November 20, 2009
New Arrivals · Music Books
These titles were recently added to the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
All you need to know about the music business.
November 20, 2009
New York : Free Press, a division of Simon & Schuster
v. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Vols. for 1991-<2009> by Donald S. Passman.
Vols. for 1991-2000 published by Simon & Schuster.
Cotton patch gospel
November 19, 2009
Chapin, Harry.
Woodstock, Ill. : Dramatic Pub., [2009?], c1982.
97 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Libretto.
Based on the book: The cotton patch version of Matthew and John / by Clarence Jordan.
"Originally conceived and performed as a one-man play by Tom Key."
The cynical idealist : a spiritual biography of John Lennon
November 18, 2009
Tillery, Gary.
Wheaton, Ill. : Theosophical Pub. House, c2009.
xi, 202 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
The roots of rebellion. Nowhere land ; Rock 'n' roll ; Help! -- The long, dark cynical night. God ; Love ; Meditation ; Cynicism -- Life as work of art. Reborn artist ; Peace advocate ; Social activist ; Househusband -- Cynical idealism. Superstars ; Mind games ; Imagine ; Shining on.
The official Vintage guitar magazine price guide.
November 17, 2009
Bismarck, ND : Vintage Guitar,
v. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Title from cover.
Vols. for <2001-2010> by Alan Greenwood and Gil Hembree.
Publisher issued 2007 without ed. statement.
Your pretty face is going to hell : the dangerous glitter of David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed
November 16, 2009
Thompson, Dave, 1960 Jan. 3-
New York, N.Y. : Backbeat Books, 2009.
viii, 320 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Michael
November 12, 2009
New York : HarperStudio, c2009.
223 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Collects three decades of Rolling Stone magazine's reporting on Michael Jackson, including articles on the making of his albums and a 1983 look into the King of Pop's world, as well as never-before-published features.
The last emperor / Will.I.Am -- Remembering Michael -- The Rolling Stone covers -- Triumph and tragedy / Mikal Gilmore -- The bubblegum soul machine / David Ritz -- The prince of pop / Ben Fong-Torres -- When Michael became Michael / Rob Sheffield -- Michael reinvents pop / Anthony DeCurtis -- Dancing machine / Douglas Wolk -- On top of the world / Alan Light -- Michael gives back -- Inside the magical kingdom / Gerri Hirshey -- Bigger, tougher, riskier / Jon Dolan -- On the edge / Jon Dolan -- The thrill is gone / Jon Dolan -- Lost in club land / Jon Dolan -- Back in the groove / Jon Dolan -- Black superhero / Toure -- Show time / Douglas Wolk -- A new kind of Hollywood musical / Rob Sheffield -- What went wrong / Claire Hoffman and Brian Hiatt -- The 25 essential moments / Rob Sheffield -- Tributes -- The complete singles.
Paul McCartney : a life
November 12, 2009
Carlin, Peter Ames.
New York : Touchstone/Simon & Schuster, 2009.
374 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Takes a look at the whole life of the Beatles star, casting new light on his years with the band Wings and wife, Linda McCartney, and revealing a man as haunted by his legacy--and particularly his relationship with John Lennon--as he was inspired by it.
How to rap : the art and science of the hip-hop MC
November 11, 2009
Edwards, Paul, 1982-
Chicago : Chicago Review Press, c2009.
xii, 340 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Includes index.
Jazz
November 9, 2009
Giddins, Gary.
New York : W.W. Norton & Co., c2009.
xiii, 704 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., music ; 25 cm.
History of jazz that explains what jazz is, where it came from, and who created it and why, all within the broader context of American life and culture. Emphasizing its African American roots, Jazz traces the history of the music over the last hundred years. From ragtime and blues to the international craze for swing, from the heated protests of the avant-garde to the radical diversity of today's artists, Jazz describes the travails and triumphs of musical innovators struggling for work, respect, and cultural acceptance set against the backdrop of American history, commerce, and politics. With vibrant photographs by legendary jazz chronicler Herman Leonard, Jazz is also an arresting visual history of a century of music.
The Tao of Wu
November 9, 2009
RZA (Rapper)
New York : Riverhead Books, 2009.
viii, 208 p. ; 21 cm.
The RZA, founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan and hip-hop culture's most dynamic genius, imparts the lessons he's learned on the journey that's taken him from the Staten Island projects to international superstar.
