's title. I was specifically looking for an in-depth analysis of the Rite of Spring. The level of analysis in this book is very superficial. It is not written FOR conductors. It is written BY a conductor and intended for the layperson. Would you be willing to try another book from Gerard Schwarz? Why or why not? No. The title of the audiobook is misleading, and I do not intend to continue to be misled. Did the narration match the pace of the story? Yes. Was Conductor's Guide to Stravinsky's Petrouchka & The Rite of Spring worth the listening time? See answer above. Not a waste of time, but not what the title led me to believe it to be. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Mendelssohns-Symphony-No-3-No-4-Audiobook/B002V0KB6K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 & No. 4 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mendelssohn lived and composed during the Romantic era, yet his music reflects more influence from the Classical and pre-Classical tradition. His music reveals a blend of Classical form with Romantic content, which made itself felt in the form of poetic melodies, highly expressive harmonies, and original instrumental textures. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:16:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Mendelssohns-Symphony-No-3-No-4-Audiobook/B002V0KB6K thebookvoice.com 01:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 & No. 4 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mendelssohn lived and composed during the Romantic era, yet his music reflects more influence from the Classical and pre-Classical tradition. His music reveals a blend of Classical form with Romantic content, which made itself felt in the form of poetic melodies, highly expressive harmonies, and original instrumental textures. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 & No. 4 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mendelssohn lived and composed during the Romantic era, yet his music reflects more influence from the Classical and pre-Classical tradition. His music reveals a blend of Classical form with Romantic content, which made itself felt in the form of poetic melodies, highly expressive harmonies, and original instrumental textures. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Film-Music-A-Very-Short-Introduction-Audiobook/B00H87DYJC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Film Music: A Very Short Introduction Author: Kathryn Kalinak Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Film music is as old as cinema itself. Years before synchronized sound became the norm, projected moving images were shown to musical accompaniment, whether performed by a lone piano player or a hundred-piece orchestra. Today film music has become its own industry, indispensable to the marketability of movies around the world. Film Music: A Very Short Introduction is a compact, lucid, and thoroughly engaging overview written by one of the leading authorities on the subject. After opening with a fascinating analysis of the music from a key sequence in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, Kathryn Kalinak introduces listeners not only to important composers and musical styles but also to modern theoretical concepts about how and why film music works. Throughout the book she embraces a global perspective, examining film music in Asia and the Middle East as well as in Europe and the United States. Key collaborations between directors and composers - Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann, Akira Kurosawa and Fumio Hayasaka, Federico Fellini and Nino Rota, to name only a few - come under scrutiny, as do the oft-neglected practices of the silent film era. She also explores differences between original film scores and compilation soundtracks that cull music from preexisting sources. As Kalinak points out, film music can do many things, from establishing mood and setting to clarifying plot points and creating emotions that are only dimly realized in the images. This book illuminates the many ways it accomplishes those tasks and will have its listeners thinking a bit more deeply and critically the next time they sit in a darkened movie theater and music suddenly swells as the action unfolds onscreen. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathryn Kalinak) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 01:25:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Film-Music-A-Very-Short-Introduction-Audiobook/B00H87DYJC thebookvoice.com 00:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Film Music: A Very Short Introduction Author: Kathryn Kalinak Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Film music is as old as cinema itself. Years before synchronized sound became the norm, projected moving images were shown to musical accompaniment, whether performed by a lone piano player or a hundred-piece orchestra. Today film music has become its own industry, indispensable to the marketability of movies around the world. Film Music: A Very Short Introduction is a compact, lucid, and thoroughly engaging overview written by one of the leading authorities on the subject. After opening with a fascinating analysis of the music from a key sequence in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, Kathryn Kalinak introduces listeners not only to important composers and musical styles but also to modern theoretical concepts about how and why film music works. Throughout the book she embraces a global perspective, examining film music in Asia and the Middle East as well as in Europe and the United States. Key collaborations between directors and composers - Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann, Akira Kurosawa and Fumio Hayasaka, Federico Fellini and Nino Rota, to name only a few - come under scrutiny, as do the oft-neglected practices of the silent film era. She also explores differences between original film scores and compilation soundtracks that cull music from preexisting sources. As Kalinak points out, film music can do many things, from establishing mood and setting to clarifying plot points and creating emotions that are only dimly realized in the images. This book illuminates the many ways it accomplishes those tasks and will have its listeners thinking a bit more deeply and critically the next time they sit in a darkened movie theater and music suddenly swells as the action unfolds onscreen. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Film Music: A Very Short Introduction Author: Kathryn Kalinak Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Film music is as old as cinema itself. Years before synchronized sound became the norm, projected moving images were shown to musical accompaniment, whether performed by a lone piano player or a hundred-piece orchestra. Today film music has become its own industry, indispensable to the marketability of movies around the world. Film Music: A Very Short Introduction is a compact, lucid, and thoroughly engaging overview written by one of the leading authorities on the subject. After opening with a fascinating analysis of the music from a key sequence in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, Kathryn Kalinak introduces listeners not only to important composers and musical styles but also to modern theoretical concepts about how and why film music works. Throughout the book she embraces a global perspective, examining film music in Asia and the Middle East as well as in Europe and the United States. Key collaborations between directors and composers - Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann, Akira Kurosawa and Fumio Hayasaka, Federico Fellini and Nino Rota, to name only a few - come under scrutiny, as do the oft-neglected practices of the silent film era. She also explores differences between original film scores and compilation soundtracks that cull music from preexisting sources. As Kalinak points out, film music can do many things, from establishing mood and setting to clarifying plot points and creating emotions that are only dimly realized in the images. This book illuminates the many ways it accomplishes those tasks and will have its listeners thinking a bit more deeply and critically the next time they sit in a darkened movie theater and music suddenly swells as the action unfolds onscreen. Members Reviews: A Global Introduction to Film Music As overviews go, this one's not bad. I think I had it in my head to expect it to be more Hollywood-centric, but it's bigger than that, covering music from China, India, Russia, etc. As a result, you get a wider view, but not as much information about any given part of it. It's nothing groundbreaking, but there are a few fun facts and plenty of interesting anecdotes to be had. All in all, it does provide a good launching point for further exploration, which should be the point. Tried to cover too much with so little time The first issue, with this book is clearly the recording, it's drone and boring to listen to. The second and much more important issue is that the author tries to cover way more than she has time to do. The history she conveys is so snapshot both in time and location that it reads more like a weird blurry mosaic than a coherent narrative. She also feels the need to talk about hundreds of lesser known composers outside of Hollywood who's impact on film music is arguably negligible, while completely (and what feels like deliberately) leaving some of the more important film composers out of her text. Unfortunately this is pretty much the only historical text I have found on the subject, too bad it is what it is. A bit too short introduction Some of these Very Short Introductions are quite good, but this one gets a bit too thin for me. The historical overview is too sparse to be enlightening, some of the basic nomenclature is missing, and there is no real introduction to the theoretical discourse. If you're interested in film music, I see no reason for not move directly to a more extensive account. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Life-and-Works-of-Bach-Audiobook/B009Z3QNI6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Bach Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, John Shrapnel, Trevor Nichols, Ruth Sillers, David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Although now beloved and revered by millions as the greatest composer who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach (16851750) was best known in his lifetime as an organist, and was eclipsed in fame as a composer by two of his twenty children. For the last twenty-seven years of his life he was a schoolteacher and choir director whose duties extended to meal supervision and dormitory inspection. Yet throughout his career he composed a vast body of music which is amongst the most joyful, dancing and enrapturing ever written. This portrait-in-sound includes many examples of the music that made him immortal. With compelling narration by Jeremy Siepmann, character portrayals by acclaimed actors, and the interpolation of over twenty-five substantial musical extracts reflecting the development of one of musics most enduringly awe-inspiring composers, we are transported back three centuries straight into the life of Johann Sebastian Bach. This innovative sense of immediacy is at the heart of this comprehensive audio-biography, depicting the life of a composer whose music is universally admired. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeremy Siepmann) Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:38:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Life-and-Works-of-Bach-Audiobook/B009Z3QNI6 thebookvoice.com 04:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Bach Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, John Shrapnel, Trevor Nichols, Ruth Sillers, David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Although now beloved and revered by millions as the greatest composer who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach (16851750) was best known in his lifetime as an organist, and was eclipsed in fame as a composer by two of his twenty children. For the last twenty-seven years of his life he was a schoolteacher and choir director whose duties extended to meal supervision and dormitory inspection. Yet throughout his career he composed a vast body of music which is amongst the most joyful, dancing and enrapturing ever written. This portrait-in-sound includes many examples of the music that made him immortal. With compelling narration by Jeremy Siepmann, character portrayals by acclaimed actors, and the interpolation of over twenty-five substantial musical extracts reflecting the development of one of musics most enduringly awe-inspiring composers, we are transported back three centuries straight into the life of Johann Sebastian Bach. This innovative sense of immediacy is at the heart of this comprehensive audio-biography, depicting the life of a composer whose music is universally admired. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Bach Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, John Shrapnel, Trevor Nichols, Ruth Sillers, David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Although now beloved and revered by millions as the greatest composer who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach (16851750) was best known in his lifetime as an organist, and was eclipsed in fame as a composer by two of his twenty children. For the last twenty-seven years of his life he was a schoolteacher and choir director whose duties extended to meal supervision and dormitory inspection. Yet throughout his career he composed a vast body of music which is amongst the most joyful, dancing and enrapturing ever written. This portrait-in-sound includes many examples of the music that made him immortal. With compelling narration by Jeremy Siepmann, character portrayals by acclaimed actors, and the interpolation of over twenty-five substantial musical extracts reflecting the development of one of musics most enduringly awe-inspiring composers, we are transported back three centuries straight into the life of Johann Sebastian Bach. This innovative sense of immediacy is at the heart of this comprehensive audio-biography, depicting the life of a composer whose music is universally admired. Members Reviews: Interesting Very interesting Not to long Lot of musical performance Some new information Clear voice and easy to understand A good introduction to Bach's Life and Work I am very fond of J S Bach I cannot read music. I find the format of the Naxos Life and Works series well tailored to my needed There is narration that moves the story along , but there is the words of JS Bach and other members of his family. One learns of his great appetite for work, and his various quarrels with students, town councils and Church administrators. The focus is Bach and his work-- from his childhood to his death. There is good linking between the narrative and the other extended musical examples A first class introduction. I also like the other volumes in the series Not as good as the others This edition was a little lacking in content as well as in music choice. Not as good as the others in the series The perfect way to learn and listen to Bach This is audio books at their best! How else to get a great grasp of the life of a famous composer than to hear his story, interspersed at appropriate places by samples of his wonderful music? The book brings JS Bach's life into focus, giving us a realistic picture of his life in the late 1600 and early 1700s in Germany. And just when you might be getting a little too much detail the audio brakes into a sample of his trademark Baroque music. Bliss! Padded with music, short on substance. Would you try another book written by Jeremy Siepmann or narrated by the narrators? No - the book was poor in detail and substance being excessively padded with music performances (not even good ones, at that). I felt that i'd been conned by the book What could Jeremy Siepmann have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Researched Bach's life, given details, and cut out the padding How could the performance have been better? Rather dull vocal delivery, he sounds disinterested. So was I. You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? Nope, not one. Any additional comments? i want my money back. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/A-Cause-for-Caroling-Audiobook/B00O3IT6NC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cause for Caroling Subtitle: A Celebration of the Christmas Carol in Britain Author: Jeremy Summerly Narrator: Jeremy Summerly Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-14 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Jeremy Summerly tells the story of the Christmas Carol in England in these illuminating and delightful programmes. The Christmas carol is as popular now as it was when singers celebrated the birth of Edward III in 1312. But the journey it has taken is unique in music history. Here Jeremy Summerly follows that journey from medieval times to the present day. It's a story that sees the carol veer between the sacred and secular, in a tradition that has always had one foot in the pub and another in the church. The carol is an expression of seasonal joy in the coldest, hardest time of the year. However inefficient the heating system may be, the carol still generates warmth and positive nostalgia. Many favourite carols were actually written for children to sing, including "Once in Royal David's City". It famously leads off the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a service broadcast by the BBC from Kings College, Cambridge since the 1920s, commanding a worldwide audience of several million. But has it left an imbalance in the appreciation of our caroling tradition? And why do carols remain popular and familiar to so many? Illustrated with examples of carols obscure and familiar through the ages, and taking in numerous locations around Britain along the way, this is a history of the carol to bring comfort and joy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeremy Summerly) Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:49:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/A-Cause-for-Caroling-Audiobook/B00O3IT6NC thebookvoice.com 02:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cause for Caroling Subtitle: A Celebration of the Christmas Carol in Britain Author: Jeremy Summerly Narrator: Jeremy Summerly Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-14 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Jeremy Summerly tells the story of the Christmas Carol in England in these illuminating and delightful programmes. The Christmas carol is as popular now as it was when singers celebrated the birth of Edward III in 1312. But the journey it has taken is unique in music history. Here Jeremy Summerly follows that journey from medieval times to the present day. It's a story that sees the carol veer between the sacred and secular, in a tradition that has always had one foot in the pub and another in the church. The carol is an expression of seasonal joy in the coldest, hardest time of the year. However inefficient the heating system may be, the carol still generates warmth and positive nostalgia. Many favourite carols were actually written for children to sing, including "Once in Royal David's City". It famously leads off the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a service broadcast by the BBC from Kings College, Cambridge since the 1920s, commanding a worldwide audience of several million. But has it left an imbalance in the appreciation of our caroling tradition? And why do carols remain popular and familiar to so many? Illustrated with examples of carols obscure and familiar through the ages, and taking in numerous locations around Britain along the way, this is a history of the carol to bring comfort and joy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cause for Caroling Subtitle: A Celebration of the Christmas Carol in Britain Author: Jeremy Summerly Narrator: Jeremy Summerly Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-14 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Jeremy Summerly tells the story of the Christmas Carol in England in these illuminating and delightful programmes. The Christmas carol is as popular now as it was when singers celebrated the birth of Edward III in 1312. But the journey it has taken is unique in music history. Here Jeremy Summerly follows that journey from medieval times to the present day. It's a story that sees the carol veer between the sacred and secular, in a tradition that has always had one foot in the pub and another in the church. The carol is an expression of seasonal joy in the coldest, hardest time of the year. However inefficient the heating system may be, the carol still generates warmth and positive nostalgia. Many favourite carols were actually written for children to sing, including "Once in Royal David's City". It famously leads off the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a service broadcast by the BBC from Kings College, Cambridge since the 1920s, commanding a worldwide audience of several million. But has it left an imbalance in the appreciation of our caroling tradition? And why do carols remain popular and familiar to so many? Illustrated with examples of carols obscure and familiar through the ages, and taking in numerous locations around Britain along the way, this is a history of the carol to bring comfort and joy. Members Reviews: A deep dive into Christmas caroling history Jeremy Summerly did a ten part program on BBC radio on the history of the English carols and how they've evolved. They released an audiobook on Audible compiling the episodes. The history runs from the earliest medieval carols to the height of Victorian carols to our present day. I was fascinated by how international caroling has become with songs and traditions brought over from other countries. I enjoyed the story of "Nine Lessons and Carols" and how it became a BBC fixture, even during wartime. Music to my ears!!! wonderful history of English Christmas carol from the point of view of a chorister, Delve into the early carols of England and wraps up with the Nine Lessons and Carols in Cambridge. I found the ending of the interviews very interesting. This is not an audio book per say but a radio show from the BBC If interested in Christmas carols this is the story for you. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Schuberts-Symphony-No-5-Symphony-No-8-Audiobook/B002V1CLVM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Schubert's Symphony No. 5 & Symphony No. 8 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:29:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Schuberts-Symphony-No-5-Symphony-No-8-Audiobook/B002V1CLVM thebookvoice.com 00:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Schubert's Symphony No. 5 & Symphony No. 8 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Schubert's Symphony No. 5 & Symphony No. 8 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Equipment-for-Living-Audiobook/B073VYMLGP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Equipment for Living Subtitle: On Poetry and Pop Music Author: Michael Robbins Narrator: Rudy Sanda Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: How can art help us make sense of the world? With the same intelligence that animates his poetry, Michael Robbins addresses this weighty question while contemplating the idea of how strange it is that we need art at all. Ranging from Prince to Def Leppard, Lucille Clifton to Frederick Seidel, Robbins's mastery of poetry and popular music shines in Equipment for Living. His singular ability to illustrate points with seemingly disparate examples (Friedrich Kittler and Taylor Swift, W. B. Yeats and Anna Kendrick's Cups) will change the way you listen to music and read poetry. He weaves a discussion of poet Juliana Spahr with the different subsets of Scandinavian black metal, attaining insights few scholars can achieve. Equipment for Living is also a wonderful guide to essential poetry and popular music. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Robbins) Tue, 18 Jul 2017 06:04:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Equipment-for-Living-Audiobook/B073VYMLGP thebookvoice.com 07:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Equipment for Living Subtitle: On Poetry and Pop Music Author: Michael Robbins Narrator: Rudy Sanda Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: How can art help us make sense of the world? With the same intelligence that animates his poetry, Michael Robbins addresses this weighty question while contemplating the idea of how strange it is that we need art at all. Ranging from Prince to Def Leppard, Lucille Clifton to Frederick Seidel, Robbins's mastery of poetry and popular music shines in Equipment for Living. His singular ability to illustrate points with seemingly disparate examples (Friedrich Kittler and Taylor Swift, W. B. Yeats and Anna Kendrick's Cups) will change the way you listen to music and read poetry. He weaves a discussion of poet Juliana Spahr with the different subsets of Scandinavian black metal, attaining insights few scholars can achieve. Equipment for Living is also a wonderful guide to essential poetry and popular music. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Equipment for Living Subtitle: On Poetry and Pop Music Author: Michael Robbins Narrator: Rudy Sanda Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: How can art help us make sense of the world? With the same intelligence that animates his poetry, Michael Robbins addresses this weighty question while contemplating the idea of how strange it is that we need art at all. Ranging from Prince to Def Leppard, Lucille Clifton to Frederick Seidel, Robbins's mastery of poetry and popular music shines in Equipment for Living. His singular ability to illustrate points with seemingly disparate examples (Friedrich Kittler and Taylor Swift, W. B. Yeats and Anna Kendrick's Cups) will change the way you listen to music and read poetry. He weaves a discussion of poet Juliana Spahr with the different subsets of Scandinavian black metal, attaining insights few scholars can achieve. Equipment for Living is also a wonderful guide to essential poetry and popular music. Members Reviews: ... picked up this collection of essays after enjoying Robbins' brilliant first collection of poems I picked up this collection of essays after enjoying Robbins' brilliant first collection of poems, Alien vs. Predator. I really enjoyed most of this, but not all, mostly because I don't share his enthusiasm for heavy metal. Nor did he convince me to go back and listen another time. I can't think of an essayist who combines poetry and pop music so well (or at least in alternate chapters in one volume). Robbins does that pretty well; the essays are much richer than the typical book or music review, pulling out colorful strands of the lost history of poetry, without suffering from the ostentatious academic persiflage that plagues post-graduate cultural criticism. (Robbins defines criticism as "parasitic literature" in an essay about Pauline Kael.) At the same time, like his poems, he keeps it entertaining. Poets are usually much better essayists than essayists who try their hand at poetry. Joseph Brodsky is one example. And the essay that precedes "Song of Myself" in Leaves of Grass is a masterpiece. (OK, there are a few essayists whose poems are surprisingly good, considering it's not their primary metier. Clive James is one that immediately comes to mind. But I digress...) Robbins has the poet's talent for compressed expression that can suddenly render a startling aphorism or assertion such as: "There's no such thing as a private language; language is a social fact." The essays on Dylan Thomas (short) and Frederick Seidel (much longer) are particularly rewarding. All That and a Play List As a kid in high school I read John Ciardi's reviews in Saturday Review magazine faithfully. While Robbins' generational experience is nothing like Ciardi's his intellectual rigor and the hard-work/appreciation he exhibits in his essays reminds me of John Ciardi's expectations for readers of poetry. Heavy Metal music is not my "thing" but I can understand how it is culturally significant. I even tried, and Mr. Robbins' suggestion, to listen to Gorgut. The Insufferable Friend I agree with a lot of what Michael Robbins says, I disagree with a lot else, but most of all I deeply disagree with the way he says it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Black-Music-Audiobook/B00PB7MG0E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Music Author: LeRoi Jones Narrator: Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Black Music is an audiobook about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. It is composed of essays, reviews, interviews, liner notes, musical analyses, and personal impressions from 1959-1967. Also includes Amiri Baraka's reflections in a 2009 interview with Calvin Reid of Publishers Weekly. LeRoi Jones (now known as Amiri Baraka) is the author of numerous books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. He was named Poet Laureate of New Jersey from 2002 to 2004 by the New Jersey Commission on Humanities. His most recent book, Tales of the Out & the Gone (Akashic Books, 2007), was a New York Times Editors' Choice and winner of a PEN/Beyond Margins Award. He lives in Newark, New Jersey. biacuaduc@gmail.com (LeRoi Jones) Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:23:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Black-Music-Audiobook/B00PB7MG0E thebookvoice.com 06:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Music Author: LeRoi Jones Narrator: Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Black Music is an audiobook about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. It is composed of essays, reviews, interviews, liner notes, musical analyses, and personal impressions from 1959-1967. Also includes Amiri Baraka's reflections in a 2009 interview with Calvin Reid of Publishers Weekly. LeRoi Jones (now known as Amiri Baraka) is the author of numerous books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. He was named Poet Laureate of New Jersey from 2002 to 2004 by the New Jersey Commission on Humanities. His most recent book, Tales of the Out & the Gone (Akashic Books, 2007), was a New York Times Editors' Choice and winner of a PEN/Beyond Margins Award. He lives in Newark, New Jersey. