Author: Charlie Freak
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387491490
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Most Rock critics & historians have somehow labelled Dan Fogelberg as a Soft-Rock specialist & a crafter of fine melodies & Love Ballads. However, this is so far from the truth! His music ROCKS & defines him as one of the most brilliant songwriters, guitarists & producers in the history of Rock & Roll. Fogelberg's discography ranks amongst the very best ever assembled, at the same level as say, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell & Stevie Wonder. However, with his albums Phoenix & The Innocent Age, Fogelberg created two absolute masterpieces that represent pure genius! On the Phoenix album, Fogelberg conceived an eternal song cycle crafted around the ancient Sanskrit word, Samsara, the true Cycle of Life (Birth, Life, Death & Re-birth). Thus, the title track, Phoenix, became the physical representation of this eternal journey through our Life Cycle. On the album, Fogelberg wove these important lyrics to his brilliant music seamlessly, as each was an extension of the other! Every fan of his music will cherish this book!
Lightning In a Bottle: A Book Series On the Most Important Rock Albums In Music History Album # 42 Dan Fogelberg Phoenix
Author: Charlie Freak
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387491490
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Most Rock critics & historians have somehow labelled Dan Fogelberg as a Soft-Rock specialist & a crafter of fine melodies & Love Ballads. However, this is so far from the truth! His music ROCKS & defines him as one of the most brilliant songwriters, guitarists & producers in the history of Rock & Roll. Fogelberg's discography ranks amongst the very best ever assembled, at the same level as say, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell & Stevie Wonder. However, with his albums Phoenix & The Innocent Age, Fogelberg created two absolute masterpieces that represent pure genius! On the Phoenix album, Fogelberg conceived an eternal song cycle crafted around the ancient Sanskrit word, Samsara, the true Cycle of Life (Birth, Life, Death & Re-birth). Thus, the title track, Phoenix, became the physical representation of this eternal journey through our Life Cycle. On the album, Fogelberg wove these important lyrics to his brilliant music seamlessly, as each was an extension of the other! Every fan of his music will cherish this book!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387491490
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Most Rock critics & historians have somehow labelled Dan Fogelberg as a Soft-Rock specialist & a crafter of fine melodies & Love Ballads. However, this is so far from the truth! His music ROCKS & defines him as one of the most brilliant songwriters, guitarists & producers in the history of Rock & Roll. Fogelberg's discography ranks amongst the very best ever assembled, at the same level as say, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell & Stevie Wonder. However, with his albums Phoenix & The Innocent Age, Fogelberg created two absolute masterpieces that represent pure genius! On the Phoenix album, Fogelberg conceived an eternal song cycle crafted around the ancient Sanskrit word, Samsara, the true Cycle of Life (Birth, Life, Death & Re-birth). Thus, the title track, Phoenix, became the physical representation of this eternal journey through our Life Cycle. On the album, Fogelberg wove these important lyrics to his brilliant music seamlessly, as each was an extension of the other! Every fan of his music will cherish this book!
Lightning In a Bottle: A Book Series On the Most Important Rock Albums In Music History Album #69 Frank Zappa Hot Rats
Author: Charlie Freak
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387491504
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Book #69 in the series, Frank Zappa, Hot Rats. Thought of as THE Jazz/Rock Fusion record, the album has become legendary on so many levels. The performances were absolutely stunning & it was Ian Underwood's time to shine. His work on the Sax, Clarinet, Flute & Keyboards was groundbreaking & brought him International notoriety. Max Bennett (bass), John Guerin, Paul Humphrey & Ron Selico (drums), Sugarcane Harris & Jean-Luc Ponty (violin) all gave career best performances & yet, this album was still dominated by Frank Zappa! His Production & Engineering demands for the album pushed forward the recording industry by a decade. Hot Rats was also the album where Zappa unleashed his guitar prowess to the world, stunning fans with his originality & fluidity, along with the sonic masterpieces he created. But more than anything, it was his songwriting. These pieces truly defied categorization, as Zappa merged the Blues, Jazz, R&B & Soul all into a collection of timeless Rock & Roll songs for the ages!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387491504
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Book #69 in the series, Frank Zappa, Hot Rats. Thought of as THE Jazz/Rock Fusion record, the album has become legendary on so many levels. The performances were absolutely stunning & it was Ian Underwood's time to shine. His work on the Sax, Clarinet, Flute & Keyboards was groundbreaking & brought him International notoriety. Max Bennett (bass), John Guerin, Paul Humphrey & Ron Selico (drums), Sugarcane Harris & Jean-Luc Ponty (violin) all gave career best performances & yet, this album was still dominated by Frank Zappa! His Production & Engineering demands for the album pushed forward the recording industry by a decade. Hot Rats was also the album where Zappa unleashed his guitar prowess to the world, stunning fans with his originality & fluidity, along with the sonic masterpieces he created. But more than anything, it was his songwriting. These pieces truly defied categorization, as Zappa merged the Blues, Jazz, R&B & Soul all into a collection of timeless Rock & Roll songs for the ages!