Blues & chaos : the music writing of Robert Palmer
November 6, 2009
Palmer, Robert, 1945-1997.
New York : Scribner, 2009.
xxiv, 452 p. ; 24 cm.
A collection of previously published articles and criticism by famed music critic Robert Palmer.
The big picture: the opinions expressed are dangerously subjective -- The Blues: A post-Heisenberg-uncertainty-principle mojo hand -- Jazz: A kinetic kaleidoscope -- The Originators: where the hell did this man come from? -- Soul and R&B: it had to come from somewhere, and the church is where it all came from -- Classic rock: musically, we weren't afraid to go in any direction whatsoever -- John Lennon and Yoko Ono: now the music's coming through me again -- Punk Rock and beyond: fear and nothing -- World music: The world is changing and so is our music -- Morocco: we fell through each other, weightless, into the sky -- On the edge: listen, as if a new world had suddenly opened up. -- Sonic guitar maelstrom: all hail the overdriven AMP.
Includes index.
Rage to survive : the Etta James story
November 5, 2009
James, Etta, 1938-
Cambridge, Mass. : Da Capo ; London : Kluwer Law International, 2003.
288 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Here is the story of perhaps the finest soul singer of the rock era--Etta James.
Originally published: New York: Villard, 1995.
Includes index.
When giants walked the earth : a biography of Led Zeppelin
November 5, 2009
Wall, Mick.
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2009.
viii, 504 p., [24] p. of plates ; 25 cm.
Veteran rock journalist Wall tells the comprehensive and yet intimately detailed story of Led Zeppelin--the band that pushed the envelope on both creativity and excess, even by rock 'n' roll standards.
Bob Dylan revisited.
November 4, 2009
Dylan, Bob, 1941-
New York : W.W. Norton, 2009.
93 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm.
"Rendered in striking, explosive graphic form, many of Bob Dylan's most famous songs illustrated as they've never been before. Mesmerized by the power of his lyrics and intrigued by the possibilities of translating his powerful, enigmatic personality into art, thirteen leading graphic artists banded together to create this unusual testament to the universality and transcendent vision of an American musical genius"--Provided by publisher.
Blowin' in the wind / interpreted by Thierry Murat -- A hard rain's a-gonna fall / interpreted by Lorenzo Mattotti -- I want you / interpreted by Nicolas Nemiri -- Girl of the north country / interpreted by François Avril -- Lay, lady, lay / interpreted by Jean-Claude Götting -- Positively 4th Street / interpreted by Christopher -- Tombstone blues / interpreted by Bézian -- Desolation row / interpreted by Dave McKean -- Like a rolling stone / interpreted by Alfred (drawings), Raphaëlle Le Rio, Maël Le Maé (scenario), and Henri Meunier (color) -- Hurricane / interpreted by Gradimir Smudja -- Blind Willie McTell / interpreted by Benjamin Flao -- Knockin' on heaven's door / interpreted by Jean-Philippe Bramanti -- Not dark yet / interpreted by Zep.
Bon Jovi : when we were beautiful
November 2, 2009
New York, N.Y. : Collins Design 2009.
184 p. : ill. (part col.) ; 30 cm.
Timed to coincide with the band's twenty-fifth anniversary, an inside portrait of Bon Jovi follows them on their 2008 Lost Highway tour, explores the history of the band, and discusses the band members' lives both at home and on the road.
Society for American Music Membership directory
October 29, 2009
Society for American Music.
Canton, Mass. : Society for American Music,
v. : ill. ; 22 cm.
The complete idiot's guide to playing percussion
October 26, 2009
Miller, Michael, 1958-
New York, NY : Alpha Books, c2009.
xix, 243 p. : ill., music ; 28 cm. + 1 sound disc (4 3/4 in. : digital)
"You can't beat this one for learning the basics...CD included!" This guide presents all percussion instruments, from classical to marching band. Aimed at percussion and music students, conductors, and composers, it offers essential information about each percussion instrument, how to play it, and a demonstrative CD. a[The unique audio CD helps the reader decide whether or how best to incorporate various percussion instruments into musical compositions or programs. a[The perfect companion to author's "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Playing Drums, Second Edition." a[Long-lasting trend in music: an increase in the diversity of percussion instruments
Welcome to the world of percussion. A quick tour of the percussion family ; A quick guide to percussion notation -- The world of concert percussion. Drums ; Timpani ; Cymbals and gongs ; Mallets, bells, and chimes ; Auxiliary percussion -- The world marching percussion. Marching drums and cymbals ; Marching bells and mallets -- The world of popular percussion. Drum set ; Drum circle drums and percussion -- The world of ethnic percussion. Latin percussion ; African percussion ; Middle Eastern percussion ; Indian percussion ; Asian and Indonesian percussion -- Appendixes.