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Music Author: LeRoi Jones Narrator: Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Black Music is an audiobook about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. It is composed of essays, reviews, interviews, liner notes, musical analyses, and personal impressions from 1959-1967. Also includes Amiri Baraka's reflections in a 2009 interview with Calvin Reid of Publishers Weekly. LeRoi Jones (now known as Amiri Baraka) is the author of numerous books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. He was named Poet Laureate of New Jersey from 2002 to 2004 by the New Jersey Commission on Humanities. His most recent book, Tales of the Out & the Gone (Akashic Books, 2007), was a New York Times Editors' Choice and winner of a PEN/Beyond Margins Award. He lives in Newark, New Jersey. Members Reviews: Five Stars My father loved it! OK but why all the hype? After hearing Leroi Jones on Sunny Murray and the NYAQ's records, and reading little excerpts of some of his reviews in books on free jazz, I thought I'd pick this up and check it out. I did; it was OK; but not much more than OK. I felt like most of the information available here is readily found elsewhere, and that any new perspective he brings to the issues (meaning basically a black nationalist/radical one) is easily enough visible in other places--better to read Fanon or Malcolm X than to let that music play in the background in a jazz book like this one. If that's your taste you might be better off with John Szwed's book on Sun Ra. This book is OK though, and if you haven't already read a number of jazz books you might find it fresh and interesting--I simply didn't. Well written though. Politics and Art Too often, Baraka is critiqued for his artistry or his politics alone--with Black Music, the floor gets opened to anyone or everyone with an opinion on jazz or blues music. Black Music is Baraka's smart, personally charged account of the forms and culture inherent to black music, and thus its political value as a testament to a nation within a nation. Reading Baraka's intimate thoughts on such a personal subject should be the sole impetus for the reader. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-Pride-Audiobook/B076MK8C7M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Pride Subtitle: Mastering Life's Daily Performance Author: Alton Fitzgerald White, Fred Berman - introduction, Michael Lassell - contributor Narrator: Alton Fitzgerald White Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Drawing on his own life and career and the rich lore of The Lion King, Alton Fitzgerald White, Broadway's longest-running "King", delivers his message of service - taking responsibility for and deriving happiness from commonplace achievements - as a philosophy that anyone can get through each day with satisfaction, pride, and a sense of accomplishment. If you've ever wondered how an actor can perform the same role hundreds of times without burning out, in White's book you'll meet someone who does it for thousands more with unabated joy and renewal of purpose. From his life experience, White has learned the secret of tapping his inner resources to meet the challenge of routine and repetition in work and relationships. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alton Fitzgerald White) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 09:16:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-Pride-Audiobook/B076MK8C7M thebookvoice.com 06:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Pride Subtitle: Mastering Life's Daily Performance Author: Alton Fitzgerald White, Fred Berman - introduction, Michael Lassell - contributor Narrator: Alton Fitzgerald White Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Drawing on his own life and career and the rich lore of The Lion King, Alton Fitzgerald White, Broadway's longest-running "King", delivers his message of service - taking responsibility for and deriving happiness from commonplace achievements - as a philosophy that anyone can get through each day with satisfaction, pride, and a sense of accomplishment. If you've ever wondered how an actor can perform the same role hundreds of times without burning out, in White's book you'll meet someone who does it for thousands more with unabated joy and renewal of purpose. From his life experience, White has learned the secret of tapping his inner resources to meet the challenge of routine and repetition in work and relationships. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Pride Subtitle: Mastering Life's Daily Performance Author: Alton Fitzgerald White, Fred Berman - introduction, Michael Lassell - contributor Narrator: Alton Fitzgerald White Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Drawing on his own life and career and the rich lore of The Lion King, Alton Fitzgerald White, Broadway's longest-running "King", delivers his message of service - taking responsibility for and deriving happiness from commonplace achievements - as a philosophy that anyone can get through each day with satisfaction, pride, and a sense of accomplishment. If you've ever wondered how an actor can perform the same role hundreds of times without burning out, in White's book you'll meet someone who does it for thousands more with unabated joy and renewal of purpose. From his life experience, White has learned the secret of tapping his inner resources to meet the challenge of routine and repetition in work and relationships. Members Reviews: Read this book and be inspired MY PRIDE: Mastering Lifeâs Daily Performance. I loved and enjoyed this book. I met @alton2459 in Bikram Yoga East Harlem. I remember the first time I was practicing next to him. I felt his positivity and caring aura. Reading his struggles and lessons learned are inspiring. No matter where you come from and what others think you canât do NEVER STOP REACHING FOR YOUR DREAMS. I enjoyed the quotes and FOOD FOR THOUGHT both of which engaged me to discover myself deeper. My favorite quote comes at the end of Chapter 9: Faith is taking the first step even when you donât see the whole staircaseâMartin Luther King Jr. Thank you @alton2459 for sharing your story and talent with us. You are loved by manyâïâïâïâï #ilovedthisbook #readitnow #readandbeinspired A Very Special Self-Help Book that Encourages the Pursuit of Happiness Alton White Fitzgerald is a great writer. This book is filled w pain, passion and teaches one how to pursue perseverance. I am truly inspired by the words in this book. It is so important for all those who feel somewhat lost in their pursuit of happiness. In addition, it is crucial for anyone at any age who is interested in being a part of theatre at any level! This book will help one focus on achievement and not allow failure to cloud oneâs thoughts! Order this book ASAP. Itâs a very easy read and one of the most worthwhile self help books Iâve read in many years! I think people from all walks of life will enjoy this book I am enjoying this book SO much! I think people from all walks of life will enjoy this book, but as an actress/singer myself, I am enjoying it all the more. It's so inspiring! Spellbound! Read "My Pride" immediately after receiving. It was a smooth, enjoyable and fascinating read. I was spellbound by his generosity of sharing his story and his life journey. His story is interesting and inspirational. I am touched and motivated by his discipline and professionalism. He gives us a peek behind the theater curtain to show the insights of the world of music and theater. His love for his family and friends...and especially his respect for his Mom is notable. The question section at the end of each chapter gave me pause for thought. I I highly recommend this book. WILL BE OF GREAT INTEREST TO THEATER FANS AND FANS OF ENCOURAGING, MOTIVATING PERSONAL STORIES Alton is a Broadway star and played Mufasa (the father of Simba) in the Lion King for many years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Prokofiev-Audiobook/B002V5BFGU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Prokofiev Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: According to Aaron Copland, who met Prokofiev several times in the 1920s, "He was boyish, easily bored, and even impolite at times... He was very bright and outspoken, and I can't imagine that he would ever hide how he felt about anything." Once, when accompanying a singer in a performance of his songs, he reduced her to tears by berating her effort in front of the audience. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Prokofiev's "Classical" Symphony, Piano Concerto No. 3, and Romeo and Juliet to demonstrate how Prokofiev avoided the large scale and sweeping gestures of late-Romantic orchestral music in favor of lean sonorities, textural clarity, and concise architecture. Critic Reviews: "Basic enough to be intelligible to musical beginners, and intelligent enough to interest even the connoisseur. Seattle Symphony fans of Gerard Schwarz's Sunday 'Musically Speaking' series know that Schwarz is one of the most articulate speakers on musical subjects." (Seattle Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:27:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Prokofiev-Audiobook/B002V5BFGU thebookvoice.com 01:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Prokofiev Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: According to Aaron Copland, who met Prokofiev several times in the 1920s, "He was boyish, easily bored, and even impolite at times... He was very bright and outspoken, and I can't imagine that he would ever hide how he felt about anything." Once, when accompanying a singer in a performance of his songs, he reduced her to tears by berating her effort in front of the audience. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Prokofiev's "Classical" Symphony, Piano Concerto No. 3, and Romeo and Juliet to demonstrate how Prokofiev avoided the large scale and sweeping gestures of late-Romantic orchestral music in favor of lean sonorities, textural clarity, and concise architecture. Critic Reviews: "Basic enough to be intelligible to musical beginners, and intelligent enough to interest even the connoisseur. Seattle Symphony fans of Gerard Schwarz's Sunday 'Musically Speaking' series know that Schwarz is one of the most articulate speakers on musical subjects." (Seattle Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Prokofiev Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: According to Aaron Copland, who met Prokofiev several times in the 1920s, "He was boyish, easily bored, and even impolite at times... He was very bright and outspoken, and I can't imagine that he would ever hide how he felt about anything." Once, when accompanying a singer in a performance of his songs, he reduced her to tears by berating her effort in front of the audience. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Prokofiev's "Classical" Symphony, Piano Concerto No. 3, and Romeo and Juliet to demonstrate how Prokofiev avoided the large scale and sweeping gestures of late-Romantic orchestral music in favor of lean sonorities, textural clarity, and concise architecture. Critic Reviews: "Basic enough to be intelligible to musical beginners, and intelligent enough to interest even the connoisseur. Seattle Symphony fans of Gerard Schwarz's Sunday 'Musically Speaking' series know that Schwarz is one of the most articulate speakers on musical subjects." (Seattle Times) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Baudelaire-Apollinaire-Eluard-et-Aragon-lus-et-commentes-par-Guillaume-Gallienne-Ca-peut-pas-faire-de-mal-2-Audiobook/B01ELINJNQ Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Baudelaire, Apollinaire, Éluard et Aragon lus et commentés par Guillaume Gallienne (Ça peut pas faire de mal 2) Auteur: Guillaume Gallienne Narrateur: Guillaume Gallienne Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 hr and 57 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 04-21-16 Éditeur: Gallimard Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Cet enregistrement, issu de l'adaptation de l'émission de France Inter "Ça peut pas faire de mal", est consacré à la poésie. Retrouver la voix de Guillaume Gallienne lorsque s'ouvre L'invitation au voyage de Charles Baudelaire, ou bien les Lettres à Lou de Guillaume Apollinaire, les merveilleux poèmes de Paul Éluard ou encore, telle une coda, le remarquable et troublant Épilogue de Louis Aragon, c'est voyager au côté d'un extraordinaire compagnon, c'est être transporté par sa voix-miroir aux reflets sensibles. ©2016 Gallimard (P)2016 Gallimard Revues par les critiques: Ils en ont dit... "Quatre poètes, ici conviés, escortés, revivifiés, sans qu'ils soient un instant statufiés, taillés dans le marbre ni livrés à on ne sait quel panthéon sonore. Quatre poètes magnifiquement servis par le talent de Guillaume Gallienne et la si bien nommée magie des ondes." André Velter biacuaduc@gmail.com (Guillaume Gallienne) Thu, 21 Apr 2016 06:02:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Baudelaire-Apollinaire-Eluard-et-Aragon-lus-et-commentes-par-Guillaume-Gallienne-Ca-peut-pas-faire-de-mal-2-Audiobook/B01ELINJNQ thebookvoice.com 01:57:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Baudelaire, Apollinaire, Éluard et Aragon lus et commentés par Guillaume Gallienne (Ça peut pas faire de mal 2) Auteur: Guillaume Gallienne Narrateur: Guillaume Gallienne Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 hr and 57 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 04-21-16 Éditeur: Gallimard Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Cet enregistrement, issu de l'adaptation de l'émission de France Inter "Ça peut pas faire de mal", est consacré à la poésie. Retrouver la voix de Guillaume Gallienne lorsque s'ouvre L'invitation au voyage de Charles Baudelaire, ou bien les Lettres à Lou de Guillaume Apollinaire, les merveilleux poèmes de Paul Éluard ou encore, telle une coda, le remarquable et troublant Épilogue de Louis Aragon, c'est voyager au côté d'un extraordinaire compagnon, c'est être transporté par sa voix-miroir aux reflets sensibles. ©2016 Gallimard (P)2016 Gallimard Revues par les critiques: Ils en ont dit... "Quatre poètes, ici conviés, escortés, revivifiés, sans qu'ils soient un instant statufiés, taillés dans le marbre ni livrés à on ne sait quel panthéon sonore. Quatre poètes magnifiquement servis par le talent de Guillaume Gallienne et la si bien nommée magie des ondes." André Velter Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Baudelaire, Apollinaire, Éluard et Aragon lus et commentés par Guillaume Gallienne (Ça peut pas faire de mal 2) Auteur: Guillaume Gallienne Narrateur: Guillaume Gallienne Format: Unabridged Durée: 1 hr and 57 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 04-21-16 Éditeur: Gallimard Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Cet enregistrement, issu de l'adaptation de l'émission de France Inter "Ça peut pas faire de mal", est consacré à la poésie. Retrouver la voix de Guillaume Gallienne lorsque s'ouvre L'invitation au voyage de Charles Baudelaire, ou bien les Lettres à Lou de Guillaume Apollinaire, les merveilleux poèmes de Paul Éluard ou encore, telle une coda, le remarquable et troublant Épilogue de Louis Aragon, c'est voyager au côté d'un extraordinaire compagnon, c'est être transporté par sa voix-miroir aux reflets sensibles. ©2016 Gallimard (P)2016 Gallimard Revues par les critiques: Ils en ont dit... "Quatre poètes, ici conviés, escortés, revivifiés, sans qu'ils soient un instant statufiés, taillés dans le marbre ni livrés à on ne sait quel panthéon sonore. Quatre poètes magnifiquement servis par le talent de Guillaume Gallienne et la si bien nommée magie des ondes." André Velter https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Making-Your-Music-Work-for-You-The-Science-of-Generating-Money-by-Licensing-Your-Music-to-TV-and-Film-Audiobook/B012HJU0YC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making Your Music Work for You: The Science of Generating Money by Licensing Your Music to TV and Film Author: T Whitmore Narrator: Neil Reeves Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-15 Publisher: Terrence Wood Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Are you an independent musician who wants to be able to increase your passive income? If you own the publishing rights to your music, you can make money with it. It's as simple as that. This guide explains, without all the jargon, why music publishing is so important and how to go about achieving success through writing great songs, recording your music, and building a catalog to be proud of. It simplifies the matters of owning your master recording, copyrighting your work, and signing up with a PRO as well as how to interface with the music industry to sell your songs. This guide will explain the advantages of submitting your music to established music libraries and give you carefully thought-out advice for making it in the music industry. biacuaduc@gmail.com (T Whitmore) Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:23:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Making-Your-Music-Work-for-You-The-Science-of-Generating-Money-by-Licensing-Your-Music-to-TV-and-Film-Audiobook/B012HJU0YC thebookvoice.com 00:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making Your Music Work for You: The Science of Generating Money by Licensing Your Music to TV and Film Author: T Whitmore Narrator: Neil Reeves Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-15 Publisher: Terrence Wood Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Are you an independent musician who wants to be able to increase your passive income? If you own the publishing rights to your music, you can make money with it. It's as simple as that. This guide explains, without all the jargon, why music publishing is so important and how to go about achieving success through writing great songs, recording your music, and building a catalog to be proud of. It simplifies the matters of owning your master recording, copyrighting your work, and signing up with a PRO as well as how to interface with the music industry to sell your songs. This guide will explain the advantages of submitting your music to established music libraries and give you carefully thought-out advice for making it in the music industry. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making Your Music Work for You: The Science of Generating Money by Licensing Your Music to TV and Film Author: T Whitmore Narrator: Neil Reeves Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-15 Publisher: Terrence Wood Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Are you an independent musician who wants to be able to increase your passive income? If you own the publishing rights to your music, you can make money with it. It's as simple as that. This guide explains, without all the jargon, why music publishing is so important and how to go about achieving success through writing great songs, recording your music, and building a catalog to be proud of. It simplifies the matters of owning your master recording, copyrighting your work, and signing up with a PRO as well as how to interface with the music industry to sell your songs. This guide will explain the advantages of submitting your music to established music libraries and give you carefully thought-out advice for making it in the music industry. Members Reviews: Helpful and informative book. This is an amazing book.In this book you will find many helpful topics like information on writing great songs,the importance of owning your master recording,how to interface with the music industry to sell your songs and much more.I hope this book is able to help you very much. i purchased this book with the purpose that it will guide me to make music for myself.but it totally change the mind.it is written on how to write music and create a good rhythem. this book is for music writers and for those who compose music.Moreover the way in which book written is goodi inspired with it. Beautiful book!! I got this book for my brother. As he said This book has many useful information. specially the author has given useful Information on writing great songs, Recording music and building a profitable catalog, How to interface with the music industry to sell songs, and also this book includes many helpful topics about Making Your Music Work For You. Great. Balanced good book!!! Any additional comments? A well balanced book.A lot of important information about Music Career has been provided in this book.By listening this book I've got proper idea about music career.I was actually impressed by how much useful information is squeezed in such a short book.By reading this book I've learned some effective techniques.If you want to enhance your music knowledge then this book will be very helpful for you.Highly recommended. music and building a profitable catalog ... If you own the publishing to your music you can make money with it. This book explains, without all the jargon, why music publishing is so important and how to go about achieving success. It also covers many helpful topics including: Information on writing great songs Recording your music and building a profitable catalog The importance of owning your master recording Copyrighting your work and signing up with a PRO useful book Any additional comments? Useful book! This guide gives a great overview of how to turn your spare room into a recording space to make music. It even has a very helpful chapter that deals with common mistakes when it comes to converting your room. I really liked the chapter about exactly how to set everything up. This has been very helpful as I decide which of my rooms will be best suited to convert into a full studio! Really worth recommending to all! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/More-Stories-Behind-the-Best-Loved-Songs-of-Christmas-Audiobook/B002V0TG1G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Author: Ace Collins Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-09 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Ace Collins helps you uncover the background of 32 favorite Christmas songs. Learn the surprising tale of how each song was created. Explore specific times and places that gave birth to each message. Hear these familiar melodies with new understanding as their stories find their way into your heart. ©2006 Andrew Collins (P)2008 Zondervan biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ace Collins) Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:09:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/More-Stories-Behind-the-Best-Loved-Songs-of-Christmas-Audiobook/B002V0TG1G thebookvoice.com 05:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Author: Ace Collins Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-09 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Ace Collins helps you uncover the background of 32 favorite Christmas songs. Learn the surprising tale of how each song was created. Explore specific times and places that gave birth to each message. Hear these familiar melodies with new understanding as their stories find their way into your heart. ©2006 Andrew Collins (P)2008 Zondervan Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Author: Ace Collins Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-09 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Ace Collins helps you uncover the background of 32 favorite Christmas songs. Learn the surprising tale of how each song was created. Explore specific times and places that gave birth to each message. Hear these familiar melodies with new understanding as their stories find their way into your heart. ©2006 Andrew Collins (P)2008 Zondervan Members Reviews: Lots of great information on Christmas Songs I really enjoy learning the history behind things, and this book includes not just details about how these songs came into being, but history on the holiday itself, and how it was shaped into what we know today. The songs include old-standbys from Handel's Messiah to We Wish You a Merry Christmas, to contemporary hits like The Christmas Shoes, all profiled in more detail than I expected, and always including reminders of the true meaning of the season. The main gripes I had were that the Table of Contents doesn't seem to be recognized as such in the Kindle version (at the time of this review), so you can't jump directly to it. And the lyrics of many of the songs (recent ones mainly) are not always included...due to copyright license but still kind of disappointing that no more than a couple lines of some of them were included with the story. Some of the songs are fairly obscure, and some stories were stretched to encompass multiple songs (notably three songs by Albert Burt included). Overall though, I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it for all lovers of Christmas carols. Super-informative, great stories behind the songs! Ace Collins does it again! In the same style asStories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas (Stories Behind Books), Collins explores the origins of even more of our favorite Christmas songs. Collins is incredibly entertaining and informative in his style - he's easy to read, presenting engaging stories even as he gives his own insight and inspiration. As a pastor, I've used several of Collins' books now to help flesh out sermons during Christmastime, and I highly recommend them as an excellent addition to your Christmas book collection! So many Christmas jewels! I have told many of these stories at Christmas parties and get-togethers and I love every one of them. I have given copies of the Ace Collins books to musical friends and they also love to use them. A lot of people have told me they enjoy hearing the stories as it makes the song so much more special. A big 'thank you' to Ace Collins and to Amazon for making the books available. Learn the history behind the songs Great book with most of the Christmas classics. Has a lot of detailed info. Used this as a source for a history project for my kids on Christmas carols. Would recommend. It adds so much to know the history behind the songs. Ace Collins is an Ace Author This book is thoroughly interesting and useful. The contents are so fascinating, and author Ace Collins' well-articulated insights are quite inspired and inspiring. This book and its previous volume make much-appreciated gifts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/K-POP-101-Korean-Pop-Explained-Step-by-Step-to-K-Pop-Fans-Worldwide-Audiobook/B071DK1PVN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: K-POP 101: Korean Pop Explained Step-by-Step to K-Pop Fans Worldwide Author: HowExpert Press, Fefe Ho Narrator: Grace Sin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: HowExpert Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: If you want to learn about K-POP (Korean Pop), then get K-POP 101 now! Go in-depth about topics even longtime K-pop fans don't really understand. What are "K-pop generations?" "What is the difference between daesang and bonsang?" Find introductions about the major highlights of K-pop as a whole. What are the festivals and events you can look forward to? Hear about the TV shows you can watch for more entertainment. There are variety shows, reality shows, survival competitions and more. Add them to your "to watch list!" Get exposed to the more controversial side of K-pop. The things that most fans don't want to talk about or tell you about. About the expert: Fefe is a writer and translator. But more importantly, she has been a K-pop fangirl for almost 10 years. As a trilingual (English, Chinese and Korean), she helps translate interviews, songs and videos for international fans. Other than K-pop, Fefe is also a fan of C-pop singers such as Bii, Leehom Wang and G.E.M Tang. Her favorite authors are Vladimir Nabokov, Laini Taylor and Maggie Stiefvater. biacuaduc@gmail.com (HowExpert Press) Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:04:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/K-POP-101-Korean-Pop-Explained-Step-by-Step-to-K-Pop-Fans-Worldwide-Audiobook/B071DK1PVN thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: K-POP 101: Korean Pop Explained Step-by-Step to K-Pop Fans Worldwide Author: HowExpert Press, Fefe Ho Narrator: Grace Sin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: HowExpert Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: If you want to learn about K-POP (Korean Pop), then get K-POP 101 now! Go in-depth about topics even longtime K-pop fans don't really understand. What are "K-pop generations?" "What is the difference between daesang and bonsang?" Find introductions about the major highlights of K-pop as a whole. What are the festivals and events you can look forward to? Hear about the TV shows you can watch for more entertainment. There are variety shows, reality shows, survival competitions and more. Add them to your "to watch list!" Get exposed to the more controversial side of K-pop. The things that most fans don't want to talk about or tell you about. About the expert: Fefe is a writer and translator. But more importantly, she has been a K-pop fangirl for almost 10 years. As a trilingual (English, Chinese and Korean), she helps translate interviews, songs and videos for international fans. Other than K-pop, Fefe is also a fan of C-pop singers such as Bii, Leehom Wang and G.E.M Tang. Her favorite authors are Vladimir Nabokov, Laini Taylor and Maggie Stiefvater. