Mapa Musical Tragedias de Sharkespeare

In his latest book, Greil Marcus, arguably the most influential music critic of all time, offers his most impassioned and intense essay yet. Steering clear of official history--encyclopedia entries, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, classic success stories--Marcus brings to the forefront 10 essential songs that, for their influence and how they have resonated throughout the decades, have surpassed a milestone of pop music. This book includes brief biographies of the songs' writers and performers and captures the essence of each pop entry--everlasting yet at the same time fleeting....

This is the exciting history of a musical genre that was born in Jamaica in the fifties and quickly captivated the world. Born under a specific social, political, and religious context, reggae was developed from the influence of musical styles such as calypso and blues. This book traces the origins of the genre and the characteristics of its unique culture. Esta es la apasionante historia de un género musical que nació en Jamaica en la década de los años cincuenta del pasado siglo y que en pocos años trasladó todo su poder y toda su fuerza al resto del mundo. Nacido al amparo de un...

Copiously illustrated, this comprehensive examination delves into the history of rock, not only through the music, but also through social movements and historic circumstances, and constantly analyzes the evolution of vinyl cover design. Filled with the most iconic covers, this reference also offers information and trivia on their creators—the designers, illustrators, and photographers. Profusamente ilustrado, esta investigación comprensiva recorre la historia del rock, no solo a través de la música, sino también de los movimientos sociales o las circunstancias históricas, y en cada...

This approach to woodwind instruments is centered on effectiveness, helping each musician maximize the time they invest in study in order to reach the technical level where they can easily express themselves through the instrument. The primary goal of this approach is to encourage reflection about what a musician wants from their instrument, what their aspirations are, and the best way to achieve them.