Includes index.
CD includes examples of 58 different instruments being played, and the piece Into the west (the score is included in the book).
Hip hop world
October 26, 2009
Higgins, Dalton.
Berkeley, Calif : Groundwood Books, c2009.
144 p. ; 18 cm.
The audacity of hip hop -- The old-school and the elements -- What's race got to do with it? -- Hip hop's economic stimulus plan -- Hip hop herstory and pride rap -- Rap's social conscience -- The globalization of hip hop -- Black to the future.
Includes index.
Jimi Hendrix gear : the guitars, amps & effects that revolutionized rock 'n' roll
October 22, 2009
Heatley, Michael.
Minneapolis : Voyageur Press, 2009.
176 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 29 cm.
Song by song, album by album, concert by concert, this book analyzes how Jimi Hendrix achieved his unique sound--so you can, too.
All hopped up and ready to go : music from the streets of New York, 1927-77
October 22, 2009
Fletcher, Tony.
New York : W.W. Norton, c2009.
xvi, 476 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
A penetrating and entertaining exploration of New York's music scene from Cubop through folk, punk, and hip hop.
Bowie : a biography
October 22, 2009
Spitz, Marc.
New York : Crown, c2009.
xv, 429 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
From noted author and journalist Spitz comes this work that chronicles David Bowie's life. Spitz presents a portrait not only of one of the most important artists of the last century but also an examination of a truly fascinating man. b&w photo inserts.
The complete lyrics of Johnny Mercer
October 22, 2009
Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2009.
xxvi, 462 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Published in Johnny Mercer's centennial year, this volume in the Complete Lyrics series contains the texts to more than 1,200 of his lyrics, several hundred of them published here for the first time. Includes the words to such classics as Skylark and That Old Black Magic.
Includes index.
Michael Jackson : before he was king
October 21, 2009
Gray, Todd.
San Francisco, CA : Chronicle Books, c2009.
141 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
"Photographer Todd Gray worked with Michael Jackson for several years before Michael requested that he become his personal photographer, a relationship that would encompass Michael's performances with The Jacksons through the release of his solo albums Off the wall and Thriller. This collection of unseen and intimate pictures of Michael taken over a span of 10 years reveal him at home, with his family and fans, in career-making live performances, and on the Beat it video shoot"--Dust jacket.
The British invasion : the music, the times, the era
October 21, 2009
Miles, Barry, 1943-
New York : Sterling ; Lewes : GMC Distribution [distributor], 2009.
303 p. : ill. (part col.) ; 33 cm.
This richly illustrated and informative volume celebrates the cultural moment when the U.S. welcomed the British music invasion. The huge influx of talent from across the pond included not only the The Beatles, but also The Kinks, The Who, and The Rolling Stones. Photos throughout.
Includes index.
The girls' guide to rocking : how to start a band, book gigs, and get rolling to rock stardom
October 21, 2009
Hopper, Jessica.
New York : Workman Pub., c2009.
ix, 229 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 21 cm.
"Everything you need to know to turn your love of music--and desire to play it--into something real"--P. [4] of cover.
Let's get ready to rock. Take it from the top ; Play what your mama gave ya ; FIY (Find it yourself) : guitars, drums, amps ; Picking the right instrument ; Proper care and feeding ; Guitars, all kinds! ; Pedals ; Keys open doors : keyboards in a nutshell ; Your voice ; Hot for teacher ; Finding a teacher -- Making the band. Band together ; Start where you are ; Best friends, best bandmates ; Wild combination : finding your match ; Style wars ; Let's stay together : keeping the peace in your band ; Endless, nameless : finding a name ; Solitary girl : being a solo artist ; Express yourself : lyrics and songwriting ; Writing it down ; The rules of no rules ; Practice, practice, practice ; How to practice ; Feeling discouraged -- Recording. Is this thing on? ; Do it clean ; Ballad of something big : setting goals ; It's gonna take time... a whole lot of precious time ; How do you know you are ready to record? ; All I need is one mic ; Recording your drum sound ; Preproduction for recording ; What is a producer, and do you need one? ; In the basement : home recording for the solo arteest ; GarageBand ; Gang of four : Tascam four-track -- All the way live. Ready, steady, go ; Some notes on stage fright and bad shows ; I was meant for the stage ; One is the loneliest number : performing solo ; The system and the packer who abides by it ; Putting on your own shows ; Going book wild ; Promotion -- Turn it up. Mind your own (band) business ; Duty now for the future ; Legalese ; Accessorizing your band ; Touring
And party every day : the inside story of Casablanca Records
October 21, 2009
Harris, Larry Alan, 1947-
New York : Backbeat Books, 2009.