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: K-POP 101: Korean Pop Explained Step-by-Step to K-Pop Fans Worldwide Author: HowExpert Press, Fefe Ho Narrator: Grace Sin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: HowExpert Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: If you want to learn about K-POP (Korean Pop), then get K-POP 101 now! Go in-depth about topics even longtime K-pop fans don't really understand. What are "K-pop generations?" "What is the difference between daesang and bonsang?" Find introductions about the major highlights of K-pop as a whole. What are the festivals and events you can look forward to? Hear about the TV shows you can watch for more entertainment. There are variety shows, reality shows, survival competitions and more. Add them to your "to watch list!" Get exposed to the more controversial side of K-pop. The things that most fans don't want to talk about or tell you about. About the expert: Fefe is a writer and translator. But more importantly, she has been a K-pop fangirl for almost 10 years. As a trilingual (English, Chinese and Korean), she helps translate interviews, songs and videos for international fans. Other than K-pop, Fefe is also a fan of C-pop singers such as Bii, Leehom Wang and G.E.M Tang. Her favorite authors are Vladimir Nabokov, Laini Taylor and Maggie Stiefvater. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/A-Funny-Thing-Happened-on-the-Way-to-Heaven-Audiobook/B00KRHDAGC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven Author: Corey Taylor Narrator: Corey Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-14 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Corey Taylor has seen a lot of unbelievable things. The Grammy Award-winning singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour's curiosity has drawn him into situations that wouldve sent most people screaming scared and running for the hills. Coreys ballsy enough to go into the darkness and deal with the consequences, though. As a result, hes seen ghosts up close and personal, whether it be while combing through an abandoned house in his native Iowa as a child or recording an album in the fabled Houdini Hollywood Hills mansion. Hes also got the memories (and scars) to prove it. For some reason, he cant seem to shake these spectral stories, and that brings us to this little tome right here.... At the same time, being an erudite, tattooed, modern Renaissance Man, he never bought into the whole God thing. Simply put, hes seen ghosts, but he hasnt seen Jesus. Corey especially cant find a reason why people do the insane things they do in HIS name. Thats where everything really gets interesting. His second book, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven, compiles Coreys most intimate, incredible, and insane moments with the supernatural. His memories are as vivid as they are vicious. As he recounts these stories, he questions the validity of religious belief systems and 2,000-year-old dogma. As always his rapid-fire writing, razor-sharp sense of humour, unbridled honesty, and cosy anecdotes make quite the case for his point. You might end up believing him or not. Thats up to you, of course. Either way, youre in for a hell of ride. The outrageous sequel to Corey Taylor's Seven Deadly Sins is now available as an audiobook. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Corey Taylor) Thu, 05 Jun 2014 23:59:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/A-Funny-Thing-Happened-on-the-Way-to-Heaven-Audiobook/B00KRHDAGC thebookvoice.com 07:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven Author: Corey Taylor Narrator: Corey Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-14 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Corey Taylor has seen a lot of unbelievable things. The Grammy Award-winning singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour's curiosity has drawn him into situations that wouldve sent most people screaming scared and running for the hills. Coreys ballsy enough to go into the darkness and deal with the consequences, though. As a result, hes seen ghosts up close and personal, whether it be while combing through an abandoned house in his native Iowa as a child or recording an album in the fabled Houdini Hollywood Hills mansion. Hes also got the memories (and scars) to prove it. For some reason, he cant seem to shake these spectral stories, and that brings us to this little tome right here.... At the same time, being an erudite, tattooed, modern Renaissance Man, he never bought into the whole God thing. Simply put, hes seen ghosts, but he hasnt seen Jesus. Corey especially cant find a reason why people do the insane things they do in HIS name. Thats where everything really gets interesting. His second book, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven, compiles Coreys most intimate, incredible, and insane moments with the supernatural. His memories are as vivid as they are vicious. As he recounts these stories, he questions the validity of religious belief systems and 2,000-year-old dogma. As always his rapid-fire writing, razor-sharp sense of humour, unbridled honesty, and cosy anecdotes make quite the case for his point. You might end up believing him or not. Thats up to you, of course. Either way, youre in for a hell of ride. The outrageous sequel to Corey Taylor's Seven Deadly Sins is now available as an audiobook. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven Author: Corey Taylor Narrator: Corey Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-14 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Corey Taylor has seen a lot of unbelievable things. The Grammy Award-winning singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour's curiosity has drawn him into situations that wouldve sent most people screaming scared and running for the hills. Coreys ballsy enough to go into the darkness and deal with the consequences, though. As a result, hes seen ghosts up close and personal, whether it be while combing through an abandoned house in his native Iowa as a child or recording an album in the fabled Houdini Hollywood Hills mansion. Hes also got the memories (and scars) to prove it. For some reason, he cant seem to shake these spectral stories, and that brings us to this little tome right here.... At the same time, being an erudite, tattooed, modern Renaissance Man, he never bought into the whole God thing. Simply put, hes seen ghosts, but he hasnt seen Jesus. Corey especially cant find a reason why people do the insane things they do in HIS name. Thats where everything really gets interesting. His second book, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven, compiles Coreys most intimate, incredible, and insane moments with the supernatural. His memories are as vivid as they are vicious. As he recounts these stories, he questions the validity of religious belief systems and 2,000-year-old dogma. As always his rapid-fire writing, razor-sharp sense of humour, unbridled honesty, and cosy anecdotes make quite the case for his point. You might end up believing him or not. Thats up to you, of course. Either way, youre in for a hell of ride. The outrageous sequel to Corey Taylor's Seven Deadly Sins is now available as an audiobook. Members Reviews: Well worth it! I own all his books in physical forms but hearing them read from the man himself is definitely worth it! Intelligent & thought provoking A refreshingly honest discussion on the Paranormal which left me wishing I could respond! Well considered at at times humorous. my first audio book. And what a listen! amazing. I've never listened to a book. nor have I managed to read a book in full since school. im 34 now and I was genuinely transfixed with this novel. Corey's voice conveys so much passion and conviction it's hard to stop listening. as an avid fan of his music. I put a high bar for this book to reach. And it reached it. I would recommend to anyone. Would recommend to those who think. It makes a HUGE difference having Corey read to you himself (with that beautiful voice of his). You can sit back and zone out to this book, whilst being made to think at the same time. The perfect ratio of story telling to learning. Entertaining, Informative and Gripping This is the second audible book that I have purchased from Corey Taylor. As a narrator, he is easy to listen to and very engaging. The book is very funny, at times very Gripping and a bit dark. at times very light hearted and warm. Its a very well balanced book, Corey is very open about his experiences and is on a journey towards understanding, rather than being preachy and pushy with his beliefs (or lack of). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Haydns-Cello-Concerto-in-D-Major-Symphony-No-103-Audiobook/B002V5A40S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Haydn's Cello Concerto in D Major & Symphony No. 103 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Haydn played a crucial role in establishing the new classical forms. For all practical purposes he invented the string quartet as a musical form, and his contributions to the symphony helped develop that format from a modest off-shoot of the opera overture into the most potent and attractive type of instrumental music available to composers. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:33:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Haydns-Cello-Concerto-in-D-Major-Symphony-No-103-Audiobook/B002V5A40S thebookvoice.com 01:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Haydn's Cello Concerto in D Major & Symphony No. 103 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Haydn played a crucial role in establishing the new classical forms. For all practical purposes he invented the string quartet as a musical form, and his contributions to the symphony helped develop that format from a modest off-shoot of the opera overture into the most potent and attractive type of instrumental music available to composers. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Haydn's Cello Concerto in D Major & Symphony No. 103 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Haydn played a crucial role in establishing the new classical forms. For all practical purposes he invented the string quartet as a musical form, and his contributions to the symphony helped develop that format from a modest off-shoot of the opera overture into the most potent and attractive type of instrumental music available to composers. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Our-Noise-Audiobook/B002VA8Y8C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Noise Subtitle: The Story of Merge Records, the Indie Label That Got Big and Stayed Small Author: John Cook, Mac McCaughan, Laura Ballance Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For 20 years, Merge Records has remained true to their belief that you can sign bands because you love their music and respect what they're trying to do. As giant corporate labels struggle for survival, Merge has garnered a secure and growing fan base while releasing some of the best music of our time. Our Noise is the history of the much loved label as seen by those who were there. It features interviews with and profiles of now releases some of indie rock's biggest names. ©2009 Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance; (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Merge Records might be responsible for more indie-rock classics than any other label in the past two decades." (Magnet) biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Cook) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:57:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Our-Noise-Audiobook/B002VA8Y8C thebookvoice.com 00:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Noise Subtitle: The Story of Merge Records, the Indie Label That Got Big and Stayed Small Author: John Cook, Mac McCaughan, Laura Ballance Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For 20 years, Merge Records has remained true to their belief that you can sign bands because you love their music and respect what they're trying to do. As giant corporate labels struggle for survival, Merge has garnered a secure and growing fan base while releasing some of the best music of our time. Our Noise is the history of the much loved label as seen by those who were there. It features interviews with and profiles of now releases some of indie rock's biggest names. ©2009 Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance; (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Merge Records might be responsible for more indie-rock classics than any other label in the past two decades." (Magnet) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Noise Subtitle: The Story of Merge Records, the Indie Label That Got Big and Stayed Small Author: John Cook, Mac McCaughan, Laura Ballance Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: For 20 years, Merge Records has remained true to their belief that you can sign bands because you love their music and respect what they're trying to do. As giant corporate labels struggle for survival, Merge has garnered a secure and growing fan base while releasing some of the best music of our time. Our Noise is the history of the much loved label as seen by those who were there. It features interviews with and profiles of now releases some of indie rock's biggest names. ©2009 Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance; (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Merge Records might be responsible for more indie-rock classics than any other label in the past two decades." (Magnet) Members Reviews: Great book, uplifting story With the music business in such a poor state, the story of Merge Records is an inspiration. The book is well written, and gives a good understanding of why this label is still great and so many of their early bands are still together. Sometimes the Good Guys Win. Merge is a really interesting indie rock success story. Pretty much by holding true to their core values, Mac and Laura have grown the label from stuffing 7" in a bedroom to invites to the Grammys. It's a cool story with a great soundtrack. This book, written in 2009 for the label's 20th anniversary, is a pretty good look at what makes Merge, and the bands they choose to work with, special. Half biography of the label and it's bands and half oral history, the story moves along at a rapid pace and really leaves you with a good feeling about the whole Merge operation. To address some of the other reviews, yeah, it is a bit self-congratulatory. What did you expect from a book written to celebrate Merge's 20 years in the business? At the same time, I didn't ever have the feeling that there was some big thing being whitewashed or anything like that. Even the breakup of Mac and Larua's relationship was covered honestly and fairly, I think. Smugness? Umm...sorry. Didn't hear it. Nor was I bothered by Ray Porter's performance of this book, aside from the fact that the oral history part made it difficult at times to determine who was talking. And to complain about hammering on the "big bad" major labels is to miss the point of Merge's existence entirely. The whole operation has been run since day one as an alternative to the major label system. It's baffling to me how someone can listen to a history of a fiercely independent label such as Merge and feel the case against major labels is overstated. My biggest complaint is that the book ends where it does. Not the author's fault, but the last five years have been pretty action packed for Merge. Arcade Fire won an Album of the Year Grammy. Superchunk released two more albums. The label is now home to some pretty important back catalog from some of their heroes. And I'd love to hear how their distribution deal with ADA has worked out for them. It's also a huge bummer that audiobook purchasers are deprived of the photographs and memorabilia print buyers have access to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Soledad-Bravi-Les-tendances-Je-men-fiche-Chiffon-le-podcast-Saison-2-16-Audiobook/B076T8MJT1 Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Soledad Bravi : "Les tendances ? Je m'en fiche !" (Chiffon le podcast - Saison 2, 16) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Soledad Bravi Format: Unabridged Durée: 22 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-27-17 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Pour ce nouvel épisode de "Chiffon", mon invitée est la reine des crayons. Elle imagine des histoires pour les petits et le grands, dessine des assiettes, des trousses, des stylos, des agendas, des cahiers. Soledad Bravi donne également rendez-vous aux lectrices du magazine "Elle" pour une pleine page de bonne humeur. Vous verrez qu'elle n'est pas forcément passionnée par les tendances, mais qu'elle garde toujours un œil aiguisé et amusé sur la mode. ©2017 Valérie Tribes (P)2017 Valérie Tribes biacuaduc@gmail.com (Valérie Tribes) Fri, 27 Oct 2017 04:24:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Soledad-Bravi-Les-tendances-Je-men-fiche-Chiffon-le-podcast-Saison-2-16-Audiobook/B076T8MJT1 thebookvoice.com 00:22:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Soledad Bravi : "Les tendances ? Je m'en fiche !" (Chiffon le podcast - Saison 2, 16) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Soledad Bravi Format: Unabridged Durée: 22 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-27-17 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Pour ce nouvel épisode de "Chiffon", mon invitée est la reine des crayons. Elle imagine des histoires pour les petits et le grands, dessine des assiettes, des trousses, des stylos, des agendas, des cahiers. Soledad Bravi donne également rendez-vous aux lectrices du magazine "Elle" pour une pleine page de bonne humeur. Vous verrez qu'elle n'est pas forcément passionnée par les tendances, mais qu'elle garde toujours un œil aiguisé et amusé sur la mode. ©2017 Valérie Tribes (P)2017 Valérie Tribes Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Soledad Bravi : "Les tendances ? Je m'en fiche !" (Chiffon le podcast - Saison 2, 16) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Soledad Bravi Format: Unabridged Durée: 22 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-27-17 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Pour ce nouvel épisode de "Chiffon", mon invitée est la reine des crayons. Elle imagine des histoires pour les petits et le grands, dessine des assiettes, des trousses, des stylos, des agendas, des cahiers. Soledad Bravi donne également rendez-vous aux lectrices du magazine "Elle" pour une pleine page de bonne humeur. Vous verrez qu'elle n'est pas forcément passionnée par les tendances, mais qu'elle garde toujours un œil aiguisé et amusé sur la mode. ©2017 Valérie Tribes (P)2017 Valérie Tribes https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Debussys-Prelude-Nocturnes-La-Mer-Audiobook/B002V0LT0W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Debussy's Prelude, Nocturnes, & La Mer Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Thu, 22 Dec 2005 03:44:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Debussys-Prelude-Nocturnes-La-Mer-Audiobook/B002V0LT0W thebookvoice.com 01:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Debussy's Prelude, Nocturnes, & La Mer Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Debussy's Prelude, Nocturnes, & La Mer Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Members Reviews: Engaging but uneven volume levels I found this very educational and entertaining. My only complaint was that much of Debussy's music was too faint to hear without cranking the volume up all the way, which means that when the narrator conductor comes back, his voice blasted in my ears. This complaint may not be relevant if you're listening in a very quiet environment, but I listened to this on my iPod througy my car stereo (constantly adjusting the stereo volumn knob) and through iPod earphones while commuting to work via train. I had heard an excerpt from a different title in this series, which didn't suffer from the volume problem. All in all, though, it was educational. As a novice to music in general, I'm in no position to judge the accuracy of the information or the depth of the conductor's interpretation, but as a beginner, I did not feel that the narrator was going over my head. Lecture good, sound not so great I agree with William about the unevenness of the sound levels but I won't let it detract from my rating for the quality of the lecture. As a non-musician seeking to better understand what makes Debussy's music so distinctive, it was very illuminating. When the lecture finished I was eager to listen to the pieces in their entirety. Alas, Audible does not include the second disc of the set, the one with the music on it. How disappointing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/When-the-World-Stopped-to-Listen-Audiobook/B06Y6GC5D2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the World Stopped to Listen Subtitle: Van Cliburns Cold War Triumph and Its Aftermath Author: Stuart Isacoff, Claire Bloom - director Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: April of 1958 - the Iron Curtain was at its heaviest, and the outcome of the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition seemed preordained. Nonetheless, as star musicians from across the globe descended on Moscow, an unlikely favorite emerged: Van Cliburn, a polite, lanky Texan whose passionate virtuosity captured the Russian spirit. This is the story of what unfolded that spring - for Cliburn and the other competitors, jurors, party officials, and citizens of the world who were touched by the outcome. It is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most remarkable events in musical history, filled with political intrigue and personal struggle as artists strove for self-expression and governments jockeyed for prestige. And, at the core of it all: the value of artistic achievement, the supremacy of the heart, and the transcendent freedom that can be found, through music, even in the darkest moments of human history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Isacoff) Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:21:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/When-the-World-Stopped-to-Listen-Audiobook/B06Y6GC5D2 thebookvoice.com 07:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the World Stopped to Listen Subtitle: Van Cliburns Cold War Triumph and Its Aftermath Author: Stuart Isacoff, Claire Bloom - director Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: April of 1958 - the Iron Curtain was at its heaviest, and the outcome of the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition seemed preordained. Nonetheless, as star musicians from across the globe descended on Moscow, an unlikely favorite emerged: Van Cliburn, a polite, lanky Texan whose passionate virtuosity captured the Russian spirit. This is the story of what unfolded that spring - for Cliburn and the other competitors, jurors, party officials, and citizens of the world who were touched by the outcome. It is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most remarkable events in musical history, filled with political intrigue and personal struggle as artists strove for self-expression and governments jockeyed for prestige. And, at the core of it all: the value of artistic achievement, the supremacy of the heart, and the transcendent freedom that can be found, through music, even in the darkest moments of human history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the World Stopped to Listen Subtitle: Van Cliburns Cold War Triumph and Its Aftermath Author: Stuart Isacoff, Claire Bloom - director Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: April of 1958 - the Iron Curtain was at its heaviest, and the outcome of the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition seemed preordained. Nonetheless, as star musicians from across the globe descended on Moscow, an unlikely favorite emerged: Van Cliburn, a polite, lanky Texan whose passionate virtuosity captured the Russian spirit. This is the story of what unfolded that spring - for Cliburn and the other competitors, jurors, party officials, and citizens of the world who were touched by the outcome. It is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most remarkable events in musical history, filled with political intrigue and personal struggle as artists strove for self-expression and governments jockeyed for prestige. And, at the core of it all: the value of artistic achievement, the supremacy of the heart, and the transcendent freedom that can be found, through music, even in the darkest moments of human history. Members Reviews: Inspirational biography of Van Cliburn I am not a musician, nor a classical music devotee; I remembered the name of Van Cliburn, and am glad I read this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Put-Yer-Rosary-Beads-Away-Ma-Audiobook/B016QYA878 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Put Yer Rosary Beads Away Ma Author: Cahal Dunne Narrator: Cahal Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-15 Publisher: Cahal Dunne Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Cahal Dunne (ka-Hal Dunn), the ever-popular Irish songwriter, musician, and entertainer admired by his peers and audiences alike, has now added "author" to his long list of accomplishments. In his new book, he tracks the progress of a young man from Cork City: choir director, music teacher, and showband musician, to seminal Celtic rocker, Eurovision-acclaimed songwriter, and US-based solo performer since 1983. It's a salty tale of a young man struggling to make it in recessionary Ireland, and the "troubles" in Northern Ireland. It was a hell of a time to go for it, but that's exactly what he does. The musicians and girlfriends, love affairs and relationships, and broken hearts and mended hearts, are all described as only an Irishman passionate about his chosen career can do. He does this through a series of interwoven vignettes, some hilarious and some heart wrenching, but all vastly entertaining. The natural flow of his Cork brogue shines through in all his stories, as he tells about various band mates and their piccadillos, and some shady managers and agents (some decent and some not so decent.) Cahal spins wonderful yarns about the band's travels through Ireland and Europe in a beat-up old van which carried through their equipment from one booking to the next, and about their adventures and misadventures en route. Spoiler alert: there's a great tale of a Corkman's revenge on a reprehensible German club owner. Anybody who has ever played in or danced to the beat of an Irish showband has to listen to this book. Apart from that, however, it is a great listen in its own right and should appeal to anyone who likes a story of a young man's musical dreams and struggles. It's a universal tale, beautifully chronicled. