Author : Nathan Rabin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9798667412847
The Weird Accordion to Al
Nathan Rabin
The Weird Accordion To Al
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Weird Al
Nathan Rabin,Al Yankovic
Author : Nathan Rabin,Al Yankovic
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781613123836
Weird Al by Nathan Rabin,Al Yankovic Pdf
A “fun and colorful” biography of the accordion-toting comedy legend—with rare photos, lyrics, lists, tweets, and more from Al himself (Publishers Weekly). The undisputed king of pop-culture parody, “Weird Al” Yankovic has sold more comedy recordings than any other artist in history, receiving three Grammy Awards (and fourteen nominations) in the process. This is a comprehensive illustrated tribute to this icon of the American humor landscape, the man behind such classics as “Eat It,” “Amish Paradise,” and “White & Nerdy.” Covering more than three decades of hilarious songs, videos, and concert performances, and his life story in words and pictures—and featuring an introduction, lists, tweets, and photo captions from Yankovic himself—Weird Al: The Book is the ultimate companion piece to an extraordinary career. “Part biography and part pop culture museum . . . a treat.” —Huffington Post
The Weird Accordion to Al
Nathan Rabin
Author : Nathan Rabin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1087859492
The Weird Accordion to Al by Nathan Rabin Pdf
From Nathan Rabin, the man who literally wrote the book ON, and with "Weird Al" Yankovic in the form of 2012's Weird Al: The Book returns with the ultimate guide to the man and his music.
Weird Al
Lily E. Hirsch
Author : Lily E. Hirsch
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781538163511
Weird Al by Lily E. Hirsch Pdf
This Expanded Edition features even more insights on “Weird Al” Yankovic, including his activities during a tumultuous 2020 and 2021, diving deeper into the world of the iconic man who has made a career out of making us laugh. Funny music is often dismissed as light and irrelevant, but Yankovic’s fourteen successful studio albums prove there is more going on than comedic music's reputation suggests. Lily Hirsch weaves together original interviews with the prince of parody himself, creating a fresh take on comedy and music’s complicated romance. She reveals that Yankovic’s jests have always had a deeper meaning, addressing such topics as bullying, celebrity, and racial and gender stereotypes. The Expanded Edition celebrates Yankovic’s vast influence on musicians, comedians, and performing artists as well as what the man has meant to fans—in a time of uncertainty, Yankovic has served as a much-needed bright spot for many. From his love of accordions and Hawaiian print shirts to his popular puns and trademark dance moves, Weird Al is undeterred by those who say funny music is nothing but a low-brow pastime. And thank goodness. With his good-guy grace still intact, Yankovic remains unapologetically and unmistakably himself. Reveling in the mischief and wisdom of Yankovic’s over forty-year career, this book is an Al-expense-paid tour of a true comedic and musical genius.
Black & White & Weird All Over: The Lost Photographs of "weird Al" Yankovic '83 - '86
Jon "bermuda" Schwartz
Author : Jon "bermuda" Schwartz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1948221160
Black & White & Weird All Over: The Lost Photographs of "weird Al" Yankovic '83 - '86 by Jon "bermuda" Schwartz Pdf
"Weird Al" Yankovic is one of music's most beloved figures. A skilled accordion player and songwriter, the California native is known for his meticulous parodies of popular songs, hilarious originals, and, of course, for upbeat polkas! For much of Al's career, one man has been by his side, photographing and documenting the fun and weirdness: longtime drummer Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz. Since meeting Al in 1980, Jon has taken more than 20,000 images of Al in his element: on tour, in the studio, and on video sets. Black & White & Weird All Over presents hundreds of images of Al, culled from Jon's personal collection of black-and-white photography. These photos only existed on contact sheets - out of mind and out of sight - until now! From behind-the-scenes shots taken on the sets of Al's iconic videos for "Ricky," "I Love Rocky Road," "Eat It," and "Living With A Hernia," to studio sessions for Al's Dare to Be Stupid and Polka Party! LPs, Black & White & Weird All Over is the ultimate photographic essay of Weird Al's undisputed comedic genius.