Lightning In a Bottle: A Book Series On the Most Important Rock Albums In Music History Album #16 Dire Straits Love Over Gold
Author: Charlie Freak
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387491415
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The Dire Strait's album, Love Over Gold, saw songwriter, lead singer & guitarist Mark Knopfler take full control over not only his band but the finished product as well, as he added the title of Producer to his credits. The result? The #16 Most Important Album of all time! From beginning to end, Knopfler created another masterpiece, to follow up Dire Strait's previous gem, Making Movies. And while Knopfler continued his new style of massive soundscapes on "Gold", lyrically he directed his genius wit towards the controlling elements of society, scathing the status quo over five, unforgettable songs that represented perhaps the finest songwriting in the history of Rock music. Knopfler took the listener on a moving journey across society's landscape pointing out how the masses were being controlled & by whom. At times the album was intense & moving, suspenseful, painfully truthful, hysterically funny, caustic & severe & painstakingly tender & honest, it was unforgettable & taught us the value of Love Over Gold!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387491415
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The Dire Strait's album, Love Over Gold, saw songwriter, lead singer & guitarist Mark Knopfler take full control over not only his band but the finished product as well, as he added the title of Producer to his credits. The result? The #16 Most Important Album of all time! From beginning to end, Knopfler created another masterpiece, to follow up Dire Strait's previous gem, Making Movies. And while Knopfler continued his new style of massive soundscapes on "Gold", lyrically he directed his genius wit towards the controlling elements of society, scathing the status quo over five, unforgettable songs that represented perhaps the finest songwriting in the history of Rock music. Knopfler took the listener on a moving journey across society's landscape pointing out how the masses were being controlled & by whom. At times the album was intense & moving, suspenseful, painfully truthful, hysterically funny, caustic & severe & painstakingly tender & honest, it was unforgettable & taught us the value of Love Over Gold!
Lightning In a Bottle: A Book Series On the Most Important Rock Albums In Music History Album #83 the Guess Who Share the Land
Author: Charlie Freak
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 138749144X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
For far too long the Guess Who have been "written off", especially in America, as nothing more than a prolific singles band, but it does not come near to telling the whole truth. Two of their outstanding albums have found their way into this Book Series, including American Woman & this stunning achievement, Share the Land. Every single song is of the finest quality, with many becoming Rock Classics. The music ranges from straight-ahead Rock & Roll, to the Blues, Jazz, R&B and even Country, plus the lyrics were written in the aftermath of the Massacre at Kent State University. Here, Burton Cummings was at his very best laying out most of the ways in which the Status Quo has us trapped into living our lives for the benefit of society and not ourselves...all the while looking up towards God and wondering why? This book digs deep into both the music & lyrics and helps the reader to understand why this brilliant collection of songs is so very important for humanity, especially today in this upside down world!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 138749144X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
For far too long the Guess Who have been "written off", especially in America, as nothing more than a prolific singles band, but it does not come near to telling the whole truth. Two of their outstanding albums have found their way into this Book Series, including American Woman & this stunning achievement, Share the Land. Every single song is of the finest quality, with many becoming Rock Classics. The music ranges from straight-ahead Rock & Roll, to the Blues, Jazz, R&B and even Country, plus the lyrics were written in the aftermath of the Massacre at Kent State University. Here, Burton Cummings was at his very best laying out most of the ways in which the Status Quo has us trapped into living our lives for the benefit of society and not ourselves...all the while looking up towards God and wondering why? This book digs deep into both the music & lyrics and helps the reader to understand why this brilliant collection of songs is so very important for humanity, especially today in this upside down world!