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cahal Dunne) Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:30:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Put-Yer-Rosary-Beads-Away-Ma-Audiobook/B016QYA878 thebookvoice.com 06:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Put Yer Rosary Beads Away Ma Author: Cahal Dunne Narrator: Cahal Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-15 Publisher: Cahal Dunne Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Cahal Dunne (ka-Hal Dunn), the ever-popular Irish songwriter, musician, and entertainer admired by his peers and audiences alike, has now added "author" to his long list of accomplishments. In his new book, he tracks the progress of a young man from Cork City: choir director, music teacher, and showband musician, to seminal Celtic rocker, Eurovision-acclaimed songwriter, and US-based solo performer since 1983. It's a salty tale of a young man struggling to make it in recessionary Ireland, and the "troubles" in Northern Ireland. It was a hell of a time to go for it, but that's exactly what he does. The musicians and girlfriends, love affairs and relationships, and broken hearts and mended hearts, are all described as only an Irishman passionate about his chosen career can do. He does this through a series of interwoven vignettes, some hilarious and some heart wrenching, but all vastly entertaining. The natural flow of his Cork brogue shines through in all his stories, as he tells about various band mates and their piccadillos, and some shady managers and agents (some decent and some not so decent.) Cahal spins wonderful yarns about the band's travels through Ireland and Europe in a beat-up old van which carried through their equipment from one booking to the next, and about their adventures and misadventures en route. Spoiler alert: there's a great tale of a Corkman's revenge on a reprehensible German club owner. Anybody who has ever played in or danced to the beat of an Irish showband has to listen to this book. Apart from that, however, it is a great listen in its own right and should appeal to anyone who likes a story of a young man's musical dreams and struggles. It's a universal tale, beautifully chronicled. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Put Yer Rosary Beads Away Ma Author: Cahal Dunne Narrator: Cahal Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-15 Publisher: Cahal Dunne Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Cahal Dunne (ka-Hal Dunn), the ever-popular Irish songwriter, musician, and entertainer admired by his peers and audiences alike, has now added "author" to his long list of accomplishments. In his new book, he tracks the progress of a young man from Cork City: choir director, music teacher, and showband musician, to seminal Celtic rocker, Eurovision-acclaimed songwriter, and US-based solo performer since 1983. It's a salty tale of a young man struggling to make it in recessionary Ireland, and the "troubles" in Northern Ireland. It was a hell of a time to go for it, but that's exactly what he does. The musicians and girlfriends, love affairs and relationships, and broken hearts and mended hearts, are all described as only an Irishman passionate about his chosen career can do. He does this through a series of interwoven vignettes, some hilarious and some heart wrenching, but all vastly entertaining. The natural flow of his Cork brogue shines through in all his stories, as he tells about various band mates and their piccadillos, and some shady managers and agents (some decent and some not so decent.) Cahal spins wonderful yarns about the band's travels through Ireland and Europe in a beat-up old van which carried through their equipment from one booking to the next, and about their adventures and misadventures en route. Spoiler alert: there's a great tale of a Corkman's revenge on a reprehensible German club owner. Anybody who has ever played in or danced to the beat of an Irish showband has to listen to this book. Apart from that, however, it is a great listen in its own right and should appeal to anyone who likes a story of a young man's musical dreams and struggles. It's a universal tale, beautifully chronicled. Members Reviews: ... home and purchased it I thought it was very good He was performing at our club house singing mention his book I came home and purchased it I thought it was very good Fabulous book, highly recommend it!!! I just finished this book and it was wonderful, I couldn't wait to finish it! I definitely suggest you read this book, you won't regret it! Good auto of himself I been to his concerts great Good auto of himself I been to his concerts great PUT YOUR ROSARY BEADS AWAY MA. Loved the story have seen Canal perform many times and always enjoy him the music and his humor. GOD BLESS Irish humor with a bit of history thrown in. A real Irish funny! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Life-and-Works-of-Franz-Liszt-Audiobook/B009ZKZT5C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Franz Liszt Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, Neville Jason, David Timson, Elaine Claxton, Laura Paton, Raphael Clarkson Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The life of Franz Liszt was as daring and spectacular as his music. Famed throughout Europe as the greatest pianist of the 19th century, he was one of the most original and prophetic composers who ever lived. Beautiful in youth, glowering in age, his high-profile love affairs were the talk of the town wherever he went and his generosity to young musicians was legendary. In this account of his epic life, actors readings combine with plentiful musical excerpts to paint a living portrait of a highly complex man. The greatest surprise in this audio-biography of Franz Liszt is that, despite his reputation as a lion of the keyboard and one of the hugely popular superstars of his era, he was, in fact, a steady personality. As Jeremy Siepmann shows, for all Liszts pyrotechnics on the keyboard, and itinerant life, he did not succumb uninhibitedly to the temptations of his environment. There existed a deeply reflective strain within him, which is why and how he eventually transformed his public persona from the fabulous virtuoso to Abbé Liszt - as can be experienced in the readings from his letters and memories by Neville Jason. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeremy Siepmann) Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:16:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Life-and-Works-of-Franz-Liszt-Audiobook/B009ZKZT5C thebookvoice.com 02:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Franz Liszt Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, Neville Jason, David Timson, Elaine Claxton, Laura Paton, Raphael Clarkson Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The life of Franz Liszt was as daring and spectacular as his music. Famed throughout Europe as the greatest pianist of the 19th century, he was one of the most original and prophetic composers who ever lived. Beautiful in youth, glowering in age, his high-profile love affairs were the talk of the town wherever he went and his generosity to young musicians was legendary. In this account of his epic life, actors readings combine with plentiful musical excerpts to paint a living portrait of a highly complex man. The greatest surprise in this audio-biography of Franz Liszt is that, despite his reputation as a lion of the keyboard and one of the hugely popular superstars of his era, he was, in fact, a steady personality. As Jeremy Siepmann shows, for all Liszts pyrotechnics on the keyboard, and itinerant life, he did not succumb uninhibitedly to the temptations of his environment. There existed a deeply reflective strain within him, which is why and how he eventually transformed his public persona from the fabulous virtuoso to Abbé Liszt - as can be experienced in the readings from his letters and memories by Neville Jason. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Works of Franz Liszt Author: Jeremy Siepmann Narrator: Jeremy Siepmann, Neville Jason, David Timson, Elaine Claxton, Laura Paton, Raphael Clarkson Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The life of Franz Liszt was as daring and spectacular as his music. Famed throughout Europe as the greatest pianist of the 19th century, he was one of the most original and prophetic composers who ever lived. Beautiful in youth, glowering in age, his high-profile love affairs were the talk of the town wherever he went and his generosity to young musicians was legendary. In this account of his epic life, actors readings combine with plentiful musical excerpts to paint a living portrait of a highly complex man. The greatest surprise in this audio-biography of Franz Liszt is that, despite his reputation as a lion of the keyboard and one of the hugely popular superstars of his era, he was, in fact, a steady personality. As Jeremy Siepmann shows, for all Liszts pyrotechnics on the keyboard, and itinerant life, he did not succumb uninhibitedly to the temptations of his environment. There existed a deeply reflective strain within him, which is why and how he eventually transformed his public persona from the fabulous virtuoso to Abbé Liszt - as can be experienced in the readings from his letters and memories by Neville Jason. Members Reviews: Great resource Great resource for a school project! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Book-of-Salsa-Audiobook/B00IA42RSG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Salsa Subtitle: A Chronicle of Urban Music from the Caribbean to New York City Author: César Miguel Rondón Narrator: Drew Birdseye Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Salsa is one of the most popular types of music listened to and danced to in the United States. Until now, the single comprehensive history of the music - and the industry that grew up around it, including musicians, performances, styles, movements, and production - was available only in Spanish. This lively translation provides for English-reading and music-loving fans the chance to enjoy César Miguel Rondón's celebrated "El libro de la salsa." For this first English-language edition, Rondón has added a new chapter to bring the story of salsa up to the present. biacuaduc@gmail.com (César Miguel Rondón) Mon, 10 Feb 2014 07:13:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Book-of-Salsa-Audiobook/B00IA42RSG thebookvoice.com 13:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Salsa Subtitle: A Chronicle of Urban Music from the Caribbean to New York City Author: César Miguel Rondón Narrator: Drew Birdseye Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Salsa is one of the most popular types of music listened to and danced to in the United States. Until now, the single comprehensive history of the music - and the industry that grew up around it, including musicians, performances, styles, movements, and production - was available only in Spanish. This lively translation provides for English-reading and music-loving fans the chance to enjoy César Miguel Rondón's celebrated "El libro de la salsa." For this first English-language edition, Rondón has added a new chapter to bring the story of salsa up to the present. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Salsa Subtitle: A Chronicle of Urban Music from the Caribbean to New York City Author: César Miguel Rondón Narrator: Drew Birdseye Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Salsa is one of the most popular types of music listened to and danced to in the United States. Until now, the single comprehensive history of the music - and the industry that grew up around it, including musicians, performances, styles, movements, and production - was available only in Spanish. This lively translation provides for English-reading and music-loving fans the chance to enjoy César Miguel Rondón's celebrated "El libro de la salsa." For this first English-language edition, Rondón has added a new chapter to bring the story of salsa up to the present. Members Reviews: As of 2014, the best audiobook on this subject Any additional comments? SHORT VERSION: Of the books on this subject, there are three that are much better than this one: Faces of Salsa, Salsa Talks, and the quintessential masterpiece of the genre, Ned Sublette's Cuba and Its Music. None of these is or is likely to be available in audio, so if you want audio, this is the best one out there - if you find a better one, please post it here so I can find out about it! I would also point out that these four books are all different and have surprisingly little overlap. To really get your head around the subject you should read all four and then some. The book and narration have similar strengths and weaknesses. The book is well-written and handles the big picture well, but needs serious proofreading on facts. The narration is well-delivered and I prefer listening to it to reading the hard copy which I also own, but it too has serious proofreading problems - on pronunciation. NARRATION: I am a serious student of Spanish but not a native speaker. About 70% of the time, this narrator's pronunciation, while it doesn't sound native, is better than mine, but the other 30% is embarrassingly sloppy and with all the Spanish courses I've gone through, it's like fingernails on a chalkboard to hear him say "Antonio mahKEEN" (instead of maCHEEN) and to pronounce Valdés or Hernández perfectly one time and like an American baseball announcer the next. So that's why I say "sloppy" - it's not that the narrator is clueless - when he's good, he's quite good. But in a way, this makes it even more annoying that he didn't take the time to edit his errors. We all know that these narrations are done with digital audio that can be edited as easily as an email. Why not just have a native speaker listen to it and point out the errors and fix them???? Por favor!!! This book has Spanish words in nearly every sentence. It was ridiculous not to get a native speaker, or at least to have a native speaker identify the errors and to go back and punch in. That said, it's more than passable if you compare it to Tom Wolfe's "Back to Blood", which has the most comically horrible pronunciation imaginable. (noooo! que gym! oh my god, I'm getting nauseous just remembering that one - and it's such a great book ... grrrrr) THE BOOK: It's a love-hate thing. Rondón is a very thoughtful guy and writes compellingly, making big, important observations well, but he makes enough factual errors that you have to be careful you're not mislearning things. For example, he calls Tito Rodríguez a "Cuban singer". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Mozarts-Symphony-No-40-Symphony-No-41-Audiobook/B002V5A2AU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Mozart's Symphony No. 40 & Symphony No. 41 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:56:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Mozarts-Symphony-No-40-Symphony-No-41-Audiobook/B002V5A2AU thebookvoice.com 01:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Mozart's Symphony No. 40 & Symphony No. 41 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Mozart's Symphony No. 40 & Symphony No. 41 Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Art-of-Teaching-Music-Audiobook/B004NRLBZO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Teaching Music Author: Estelle R. Jorgensen Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Art of Teaching Music takes up important aspects of the art of music teaching ranging from organization to serving as conductor to dealing with the disconnect between the ideal of university teaching and the reality in the classroom. Writing for both established teachers and instructors on the rise, Estelle R. Jorgensen opens a conversation about the life and work of the music teacher. The author regards music teaching as interrelated with the rest of lived life, and her themes encompass pedagogical skills as well as matters of character, disposition, value, personality, and musicality. She reflects on musicianship and practical aspects of teaching while drawing on a broad base of theory, research, and personal experience. Although grounded in the practical realities of music teaching, Jorgensen urges music teachers to think and act artfully, imaginatively, hopefully, and courageously toward creating a better world. Critic Reviews: "The beauty of this book lies in its embrace and discourse of the ways in which people become music educators, develop their craft over the course of their lives, and influence those around them." (Music Educators Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Estelle R. Jorgensen) Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:13:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Art-of-Teaching-Music-Audiobook/B004NRLBZO thebookvoice.com 13:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Teaching Music Author: Estelle R. Jorgensen Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Art of Teaching Music takes up important aspects of the art of music teaching ranging from organization to serving as conductor to dealing with the disconnect between the ideal of university teaching and the reality in the classroom. Writing for both established teachers and instructors on the rise, Estelle R. Jorgensen opens a conversation about the life and work of the music teacher. The author regards music teaching as interrelated with the rest of lived life, and her themes encompass pedagogical skills as well as matters of character, disposition, value, personality, and musicality. She reflects on musicianship and practical aspects of teaching while drawing on a broad base of theory, research, and personal experience. Although grounded in the practical realities of music teaching, Jorgensen urges music teachers to think and act artfully, imaginatively, hopefully, and courageously toward creating a better world. Critic Reviews: "The beauty of this book lies in its embrace and discourse of the ways in which people become music educators, develop their craft over the course of their lives, and influence those around them." (Music Educators Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Teaching Music Author: Estelle R. Jorgensen Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Art of Teaching Music takes up important aspects of the art of music teaching ranging from organization to serving as conductor to dealing with the disconnect between the ideal of university teaching and the reality in the classroom. Writing for both established teachers and instructors on the rise, Estelle R. Jorgensen opens a conversation about the life and work of the music teacher. The author regards music teaching as interrelated with the rest of lived life, and her themes encompass pedagogical skills as well as matters of character, disposition, value, personality, and musicality. She reflects on musicianship and practical aspects of teaching while drawing on a broad base of theory, research, and personal experience. Although grounded in the practical realities of music teaching, Jorgensen urges music teachers to think and act artfully, imaginatively, hopefully, and courageously toward creating a better world. Critic Reviews: "The beauty of this book lies in its embrace and discourse of the ways in which people become music educators, develop their craft over the course of their lives, and influence those around them." (Music Educators Journal) Members Reviews: Estelle R. Jorgensen is fantastic! Nice book, nice reading. There is one moment when Estelle says, "My objective in this book is not to define music education, for I have tackled this task in an earlier book, In Search of Music Education. Nor is it to examine the changes that are needed in music education, because I have begun to do this in my book Transforming Music Education." I would love to listen to both books as well!! Really liked when she puts: "Regrettably, in the pervasive search for propositional knowledge in education, the objective is too often what Paulo Freire aptly calls banking education, in which the teachers purpose is to deposit knowledge in students heads so that they acquire a certain stock of knowledge. She continues, "Freires liberatory education stands in stark contrast to banking education in its call for conscientization, or developing a felt critical response to ones own and anothers predicament and the commitment, disposition, and courage to act against oppression." I was so happy to listen to this. I've stopped the CD, and listen over and over to write it down here for you. Because I think Paulo Freire is the greatest philosopher of Education, and it is recognized by the people really concerning education, like Estelle R. Jorgensen does. - But as any work of art, it is incomplete - I just think that she should mentioned as well Freire's "Pedagogy of Freedom", where the big gap of this book is reminded: The teacher is always a student. Maybe in the next edition she could put an additional chapter called: "Student"? As Salvador Dali, who used to go to museums to paint on his own paintings, Estelle R. Jorgensen probably will need to revisited this book many times... As I will do as well - Keep Teaching means Keep Studying - Thank you, Estelle R. Jorgensen we need more academic books it is a point of view this book - egocentric, true - but we need more academic books around - that's why five stars - ZZZZZZZZ!!!!! As a music educator I bought this book hoping to be inspired or gain some new insight. This book is very clinical. The author enjoys stringing together long words and hearing them read back. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Bartoks-The-Miraculous-Mandarin-Concerto-for-Orchestra-Audiobook/B002V1862U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Bartok's The Miraculous Mandarin & Concerto for Orchestra Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: When Bartok was five, his father died, and Bartok began to live a nomadic life with his mother, who struggled to earn a living. Bartok fell in love with the folk music of the rural villages of Hungary as he grew up, music that was largely unknown to the outside world. It was this music that he traveled to record later in his life and which formed the basis of his compositions. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from The Miraculous Mandarin to demonstrate Bartok's use of harmonic fourths and Concerto for Orchestra, Bartok's most popular orchestral composition and one of the most familiar of all his works. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Mon, 30 Jan 2006 06:09:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Bartoks-The-Miraculous-Mandarin-Concerto-for-Orchestra-Audiobook/B002V1862U thebookvoice.com 01:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Bartok's The Miraculous Mandarin & Concerto for Orchestra Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: When Bartok was five, his father died, and Bartok began to live a nomadic life with his mother, who struggled to earn a living. Bartok fell in love with the folk music of the rural villages of Hungary as he grew up, music that was largely unknown to the outside world. It was this music that he traveled to record later in his life and which formed the basis of his compositions. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from The Miraculous Mandarin to demonstrate Bartok's use of harmonic fourths and Concerto for Orchestra, Bartok's most popular orchestral composition and one of the most familiar of all his works. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Bartok's The Miraculous Mandarin & Concerto for Orchestra Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: When Bartok was five, his father died, and Bartok began to live a nomadic life with his mother, who struggled to earn a living. Bartok fell in love with the folk music of the rural villages of Hungary as he grew up, music that was largely unknown to the outside world. It was this music that he traveled to record later in his life and which formed the basis of his compositions. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from The Miraculous Mandarin to demonstrate Bartok's use of harmonic fourths and Concerto for Orchestra, Bartok's most popular orchestral composition and one of the most familiar of all his works. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Jimi-Hendrix-Experience-Audiobook/B00H57TKG6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jimi Hendrix Experience Author: Jerry Hopkins Narrator: J. Paul Guimont Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: A quarter of a century after his death, Jimi Hendrix's popularity is undiminished, his place as the preeminent electric guitarist of the age unrivaled. Back in print, with a new introduction, a new epilogue, and an updated discography, The Jimi Hendrix Experience gives the whole story of his legendary life and career, the virtuosity and madness, the genius and the rush to self-destruction, as well as the fierce ongoing battle for control over his estate that has been waged since Hendrix's death. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jerry Hopkins) Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:02:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Jimi-Hendrix-Experience-Audiobook/B00H57TKG6 thebookvoice.com 08:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jimi Hendrix Experience Author: Jerry Hopkins Narrator: J. Paul Guimont Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: A quarter of a century after his death, Jimi Hendrix's popularity is undiminished, his place as the preeminent electric guitarist of the age unrivaled. Back in print, with a new introduction, a new epilogue, and an updated discography, The Jimi Hendrix Experience gives the whole story of his legendary life and career, the virtuosity and madness, the genius and the rush to self-destruction, as well as the fierce ongoing battle for control over his estate that has been waged since Hendrix's death. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jimi Hendrix Experience Author: Jerry Hopkins Narrator: J. Paul Guimont Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: A quarter of a century after his death, Jimi Hendrix's popularity is undiminished, his place as the preeminent electric guitarist of the age unrivaled. Back in print, with a new introduction, a new epilogue, and an updated discography, The Jimi Hendrix Experience gives the whole story of his legendary life and career, the virtuosity and madness, the genius and the rush to self-destruction, as well as the fierce ongoing battle for control over his estate that has been waged since Hendrix's death. Members Reviews: Good, Basic Hendrix Story Sort of like "Jimi Hendrix For Dummies". Just enough to get a grip on his very complicated story. I'm sure there are more detailed biographies, but this was was enough for a casual fan like I am. On a personal note - I don't think his music was worth all the drugs and alcohol consumed to create and perform it. Had he survived, I'll bet he would have realized he could have carried on sober. (this is NOT a statement on morality) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Chopins-Impromptu-in-C-sharp-Minor-Nocturne-in-E-flat-Major-More-Audiobook/B002V0KLWE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Chopin's Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Nocturne in E-flat Major, & More Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chopin was a child prodigy, penning piano pieces as early as age seven. By the 1830s he was the reigning musician of Parisian high society. In 1836, Chopin began a romance with the author Aurore Dudevant, who went by her pen name of George Sand and was one of the most unusual personages of her day. But all accounts portray Chopin as exceptionally reserved and reticent, a quality that even George Sand found cause for complaint. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Chopin's piano music that include Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Nocturne in E-flat Major, Ballade No. 3, Six Preludes from Opus 28, Fantaisie in F Minor and others to demonstrate Chopin's use of rhythm, melody and his exploitation of the richer piano sounds. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:48:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Chopins-Impromptu-in-C-sharp-Minor-Nocturne-in-E-flat-Major-More-Audiobook/B002V0KLWE thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Chopin's Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Nocturne in E-flat Major, & More Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chopin was a child prodigy, penning piano pieces as early as age seven. By the 1830s he was the reigning musician of Parisian high society. In 1836, Chopin began a romance with the author Aurore Dudevant, who went by her pen name of George Sand and was one of the most unusual personages of her day. But all accounts portray Chopin as exceptionally reserved and reticent, a quality that even George Sand found cause for complaint. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Chopin's piano music that include Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Nocturne in E-flat Major, Ballade No. 3, Six Preludes from Opus 28, Fantaisie in F Minor and others to demonstrate Chopin's use of rhythm, melody and his exploitation of the richer piano sounds. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Chopin's Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Nocturne in E-flat Major, & More Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Chopin was a child prodigy, penning piano pieces as early as age seven. By the 1830s he was the reigning musician of Parisian high society. In 1836, Chopin began a romance with the author Aurore Dudevant, who went by her pen name of George Sand and was one of the most unusual personages of her day. But all accounts portray Chopin as exceptionally reserved and reticent, a quality that even George Sand found cause for complaint. Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Chopin's piano music that include Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Nocturne in E-flat Major, Ballade No. 3, Six Preludes from Opus 28, Fantaisie in F Minor and others to demonstrate Chopin's use of rhythm, melody and his exploitation of the richer piano sounds. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Steely-Dans-Aja-33-1-3-Series-Audiobook/B008K7S0A2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steely Dan's Aja (33 1/3 Series) Author: Don Breithaupt Narrator: Victor Bevine Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Aja was the album that made Steely Dan a commercial force on the order of contemporaries like Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles and Chicago. A double-platinum, Grammy-winning best seller, it lingered on the Billboard charts for more than a year and spawned three hit singles. Odd, then, that its creators saw it as an "ambitious, extended" work, the apotheosis of their anti-rock, anti-band, anti-glamour aesthetic. Populated by 35 mostly jazz session players, Aja served up prewar song forms, mixed meters and extended solos to a generation whose idea of pop daring was Paul letting Linda sing lead once in a while. And, impossibly, it sold. Including an in-depth interview with Donald Fagen, this audiobook paints a detailed picture of the making of a masterpiece. Editorial Reviews: Virtuosic, ultra-cool, and polished to perfection, Steely Dan's 1978 stunner Aja remains one of rock and roll's most unique albums. With its sprawling, eight-minute tracks and its wry, sometimes inscrutable lyrics, it'd be tempting to say Aja is to rock what Gravity's Rainbow is to literature, but that would hardly do justice to toe-tapping pop perfection served up on such frothy tracks as "Peg" and "Black Cow". Musician Don Breithaupt unpacks this masterpiece, digging into the music's theoretical underpinnings and putting its singular construction - among other novelties, Steely Dan auteurs Walter Becker and Donald Fagen eschewed the band model and relied primarily on session musicians - into historical perspective. Part of the popular 33 1/3 series, this hip, knowing book gives Aja the analysis it deserves. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Don Breithaupt) Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:09:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Steely-Dans-Aja-33-1-3-Series-Audiobook/B008K7S0A2 thebookvoice.com 02:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steely Dan's Aja (33 1/3 Series) Author: Don Breithaupt Narrator: Victor Bevine Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Aja was the album that made Steely Dan a commercial force on the order of contemporaries like Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles and Chicago. A double-platinum, Grammy-winning best seller, it lingered on the Billboard charts for more than a year and spawned three hit singles. Odd, then, that its creators saw it as an "ambitious, extended" work, the apotheosis of their anti-rock, anti-band, anti-glamour aesthetic. Populated by 35 mostly jazz session players, Aja served up prewar song forms, mixed meters and extended solos to a generation whose idea of pop daring was Paul letting Linda sing lead once in a while. And, impossibly, it sold. Including an in-depth interview with Donald Fagen, this audiobook paints a detailed picture of the making of a masterpiece. Editorial Reviews: Virtuosic, ultra-cool, and polished to perfection, Steely Dan's 1978 stunner Aja remains one of rock and roll's most unique albums. With its sprawling, eight-minute tracks and its wry, sometimes inscrutable lyrics, it'd be tempting to say Aja is to rock what Gravity's Rainbow is to literature, but that would hardly do justice to toe-tapping pop perfection served up on such frothy tracks as "Peg" and "Black Cow". Musician Don Breithaupt unpacks this masterpiece, digging into the music's theoretical underpinnings and putting its singular construction - among other novelties, Steely Dan auteurs Walter Becker and Donald Fagen eschewed the band model and relied primarily on session musicians - into historical perspective. Part of the popular 33 1/3 series, this hip, knowing book gives Aja the analysis it deserves. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steely Dan's Aja (33 1/3 Series) Author: Don Breithaupt Narrator: Victor Bevine Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Aja was the album that made Steely Dan a commercial force on the order of contemporaries like Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles and Chicago. A double-platinum, Grammy-winning best seller, it lingered on the Billboard charts for more than a year and spawned three hit singles. Odd, then, that its creators saw it as an "ambitious, extended" work, the apotheosis of their anti-rock, anti-band, anti-glamour aesthetic. Populated by 35 mostly jazz session players, Aja served up prewar song forms, mixed meters and extended solos to a generation whose idea of pop daring was Paul letting Linda sing lead once in a while. And, impossibly, it sold. Including an in-depth interview with Donald Fagen, this audiobook paints a detailed picture of the making of a masterpiece. Editorial Reviews: Virtuosic, ultra-cool, and polished to perfection, Steely Dan's 1978 stunner Aja remains one of rock and roll's most unique albums. With its sprawling, eight-minute tracks and its wry, sometimes inscrutable lyrics, it'd be tempting to say Aja is to rock what Gravity's Rainbow is to literature, but that would hardly do justice to toe-tapping pop perfection served up on such frothy tracks as "Peg" and "Black Cow". Musician Don Breithaupt unpacks this masterpiece, digging into the music's theoretical underpinnings and putting its singular construction - among other novelties, Steely Dan auteurs Walter Becker and Donald Fagen eschewed the band model and relied primarily on session musicians - into historical perspective. Part of the popular 33 1/3 series, this hip, knowing book gives Aja the analysis it deserves. Members Reviews: You Better Know Music Theory I have 3 degrees in music and all I can say is that this book has taken a great album and made it boring through the overuse of music theory terms that most users will not understand. I was hoping that it would approach the story from a point of how the songs came about rather than saying "This song is based upon a chord progression of the IV-I chords essentially using a plagal cadence." Better save the money and just buy the CD. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Early-Music-A-Very-Short-Introduction-Audiobook/B00CIVG2QU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Early Music: A Very Short Introduction Author: Thomas Forrest Kelly Narrator: Alex Hyde-White Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From Gregorian chant to Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods is both beautiful and intriguing, expanding our horizons as it nourishes our souls. In this Very Short Introduction, Thomas Forrest Kelly provides not only a compact overview of the music itself, but also a lively look at the many attempts over the last two centuries to revive it. Kelly shows that the early-music revival has long been grounded in the idea of spontaneity, of excitement, and of recapturing experiences otherwise lost to us--either the rediscovery of little-known repertories or the recovery of lost performing styles, with the conviction that, with the right performance, the music will come to life anew. Blending musical and social history, he shows how the Early Music movement in the 1960s took on political overtones, fueled by a rebellion against received wisdom and enforced conformity. Kelly also discusses ongoing debates about authenticity, the desirability of period instruments, and the relationship of mainstream opera companies and symphony orchestras to music that they often ignore, or play in modern fashion. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Forrest Kelly) Mon, 06 May 2013 20:10:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Early-Music-A-Very-Short-Introduction-Audiobook/B00CIVG2QU thebookvoice.com 04:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Early Music: A Very Short Introduction Author: Thomas Forrest Kelly Narrator: Alex Hyde-White Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From Gregorian chant to Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods is both beautiful and intriguing, expanding our horizons as it nourishes our souls. In this Very Short Introduction, Thomas Forrest Kelly provides not only a compact overview of the music itself, but also a lively look at the many attempts over the last two centuries to revive it. Kelly shows that the early-music revival has long been grounded in the idea of spontaneity, of excitement, and of recapturing experiences otherwise lost to us--either the rediscovery of little-known repertories or the recovery of lost performing styles, with the conviction that, with the right performance, the music will come to life anew. Blending musical and social history, he shows how the Early Music movement in the 1960s took on political overtones, fueled by a rebellion against received wisdom and enforced conformity. Kelly also discusses ongoing debates about authenticity, the desirability of period instruments, and the relationship of mainstream opera companies and symphony orchestras to music that they often ignore, or play in modern fashion. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Early Music: A Very Short Introduction Author: Thomas Forrest Kelly Narrator: Alex Hyde-White Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: From Gregorian chant to Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods is both beautiful and intriguing, expanding our horizons as it nourishes our souls. In this Very Short Introduction, Thomas Forrest Kelly provides not only a compact overview of the music itself, but also a lively look at the many attempts over the last two centuries to revive it. Kelly shows that the early-music revival has long been grounded in the idea of spontaneity, of excitement, and of recapturing experiences otherwise lost to us--either the rediscovery of little-known repertories or the recovery of lost performing styles, with the conviction that, with the right performance, the music will come to life anew. Blending musical and social history, he shows how the Early Music movement in the 1960s took on political overtones, fueled by a rebellion against received wisdom and enforced conformity. Kelly also discusses ongoing debates about authenticity, the desirability of period instruments, and the relationship of mainstream opera companies and symphony orchestras to music that they often ignore, or play in modern fashion. Members Reviews: Not Bad At All, Probably Better in Print On the whole, this is a good introduction to early music. It's not quite what I expected, however. I went into this with the definition of early music being limited to the Medieval and Renaissance eras, and while this book did encompass that, it also included Baroque. And that would be even better, save for the fact that most of the material herein was about the Baroque, and thus not the reason for me picking it up in the first place. Still, nothing wasted in that regard. The lessons can be applied all around. The ideas presented here regarding the recreation of early music are fascinating and complex. Once you wrap your head around it, it'll change the way you listen to and appreciate music of any kind. That alone makes this title worth it in my mind. Anyone coming to this topic with no background and truly looking for an introduction should probably be aware that the information herein comes rapid fire. Vocabulary is defined, but once an idea is introduced, it's assumed you know it, and information is built from there. Newcomers will probably want a print version of this for that reason, and for the reason that the end of the book comes with a rather hefty list of bands, ensembles, and recording labels. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Song-Machine-Inside-the-Hit-Factory-Summary-Audiobook/B01DL3ITVO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory | Summary Author: Summary Station Narrator: Brian Ackley Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-16 Publisher: Summary Station Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory by John Seabrook | Summary and Analysis Preview: "Hook - First Verse - Chorus - Second Verse - Chorus - Bridge - Chorus - Outro." Cleverly laid out as the chapters in John Seabrook's newest title is the algorithm for the "hit track". The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory is all about the hit track: who writes them, how they are made, their emergence into mainstream culture, and their relevance in today's society. In the First Verse, John Seabrook illuminates the history of pop and profiles Swedish producers, the late Mr. Pop, and his protégé, Max Martin. These two songwriter/producers transformed pop music into what we hear on the radio today with acts such as Ace of Base, the Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears. This is a summary and analysis of the book, and not the original book. This Book Contains: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Summary Station) Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:34:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Song-Machine-Inside-the-Hit-Factory-Summary-Audiobook/B01DL3ITVO thebookvoice.com 00:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory | Summary Author: Summary Station Narrator: Brian Ackley Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-16 Publisher: Summary Station Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory by John Seabrook | Summary and Analysis Preview: "Hook - First Verse - Chorus - Second Verse - Chorus - Bridge - Chorus - Outro." Cleverly laid out as the chapters in John Seabrook's newest title is the algorithm for the "hit track". The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory is all about the hit track: who writes them, how they are made, their emergence into mainstream culture, and their relevance in today's society. In the First Verse, John Seabrook illuminates the history of pop and profiles Swedish producers, the late Mr. Pop, and his protégé, Max Martin. These two songwriter/producers transformed pop music into what we hear on the radio today with acts such as Ace of Base, the Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears. This is a summary and analysis of the book, and not the original book. This Book Contains: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory | Summary Author: Summary Station Narrator: Brian Ackley Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-16 Publisher: Summary Station Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory by John Seabrook | Summary and Analysis Preview: "Hook - First Verse - Chorus - Second Verse - Chorus - Bridge - Chorus - Outro." Cleverly laid out as the chapters in John Seabrook's newest title is the algorithm for the "hit track". The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory is all about the hit track: who writes them, how they are made, their emergence into mainstream culture, and their relevance in today's society. In the First Verse, John Seabrook illuminates the history of pop and profiles Swedish producers, the late Mr. Pop, and his protégé, Max Martin. These two songwriter/producers transformed pop music into what we hear on the radio today with acts such as Ace of Base, the Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears. This is a summary and analysis of the book, and not the original book. This Book Contains: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Guitar-in-America-Audiobook/B00M4BB52U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guitar in America Subtitle: Victorian Era to Jazz Age Author: Jeffrey J. Noonan Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Guitar in America offers a history of the instrument from America's late Victorian period to the Jazz Age. The narrative traces America's BMG (banjo, mandolin, and guitar) community, a late 19th-century musical and commercial movement dedicated to introducing these instruments into America's elite musical establishments. Using surviving BMG magazines, the author details an almost unknown history of the guitar during the movement's heyday, tracing the guitar's transformation from a refined parlor instrument to a mainstay in jazz and popular music. In the process, he not only introduces musicians (including numerous women guitarists) who led the movement, but also examines new techniques and instruments. Chapters consider the BMG movement's impact on jazz and popular music, the use of the guitar to promote attitudes toward women and minorities, and the challenges foreign guitarists such as Miguel Llobet and Andres Segovia presented to America's musicians. This volume opens a new chapter on the guitar in America, considering its cultivated past and documenting how banjoists and mandolinists aligned their instruments to it in an effort to raise social and cultural standing. At the same time, the audiobook considers the BMG community within America's larger musical scene, examining its efforts as manifestations of this country's uneasy coupling of musical art and commerce. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey J. Noonan) Mon, 28 Jul 2014 17:34:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Guitar-in-America-Audiobook/B00M4BB52U thebookvoice.com 08:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guitar in America Subtitle: Victorian Era to Jazz Age Author: Jeffrey J. Noonan Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Guitar in America offers a history of the instrument from America's late Victorian period to the Jazz Age. The narrative traces America's BMG (banjo, mandolin, and guitar) community, a late 19th-century musical and commercial movement dedicated to introducing these instruments into America's elite musical establishments. Using surviving BMG magazines, the author details an almost unknown history of the guitar during the movement's heyday, tracing the guitar's transformation from a refined parlor instrument to a mainstay in jazz and popular music. In the process, he not only introduces musicians (including numerous women guitarists) who led the movement, but also examines new techniques and instruments. Chapters consider the BMG movement's impact on jazz and popular music, the use of the guitar to promote attitudes toward women and minorities, and the challenges foreign guitarists such as Miguel Llobet and Andres Segovia presented to America's musicians. This volume opens a new chapter on the guitar in America, considering its cultivated past and documenting how banjoists and mandolinists aligned their instruments to it in an effort to raise social and cultural standing. At the same time, the audiobook considers the BMG community within America's larger musical scene, examining its efforts as manifestations of this country's uneasy coupling of musical art and commerce. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guitar in America Subtitle: Victorian Era to Jazz Age Author: Jeffrey J. Noonan Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Guitar in America offers a history of the instrument from America's late Victorian period to the Jazz Age. The narrative traces America's BMG (banjo, mandolin, and guitar) community, a late 19th-century musical and commercial movement dedicated to introducing these instruments into America's elite musical establishments. Using surviving BMG magazines, the author details an almost unknown history of the guitar during the movement's heyday, tracing the guitar's transformation from a refined parlor instrument to a mainstay in jazz and popular music. In the process, he not only introduces musicians (including numerous women guitarists) who led the movement, but also examines new techniques and instruments. Chapters consider the BMG movement's impact on jazz and popular music, the use of the guitar to promote attitudes toward women and minorities, and the challenges foreign guitarists such as Miguel Llobet and Andres Segovia presented to America's musicians. This volume opens a new chapter on the guitar in America, considering its cultivated past and documenting how banjoists and mandolinists aligned their instruments to it in an effort to raise social and cultural standing. At the same time, the audiobook considers the BMG community within America's larger musical scene, examining its efforts as manifestations of this country's uneasy coupling of musical art and commerce. Members Reviews: An adjunctive text for music historians As is to be expected of anything published by a University Press, this is a well-researched, scholarly work. It covers primarily the mid-nineteenth century to the 1920's. The author designated this as the prehistory of the role of the guitar in musical form. It also only alludes to the physical changes made to the instrument as time and usage progressed. It was interesting to learn that the essential difference between English and Spanish guitars was not so much design as whether the strings were of wire or gut. Much referencing is based upon the periodicals of the early twentieth century promoting the mandolin and banjo, with the guitar taking least place. These periodicals were not only biased, but vested in promoting a given manufacturer. In the later years, these publications also lauded and promoted well-known performers of the day. Once again, Jack Chekijian uses his professional expertise to keep the narrative from becoming boring, yet pacing the work so as to allow ease of note-taking. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Fallas-Nights-in-the-Gardens-of-Spain-The-Three-Cornered-Hat-Audiobook/B002V8MTBC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain & The Three-Cornered Hat Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Beginning in the waning years of the 19th century, Spanish composers turned to the rich tradition of Spanish folk music for materials and inspiration, and in doing so imbued their compositions with a colorful national character. The most brilliant of those composers was Manuel de Falla. Fusing the rhythms and melodic traits of Spanish folk music with a modern palette of harmonies and instrumentation, Falla created music with the sophistication of Debussy, Ravel, or Stravinsky, but audibly rooted in the folkloric soil of Spain. It is music that blends bright energy and languorous sensuality, strong rhythms and deep lyricism, qualities that have always been part of the mysterious Spanish soul. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 15:46:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Fallas-Nights-in-the-Gardens-of-Spain-The-Three-Cornered-Hat-Audiobook/B002V8MTBC thebookvoice.com 01:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain & The Three-Cornered Hat Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Beginning in the waning years of the 19th century, Spanish composers turned to the rich tradition of Spanish folk music for materials and inspiration, and in doing so imbued their compositions with a colorful national character. The most brilliant of those composers was Manuel de Falla. Fusing the rhythms and melodic traits of Spanish folk music with a modern palette of harmonies and instrumentation, Falla created music with the sophistication of Debussy, Ravel, or Stravinsky, but audibly rooted in the folkloric soil of Spain. It is music that blends bright energy and languorous sensuality, strong rhythms and deep lyricism, qualities that have always been part of the mysterious Spanish soul. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain & The Three-Cornered Hat Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Beginning in the waning years of the 19th century, Spanish composers turned to the rich tradition of Spanish folk music for materials and inspiration, and in doing so imbued their compositions with a colorful national character. The most brilliant of those composers was Manuel de Falla. Fusing the rhythms and melodic traits of Spanish folk music with a modern palette of harmonies and instrumentation, Falla created music with the sophistication of Debussy, Ravel, or Stravinsky, but audibly rooted in the folkloric soil of Spain. It is music that blends bright energy and languorous sensuality, strong rhythms and deep lyricism, qualities that have always been part of the mysterious Spanish soul. The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Joy-Divisions-Unknown-Pleasures-Audiobook/B002V57PMI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures Subtitle: 33 1/3 Series Author: Chris Ott Narrator: Danny Gerard Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Joy Division's career has often been shrouded by myths. But the truth is surprisingly simple: over a period of several months, Joy Division transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill punk wannabes into the creators of one of the most atmospheric, disturbing, and influential debut albums ever recorded. Chris Ott carefully picks apart fact from fiction to show how Unknown Pleasures came into being, and how it still resonates so strongly today. Rock on: listen to more of the series. ©2004 Chris Ott; (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Originally written as an essay outlining the career of Joy Division for popular music blog Pitchfork, music writer Chris Ott, focuses on the band's 1979 debut album, Unknown Pleasures. He looks at the unique sound of the album and its production, its pulsing rhythms, haunting melodies, and dark themes. He charts the mythic, almost mystical elements that have made it grow from an underground cult album to required listening for any underground or popular rock fan. Danny Gerard performs the audiobook, putting the facts into place with an engaging delivery while keeping the tone reverent and as upbeat as possible in the face of the work's sometimes fatalistic romanticism. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Ott) Fri, 01 May 2009 10:35:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Joy-Divisions-Unknown-Pleasures-Audiobook/B002V57PMI thebookvoice.com 02:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures Subtitle: 33 1/3 Series Author: Chris Ott Narrator: Danny Gerard Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Joy Division's career has often been shrouded by myths. But the truth is surprisingly simple: over a period of several months, Joy Division transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill punk wannabes into the creators of one of the most atmospheric, disturbing, and influential debut albums ever recorded. Chris Ott carefully picks apart fact from fiction to show how Unknown Pleasures came into being, and how it still resonates so strongly today. Rock on: listen to more of the series. ©2004 Chris Ott; (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Originally written as an essay outlining the career of Joy Division for popular music blog Pitchfork, music writer Chris Ott, focuses on the band's 1979 debut album, Unknown Pleasures. He looks at the unique sound of the album and its production, its pulsing rhythms, haunting melodies, and dark themes. He charts the mythic, almost mystical elements that have made it grow from an underground cult album to required listening for any underground or popular rock fan. Danny Gerard performs the audiobook, putting the facts into place with an engaging delivery while keeping the tone reverent and as upbeat as possible in the face of the work's sometimes fatalistic romanticism. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures Subtitle: 33 1/3 Series Author: Chris Ott Narrator: Danny Gerard Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Joy Division's career has often been shrouded by myths. But the truth is surprisingly simple: over a period of several months, Joy Division transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill punk wannabes into the creators of one of the most atmospheric, disturbing, and influential debut albums ever recorded. Chris Ott carefully picks apart fact from fiction to show how Unknown Pleasures came into being, and how it still resonates so strongly today. Rock on: listen to more of the series. ©2004 Chris Ott; (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Originally written as an essay outlining the career of Joy Division for popular music blog Pitchfork, music writer Chris Ott, focuses on the band's 1979 debut album, Unknown Pleasures. He looks at the unique sound of the album and its production, its pulsing rhythms, haunting melodies, and dark themes. He charts the mythic, almost mystical elements that have made it grow from an underground cult album to required listening for any underground or popular rock fan. Danny Gerard performs the audiobook, putting the facts into place with an engaging delivery while keeping the tone reverent and as upbeat as possible in the face of the work's sometimes fatalistic romanticism. Members Reviews: The sound of Windows text to speech!! AVOID!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Alma-Brasileira-a-Trajetoria-de-Villa-Lobos-Brazilian-Soul-Villa-Loboss-Path-Audiobook/B00U33VT9U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alma Brasileira: a Trajetória de Villa-Lobos [Brazilian Soul: Villa-Lobos's Path] Author: Irineu Franco Perpetuo Narrator: Irineu Franco Perpetuo Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-15 Publisher: Livro Falante Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Neste audiolivro, o jornalista conta a história do grande maestro e compositor brasileiro Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959). A narrativa informa sobre a vida do maestro - nascimento, casamentos e morte - e, principalmente, sobre a obra, passando pelas origens, pelas influências e pelo sucesso.Para enriquecer as informaçes, Irineu Franco Perpetuo selecionou trechos musicais e convidou músicos consagrados, como o maestro John Neschling, o pianista Gilberto Tinetti, o violonista Fábio Zanon e o compositor Almeida Prado, a darem seus depoimentos neste audiolivro. Irineu Franco Perpetuo traça a história com objetividade, mas sem deixar de lado a emoço, fazendo uma verdadeira reverência a este que é considerado hoje no só um dos maiores músicos brasileiros, mas um dos maiores compositores do mundo.Jornalista e crítico musical, Irineu Franco Perpetuo escreve sobre música para a Folha de S. Paulo e a revista Concerto. Também atua como professor, dando cursos sobre diferentes aspectos e períodos da história da música na Casa do Saber. É também autor e narrador do audiolivro História da Música Clássica, lançado pela editora Livro Falante em 2008. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Irineu Franco Perpetuo) Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:44:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Alma-Brasileira-a-Trajetoria-de-Villa-Lobos-Brazilian-Soul-Villa-Loboss-Path-Audiobook/B00U33VT9U thebookvoice.com 01:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alma Brasileira: a Trajetória de Villa-Lobos [Brazilian Soul: Villa-Lobos's Path] Author: Irineu Franco Perpetuo Narrator: Irineu Franco Perpetuo Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-15 Publisher: Livro Falante Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Neste audiolivro, o jornalista conta a história do grande maestro e compositor brasileiro Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959). A narrativa informa sobre a vida do maestro - nascimento, casamentos e morte - e, principalmente, sobre a obra, passando pelas origens, pelas influências e pelo sucesso.Para enriquecer as informaçes, Irineu Franco Perpetuo selecionou trechos musicais e convidou músicos consagrados, como o maestro John Neschling, o pianista Gilberto Tinetti, o violonista Fábio Zanon e o compositor Almeida Prado, a darem seus depoimentos neste audiolivro. Irineu Franco Perpetuo traça a história com objetividade, mas sem deixar de lado a emoço, fazendo uma verdadeira reverência a este que é considerado hoje no só um dos maiores músicos brasileiros, mas um dos maiores compositores do mundo.Jornalista e crítico musical, Irineu Franco Perpetuo escreve sobre música para a Folha de S. Paulo e a revista Concerto. Também atua como professor, dando cursos sobre diferentes aspectos e períodos da história da música na Casa do Saber. É também autor e narrador do audiolivro História da Música Clássica, lançado pela editora Livro Falante em 2008. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alma Brasileira: a Trajetória de Villa-Lobos [Brazilian Soul: Villa-Lobos's Path] Author: Irineu Franco Perpetuo Narrator: Irineu Franco Perpetuo Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-15 Publisher: Livro Falante Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Neste audiolivro, o jornalista conta a história do grande maestro e compositor brasileiro Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959). A narrativa informa sobre a vida do maestro - nascimento, casamentos e morte - e, principalmente, sobre a obra, passando pelas origens, pelas influências e pelo sucesso.Para enriquecer as informaçes, Irineu Franco Perpetuo selecionou trechos musicais e convidou músicos consagrados, como o maestro John Neschling, o pianista Gilberto Tinetti, o violonista Fábio Zanon e o compositor Almeida Prado, a darem seus depoimentos neste audiolivro. Irineu Franco Perpetuo traça a história com objetividade, mas sem deixar de lado a emoço, fazendo uma verdadeira reverência a este que é considerado hoje no só um dos maiores músicos brasileiros, mas um dos maiores compositores do mundo.Jornalista e crítico musical, Irineu Franco Perpetuo escreve sobre música para a Folha de S. Paulo e a revista Concerto. Também atua como professor, dando cursos sobre diferentes aspectos e períodos da história da música na Casa do Saber. É também autor e narrador do audiolivro História da Música Clássica, lançado pela editora Livro Falante em 2008. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Guns-N-Roses-Use-Your-Illusion-I-and-II-33-1-3-Series-Audiobook/B008NCT49K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guns N' Roses' 'Use Your Illusion' I and II (33 1/3 Series) Author: Eric Weisbard Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: It was the season of the blockbuster. Between August 12 and November 26 1991, a whole slew of acts released albums that were supposed to sell millions of copies in the run-up to Christmas. Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Garth Brooks, MC Hammer, and U2 - all were competing for the attention of the record-buying public at the same time. But perhaps the most attention-seeking act of all was Guns N Roses. Their albums Use Your Illusion 1 and 2, released on the same day, were both 75-minute sprawlers with practically the same cover design - an act of colossal arrogance. On one level, it worked. The albums claimed the top two chart positions, and ultimately sold 7 million copies each in the US alone. On another level, it was a disaster. This was an album that Axl Rose has been unable to follow up in fifteen years. It signaled the end of Guns N Roses, of heavy metal on the Sunset Strip, and the entire 1980s model of blockbuster pop/rock promotion. Use Your Illusion marked the end of rock as mass culture. In this book, Eric Weisbard shows how the album has matured into a work whose baroque excesses now have something to teach us about pop and the platforms it raises and lowers, about a man who suddenly found himself praised to the firmament for every character trait that had hitherto marked him as an irredeemable loser. Editorial Reviews: Award-winning narrator Oliver Wyman sounds exactly like a cooler, older friend who knows a great deal more than you do, and listeners will instinctively hang on to every word of his performance of Eric Weisbard's dissection of Use Your Illusion I and II. Wyman's engaging narration is threaded with skepticism as Weisbard is not quite a fan of the band, but Wyman never crosses into sneering, and even lingers over stories about rock star antics with relish. Despite not being an admirer of the music, Weisbard does convincingly make a case for the double album's importance as a turning point in pop music history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eric Weisbard) Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:52:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Guns-N-Roses-Use-Your-Illusion-I-and-II-33-1-3-Series-Audiobook/B008NCT49K thebookvoice.com 03:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guns N' Roses' 'Use Your Illusion' I and II (33 1/3 Series) Author: Eric Weisbard Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: It was the season of the blockbuster. Between August 12 and November 26 1991, a whole slew of acts released albums that were supposed to sell millions of copies in the run-up to Christmas. Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Garth Brooks, MC Hammer, and U2 - all were competing for the attention of the record-buying public at the same time. But perhaps the most attention-seeking act of all was Guns N Roses. Their albums Use Your Illusion 1 and 2, released on the same day, were both 75-minute sprawlers with practically the same cover design - an act of colossal arrogance. On one level, it worked. The albums claimed the top two chart positions, and ultimately sold 7 million copies each in the US alone. On another level, it was a disaster. This was an album that Axl Rose has been unable to follow up in fifteen years. It signaled the end of Guns N Roses, of heavy metal on the Sunset Strip, and the entire 1980s model of blockbuster pop/rock promotion. Use Your Illusion marked the end of rock as mass culture. In this book, Eric Weisbard shows how the album has matured into a work whose baroque excesses now have something to teach us about pop and the platforms it raises and lowers, about a man who suddenly found himself praised to the firmament for every character trait that had hitherto marked him as an irredeemable loser. Editorial Reviews: Award-winning narrator Oliver Wyman sounds exactly like a cooler, older friend who knows a great deal more than you do, and listeners will instinctively hang on to every word of his performance of Eric Weisbard's dissection of Use Your Illusion I and II. Wyman's engaging narration is threaded with skepticism as Weisbard is not quite a fan of the band, but Wyman never crosses into sneering, and even lingers over stories about rock star antics with relish. Despite not being an admirer of the music, Weisbard does convincingly make a case for the double album's importance as a turning point in pop music history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guns N' Roses' 'Use Your Illusion' I and II (33 1/3 Series) Author: Eric Weisbard Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: It was the season of the blockbuster. Between August 12 and November 26 1991, a whole slew of acts released albums that were supposed to sell millions of copies in the run-up to Christmas. Metallica, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Garth Brooks, MC Hammer, and U2 - all were competing for the attention of the record-buying public at the same time. But perhaps the most attention-seeking act of all was Guns N Roses. Their albums Use Your Illusion 1 and 2, released on the same day, were both 75-minute sprawlers with practically the same cover design - an act of colossal arrogance. On one level, it worked. The albums claimed the top two chart positions, and ultimately sold 7 million copies each in the US alone. On another level, it was a disaster. This was an album that Axl Rose has been unable to follow up in fifteen years. It signaled the end of Guns N Roses, of heavy metal on the Sunset Strip, and the entire 1980s model of blockbuster pop/rock promotion. Use Your Illusion marked the end of rock as mass culture. In this book, Eric Weisbard shows how the album has matured into a work whose baroque excesses now have something to teach us about pop and the platforms it raises and lowers, about a man who suddenly found himself praised to the firmament for every character trait that had hitherto marked him as an irredeemable loser. Editorial Reviews: Award-winning narrator Oliver Wyman sounds exactly like a cooler, older friend who knows a great deal more than you do, and listeners will instinctively hang on to every word of his performance of Eric Weisbard's dissection of Use Your Illusion I and II. Wyman's engaging narration is threaded with skepticism as Weisbard is not quite a fan of the band, but Wyman never crosses into sneering, and even lingers over stories about rock star antics with relish. Despite not being an admirer of the music, Weisbard does convincingly make a case for the double album's importance as a turning point in pop music history. Members Reviews: Boring. I didn't even finish this one because I got bored. Maybe it was just a bad choice of subjects and I wasn't interested enough in the topic to finish it. Warning!!!! Not a documentary If you are looking for a book on the history or making of the illusions albums this is not it. This is four hours of the author Eric Weisbard criticizing and bashing the band. At one point in this book the author goes through the entire list of songs on the albums and gives his opinion on them, in which 90% are negative. If you are a fan of the band or are just into rock history stay away from this book Why this guy? The writer didn't seem to like the albums nor have much affection for the band. So why write it? For most of the book he avoids talking about the two albums the book is supposed to be about. When he does talk about the songs he gives zero insight except for how HE feels about them. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Breve-historia-de-la-musica-Audiobook/B00M4BDSFC Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Título: Breve historia de la música Autor: Javier María López Narrador: Juan Manuel Martínez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 8 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-28-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Arts & Entertainment, Music Resumen del editor: La música es una manifestación artística presente en la totalidad de la historia. Desde el nacimiento de las primeras sociedades tribales hasta la actualidad, ha acompañado al hombre no sólo en los acontecimientos históricos más relevantes, sino en la vida cotidiana de los seres humanos. Es por esto que un acercamiento a la historia de la música es necesario para cualquier hombre, pero muchas veces los conceptos musicales pueden ser complejos o nuevos para el oyente. Breve Historia de la Música supone un acercamiento completo al desarrollo de los procesos históricos más importantes; y además clarifica los conceptos más difíciles y los presenta de un modo accesible para cualquier oyente. Javier María López Rodríguez se esfuerza en presentarnos la música como una parte importante del patrimonio de la humanidad, que, pese a lo volátil que pueda parecer, se puede rastrear hasta sus orígenes prehistóricos. Del análisis de la música en Grecia y Roma pasará a la Edad Media y los avances en el contrapunto y la polifonía vocal que alcanzan su máximo esplendor en el Renacimiento. A partir del Barroco la melodía cobrará gran importancia, y será llevada a su grado máximo de perfección por gigantes de la talla de Mozart o de Haydn. Los siguientes siglos estarán caracterizados por la continua búsqueda de innovación melódica y, en el S.XX, a esta búsqueda de innovación se suma la revolución tecnológica que provocará una explosión auténtica de géneros y técnicas: impresionismo, atonalidad, dodecafonía, surrealismo integral, indeterminación, música electrónica, rock, jazzEste importante libro en audio nos presenta la historia universal de la música de un modo que cualquier oyente, profesional o lego, puede entenderla. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Javier María López) Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:50:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Breve-historia-de-la-musica-Audiobook/B00M4BDSFC thebookvoice.com 07:08:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Título: Breve historia de la música Autor: Javier María López Narrador: Juan Manuel Martínez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 8 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-28-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Arts & Entertainment, Music Resumen del editor: La música es una manifestación artística presente en la totalidad de la historia. Desde el nacimiento de las primeras sociedades tribales hasta la actualidad, ha acompañado al hombre no sólo en los acontecimientos históricos más relevantes, sino en la vida cotidiana de los seres humanos. Es por esto que un acercamiento a la historia de la música es necesario para cualquier hombre, pero muchas veces los conceptos musicales pueden ser complejos o nuevos para el oyente. Breve Historia de la Música supone un acercamiento completo al desarrollo de los procesos históricos más importantes; y además clarifica los conceptos más difíciles y los presenta de un modo accesible para cualquier oyente. Javier María López Rodríguez se esfuerza en presentarnos la música como una parte importante del patrimonio de la humanidad, que, pese a lo volátil que pueda parecer, se puede rastrear hasta sus orígenes prehistóricos. Del análisis de la música en Grecia y Roma pasará a la Edad Media y los avances en el contrapunto y la polifonía vocal que alcanzan su máximo esplendor en el Renacimiento. A partir del Barroco la melodía cobrará gran importancia, y será llevada a su grado máximo de perfección por gigantes de la talla de Mozart o de Haydn. Los siguientes siglos estarán caracterizados por la continua búsqueda de innovación melódica y, en el S.XX, a esta búsqueda de innovación se suma la revolución tecnológica que provocará una explosión auténtica de géneros y técnicas: impresionismo, atonalidad, dodecafonía, surrealismo integral, indeterminación, música electrónica, rock, jazzEste importante libro en audio nos presenta la historia universal de la música de un modo que cualquier oyente, profesional o lego, puede entenderla. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Título: Breve historia de la música Autor: Javier María López Narrador: Juan Manuel Martínez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 8 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-28-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Arts & Entertainment, Music Resumen del editor: La música es una manifestación artística presente en la totalidad de la historia. Desde el nacimiento de las primeras sociedades tribales hasta la actualidad, ha acompañado al hombre no sólo en los acontecimientos históricos más relevantes, sino en la vida cotidiana de los seres humanos. Es por esto que un acercamiento a la historia de la música es necesario para cualquier hombre, pero muchas veces los conceptos musicales pueden ser complejos o nuevos para el oyente. Breve Historia de la Música supone un acercamiento completo al desarrollo de los procesos históricos más importantes; y además clarifica los conceptos más difíciles y los presenta de un modo accesible para cualquier oyente. Javier María López Rodríguez se esfuerza en presentarnos la música como una parte importante del patrimonio de la humanidad, que, pese a lo volátil que pueda parecer, se puede rastrear hasta sus orígenes prehistóricos. Del análisis de la música en Grecia y Roma pasará a la Edad Media y los avances en el contrapunto y la polifonía vocal que alcanzan su máximo esplendor en el Renacimiento. A partir del Barroco la melodía cobrará gran importancia, y será llevada a su grado máximo de perfección por gigantes de la talla de Mozart o de Haydn. Los siguientes siglos estarán caracterizados por la continua búsqueda de innovación melódica y, en el S.XX, a esta búsqueda de innovación se suma la revolución tecnológica que provocará una explosión auténtica de géneros y técnicas: impresionismo, atonalidad, dodecafonía, surrealismo integral, indeterminación, música electrónica, rock, jazzEste importante libro en audio nos presenta la historia universal de la música de un modo que cualquier oyente, profesional o lego, puede entenderla. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Excelente relato introductorio a la música, los períodos que ... Excelente relato introductorio a la música, los períodos que esta comprende y sus principales actores y obras. Es muy buen libro para situarse en el contexto musical histórico y a partir de él poder seguir explorando según los intereses de cada lector. Two Stars No está bien adaptado para kindle. Five Stars Thanks. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Judith-Nora-productrice-et-fondatrice-de-Silex-Films-Generation-XX-22-Audiobook/B0785RWB6J Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Judith Nora, productrice et fondatrice de "Silex Films" (Génération XX 22) Auteur: Siham Jibril Narrateur: Siham Jibril, Judith Nora Format: Unabridged Durée: 38 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 12-19-17 Éditeur: Génération XX Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Dans cet épisode, Siham reçoit Judith Nora, productrice et co-fondatrice de "Silex Films", qui a notamment produit la série "Connasse" avec Camille Cottin. Parmi les projets sur lesquels travaille Judith en ce moment, il y a l'adaptation en série animée de la BD "Les Culottées" de Pénélope Bagieu. Dans cet épisode, Judith nous parle de son métier de productrice, qui lui faisait envie depuis son adolescence. Elle nous raconte ses études à New York, ses premiers pas dans la production de films et comment elle a voulu ensuite s'associer pour monter sa propre boîte de production. Judith nous transmet sa passion, nous parle de la place des femmes dans les films et séries qu'elle co-produit et de ses inspirations. Très bonne écoute ! ©2017 Siham Jibril (P)2017 Siham Jibril biacuaduc@gmail.com (Siham Jibril) Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:25:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Judith-Nora-productrice-et-fondatrice-de-Silex-Films-Generation-XX-22-Audiobook/B0785RWB6J thebookvoice.com 00:38:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Judith Nora, productrice et fondatrice de "Silex Films" (Génération XX 22) Auteur: Siham Jibril Narrateur: Siham Jibril, Judith Nora Format: Unabridged Durée: 38 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 12-19-17 Éditeur: Génération XX Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Dans cet épisode, Siham reçoit Judith Nora, productrice et co-fondatrice de "Silex Films", qui a notamment produit la série "Connasse" avec Camille Cottin. Parmi les projets sur lesquels travaille Judith en ce moment, il y a l'adaptation en série animée de la BD "Les Culottées" de Pénélope Bagieu. Dans cet épisode, Judith nous parle de son métier de productrice, qui lui faisait envie depuis son adolescence. Elle nous raconte ses études à New York, ses premiers pas dans la production de films et comment elle a voulu ensuite s'associer pour monter sa propre boîte de production. Judith nous transmet sa passion, nous parle de la place des femmes dans les films et séries qu'elle co-produit et de ses inspirations. Très bonne écoute ! ©2017 Siham Jibril (P)2017 Siham Jibril Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Judith Nora, productrice et fondatrice de "Silex Films" (Génération XX 22) Auteur: Siham Jibril Narrateur: Siham Jibril, Judith Nora Format: Unabridged Durée: 38 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 12-19-17 Éditeur: Génération XX Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Dans cet épisode, Siham reçoit Judith Nora, productrice et co-fondatrice de "Silex Films", qui a notamment produit la série "Connasse" avec Camille Cottin. Parmi les projets sur lesquels travaille Judith en ce moment, il y a l'adaptation en série animée de la BD "Les Culottées" de Pénélope Bagieu. Dans cet épisode, Judith nous parle de son métier de productrice, qui lui faisait envie depuis son adolescence. Elle nous raconte ses études à New York, ses premiers pas dans la production de films et comment elle a voulu ensuite s'associer pour monter sa propre boîte de production. Judith nous transmet sa passion, nous parle de la place des femmes dans les films et séries qu'elle co-produit et de ses inspirations. Très bonne écoute ! ©2017 Siham Jibril (P)2017 Siham Jibril https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Joan-Baez-in-Conversation-with-Anthony-DeCurtis-at-the-92nd-Street-Y-Audiobook/B002V1OCFA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joan Baez in Conversation with Anthony DeCurtis at the 92nd Street Y Author: Joan Baez Narrator: Anthony DeCurtis Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-09 Publisher: 92nd Street Y Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Anthony DeCurtis is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and the author of In Other Words: Artists Talk About Life and Work. Editorial Reviews: In 1960, young folk singer Joan Baez was invited to the 92nd Street Y to give her first New York City concert. In September 2008, elder stateswoman Baez returned for this interview with Anthony DeCurtis, author and editor at Rolling Stone. This interview focuses on just what happened in the 48 years between her appearances at the Y: a career in music and advocacy rivalled only by Bob Dylan, whom she was instrumental in bringing to light. Listeners will delight in her recollection of her role as a song interpreter, political activist, and private woman. Throughout, Baezs grace and humility - and of course her lovely voice - lift the listeners spirits. Yes, fans: she picks that sweet guitar and raises her voice for three stellar songs! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joan Baez) Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:34:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Joan-Baez-in-Conversation-with-Anthony-DeCurtis-at-the-92nd-Street-Y-Audiobook/B002V1OCFA thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joan Baez in Conversation with Anthony DeCurtis at the 92nd Street Y Author: Joan Baez Narrator: Anthony DeCurtis Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-09 Publisher: 92nd Street Y Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Anthony DeCurtis is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and the author of In Other Words: Artists Talk About Life and Work. Editorial Reviews: In 1960, young folk singer Joan Baez was invited to the 92nd Street Y to give her first New York City concert. In September 2008, elder stateswoman Baez returned for this interview with Anthony DeCurtis, author and editor at Rolling Stone. This interview focuses on just what happened in the 48 years between her appearances at the Y: a career in music and advocacy rivalled only by Bob Dylan, whom she was instrumental in bringing to light. Listeners will delight in her recollection of her role as a song interpreter, political activist, and private woman. Throughout, Baezs grace and humility - and of course her lovely voice - lift the listeners spirits. Yes, fans: she picks that sweet guitar and raises her voice for three stellar songs! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joan Baez in Conversation with Anthony DeCurtis at the 92nd Street Y Author: Joan Baez Narrator: Anthony DeCurtis Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-09 Publisher: 92nd Street Y Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Anthony DeCurtis is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and the author of In Other Words: Artists Talk About Life and Work. Editorial Reviews: In 1960, young folk singer Joan Baez was invited to the 92nd Street Y to give her first New York City concert. In September 2008, elder stateswoman Baez returned for this interview with Anthony DeCurtis, author and editor at Rolling Stone. This interview focuses on just what happened in the 48 years between her appearances at the Y: a career in music and advocacy rivalled only by Bob Dylan, whom she was instrumental in bringing to light. Listeners will delight in her recollection of her role as a song interpreter, political activist, and private woman. Throughout, Baezs grace and humility - and of course her lovely voice - lift the listeners spirits. Yes, fans: she picks that sweet guitar and raises her voice for three stellar songs! Members Reviews: Startlingly Intelligent, Newly Relevant Folk Icon This is a combination concert and interview with Joan Baez, a folksinger extraordinaire who needs no introduction. She has a somewhat weaker singing voice in her older age (mostly due to decreased breath support, from the sounds of it; she audibly takes a breath in the middle of some lyrics), but acutely intact, richly articulate intelligence and razor-sharp wit that comes as a fresh surprise even to fans who imagined they knew her before. I had seen her in concert in the mid-nineties and she was splendid then, but this is a richer and more intimate experience because one gets to hear her speak at length on the topics that are important to her. These topics are exactly what you would think: the importance of nonviolence and of creating a global community. I purchased this recording AFTER reading the previous review in which the reviewer alleged that Baez was shockingly left-wing, "so far left she's almost right." This made me curious: Joan Baez, a lifelong pacifist, was suddenly now, in her old age, a RADICAL? So I listened very carefully, waiting for the shocking revelation. Finally, about two minutes from the end of the program, it came. A young person in the audience stood up during the Q & A and asked Ms. Baez what kind of change she'd like to see in this country going forward. She said she'd like to see a future in which Americans stop thinking of themselves as Americans, and start thinking of themselves as citizens of the world instead. Then she explained that this is why she will not salute the flag--"any flag"--and has not done so since her teen years; she believes that since our status as Americans is simply "an accident of birth," we should stop congratulating ourselves for it and begin working on what might really deserve congratulations: the creation of a true and peaceful global community. Not so radical; not so shocking. Ms. Baez, as she reminds her audience, was raised a Quaker. Her views are nowhere near the farthest left you'll ever hear; in fact, many minutes before she confesses to not saluting the flag, she relates an anecdote wherein she calls a fellow musician (Steve Earle) "Pinko" because he's so much more of a leftie than she is. I really enjoyed listening to this program, and I'm sure I will listen again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Constance-Gennari-Lelegance-cest-avant-tout-une-education-Chiffon-le-podcast-Saison-2-18-Audiobook/B077GV8PT4 Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Constance Gennari : "L'élégance, c'est avant tout une éducation" (Chiffon le podcast - Saison 2, 18) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Constance Gennari Format: Unabridged Durée: 26 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-17-17 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Pour ce nouvel épisode de "Chiffon", je reçois celle qui est devenu l'œil de toute une génération et qui, en quatre ans, a mis la toile à ses pieds. Constance Gennari a révolutionné l'univers de la décoration avec son webzine "The Socialite Family". Cette franco-italienne prône le mix entre les pièces vintage et le contemporain que ce soit en déco ou dans sa garde-robe... ©2017 Valérie Tribes (P)2017 Valérie Tribes biacuaduc@gmail.com (Valérie Tribes) Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:32:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Constance-Gennari-Lelegance-cest-avant-tout-une-education-Chiffon-le-podcast-Saison-2-18-Audiobook/B077GV8PT4 thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Constance Gennari : "L'élégance, c'est avant tout une éducation" (Chiffon le podcast - Saison 2, 18) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Constance Gennari Format: Unabridged Durée: 26 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-17-17 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Pour ce nouvel épisode de "Chiffon", je reçois celle qui est devenu l'œil de toute une génération et qui, en quatre ans, a mis la toile à ses pieds. Constance Gennari a révolutionné l'univers de la décoration avec son webzine "The Socialite Family". Cette franco-italienne prône le mix entre les pièces vintage et le contemporain que ce soit en déco ou dans sa garde-robe... ©2017 Valérie Tribes (P)2017 Valérie Tribes Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Constance Gennari : "L'élégance, c'est avant tout une éducation" (Chiffon le podcast - Saison 2, 18) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Constance Gennari Format: Unabridged Durée: 26 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-17-17 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Pour ce nouvel épisode de "Chiffon", je reçois celle qui est devenu l'œil de toute une génération et qui, en quatre ans, a mis la toile à ses pieds. Constance Gennari a révolutionné l'univers de la décoration avec son webzine "The Socialite Family". Cette franco-italienne prône le mix entre les pièces vintage et le contemporain que ce soit en déco ou dans sa garde-robe... ©2017 Valérie Tribes (P)2017 Valérie Tribes https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Dvoraks-Symphony-No-9-In-Natures-Realm-Carnival-Audiobook/B002UZJVRG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, In Nature's Realm, & Carnival Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Dvorak's music took hold beyond his native country shortly after his marriage to one of his piano students, Anna Cermakova, whom he courted for years, when he was befriended and supported by Johannes Brahms. In 1892, Dvorak traveled to America at the invitation of Mrs. Jeanette Thurber of New York who offered a position at the National Conservatory of Music. There he created his Symphony No. 9, "From the New World". Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Symphony No. 9, In Nature's Realm and Carnival to bring these hallmark works to life. Through these and his other works, Dvorak became the musical spokesman of his nation and one of the greatest classical composers of all time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:26:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Dvoraks-Symphony-No-9-In-Natures-Realm-Carnival-Audiobook/B002UZJVRG thebookvoice.com 01:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, In Nature's Realm, & Carnival Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Dvorak's music took hold beyond his native country shortly after his marriage to one of his piano students, Anna Cermakova, whom he courted for years, when he was befriended and supported by Johannes Brahms. In 1892, Dvorak traveled to America at the invitation of Mrs. Jeanette Thurber of New York who offered a position at the National Conservatory of Music. There he created his Symphony No. 9, "From the New World". Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Symphony No. 9, In Nature's Realm and Carnival to bring these hallmark works to life. Through these and his other works, Dvorak became the musical spokesman of his nation and one of the greatest classical composers of all time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, In Nature's Realm, & Carnival Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-06 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Dvorak's music took hold beyond his native country shortly after his marriage to one of his piano students, Anna Cermakova, whom he courted for years, when he was befriended and supported by Johannes Brahms. In 1892, Dvorak traveled to America at the invitation of Mrs. Jeanette Thurber of New York who offered a position at the National Conservatory of Music. There he created his Symphony No. 9, "From the New World". Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Symphony No. 9, In Nature's Realm and Carnival to bring these hallmark works to life. Through these and his other works, Dvorak became the musical spokesman of his nation and one of the greatest classical composers of all time. Members Reviews: good style, but i was looking for a more technical treatment, more of an analysis of structure and harmony; i found this guide was a bit heavy on the historical context. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/How-to-Learn-Guitar-Audiobook/B074XJVF5N Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Learn Guitar Subtitle: The Ultimate Teach Yourself Guitar Book Author: Pauric Mather Narrator: Nick Cracknell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-17 Publisher: Pauric Mather Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Unbelievable Value for Money What You Will Learn: For thousands of people this is "The Ultimate Teach Yourself Guitar Book". It helped them to learn fastereasier & more efficiently than any other teaching method. Inside is the most complete, individual & personalised program of lessons you will ever find. Better Than a Guitar Teacher You'll See Yourself Improving Every Day All your practice is pre-planned from start to finish. That is the key to your success. It also helps you achieve in weeks, what took many people years to learn. Yet, this is a simple book. Clear, practical, & easy to follow. The author, Pauric Mather has crafted each lesson so well, you need no knowledge of music whatsoever to learn from it. Everything is superbly explainedand shown to you exactly as played by top guitarists. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Pauric Mather) Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:57:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/How-to-Learn-Guitar-Audiobook/B074XJVF5N thebookvoice.com 01:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Learn Guitar Subtitle: The Ultimate Teach Yourself Guitar Book Author: Pauric Mather Narrator: Nick Cracknell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-17 Publisher: Pauric Mather Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Unbelievable Value for Money What You Will Learn: For thousands of people this is "The Ultimate Teach Yourself Guitar Book". It helped them to learn fastereasier & more efficiently than any other teaching method. Inside is the most complete, individual & personalised program of lessons you will ever find. Better Than a Guitar Teacher You'll See Yourself Improving Every Day All your practice is pre-planned from start to finish. That is the key to your success. It also helps you achieve in weeks, what took many people years to learn. Yet, this is a simple book. Clear, practical, & easy to follow. The author, Pauric Mather has crafted each lesson so well, you need no knowledge of music whatsoever to learn from it. Everything is superbly explainedand shown to you exactly as played by top guitarists. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Learn Guitar Subtitle: The Ultimate Teach Yourself Guitar Book Author: Pauric Mather Narrator: Nick Cracknell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-17 Publisher: Pauric Mather Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Unbelievable Value for Money What You Will Learn: For thousands of people this is "The Ultimate Teach Yourself Guitar Book". It helped them to learn fastereasier & more efficiently than any other teaching method. Inside is the most complete, individual & personalised program of lessons you will ever find. Better Than a Guitar Teacher You'll See Yourself Improving Every Day All your practice is pre-planned from start to finish. That is the key to your success. It also helps you achieve in weeks, what took many people years to learn. Yet, this is a simple book. Clear, practical, & easy to follow. The author, Pauric Mather has crafted each lesson so well, you need no knowledge of music whatsoever to learn from it. Everything is superbly explainedand shown to you exactly as played by top guitarists. Members Reviews: Five Stars Highly recommend this book for all levels from beginner to intermediate. The techniques are worth the read. Great!! This teaches things you don't think of. Great!! Five Stars It teaches you if you have patience Three Stars Good book Five Stars If you buy this book you are going to be surprised because it helps you a lot. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Tristan-und-Isolde-Audiobook/B009WWQVG4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tristan und Isolde Author: Christopher Cook Narrator: Christopher Cook Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Tristan und Isolde centers around two lovers who dream of romantic love and yearn for oblivion. No composer had written such a work before. Turning his back on traditional tonality, Wagner changed the course of Western music with Tristan und Isolde. But theres also fact behind the fiction: while he wrote his opera, Wagner was in love with anothers mans wife, Mathilde Wesendonk. So Tristan and Isolde are also Richard and Mathilde. Christopher Cook explores the making of a masterpiece, the story of lovers gripped by a passion that can only be consummated beyond the grave, a forbidden love that is blind to duty, honor and social obligation. Editorial Reviews: This audiobook investigates the revolutionary character of Wagner's opera Tristan and Isolde. Author and narrator Christopher Cook combines historical, musical, and critical information. He presents nuanced guidance to this stunning opera. Pointing out the radical nature of its composition in the context of western classical music, Cook leads listeners deep into the psychological heart of this tragic love story. Listeners will be shocked to learn some of philosophy that went on in the composition of the opera - for example, that the stage represented consciousness for Wagner, while the pit orchestra was supposed to be the "deep unconscious" of man. Cook's clear, engaging narration, combined with generous clips from the opera itself, will keep listeners from being pressing pause on this audiobook. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Cook) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:45:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Tristan-und-Isolde-Audiobook/B009WWQVG4 thebookvoice.com 01:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tristan und Isolde Author: Christopher Cook Narrator: Christopher Cook Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Tristan und Isolde centers around two lovers who dream of romantic love and yearn for oblivion. No composer had written such a work before. Turning his back on traditional tonality, Wagner changed the course of Western music with Tristan und Isolde. But theres also fact behind the fiction: while he wrote his opera, Wagner was in love with anothers mans wife, Mathilde Wesendonk. So Tristan and Isolde are also Richard and Mathilde. Christopher Cook explores the making of a masterpiece, the story of lovers gripped by a passion that can only be consummated beyond the grave, a forbidden love that is blind to duty, honor and social obligation. Editorial Reviews: This audiobook investigates the revolutionary character of Wagner's opera Tristan and Isolde. Author and narrator Christopher Cook combines historical, musical, and critical information. He presents nuanced guidance to this stunning opera. Pointing out the radical nature of its composition in the context of western classical music, Cook leads listeners deep into the psychological heart of this tragic love story. Listeners will be shocked to learn some of philosophy that went on in the composition of the opera - for example, that the stage represented consciousness for Wagner, while the pit orchestra was supposed to be the "deep unconscious" of man. Cook's clear, engaging narration, combined with generous clips from the opera itself, will keep listeners from being pressing pause on this audiobook. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tristan und Isolde Author: Christopher Cook Narrator: Christopher Cook Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Tristan und Isolde centers around two lovers who dream of romantic love and yearn for oblivion. No composer had written such a work before. Turning his back on traditional tonality, Wagner changed the course of Western music with Tristan und Isolde. But theres also fact behind the fiction: while he wrote his opera, Wagner was in love with anothers mans wife, Mathilde Wesendonk. So Tristan and Isolde are also Richard and Mathilde. Christopher Cook explores the making of a masterpiece, the story of lovers gripped by a passion that can only be consummated beyond the grave, a forbidden love that is blind to duty, honor and social obligation. Editorial Reviews: This audiobook investigates the revolutionary character of Wagner's opera Tristan and Isolde. Author and narrator Christopher Cook combines historical, musical, and critical information. He presents nuanced guidance to this stunning opera. Pointing out the radical nature of its composition in the context of western classical music, Cook leads listeners deep into the psychological heart of this tragic love story. Listeners will be shocked to learn some of philosophy that went on in the composition of the opera - for example, that the stage represented consciousness for Wagner, while the pit orchestra was supposed to be the "deep unconscious" of man. Cook's clear, engaging narration, combined with generous clips from the opera itself, will keep listeners from being pressing pause on this audiobook. Members Reviews: To this loveliest of all dreams... If "Der fliegende Holländer" is Wagner 101, "Tristan und Isolde" is a graduate course. Travel, magic, mystery, turmoil, torment, deception, love, desire, denial, consummation, and death: all these elements and more are present in this opera. And as author Christopher Cook rightly says, the work which was "never intended to be a romantic love story" also "refuses to conform to any single meaning." The author presents his intriguing insights with contributions from additional narrators and musical excerpts. He discusses the details of Wagner's initial inspiration, including his tempetuous affair with Mathilde Wesendonck. Wagner said he embarked on the work because "never in my life having enjoyed the true happiness of love," he would create this opera as "a memorial to this loveliest of all dreams, from which, from first to last, love shall for once find utter repletion." The music of "Tristan und Isolde" was nothing less than revolutionary with its (now-famous) "Tristan chord," and the prolonged unfinished cadences and harmonic suspensions which reflect the interior drama of the characters. From the first notes to the final "Mild und leise wie er lächelt," Wagner presented innovations that did nothing less than change the course of western music forever. With our modern ears, all too used to movie soundtracks and dramatic effects, we might not realize just how provocative these musical effects were in Wagner's day. Friedrich Nietzsche was moved to write that the opera expressed "the insatiable and sweet craving for the secrets of night and death." Clara Schumann called it "the most repugnant thing I've ever seen or heard." One thing is certain: it is not an opera which provokes indifference. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Legend-of-the-Road-Mangler-Audiobook/B00ZD1TYXA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend of the Road Mangler Author: Phil Kaufman Narrator: Phil Kaufman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Lyric Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mick Jagger has described Phil Kaufman, America's legendary road manager, as the entertainment industry's "executive nanny." In Legend of the Road Mangler, Kaufman tells the stories of his adventures on the road with the Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Gram Parsons, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Joe Cocker, Etta James, Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Marty Stuart, Nanci Griffith, and many others. In addition to road managing, he's been an airman, an inmate, and (briefly) Charles Manson's record producer. To fulfill a promise, he once borrowed a hearse, stole Gram Parsons' body, and cremated it in the desert. You'll hear the whole story as only Kaufman can tell it, along with the voices of some of the artists who know him best. Legend of the Road Mangler is a must-listen for music fans who love to know what goes on behind the scenes, on the bus, after the show, and out in the desert. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Phil Kaufman) Tue, 23 Jun 2015 09:04:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Legend-of-the-Road-Mangler-Audiobook/B00ZD1TYXA thebookvoice.com 03:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend of the Road Mangler Author: Phil Kaufman Narrator: Phil Kaufman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Lyric Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mick Jagger has described Phil Kaufman, America's legendary road manager, as the entertainment industry's "executive nanny." In Legend of the Road Mangler, Kaufman tells the stories of his adventures on the road with the Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Gram Parsons, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Joe Cocker, Etta James, Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Marty Stuart, Nanci Griffith, and many others. In addition to road managing, he's been an airman, an inmate, and (briefly) Charles Manson's record producer. To fulfill a promise, he once borrowed a hearse, stole Gram Parsons' body, and cremated it in the desert. You'll hear the whole story as only Kaufman can tell it, along with the voices of some of the artists who know him best. Legend of the Road Mangler is a must-listen for music fans who love to know what goes on behind the scenes, on the bus, after the show, and out in the desert. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend of the Road Mangler Author: Phil Kaufman Narrator: Phil Kaufman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Lyric Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Mick Jagger has described Phil Kaufman, America's legendary road manager, as the entertainment industry's "executive nanny." In Legend of the Road Mangler, Kaufman tells the stories of his adventures on the road with the Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Gram Parsons, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Joe Cocker, Etta James, Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Marty Stuart, Nanci Griffith, and many others. In addition to road managing, he's been an airman, an inmate, and (briefly) Charles Manson's record producer. To fulfill a promise, he once borrowed a hearse, stole Gram Parsons' body, and cremated it in the desert. You'll hear the whole story as only Kaufman can tell it, along with the voices of some of the artists who know him best. Legend of the Road Mangler is a must-listen for music fans who love to know what goes on behind the scenes, on the bus, after the show, and out in the desert. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Sophie-Trem-Notre-tenue-doit-nous-donner-le-sourire-Chiffon-le-podcast-Saison-2-14-Audiobook/B076WZ1CPC Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Sophie Trem "Notre tenue doit nous donner le sourire" (Chiffon le podcast - Saison 2, 14) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Sophie Trem Format: Unabridged Durée: 34 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-30-17 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Pour ce nouvel épisode de Chiffon, je reçois l'ambassadrice du smile power et de la good mood therapy. Sophie Trem est aussi passionnée que passionnante. Elle est l'auteur du blog The Other Art of Living et fondatrice de "The Good Mood Class". Je vous offre 32 minutes de bonne humeur avec une jeune femme qui a surtout besoin d'être bien dans ses fringues. Elle nous parle de son parcours, de ses parents, de ses origines cambodgiennes et on retiendra cette phrase : "Avec la gentillesse et le sourire, tout passe plus facilement". ©2017 Valérie Tribes (P)2017 Valérie Tribes biacuaduc@gmail.com (Valérie Tribes) Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:35:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Sophie-Trem-Notre-tenue-doit-nous-donner-le-sourire-Chiffon-le-podcast-Saison-2-14-Audiobook/B076WZ1CPC thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Sophie Trem "Notre tenue doit nous donner le sourire" (Chiffon le podcast - Saison 2, 14) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Sophie Trem Format: Unabridged Durée: 34 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-30-17 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Pour ce nouvel épisode de Chiffon, je reçois l'ambassadrice du smile power et de la good mood therapy. Sophie Trem est aussi passionnée que passionnante. Elle est l'auteur du blog The Other Art of Living et fondatrice de "The Good Mood Class". Je vous offre 32 minutes de bonne humeur avec une jeune femme qui a surtout besoin d'être bien dans ses fringues. Elle nous parle de son parcours, de ses parents, de ses origines cambodgiennes et on retiendra cette phrase : "Avec la gentillesse et le sourire, tout passe plus facilement". ©2017 Valérie Tribes (P)2017 Valérie Tribes Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> Titre: Sophie Trem "Notre tenue doit nous donner le sourire" (Chiffon le podcast - Saison 2, 14) Auteur: Valérie Tribes Narrateur: Valérie Tribes, Sophie Trem Format: Unabridged Durée: 34 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-30-17 Éditeur: Chiffon le Podcast Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Résumé de l'éditeur: Pour ce nouvel épisode de Chiffon, je reçois l'ambassadrice du smile power et de la good mood therapy. Sophie Trem est aussi passionnée que passionnante. Elle est l'auteur du blog The Other Art of Living et fondatrice de "The Good Mood Class". Je vous offre 32 minutes de bonne humeur avec une jeune femme qui a surtout besoin d'être bien dans ses fringues. Elle nous parle de son parcours, de ses parents, de ses origines cambodgiennes et on retiendra cette phrase : "Avec la gentillesse et le sourire, tout passe plus facilement". ©2017 Valérie Tribes (P)2017 Valérie Tribes https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Dylan-Goes-Electric-Audiobook/B0722V8PFG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dylan Goes Electric! Subtitle: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties Author: Elijah Wald Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: On the evening of July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan took the stage at Newport Folk Festival, backed by an electric band, and roared into his new rock hit, "Like a Rolling Stone". The audience of committed folk purists and political activists who had hailed him as their acoustic prophet reacted with a mix of shock, booing, and scattered cheers. It was the shot heard round the world - Dylan's declaration of musical independence, the end of the folk revival, and the birth of rock as the voice of a generation - and one of the defining moments in 20th-century music. In Dylan Goes Electric!, Elijah Wald explores the cultural, political, and historical context of this seminal event that embodies the transformative decade that was the sixties. Wald delves deep into the folk revival, the rise of rock, and the tensions between traditional and groundbreaking music to provide new insights into Dylan's artistic evolution, his special affinity to blues, his complex relationship to the folk establishment and his sometime mentor Pete Seeger, and the ways he reshaped popular music forever. Critic Reviews: "Wald contextualizes the deeply divisive event in illuminating detail...a major contribution to modern musical history." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elijah Wald) Tue, 16 May 2017 09:37:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Dylan-Goes-Electric-Audiobook/B0722V8PFG thebookvoice.com 11:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dylan Goes Electric! Subtitle: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties Author: Elijah Wald Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: On the evening of July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan took the stage at Newport Folk Festival, backed by an electric band, and roared into his new rock hit, "Like a Rolling Stone". The audience of committed folk purists and political activists who had hailed him as their acoustic prophet reacted with a mix of shock, booing, and scattered cheers. It was the shot heard round the world - Dylan's declaration of musical independence, the end of the folk revival, and the birth of rock as the voice of a generation - and one of the defining moments in 20th-century music. In Dylan Goes Electric!, Elijah Wald explores the cultural, political, and historical context of this seminal event that embodies the transformative decade that was the sixties. Wald delves deep into the folk revival, the rise of rock, and the tensions between traditional and groundbreaking music to provide new insights into Dylan's artistic evolution, his special affinity to blues, his complex relationship to the folk establishment and his sometime mentor Pete Seeger, and the ways he reshaped popular music forever. Critic Reviews: "Wald contextualizes the deeply divisive event in illuminating detail...a major contribution to modern musical history." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dylan Goes Electric! Subtitle: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties Author: Elijah Wald Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: On the evening of July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan took the stage at Newport Folk Festival, backed by an electric band, and roared into his new rock hit, "Like a Rolling Stone". The audience of committed folk purists and political activists who had hailed him as their acoustic prophet reacted with a mix of shock, booing, and scattered cheers. It was the shot heard round the world - Dylan's declaration of musical independence, the end of the folk revival, and the birth of rock as the voice of a generation - and one of the defining moments in 20th-century music. In Dylan Goes Electric!, Elijah Wald explores the cultural, political, and historical context of this seminal event that embodies the transformative decade that was the sixties. Wald delves deep into the folk revival, the rise of rock, and the tensions between traditional and groundbreaking music to provide new insights into Dylan's artistic evolution, his special affinity to blues, his complex relationship to the folk establishment and his sometime mentor Pete Seeger, and the ways he reshaped popular music forever. Critic Reviews: "Wald contextualizes the deeply divisive event in illuminating detail...a major contribution to modern musical history." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Dylan Goes Electric: A great American cultural history of the 1960s. If you are a Dylan devotee, this book is a detailed, readable, objective account of Dylan's life through that famous/infamous night at the Newport Folk Festival. Wald does an excellent job of tracing the times and the people that in sum-total lead to the inevitability of this 20th Century Icon plugging a cord into his guitar. The story articulates: the rise of folk-rock as a synthesis of its foundational forms (including blues), the juxtaposition of Dylan and Pete Seeger leading up to the cultural transformation, and the impact Dylan's music has had on so many musicians (of many genres) who came after him. Only small criticism is that one group, The Grateful Dead, is not mentioned in the discussion, and probably should have been. A great cultural history of the 1960s. Demythologizing Wald does what so few writers on popular music manage to do--he offers an historical argument. There is as much here about Pete Seeger and the folk revival scene as there is about Dylan. Reflecting his deep immersion in a variety of source materials, Wald contextualizes Dylan's (in)famous electric kiss-off better than any other writer I've read. In the process, he demythologizes and historicizes it. This is no simple-minded paean to Dylan-the-Genius. Instead, it is a brilliant exposition that illustrates how committed yet precious many of the Newport folkies were, yet also how diffident and careless Robert Zimmerman already was by 1965-66. As befits a truly great book, it offers no easy or definitive answers, and leaves the reader with more questions than when he first opened it. Elijah Wald is one of the best musicologists I've ever read Elijah Wald is one of the best musicologists I've ever read. His How the Beatles Destroyed Rock n' Roll is eyeopening, and this history of Dylan's electronic move shows the underlying revolutionary changes that were happening in the mid-1960s. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Handels-Water-Music-in-Three-Suites-Complete-Audiobook/B002V1OH3C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Handel's Water Music in Three Suites Complete Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Schwarz) Thu, 22 Dec 2005 15:36:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Conductors-Guide-to-Handels-Water-Music-in-Three-Suites-Complete-Audiobook/B002V1OH3C thebookvoice.com 00:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Handel's Water Music in Three Suites Complete Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conductor's Guide to Handel's Water Music in Three Suites Complete Author: Gerard Schwarz Narrator: Gerard Schwarz Format: Original Recording Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Musically Speaking, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: The Musically Speaking Conductor's Guides are your link to an appreciation of the greatest classical music ever performed. Let Maestro Gerard Schwarz enrich your classical music listening enjoyment by illuminating the great works of the Masters with revealing commentary and educational insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Marian-McPartlands-Jazz-World-Audiobook/B002V0134E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marian McPartland's Jazz World Subtitle: All in Good Time Author: Marian McPartland Narrator: Marian McPartland Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In a preface to this new edition, published originally as All in Good Time, McPartland extends her commentary to include details of her long-running National Public Radio show Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz and memories of her late husband, famed Chicago trumpeter Jimmy McPartland. This production also includes special bonus audio of excerpts from Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, featuring interviews with Rosemary Clooney, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and Mary Lou Williams. Critic Reviews: "She has done her studying from the inside: as one of the few working jazz musicians to write about the music with any frequency, she offers a perspective on the men and women who play jazz for a living that seldom finds its way into print." (New York Times) "Marian McPartland is that rare combination, a first rank jazz musician who also can write about her music, its milieu and musicians....[She] writes with wit, acumen, and vivacity." (San Diego Union Tribune) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marian McPartland) Tue, 09 May 2006 14:47:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Marian-McPartlands-Jazz-World-Audiobook/B002V0134E thebookvoice.com 07:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marian McPartland's Jazz World Subtitle: All in Good Time Author: Marian McPartland Narrator: Marian McPartland Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In a preface to this new edition, published originally as All in Good Time, McPartland extends her commentary to include details of her long-running National Public Radio show Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz and memories of her late husband, famed Chicago trumpeter Jimmy McPartland. This production also includes special bonus audio of excerpts from Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, featuring interviews with Rosemary Clooney, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and Mary Lou Williams. Critic Reviews: "She has done her studying from the inside: as one of the few working jazz musicians to write about the music with any frequency, she offers a perspective on the men and women who play jazz for a living that seldom finds its way into print." (New York Times) "Marian McPartland is that rare combination, a first rank jazz musician who also can write about her music, its milieu and musicians....[She] writes with wit, acumen, and vivacity." (San Diego Union Tribune) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marian McPartland's Jazz World Subtitle: All in Good Time Author: Marian McPartland Narrator: Marian McPartland Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In a preface to this new edition, published originally as All in Good Time, McPartland extends her commentary to include details of her long-running National Public Radio show Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz and memories of her late husband, famed Chicago trumpeter Jimmy McPartland. This production also includes special bonus audio of excerpts from Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, featuring interviews with Rosemary Clooney, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and Mary Lou Williams. Critic Reviews: "She has done her studying from the inside: as one of the few working jazz musicians to write about the music with any frequency, she offers a perspective on the men and women who play jazz for a living that seldom finds its way into print." (New York Times) "Marian McPartland is that rare combination, a first rank jazz musician who also can write about her music, its milieu and musicians....[She] writes with wit, acumen, and vivacity." (San Diego Union Tribune) Members Reviews: A Piece of Jazz history The book was mostly a collection of pieces Marian wrote for various publications during the 60's and 70's with updates written within the last couple of years. She has some interesting insights to a rather small subset of all the jazz that was going on at the time. A lot of the pieces were about players of the day such as Benny Goodman, Dave Brubek, Paul Desmond etc. Her naration was somewhat of a problem, because in many places it was unclear if what she was reading were her opinions or quotes from the people she was writting about. A few good chapters Would you try another book from Marian McPartland and/or Marian McPartland? A wonderful musician, an NPR icon, and apparently a very decent person, Marion McPartland reads from some articles she wrote in the 70-80s, and then attaches some excerpts of radio shows comprise the last several chapters. I liked the introduction about her (read by someone else), and her own reading of her own reminiscences of her ten years of playing at the Hickory house, and the chapter the tells how the radio show got started (also one of the early chapters). I also like the little 10-15 second piano introduction to each chapter.. What do you think your next listen will be? More about jazz/piano. I am wishing that there could be an audio book that maximizes the medium, by mixing description/explanation with demonstration/playing. But I guess that copyright issues prevent this? What didnt you like about Marian McPartlands performance? The excerpts can be found on Youtube and the articles (gushing tributes to a few great jazz artists she worked with) are not very revealing. When she adds a post-script from the 80-90s (most articles are from the 70-80s) she often repeats herself. The chapter on women in jazz is mind-numbingly repetitive and rambling. She never brings up race although it would seem a worthy topic for her reminiscences. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I felt disappointment. I guess it was easy for her to put this compilation together. But I wish that somebody had interviewed her instead, extracting more from her wealth of experience.. Any additional comments? The chapter numbers of the book are not in sync with the Audible chapter headings. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Orchestra-Audiobook/B00CA1B830 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Orchestra Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: D. Kern Holoman Narrator: Steve Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall construction from Berlin to Birmingham, threats of bankruptcies and strikes, and the eyebrow-raising salaries of conductors and general managers. At the heart of the book lies a troubling pair of questions: Can such a seemingly anachronistic organization long survive? Does the symphony matter in contemporary culture? Holoman responds to both with a resounding yes. He shows that the orchestra remains a potent political and social force, a cultural diplomat par excellence. It has adapted well to the digital revolution, and it continues to be seen as an essential element of civic pride. In a time of upheaval in how classical music is created, heard, distributed, and evaluated, the orchestra has managed to retain its historic role as a meeting place of intellectual currents, an ongoing forum for public enlightenment. biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. Kern Holoman) Mon, 06 May 2013 21:40:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/The-Orchestra-Audiobook/B00CA1B830 thebookvoice.com 04:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Orchestra Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: D. Kern Holoman Narrator: Steve Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall construction from Berlin to Birmingham, threats of bankruptcies and strikes, and the eyebrow-raising salaries of conductors and general managers. At the heart of the book lies a troubling pair of questions: Can such a seemingly anachronistic organization long survive? Does the symphony matter in contemporary culture? Holoman responds to both with a resounding yes. He shows that the orchestra remains a potent political and social force, a cultural diplomat par excellence. It has adapted well to the digital revolution, and it continues to be seen as an essential element of civic pride. In a time of upheaval in how classical music is created, heard, distributed, and evaluated, the orchestra has managed to retain its historic role as a meeting place of intellectual currents, an ongoing forum for public enlightenment. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Orchestra Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: D. Kern Holoman Narrator: Steve Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall construction from Berlin to Birmingham, threats of bankruptcies and strikes, and the eyebrow-raising salaries of conductors and general managers. At the heart of the book lies a troubling pair of questions: Can such a seemingly anachronistic organization long survive? Does the symphony matter in contemporary culture? Holoman responds to both with a resounding yes. He shows that the orchestra remains a potent political and social force, a cultural diplomat par excellence. It has adapted well to the digital revolution, and it continues to be seen as an essential element of civic pride. In a time of upheaval in how classical music is created, heard, distributed, and evaluated, the orchestra has managed to retain its historic role as a meeting place of intellectual currents, an ongoing forum for public enlightenment. Members Reviews: bias It is not about the orchestra as world culture its about the orchestra as a an American art/ business phenomenon with what promises to be a bias to New York! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-First-Guitar-Audiobook/B00FZ1QBAW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My First Guitar Subtitle: Tales of True Love and Lost Chords from 70 Legendary Musicians Author: Julia Crowe Narrator: Ralph Lister, LJ Ganser, Lisa Friedman-York Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Whether it is a beautiful and classic model or an unglamorous and inexpensive starter instrument, a musician's first guitar can be the catalyst that motivates a lifelong passion. This audiobook contains interviews with 70 of the world's most well-known guitarists across musical genres and playing styles to discover how their love of the instrument compelled them to pursue music as a career. These guitar icons reveal how they got their first instrument, the music they loved, and their heroes and inspirations. With an impressive list of subjects - including Dick Dale, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmy Page, Les Paul, and Carlos Santana - as well guitar legends as Alex Lifeson, Joe Satriani, and Jimmie Vaughan, this book has appeal for guitar heroes and non-musicians alike. Editorial Reviews: At the beginning of My First Guitar, Julia Crowe tells the story of flying across the Atlantic Ocean to track down Jimmy Page. That is just one example of the diligence and musical passion that made this book a reality. Crowe interviewed 70 famous guitarists, from Les Paul to Page, to collect the musicians' unforgettable stories of their first instruments and their first (endless) practice sessions. Three distinct performers add texture to these first-person recollections: Ralph Lister (film and television actor), L. J. Ganser (winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards), and Lisa Friedman-York (who is the mature voice of Crowe herself). Each chapter has a brief but helpful introduction to the musician's style. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julia Crowe) Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:46:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/My-First-Guitar-Audiobook/B00FZ1QBAW thebookvoice.com 12:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My First Guitar Subtitle: Tales of True Love and Lost Chords from 70 Legendary Musicians Author: Julia Crowe Narrator: Ralph Lister, LJ Ganser, Lisa Friedman-York Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Whether it is a beautiful and classic model or an unglamorous and inexpensive starter instrument, a musician's first guitar can be the catalyst that motivates a lifelong passion. This audiobook contains interviews with 70 of the world's most well-known guitarists across musical genres and playing styles to discover how their love of the instrument compelled them to pursue music as a career. These guitar icons reveal how they got their first instrument, the music they loved, and their heroes and inspirations. With an impressive list of subjects - including Dick Dale, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmy Page, Les Paul, and Carlos Santana - as well guitar legends as Alex Lifeson, Joe Satriani, and Jimmie Vaughan, this book has appeal for guitar heroes and non-musicians alike. Editorial Reviews: At the beginning of My First Guitar, Julia Crowe tells the story of flying across the Atlantic Ocean to track down Jimmy Page. That is just one example of the diligence and musical passion that made this book a reality. Crowe interviewed 70 famous guitarists, from Les Paul to Page, to collect the musicians' unforgettable stories of their first instruments and their first (endless) practice sessions. Three distinct performers add texture to these first-person recollections: Ralph Lister (film and television actor), L. J. Ganser (winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards), and Lisa Friedman-York (who is the mature voice of Crowe herself). Each chapter has a brief but helpful introduction to the musician's style. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My First Guitar Subtitle: Tales of True Love and Lost Chords from 70 Legendary Musicians Author: Julia Crowe Narrator: Ralph Lister, LJ Ganser, Lisa Friedman-York Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Whether it is a beautiful and classic model or an unglamorous and inexpensive starter instrument, a musician's first guitar can be the catalyst that motivates a lifelong passion. This audiobook contains interviews with 70 of the world's most well-known guitarists across musical genres and playing styles to discover how their love of the instrument compelled them to pursue music as a career. These guitar icons reveal how they got their first instrument, the music they loved, and their heroes and inspirations. With an impressive list of subjects - including Dick Dale, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmy Page, Les Paul, and Carlos Santana - as well guitar legends as Alex Lifeson, Joe Satriani, and Jimmie Vaughan, this book has appeal for guitar heroes and non-musicians alike. Editorial Reviews: At the beginning of My First Guitar, Julia Crowe tells the story of flying across the Atlantic Ocean to track down Jimmy Page. That is just one example of the diligence and musical passion that made this book a reality. Crowe interviewed 70 famous guitarists, from Les Paul to Page, to collect the musicians' unforgettable stories of their first instruments and their first (endless) practice sessions. Three distinct performers add texture to these first-person recollections: Ralph Lister (film and television actor), L. J. Ganser (winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards), and Lisa Friedman-York (who is the mature voice of Crowe herself). Each chapter has a brief but helpful introduction to the musician's style. Members Reviews: The first love is always the sweetest Julia Crowe has compiled a sweet suite of seventy stories about guitars. Heavy hitters in rock, blues, flamenco, classical and country reminisce about their first guitars. And if you don't get nostalgic, you've never been in love before. I knew this was going to be a good read when Andy Summers, guitarist for the Police, provided the foreword. Then Crowe took up the tale of how this book came together. Her quest took her to London to visit the elusive Jimmy Page, only to be told he was unavailable. And the author had just sunk her last borrowed dime on this trip. She is told to go to a coffeeshop where Page may or may not show? Will she get the interview? You have to stick around to the last chapter to find out. But the seventy stories stacked in between make you want to run out and drool over a Gretsch or your ax of choice. The guitarists give their stories in their own words. That's why there is more than one narrator to provide voices for this varied asemblage. Crowe scored interviews with big names and lesser knowns with a huge impact, and you don't have to know anything about guitars or care to understand these tales of first guitars and finding one's path in life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Orfeo-Opera-Explained-Audiobook/B009WTRE2W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orfeo: Opera Explained Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Monteverdis Orfeo, first performed in 1607, generates a special excitement because it is the first unquestioned masterpiece of opera. Notable for its precise orchestration and powerful drama it was a groundbreaking work. It concerns the legend of Orpheus, the demigod whose music had the power to conquer the forces of Hell and to bring his wife back, briefly, to life. The extracts used in this introduction are from Naxos full recording; it uses authentic period instruments, which serve to evoke the early Baroque period of the operas composition. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomson Smillie) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:33:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Orfeo-Opera-Explained-Audiobook/B009WTRE2W thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orfeo: Opera Explained Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Monteverdis Orfeo, first performed in 1607, generates a special excitement because it is the first unquestioned masterpiece of opera. Notable for its precise orchestration and powerful drama it was a groundbreaking work. It concerns the legend of Orpheus, the demigod whose music had the power to conquer the forces of Hell and to bring his wife back, briefly, to life. The extracts used in this introduction are from Naxos full recording; it uses authentic period instruments, which serve to evoke the early Baroque period of the operas composition. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orfeo: Opera Explained Author: Thomson Smillie Narrator: David Timson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Monteverdis Orfeo, first performed in 1607, generates a special excitement because it is the first unquestioned masterpiece of opera. Notable for its precise orchestration and powerful drama it was a groundbreaking work. It concerns the legend of Orpheus, the demigod whose music had the power to conquer the forces of Hell and to bring his wife back, briefly, to life. The extracts used in this introduction are from Naxos full recording; it uses authentic period instruments, which serve to evoke the early Baroque period of the operas composition. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Doctors-of-Rhythm-Audiobook/B077NSXL6V Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Doctors of Rhythm Subtitle: Hip Hop's Greatest Producers Speak Author: Jake Brown Narrator: Jake Brown, full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Jacob P. Brown Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Doctors of Rhythm: Hip Hop's Greatest Producers Speak features exclusive interviews with legendary producers Wyclef Jean, Boi 1da, Pete Rock, Mike Dean, Mannie Fresh, Easy Mo Bee, Eric B., Mario C., Jeff Bass, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Afrika Islam, Drumma Boy, J-ROC, Teddy Riley, N.O. Joe, Jon Conner, Frequency, Aaron Harmon, Bangladesh, and Jeff Bass discussing the making of timeless classics like Tone Loc's "Wild Thing", Doug E. Fresh's "The Show", Young M.C.'s "Bust a Move", Eric B. & Rakim's "Don't Sweat the Technique", Ice T's "6 N the Mornin'", Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative", The Fugees' "Killing Me Softly", Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back", the Beastie Boys' "Sabotage", Tupac's number-ones "How Do You Want It?", "Smile", and "Hit 'Em Up", the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Party and Bullshit", "Goin' Back to Cali", Blackstreet's "No Diggity", U.G.K.'s "Ridin' Dirty", The Geto Boys' "Still" and Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up", Eminem's "Not Afraid", "Lose Yourself", and "The Monster", Lil Wayne's "Go D.J.", "A Mili", and "6 Ft, 7 Ft", Drake's "Forever", "0 to 100", "Controlla", and "Best I Ever Had", Rihanna's "Work", Kanye West's "Stronger", Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" and "Did It On Em", Young Jeezy's "Standing Ovation", Gucci Mane's "Lemonade", Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie", Ludacris's "What's Your Fantasy", Jay Z's "Holy Grail" among many more! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jake Brown) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:04:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Arts-Entertainment/Doctors-of-Rhythm-Audiobook/B077NSXL6V thebookvoice.com 19:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Doctors of Rhythm Subtitle: Hip Hop's Greatest Producers Speak Author: Jake Brown Narrator: Jake Brown, full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Jacob P. Brown Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Doctors of Rhythm: Hip Hop's Greatest Producers Speak features exclusive interviews with legendary producers Wyclef Jean, Boi 1da, Pete Rock, Mike Dean, Mannie Fresh, Easy Mo Bee, Eric B., Mario C., Jeff Bass, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Afrika Islam, Drumma Boy, J-ROC, Teddy Riley, N.O. Joe, Jon Conner, Frequency, Aaron Harmon, Bangladesh, and Jeff Bass discussing the making of timeless classics like Tone Loc's "Wild Thing", Doug E. Fresh's "The Show", Young M.C.'s "Bust a Move", Eric B. & Rakim's "Don't Sweat the Technique", Ice T's "6 N the Mornin'", Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative", The Fugees' "Killing Me Softly", Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back", the Beastie Boys' "Sabotage", Tupac's number-ones "How Do You Want It?", "Smile", and "Hit 'Em Up", the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Party and Bullshit", "Goin' Back to Cali", Blackstreet's "No Diggity", U.G.K.'s "Ridin' Dirty", The Geto Boys' "Still" and Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up", Eminem's "Not Afraid", "Lose Yourself", and "The Monster", Lil Wayne's "Go D.J.", "A Mili", and "6 Ft, 7 Ft", Drake's "Forever", "0 to 100", "Controlla", and "Best I Ever Had", Rihanna's "Work", Kanye West's "Stronger", Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" and "Did It On Em", Young Jeezy's "Standing Ovation", Gucci Mane's "Lemonade", Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie", Ludacris's "What's Your Fantasy", Jay Z's "Holy Grail" among many more! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/821/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Doctors of Rhythm Subtitle: Hip Hop's Greatest Producers Speak Author: Jake Brown Narrator: Jake Brown, full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Jacob P. Brown Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music Publisher's Summary: Doctors of Rhythm: Hip Hop's Greatest Producers Speak features exclusive interviews with legendary producers Wyclef Jean, Boi 1da, Pete Rock, Mike Dean, Mannie Fresh, Easy Mo Bee, Eric B., Mario C., Jeff Bass, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Afrika Islam, Drumma Boy, J-ROC, Teddy Riley, N.O. Joe, Jon Conner, Frequency, Aaron Harmon, Bangladesh, and Jeff Bass discussing the making of timeless classics like Tone Loc's "Wild Thing", Doug E. Fresh's "The Show", Young M.C.'s "Bust a Move", Eric B. & Rakim's "Don't Sweat the Technique", Ice T's "6 N the Mornin'", Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative", The Fugees' "Killing Me Softly", Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back", the Beastie Boys' "Sabotage", Tupac's number-ones "How Do You Want It?", "Smile", and "Hit 'Em Up", the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Party and Bullshit", "Goin' Back to Cali", Blackstreet's "No Diggity", U.G.K.'s "Ridin' Dirty", The Geto Boys' "Still" and Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up", Eminem's "Not Afraid", "Lose Yourself", and "The Monster", Lil Wayne's "Go D.J.", "A Mili", and "6 Ft, 7 Ft", Drake's "Forever", "0 to 100", "Controlla", and "Best I Ever Had", Rihanna's "Work", Kanye West's "Stronger", Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" and "Did It On Em", Young Jeezy's "Standing Ovation", Gucci Mane's "Lemonade", Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie", Ludacris's "What's Your Fantasy", Jay Z's "Holy Grail" among many more!