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Bug Music

David Rothenberg
Bug Music Book PDF

Author : David Rothenberg
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781250018267

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Bug Music by David Rothenberg Pdf

In the spring of 2013 the cicadas in the Northeastern United States will yet again emerge from their seventeen-year cycle—the longest gestation period of any animal. Those who experience this great sonic invasion compare their sense of wonder to the arrival of a comet or a solar eclipse. This unending rhythmic cycle is just one unique example of how the pulse and noise of insects has taught humans the meaning of rhythm, from the whirr of a cricket's wings to this unfathomable and exact seventeen-year beat. In listening to cicadas, as well as other humming, clicking, and thrumming insects, Bug Music is the first book to consider the radical notion that we humans got our idea of rhythm, synchronization, and dance from the world of insect sounds that surrounded our species over the millions of years over which we evolved. Completing the trilogy he began with Why Birds Sing and Thousand Mile Song, David Rothenberg explores a unique part of our relationship with nature and sound—the music of insects that has provided a soundtrack for humanity throughout the history of our species. Bug Music continues Rothenberg's in-depth research and spirited writing on the relationship between human and animal music, and it follows him as he explores insect influences in classical and modern music, plays his saxophone with crickets and other insects, and confers with researchers and scientists nationwide. This engaging and thought-provoking book challenges our understanding of our place in nature and our relationship to the creatures surrounding us, and makes a passionate case for the interconnectedness of species.

A Dream About Lightning Bugs

Ben Folds
A Dream About Lightning Bugs Book PDF

Author : Ben Folds
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781984817280

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A Dream About Lightning Bugs by Ben Folds Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the genre-defying icon Ben Folds comes a memoir that is as nuanced, witty, and relatable as his cult-classic songs. “A Dream About Lightning Bugs reads like its author: intelligent, curious, unapologetically punk, and funny as hell.”—Sara Bareilles NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND PASTE Ben Folds is a celebrated American singer-songwriter, beloved for songs such as “Brick,” “You Don’t Know Me,” “Rockin’ the Suburbs,” and “The Luckiest,” and is the former frontman of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. But Folds will be the first to tell you he’s an unconventional icon, more normcore than hardcore. Now, in his first book, Folds looks back at his life so far in a charming and wise chronicle of his artistic coming of age, infused with the wry observations of a natural storyteller. In the title chapter, “A Dream About Lightning Bugs,” Folds recalls his earliest childhood dream—and realizes how much it influenced his understanding of what it means to be an artist. In “Measure Twice, Cut Once” he learns to resist the urge to skip steps during the creative process. In “Hall Pass” he recounts his 1970s North Carolina working-class childhood, and in “Cheap Lessons” he returns to the painful life lessons he learned the hard way—but that luckily didn’t kill him. In his inimitable voice, both relatable and thought-provoking, Folds digs deep into the life experiences that shaped him, imparting hard-earned wisdom about both art and life. Collectively, these stories embody the message Folds has been singing about for years: Smile like you’ve got nothing to prove, because it hurts to grow up, and life flies by in seconds. Praise for A Dream About Lightning Bugs “Besides being super talented, and an incredibly poignant and multifaceted musician, Ben Folds is a fantastic author. I couldn’t put this book down—and not just because I taped it to my hand. Ben takes us into his mind and into his process from the very beginnings of his childhood to where he is today—one of the greatest musicians and writers that has ever graced the art.”—Bob Saget

The Music Business and Recording Industry

Geoffrey P Hull,Geoffrey Hull,Thomas Hutchison,Richard Strasser
The Music Business and Recording Industry Book PDF

Author : Geoffrey P Hull,Geoffrey Hull,Thomas Hutchison,Richard Strasser
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781136911118

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The Music Business and Recording Industry by Geoffrey P Hull,Geoffrey Hull,Thomas Hutchison,Richard Strasser Pdf

The Music Business and Recording Industry is a comprehensive music business textbook focused on the three income streams in the music industry: music publishing, live entertainment, and recordings. The book provides a sound foundation for understanding key issues, while presenting the latest research in the field. It covers the changes in the industry brought about by the digital age, such as changing methods of distributing and accessing music and new approaches in marketing with the Internet and mobile applications. New developments in copyright law are also examined, along with the global and regional differences in the music business.