Lightning In a Bottle: A Book Series On the Most Important Rock Albums In Music History Album #53 Joni Mitchell the Hissing of Summer Lawns
Author: Charlie Freak
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387491423
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The Hissing of Summer Lawns was a landmark album for Joni Mitchell as it followed up her biggest selling album (& one of the best ever released), Court & Spark. Mitchell could have chosen to play it safe & release Court & Spark part 2, but she didn't. She challenged her fan base with her growing appreciation of complex rhythms, Jazzy chords & a style of musical progression that reflected rhetorical questions. Her lyrics were no longer easy to decode personal confessions but convoluted essays that observed the human condition. Mitchell began to write about characters that portrayed the most controversial aspects of our controlled society, demonstrating that when we allow others to think for us, we are victims in life; whereas, when we take control of our thoughts we begin to experience true freedom, often for the first time. All of the questions that Mitchell asked on Hissing led her to the brilliant conclusion, Shadows & Light, that all life is DUALITY, "this & that" & not "this or that"! An incredible book!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387491423
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The Hissing of Summer Lawns was a landmark album for Joni Mitchell as it followed up her biggest selling album (& one of the best ever released), Court & Spark. Mitchell could have chosen to play it safe & release Court & Spark part 2, but she didn't. She challenged her fan base with her growing appreciation of complex rhythms, Jazzy chords & a style of musical progression that reflected rhetorical questions. Her lyrics were no longer easy to decode personal confessions but convoluted essays that observed the human condition. Mitchell began to write about characters that portrayed the most controversial aspects of our controlled society, demonstrating that when we allow others to think for us, we are victims in life; whereas, when we take control of our thoughts we begin to experience true freedom, often for the first time. All of the questions that Mitchell asked on Hissing led her to the brilliant conclusion, Shadows & Light, that all life is DUALITY, "this & that" & not "this or that"! An incredible book!
Lightning In a Bottle: A Book Series On the Most Important Rock Albums In Music History Album #17 Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention We're Only In It for the Money
Author: Charlie Freak
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387423371
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Book #17 in the series, Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention, We're Only in for the Money. Our reality has become dominated by Corporations that spread Lies & Mediocrity, while destroying excellence in music. Frank Zappa created a MASTERPIECE that was the antithesis of what music has become today. Zappa laid society bare with a wildly funny, entertaining, thought-provoking & subversive album that screamed TRUTH! With Corporations in complete control of our governments & the CIA unchecked by any authority, other than its own, the world that Frank Zappa wrote about on this album in 1968 could easily be mistaken for today. This book examines what was at the very heart of Zappa's message on We're Only in it for the Money & proceeds to tie it together with what is happening across the Earth today. The same small group that was running the United States in 1968, that hijacked the rebellion of America's youth by replacing the Freaks with LSD-laced Phoney Hippies out of San Francisco, are STILL IN POWER TODAY!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387423371
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Book #17 in the series, Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention, We're Only in for the Money. Our reality has become dominated by Corporations that spread Lies & Mediocrity, while destroying excellence in music. Frank Zappa created a MASTERPIECE that was the antithesis of what music has become today. Zappa laid society bare with a wildly funny, entertaining, thought-provoking & subversive album that screamed TRUTH! With Corporations in complete control of our governments & the CIA unchecked by any authority, other than its own, the world that Frank Zappa wrote about on this album in 1968 could easily be mistaken for today. This book examines what was at the very heart of Zappa's message on We're Only in it for the Money & proceeds to tie it together with what is happening across the Earth today. The same small group that was running the United States in 1968, that hijacked the rebellion of America's youth by replacing the Freaks with LSD-laced Phoney Hippies out of San Francisco, are STILL IN POWER TODAY!
Dan Fogelberg - Complete Songs Volume 1 (Songbook)
Author: Dan Fogelberg
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458466833
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). 61 of this pop superstar's greatest hits, including: Part of the Plan * Twins Theme * Longer * Heart Hotels * The Power of Gold * more.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458466833
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). 61 of this pop superstar's greatest hits, including: Part of the Plan * Twins Theme * Longer * Heart Hotels * The Power of Gold * more.
Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle (Hardback)
Author: Jan Pippins
Publisher: BearManor Media
ISBN: 9781593938826
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
This is the HARDBACK version. Henry Darrow (born EnriqueTomas Delgado) overcame life-threatening illness, crippling anxiety and prejudice to become internationally famous as sexy, complex "Manolito Montoya" in the western The High Chaparral (1967-1971). He was the first actor of Puerto Rican heritage to star in a television series. "Henry survived and had a career when if you were Latino, you couldn't be just good, you had to be beyond great and that's Henry," says noted writer/entertainer Rick Najera. At the height of his fame Darrow put his hard-won career on the line to open doors for other Hispanics. In spite of personal heartache and professional roadblocks, he has continued to break ground for over fifty years as a working actor. He was the first Hispanic to portray Zorro, the first Hispanic to win a Daytime Emmy for Best Supporting Actor and in 2012 he received the prestigious ALMA award for Lifetime Achievement from the National Council of La Raza (NCLR). Wild West News Book of the Year 2012, winner of the 2013 LuckyCinda Publishing Non-Fiction Grand Prize and a 2014 Reader's Favorite Awards finalist, HENRY DARROW: LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE is a must-read slice of Hollywood history and portrait of an inspirational, fiercely determined, endearing and enduring performer."
