Alan Light est un journaliste musical distingué dont l'écriture explore l'histoire et l'impact d'œuvres musicales fondamentales. Il apporte une vaste connaissance et un regard analytique pour explorer les récits complexes derrière des chansons et des albums emblématiques. Le style de Light offre aux lecteurs un aperçu captivant du processus créatif et de la signification culturelle de la musique, s'établissant comme un conteur apprécié des héritages musicaux.
Dlouho předtím, než se roku 1984 objevila píseň „Hallelujah“ na albu „Various Positions“, Leonard Cohen tápal, trápil se a přepisoval bezmála osmdesát veršů této skladby. Když byla konečně vydána, nedostalo se jí téměř žádné pozornosti. Dnes je jednou z nejoblíbenějších a nejhranějších písní v... číst celé
The biography offers a unique glimpse into Johnny Cash's life through a rich collection of never-before-seen personal photographs and memorabilia from the Cash family. It chronicles his journey, highlighting significant moments and personal insights that shaped his music and legacy. This illustrated narrative not only celebrates Cash's artistic contributions but also provides an intimate look at the man behind the legend, making it a compelling read for fans and newcomers alike.
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The Holy or the Broken is the fascinating account of one of the most-performed rock songs in history, Leonard Cohen's heartrending Hallelujah.
A founding member of the Allman Brothers Band traces his life and career, from his youth in Georgia and his struggle with substance abuse to the hardships, conflicts, and joys of creating music with one of rock music's iconic bands.
Vibe, the voice of the hip hop generation, presents the essence of hip hop. Music, fashion, dance, graffiti, movies, videos, and business - it's all in this brilliant tale of a cultural revolution that spans race and gender, language and nationality. The definitive history of an underdocumented music genre, 'The Vibe History of Hip Hop' tells the full story of this grassroots cultural movement, from its origins on the streets of the Bronx to its explosion as an international phenomenon. Illustrated with almost 200 photos, and accompanied by comprehensive discographies, this book is a vivid review of the hip hop world through the eyes and ears of more than 50 of the finest music writers and cultural critics at work today, including Danyel Smith, Greg Tate, Anthony De Curtis, dream hampton, Neil Strauss, and Bonz Malone.