Transforming a Rape Culture

Emilie Buchwald,Pamela Fletcher,Pamela R. Fletcher,Martha Roth
Transforming a Rape Culture Book PDF

Author : Emilie Buchwald,Pamela Fletcher,Pamela R. Fletcher,Martha Roth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015029118679

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Transforming a Rape Culture by Emilie Buchwald,Pamela Fletcher,Pamela R. Fletcher,Martha Roth Pdf

Transforming a Rape Culture has provided a new understanding of sexual violence and its origins in this culture. This groundbreaking work seeks nothing less than fundamental cultural change: the transformation of basic attitudes about power, gender, race, and sexuality.

Creepy Crawly Calypso

Tony Langham
Creepy Crawly Calypso Book PDF

Author : Tony Langham
Publisher : Barefoot Books
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1902283465

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Creepy Crawly Calypso by Tony Langham Pdf

First comes the spider, banging steel drums.

The Encyclopedia of Country Music

Michael McCall,John Rumble,Paul Kingsbury
The Encyclopedia of Country Music Book PDF

Author : Michael McCall,John Rumble,Paul Kingsbury
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 665 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780199770557

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The Encyclopedia of Country Music by Michael McCall,John Rumble,Paul Kingsbury Pdf

Immediately upon publication in 1998, the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-loved reference source, prized for the wealth of information it contained on that most American of musical genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to questions about everything from country's first commercially successful recording, to the genre's pioneering music videos, to what conjunto music is. This thoroughly revised new edition includes more than 1,200 A-Z entries covering nine decades of history and artistry, from the Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date, with new entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music in recent years, such as the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The new edition also explores the latest and most critical trends within the industry, shedding light on such topics as the digital revolution, the shifting politics of country music, and the impact of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood). Other essays cover the literature of country music, the importance of Nashville as a music center, and the colorful outfits that have long been a staple of the genre. The volume features hundreds of images, including a photo essay of album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the winner of twenty Grammy Awards); and twelve fascinating appendices, ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of all time. Winner of the Best Reference Award from the Popular Culture Association "Any serious country music fan will treasure this authoritative book." --The Seattle Times "A long-awaited, major accomplishment, which educators, historians and students, broadcasters and music writers, artists and fans alike, will welcome and enjoy." --The Nashville Musician "Should prove a valuable resource to those who work in the country music business. But it's also an entertaining read for the music's true fans." --Houston Chronicle "This big, handsome volume spans the history of country music, listing not only artists and groups but also important individuals and institutions." --San Francisco Examiner "Promises to be the definitive historical and biographical work on the past eight decades of country music. Well written and heavily illustratedan unparalleled work, worth its price and highly recommended." --Library Journal

In the Fascist Bathroom

Greil Marcus
In the Fascist Bathroom Book PDF

Author : Greil Marcus
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Art
ISBN : 0674445775

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In the Fascist Bathroom by Greil Marcus Pdf

Was punk just another moment in music history, a flash in time when a group of young rebels exploded in a fury of raw sound? Greil Marcus delves into the afterlife of punk as a much richer phenomenon and as a form of artistic and social rebellion.

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

Bob Barner
Bugs Bugs Bugs Book PDF

Author : Bob Barner
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781452110042

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Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Bob Barner Pdf

Pretty ladybugs, fluttering butterflies, creepy daddy longlegs, and roly-poly bugs are some of the familiar creatures featured in this whimsically illustrated insect album. Complete with an "actual size" chart and bug-o-meter listing fun facts about each bug, Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! will inform and entertain curious little bug lovers everywhere.