Publisher: BearManor Media
ISBN: 9781593938826
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
This is the HARDBACK version. Henry Darrow (born EnriqueTomas Delgado) overcame life-threatening illness, crippling anxiety and prejudice to become internationally famous as sexy, complex "Manolito Montoya" in the western The High Chaparral (1967-1971). He was the first actor of Puerto Rican heritage to star in a television series. "Henry survived and had a career when if you were Latino, you couldn't be just good, you had to be beyond great and that's Henry," says noted writer/entertainer Rick Najera. At the height of his fame Darrow put his hard-won career on the line to open doors for other Hispanics. In spite of personal heartache and professional roadblocks, he has continued to break ground for over fifty years as a working actor. He was the first Hispanic to portray Zorro, the first Hispanic to win a Daytime Emmy for Best Supporting Actor and in 2012 he received the prestigious ALMA award for Lifetime Achievement from the National Council of La Raza (NCLR). Wild West News Book of the Year 2012, winner of the 2013 LuckyCinda Publishing Non-Fiction Grand Prize and a 2014 Reader's Favorite Awards finalist, HENRY DARROW: LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE is a must-read slice of Hollywood history and portrait of an inspirational, fiercely determined, endearing and enduring performer."
Rockin' in Time
Author: David P. Szatmary
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN:
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A concise yet comprehensive account of the origins and evolution of rock music, emphasizing its interaction with social change and cultural trends. The narrative begins with ``the birth of the blues'' and proceeds to discuss the major (and mention the minor) performers and to identify the significant styles. These include Fifties rockabilly, folk/protest, the British Invasion, acid rock, punk/New Wave, and Eighties revivalism. Using a lively, anecdotal approach and pertinent quotes, the author examines the appropriate political, economic, technological, or psychological context of each topic, e.g., the relationship between Dylan's music and JFK's New Frontier. A primary focus throughout is on the contributions of blacks and the role of racism. Paul Feehan, Univ. of Miami Lib., Coral Gables, Fla. - Library Journal.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN:
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A concise yet comprehensive account of the origins and evolution of rock music, emphasizing its interaction with social change and cultural trends. The narrative begins with ``the birth of the blues'' and proceeds to discuss the major (and mention the minor) performers and to identify the significant styles. These include Fifties rockabilly, folk/protest, the British Invasion, acid rock, punk/New Wave, and Eighties revivalism. Using a lively, anecdotal approach and pertinent quotes, the author examines the appropriate political, economic, technological, or psychological context of each topic, e.g., the relationship between Dylan's music and JFK's New Frontier. A primary focus throughout is on the contributions of blacks and the role of racism. Paul Feehan, Univ. of Miami Lib., Coral Gables, Fla. - Library Journal.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting
Author: Joel Hirschhorn
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592572113
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
A comprehensive book for today's amateur musician interested in creating and writing his or her own songs, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting, Second Edition, is the most complete and up-to-date book available. Beating coverage from other series competition, Oscar-winning (and Grammy and Tony award nominated) author Joel Hirschhorn shares his firsthand knowledge of coming up with ideas, rhyming schemes, hooks, melodies, lyrics, and even titles - everything readers need to create their own hit songs! This new edition features coverage of the music business along with the ins and outs of selling a song including working with publishers, producers, artists, managers, accountants, agents, and even attorneys. Best of all, this newest edition features special chapters on genre songwriting - with all new coverage of Latin music, Rock/Blues, Children's music, writing for television, film, and more.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592572113
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
A comprehensive book for today's amateur musician interested in creating and writing his or her own songs, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting, Second Edition, is the most complete and up-to-date book available. Beating coverage from other series competition, Oscar-winning (and Grammy and Tony award nominated) author Joel Hirschhorn shares his firsthand knowledge of coming up with ideas, rhyming schemes, hooks, melodies, lyrics, and even titles - everything readers need to create their own hit songs! This new edition features coverage of the music business along with the ins and outs of selling a song including working with publishers, producers, artists, managers, accountants, agents, and even attorneys. Best of all, this newest edition features special chapters on genre songwriting - with all new coverage of Latin music, Rock/Blues, Children's music, writing for television, film, and more.