x, 310 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
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, the Village People, and funk master George Clinton and his circus of freaks, Parliament Funkadelic, to the descent into the manic world of disco, this book charts Bogart's 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 era's biggest music acts.
An introduction -- Woodstock (no, really, I was there) -- A converted Buddahist -- Leaving the nest -- Our first kiss and a ride on the mothership -- Kiss-off, America! -- Steppin' out and comin' home -- Here's Johnny! -- The Germans are coming! -- Alive to love you, baby -- The new Casbah -- Breakthrough -- The mothership arrives -- The skyrocket takes flight -- The new bubblegum -- La-la-land -- Writing the Billboard charts -- Cracks in the Casbah -- Last dance -- Now and for the rest of your life.
Includes discography, filmography, and index.
Moon River and me : a memoir
October 19, 2009
Williams, Andy, 1930-
Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2009.
512 p. (large print) ; 23 cm.
Kanye West
October 19, 2009
Sheen, Barbara.
Detroit, MI : Lucent Books, c2010.
96 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
A strong influence -- Following his dream -- More than a producer -- Superstar -- Speaking out.
Let it bleed : the Rolling Stones, Altamont, and the end of the sixties
October 19, 2009
Russell, Ethan A.
New York : Springboard Press, 2009.
xv, 239 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Russell was one of only 16 people--including the Rolling Stones--who made up the 1969 Let It Bleed tour. Through vivid quotes taken from his interviews and more than 220 revealing photographs, Russell offers an uncensored look at this historic tour firsthand.
From zero to rock hero : learn how to play electric guitar in just 6 weeks!
October 15, 2009
Edwards, Owen.
New York, NY : Collins Design, 2009.
192 p. : col. ill., music ; 25 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Aspiring rockers have the answer to their prayers in this unique guide to learning the essential tools and tricks that rock guitarists normally take years to perfect. This six-week course is packaged with a CD of key chords and riffs.
Includes index.
Man of constant sorrow : my life and times
October 14, 2009
Stanley, Ralph.
New York, N.Y. : Gotham Books, c2009.
viii, 452 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
A giant of American music opens the book on his wrenching professional and personal journeys, paying tribute to the vanishing Appalachian culture that gave him his voice.
Deep hollow -- Smith Ridge -- Down from the mountain -- Banjo man -- Starting out -- Makin' it -- Friends & neighbors -- Ridin' high -- Back to the mountain -- Mercury rising -- Hard times -- Makin' some hay -- The road -- Brother's keeper -- Death is only a dream -- Goin' solo -- Visions and dreams -- The Stanley sound -- Rebel yell -- Bloody Breathitt and the boy from Sandy Hook -- The old Kentucky fox hunter -- Professionals and amateurs -- Gloryland -- Clinch Mountain country -- My friend Bill -- O brother -- Back to the hills of home.
Da Capo best music writing
October 14, 2009
[New York] : Da Capo Press,
v. ; 22 cm.
"The year's finest writing on rock, pop, jazz, country, & more."
Queen : the ultimate illustrated history of the crown kings of rock
October 13, 2009
Sutcliffe, Phil.
Minneapolis : MBI Pub., 2009.
287 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Foreplay : the making of Queen -- The white side and the black side : August 1973 to November 1974 -- At the opera : December 1974 to December 1975 -- At the races : January 1976 to December 1976 -- Make the rocking world go round : January 1977 to November 1978 -- Playing the game : December 1978 to December 1980 -- Under pressure : January 1981 to May 1982 -- Who wants to live forever : June 1982 to June 1986 -- Want it all : July 1986 to February 1991 -- Goodbye everybody I've got to go : March 1991 to March 1996 -- Carry on, carry on : April 1996 to present.
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