Because a Little Bug Went Ka-Choo!

Rosetta Stone
Because a Little Bug Went Ka Choo Book PDF

Author : Rosetta Stone
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1975-09-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780394831305

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Because a Little Bug Went Ka-Choo! by Rosetta Stone Pdf

Follow along as one sneeze turns a town upside down! Just one "KA-CHOO" causes a whole chain of hilarity, from a splashing turtle to a wet hen, to a flying policeman, a sinking boat, and just about everyone crashing a circus parade! Readers young and old will be entertainedby this silly story. So turn the page and find out what could possibly happen next! Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!

Fever: Little Willie John

Susan Whitall
Fever Little Willie John Book PDF

Author : Susan Whitall
Publisher : Titan Books (US, CA)
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780857687968

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Fever: Little Willie John by Susan Whitall Pdf

Little Willie John lived for a fleeting 30 years, but his dynamic and daring sound left an indelible mark on the history of music. His deep blues, rollicking rock ‘n’ roll and swinging ballads inspired a generation of musicians, forming the basis for what we now know as soul music. Born in Arkansas in 1937, William Edward John found his voice in the church halls, rec centers and nightclubs of Detroit, a fertile proving ground that produced the likes of Levi Stubbs and the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson and Hank Ballard and the Midnighters. One voice rose above the rest in those formative years of the 1950s, and Little Willie John went on to have 15 hit singles in the American rhythm & blues chart, with considerable cross-over success in pop. Some of his songs might be best known by their cover versions (“Fever” by Peggy Lee, “Need Your Love So Bad” by Fleetwood Mac and “Leave My Kitten Alone” by The Beatles) but Little Willie John’s original recording of these and other songs are widely considered to be definitive, and it is this sound that is credited with ushering in a new age in American music as the 1950s turned into the 60s and rock ‘n’ roll took its place in popular culture. The soaring heights of Little Willie John’s career are matched only by the tragic events of his death, cutting short a life so full of promise. Charged with a violent crime in the late 1960s, an abbreviated trial saw Willie convicted and incarcerated in Walla Walla Washington, where he died under mysterious circumstances in 1968. In this, the first official biography of one of the most important figures in rhythm & blues history, author Susan Whitall, with the help of Little Willie John’s eldest son Kevin John, has interviewed some of the biggest names in the music industry and delved into the personal archive of the John family to produce an unprecedented account of the man who invented soul music. “Little Willie John is the soul singer’s soul singer.” – Marvin Gaye “My mother told me, if you call yourself 'Little' Stevie Wonder you'd better be as good as Little Willie John." – Stevie Wonder “Willie John was one of the most brilliant singers you would ever want to come across, bar none. There are things that were great, there are things that were good. Willie John was past great.” – Sam Moore “Little Willie John did not know how to sing wrong, know what I mean?”– Dion “Little Willie John was a soul singer before anyone thought to call it that.” –James Brown

Insect Soup

Barry Louis Polisar
Insect Soup Book PDF

Author : Barry Louis Polisar
Publisher : Rainbow Morning Music Picture
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0938663224

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Insect Soup by Barry Louis Polisar Pdf

This book of charming poems by three-time Parents Choice Award Winner Barry Louis Polisar features in the funniest bugs on the planet. From the praying mantis to chiggers to millipedes, kids will discover that the weird and wacky bugs are the most fun. Even the dung beetle, brilliantly illustrated in a tuxedo and with formal serving tray, finally gets the recognition he deserves as one of the top insects to inspect. An index of the featured creatures rounds out the fun with scientific fact.