You Don't Know Me but You Don't Like Me
Nathan Rabin
Author : Nathan Rabin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781451626902
You Don't Know Me but You Don't Like Me by Nathan Rabin Pdf
One of Rolling Stone’s 20 Best Music Books of 2013 and one of Slate’s Staff Picks for Best Books of 2013 The ebook edition now includes Nathan Rabin’s "Extended Jam Session"—a two-part bonus chapter about what writing this book did to (and for) his life. The first part chronicles the author’s melancholy yet hilarious excursion on the maiden voyage of the Kid Rock Chillin’ the Most cruise, and the second part depicts the life lessons gleaned from getting sued by American Express over the charges the author racked up writing the book. The chapter sheds new light on a singular and unique exploration of personal and musical obsession and further highlights the book’s theme of transcendence through utter, abject failure. When memoirist and former head writer for The A.V. Club Nathan Rabin first set out to write about obsessed music fans, he had no idea the journey would take him to the deepest recesses of both the pop culture universe and his own mind. For two very curious years, Rabin, who Mindy Kaling called "smart and funny" in The New Yorker, hit the road with two of music’s most well-established fanbases: Phish’s hippie fans and Insane Clown Posse’s notorious "Juggalos." Musically or style-wise, these two groups could not be more different from each other, and Rabin, admittedly, was a cynic about both bands. But once he gets deep below the surface, past the caricatures and into the essence of their collective cultures, he discovers that both groups have tapped into the human need for community. Rabin also grapples with his own mental well-being—he discovers that he is bipolar—and his journey is both a prism for cultural analysis and a deeply personal exploration, equal parts humor and heart.
Squeeze This!
Marion Jacobson
Author : Marion Jacobson
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 0252093852
Squeeze This! by Marion Jacobson Pdf
The piano accordion experienced a roller coaster ride of popularity--rise to fame on the airwaves, stage and silver screen, then a deathly decline, followed by a pop culture resurgence. Squeeze This! rolls out a history of the squeezebox with the first book-length study of its fascinating role in twentieth-century American music and culture. Focusing on key moments of transition, ethnomusicologist and accordion enthusiast Marion Jacobson shows how the instrument came to be celebrated by ethnic musical communities and mainstream fans alike. She also explores the accordion's rebirth in contemporary music, from the parodies of "Weird Al" Yankovic to geek rock legends They Might Be Giants to accordion-wielding superstars like Bruce Springsteen and Sheryl Crow. Loaded with images of gorgeous instruments, virtuoso performers, and rabid fans, Squeeze This! presents the untold story of America's rich accordion culture.
Teach Yourself to Play Accordion
Miriam Davidson
Author : Miriam Davidson
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Music
ISBN : 0739038346
Teach Yourself to Play Accordion by Miriam Davidson Pdf
Filled with fun musical examples in a variety of styles, this book is perfect for absolute beginners and for experienced players who need a review! Teaches technique for both right and left hand, and features clear, easy-to-understand lessons and music theory in standard notation. Complete button chart included.
The Weird Accordion to Al
Nathan Rabin
Author : Nathan Rabin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1658788478
The Weird Accordion to Al by Nathan Rabin Pdf
From veteran pop culture scribe Nathan Rabin, former head writer of the A.V Club and the man who wrote the book on, and with, "Weird Al" Yankovic in the 2012 coffee table book Weird Al: The Book (Nathan Rabin with Al Yankovic) comes The Weird Accordion to Al, an even more essential guide to an American original's life and work. Adapted from the column on its author's website, Nathan Rabin's Happy Place, with 52 hilarious, sometimes obscure and often oddly beautiful new original illustrations from Felipe Sobreiro and an introduction from Al himself, The Weird Accordion to Al explores every track on all sixteen of Al's records (14 studio albums, the Medium Rarities obscurities collection and Peter & the Wolf, his collaboration with Wendy Carlos) with an obsessiveness thats downright peculiar. Equal parts music criticism, cultural and comedy history, autobiography and comic meditation on nostalgia, television, consumerism, childhood, technology and food, The Weird Accordion to Al does justice to a musical legend and comic genius the extent of whose remarkable achievements are only now being fully understood and appreciated. Praise for The Weird Accordion to Al "A brilliant, heartfelt cry of obsession and love for an already beloved and obsessed-over artist. Share Nathan's madness and be freed!"--Patton Oswalt "This book is pop culture history, music dissertation, and comedic theory. Nathan has exemplified the qualities that make Weird Al an artist who is equal parts Frank Zappa, Mel Brooks, and Mark Twain."--Jonah Ray "You don't have to be a fan of Weird Al to enjoy Rabin's raucous deep-dive into the complete discography. But if you're not a Weird Al fan there's clearly something wrong with you"--Alex Winter "Wonderfully captures the quirks and fun details that have made the Yank-oeuvre ooze with oddness for almost four decades. Nathan really shows you what makes Al's mind tick. Spoiler: It's the neurons. A must read for anyone unemployed, childless, or with ninety spare hours to kill."--Scott Aukerman "The Weird Accordion to Al is the definitive companion to the "Weird Al" catalogue. It's chock full of fascinating insights that left my head spinning like a Frankie Yankovic record (no relation). Nobody covers the Al canon in better depth than Nathan Rabin. It's a must-read for the weirdos in your life. I learned so much from this VERY SPECIFIC book."--Thomas Lennon "Nathan Rabin is obsessive in the best sense of the word. He literally ALREADY wrote the book on Weird Al that Weird Al asked him to write. That wasn't enough for Nathan and that's why we are lucky to have this book. Al's contributions to pop culture deserve the kind of obsession that only Nathan Rabin can bring to the page and he brings it big time in this book. He dares to be very smart about "Dare To Be Stupid.'"--Jake Fogelnest "There is no keener observer of pop culture than Nathan Rabin. His wit, unassuming charm and amazing talent for empathy make him one of the most pleasurable authors to read in a field that far too often devolves into navel-gazing self reference. I will never die, but if I do, I hope Nathan Rabin writes the book about me."--Justin McElroy
Cover Me
Ray Padgett
Author : Ray Padgett
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781454930655
Cover Me by Ray Padgett Pdf
“A music-snob’s dream come true . . . One of the best multi-subject music books to come down the pike in years . . . a fresh and deeply informed approach.” —Variety A great cover only makes a song stronger. Jimi Hendrix’s version of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower.” The Beatles rocking out with “Twist and Shout.” Aretha Franklin demanding “Respect.” Without covers, the world would have lost many unforgettable performances. This is the first book to explore the most iconic covers ever, from Elvis’s “Hound Dog” and Joe Cocker’s “With a Little Help from My Friends” to the Talking Heads’ “Take Me to the River” and Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love.” Written by the founder of the website covermesongs.com, each of the nineteen chapters investigates the origins of a classic cover—and uses it as a framework to tell the larger story of how cover songs have evolved over the decades. Cover Me is packed with insight, photography, and music history. “Delves into the complicated legacy of artists performing other people’s music . . . his research adds fresh context and intriguing background to many of these songs . . . Astute ruminations on evolving cultural perceptions of the cover’s place in the music canon.” —AV Club “This engaging nostalgia trip is sure to appeal to discophiles and cultural historians.” —Library Journal
Kids Are Weird
Jeffrey Brown
Author : Jeffrey Brown
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781452137711
Kids Are Weird by Jeffrey Brown Pdf
As he's shown in his previous hugely popular books, Jeffrey Brown has a real gift for finding humor in quirky yet universal truths. Now the bestselling author of Darth Vader and Son and Vader's Little Princess brings his witty comic observations to terrestrial parenting in this perceptive book celebrating the more surreal moments of raising a child. In charming colorful panels, Brown wryly illustrates his fiveyear- old son's take on the world around him, from watching TV ("Elton John looks pretty in that shirt") to playing with toys ("This truck can survive on very little water") to odd requests ("Don't feel happy at me"), capturing the sweetly weird times that mothers and fathers everywhere experience with their own curious, pure-minded kids.