The Cartoon Music Book

Daniel Goldmark,Yuval Taylor
The Cartoon Music Book Book PDF

Author : Daniel Goldmark,Yuval Taylor
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781569764121

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The Cartoon Music Book by Daniel Goldmark,Yuval Taylor Pdf

The popularity of cartoon music, from Carl Stalling's work for Warner Bros. to Disney sound tracks and "The Simpsons"' song parodies, has never been greater. This lively and fascinating look at cartoon music's past and present collects contributions from well-known music critics and cartoonists, and interviews with the principal cartoon composers. Here Mark Mothersbaugh talks about his music for "Rugrats," Alf Clausen about composing for "The Simpsons," Carl Stalling about his work for Walt Disney and Warner Bros., Irwin Chusid about Raymond Scott's work, Will Friedwald about "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Richard Stone about his music for "Animaniacs," Joseph Lanza about "Ren and Stimpy," and much, much more.

Frank Ocean - Channel Orange (Songbook)

Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean Channel Orange Songbook Book PDF

Author : Frank Ocean
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781480341838

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Frank Ocean - Channel Orange (Songbook) by Frank Ocean Pdf

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). All 12 tracks off the studio debut from this R&B superstar in piano/vocal/guitar arrangements. Includes the hit single "Thinkin' 'Bout You" and: Bad Religion * Crack Rock * Forrest Gump * Lost * Monks * Pilot Jones * Pink Matter * Pyramids * Sierra Leone * Super Rich Kids * Sweet Life.

The Bug Girl

Sophia Spencer,Margaret McNamara
The Bug Girl Book PDF

Author : Sophia Spencer,Margaret McNamara
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780735267534

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The Bug Girl by Sophia Spencer,Margaret McNamara Pdf

7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds and the importance of staying true to yourself. Sophia Spencer has loved bugs ever since a butterfly landed on her shoulder--and wouldn't leave!--at a butterfly conservancy when she was only two-and-a-half years old. In preschool and kindergarten, Sophia was thrilled to share what she knew about grasshoppers (her very favorite insects), as well as ants and fireflies . . . but by first grade, not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Some students bullied her, and Sophia stopped talking about bugs altogether. When Sophia's mother wrote to an entomological society looking for a bug scientist to be a pen pal for her daughter, she and Sophie were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response--letters, photos and videos came flooding in. Using the hashtag BugsR4Girls, scientists tweeted hundreds of times to tell Sophia to keep up her interest in bugs--and it worked!

Putting a Song on Top of It

David W. Samuels
Putting a Song on Top of It Book PDF

Author : David W. Samuels
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 081652601X

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Putting a Song on Top of It by David W. Samuels Pdf

As in many Native American communities, people on the San Carlos Apache reservation in southeastern Arizona have for centuries been exposed to contradictory pressures. One set of expectations is about conversion and modernizationÑspiritual, linguistic, cultural, technological. Another is about steadfast perseverance in the face of this cultural onslaught. Within this contradictory context lies the question of what validates a sense of Apache identity. For many people on the San Carlos reservation, both the traditional calls of the Mountain Spirits and the hard edge of a country, rock, or reggae song can evoke the feeling of being Apache. Using insights gained from both linguistic and musical practices in the communityÑas well as from his own experience playing in an Apache country bandÑDavid Samuels explores the complex expressive lives of these people to offer new ways of thinking about cultural identity. Samuels analyzes how people on the reservation make productive use of popular culture forms to create and transform contemporary expressions of Apache cultural identity. As Samuels learned, some popular songsÑsuch as those by Bob MarleyÑare reminiscent of history and bring about an alignment of past and present for the Apache listener. Thinking about Geronimo, for instance, might mean one thing, but "putting a song on top of it" results in a richer meaning. He also proposes that the concept of the pun, as both a cultural practice and a means of analysis, helps us understand the ways in which San Carlos Apaches are able to make cultural symbols point in multiple directions at once. Through these punning, layered expressions, people on the reservation express identities that resonate with the complicated social and political history of the Apache community. This richly detailed study challenges essentialist notions of Native American tribal and ethnic identity by revealing the turbulent complexity of everyday life on the reservation. Samuels's work is a multifaceted exploration of the complexities of sound, of language, and of the process of constructing and articulating identity in the twenty-first century.