We Visit Pakistan
Bonnie Hinman
Author : Bonnie Hinman
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612281032
We Visit Pakistan by Bonnie Hinman Pdf
From the Khunjerab Pass into China to the port of Karachi on the Arabian Sea, the young country of Pakistan is full of surprises. The northern mountains offer grand vistas of snow-topped mountains with lush green valleys and sparkling blue glacial lakes. Mountain climbers regularly attempt to scale these peaks, which are among the highest in the world. The old cities of Lahore and Rawalpindi offer a look at the ways of ancient traders and invaders and the more recent occupation by the British Raj. The smells of Pakistan are those of highly spiced curries and lamb kebabs. The sounds are the Muslim calls to prayer, which echo through the streets five times a day. Take a tour of this treasure-filled country, and find out how the people there live, learn, and celebrate their various cultures.
We Visit Turkey
Amelia LaRoche
Author : Amelia LaRoche
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612280967
We Visit Turkey by Amelia LaRoche Pdf
Welcome to Turkey, an ancient country that is rocketing into the future. One of the most earthquake-prone places in the world, Turkey is home to rare loggerhead turtles and the elusive Anatolian leopard. Its landscapes vary from snow-covered Mount Ararat, where Noah’s Ark is said to have come to rest, to white beaches lapped by the brilliant blue Mediterranean Sea. Turkey’s history is ancient and its lands have been governed by a range of rulers—from Hittite kings who killed careless servants to Roman emperors who helped launch Christianity and to Islamic Ottoman sultans who ruled for six hundred years. Its people celebrate life with delicious feasts and sweet treats, like Turkish delight and revani. They enjoy modern sports such as Formula One auto racing and ancient ones such as grease wrestling. Meet the man who turned Turkey into a modern republic almost overnight, and see the goals today’s leaders have for this colorful country.
Postal
Brock Wilbur,Nathan Rabin
Author : Brock Wilbur,Nathan Rabin
Publisher : Boss Fight Books
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781940535227
Postal by Brock Wilbur,Nathan Rabin Pdf
In 1997, game studio Running With Scissors released its debut title, Postal, an isometric shooter aimed at shocking an imagined pearl-clutching public. The game was crass, gory, and dumb—all of which might have been forgivable if the game had been any fun to play. Postal gained enough notoriety from riding the wave of public outrage to warrant a sequel. And DLC. And a remake. And, perhaps most surprising of all, a Golden-Raspberry-winning feature film adaptation directed by the infamous Uwe Boll. In this thoughtful and hilarious tag-team performance, Brock Wilbur & Nathan Rabin probe the fascinatingly troubled game and film for what each can tell us about shock culture & mass shootings, interviewing the RWS team and even Boll himself for answers. Like it or not, Postal is the franchise that won't die—no matter how many molotov cocktails you throw at it.
The Modern Accordion Technique (Pop Jazz Folk)
Virginio Aiello
Author : Virginio Aiello
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244929428
The Modern Accordion Technique (Pop Jazz Folk) by Virginio Aiello Pdf
The method is aimed at both beginners and professionals, and is aimed at acquiring well-structured and organized training for levels of difficulty in order to provide adequate technical / theoretical skills. This collection of exercises is a first approach to jazz language; in fact, the text progressively addresses technically advanced topics, enriched by advice and useful lessons, without neglecting the part devoted to functional harmony, with the harmonization of the notes, the expression of the acronyms even in the horizontality of the arpeggios, the various chord types, the major and minor II-V-I progressions, the approach notes, the variations of a melody, the most used rhythm patterns, and finally a selection of traditional and jazz tracks.