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Now in softcover No Static shows why success in today's corporate-controlled world of radio depends on putting personality and fun back on the air - and how to build the creative team to do it. This inspirationalhandbook by Quincy McCoy offers radio pros and aspiring broadcasters proven strategies for restoring the craft of creative programming. Practical techniques and exercises help develop leadership skills that encourage creativity motivate staff increase flexibility and nurture teamwork. Writing in a personal style McCoy guides you and your radio station toward more focused branding stronger programming more personable DJs and - ultimately- higher ratings leading to higher revenue.

This how-to guide is ideal for musicians who are new to the complexities of digital recording as well as for those who want to keep up with the fast-changing technology. Providing detailed guidance on using hard disk and DATtechnologies stand-alone workstations computer-based DAWs surround sound 5.1 and more plus related hardware and software-based tools such as Softsynths plug-ins and software samplers this book also surveys two-track audiorecorders/editors host-based audio/MIDI programs and CD mastering. Its analysis of emerging technology helps readers make informed decisions for creating and operating a cost-effective professional-level digital studio at home.

Marvin Gaye's life and brilliant career were cut tragically short on April 1 1984 - one day before his 45th birthday - when he was shot and killed by his own father. Now for the first time ever Marvin Gaye's storyis told in intimate detail by a member of his own family. Frankie and Marvin Gaye were close from childhood until Marvin's death. Frankie was at Marvin's side when he died and only Frankie heard his deathbed confession. Full ofnever-before-told personal anecdotes this book takes you behind the scenes from Marvin's childhood through his spectacular success at Motown and then Columbia his stormy relationships with women and finally to his descent intodrugs and despair. The true story of the man behind the beloved music is now available to fans old and new. Includes great photos throughout a helpful index and a timeline of important events in Marvin's life.

Who would have thought the electric bass guitar with its frets removed would transcend the rhythm section to become one of the most instantly recognizable sounds in all of music? From the jazz genius of Jaco Pastorius and thefunk/punk abandon of Les Claypool to the landmark rock of Jack Bruce and Sting the instrument has a lyrical legacy all its own. This book collects the very best interviews lessons and gear and maintenance guides into onesmooth-reading compilation. With insight from over 25 masters including Tony Levin Marcus Miller Gary Willis Jimmy Haslip and Percy Jones The Fretless Bass will give you a keen appreciation for the importantinnovators as well as plenty of tools to find your own voice on the instrument.

Ringer sheds new perspectives on Schubert's songs focusing on their incomparable dramatic power which often exceeds that of many a full-fledged opera. But Schubert's 'stage' was not to be the public theatres of the repressive Metternich regime in Vienna but the far less censorable 'theatre of the mind'. Schubert's theatre of song would spring to life in intimate social gathering of like-minded friends wherever a singer and a Piano were available. An accompanying CD from NAXOS Records features superb performances by pianists Michael Volle Roman Trekel Julia Borchert Wolfgang Holzmair and others.

The Fender Rhodes Story-The Fender Rhodes story is a historical tribute to the electric piano that changed the sound of music. Invented by Harold Rhodes as a rehabilitation tool for soldiers in World War II the Fender Rhodes piano both revolutionizedand empowered musicians to explore a new electric frontier of music. Through interviews with a remarkable cast of music notables the book takes an insider's look into how this electric piano played - and continues to play- an integral role in the creation of a wealth of music from the 1960s through today. The collection of interviews with Michael Bearden George Benson Stanley Clarke Chick Corea D'Angelo Eumir Deodato George Duke Larry Dunn Donald Fagen Ronnie Foster Rodney Franklin Robert Glasper Jay Graydon Dave Grusin Don Grusin Onaje Allan Gumbs Ellis Hall Herbie Hancock Lalah Hathaway Rami Jaffee Bob James Quincy Jones Ramsey Lewis Jeff Lorber Robin Lumley Ray Manzarek Les McCann Marcus Miller Steve Molitz John Novello David Paich Jerry Peters Greg Phillinganes James Poyser Patrice Rushen Joe Sample Lenny White Maurice White Vince Wilburn Jr. Allee Willis the CBS musical instruments staff and others provides for a rare glimpse at the music history behind some of the most memorable music of our time.

Prince has cut a singular path through the heart of popular music for more than 30 years. After making some of the most inventive albums of the '80s - including 1999 Purple Rain and Sign of the Times - he turned his attention to redefining his role in the music industry changing his name to an unpronounceable symbol declaring war on his record label Warner Bros. and leading the internet revolution. His subsequentcareer has had many ups and downs but he remains a major commercial and artistic force as evidenced by his ability to sell out the O2 Arena in London for 21 nights in succession in 2007. In 2010 he announced that the internetwas over and released his latest album 20Ten as a free cover-mounted CD with several European publications. Prince: Chaos Disorder and Revolution is an authoritative chronicle of one of popularmusic's true mavericks. Covering every album every movie and every tour it includes profiles of various key collaborators assesses the artist's various business dealings and details his many and varied side projects -on stage on record on screen and beyond.

Evenings at the Opera: An Exploration of the Basic Repertoire is a collection of essays based on Jeffery Langford's lectures at the Manhattan School of Music and inspired by his pre-performance talks at the MetropolitanOpera Guild. It presents a unique view of the stylistic development of nearly 200 years of opera history (from Mozart to Britten) with special attention to the question of how the genre's competing components of action music and text combine to make effective music drama. Taking a thematic (rather than a purely historical) approach to this exploration of selected works from the standard repertoire Langford engages the reader in the fundamentalquestion of how the shifting aesthetics of opera from one composer to another one country to another and one era to another have resulted in vastly different solutions to the problem of how to make a dramma per musica (drama in music) as the Italian inventors of opera first called it. Going beyond mere plot synopsis he guides the reader through analysis of specific issues of musical form style and technique to shed new light on theperennial question of how opera (sometimes) works.

In 1935 George Gershwin continued the melding of theatrical classical and jazz idioms he began with Rhapsody in Blue bringing DuBose Heyward's novel and play Porgy to the musical stage with Porgy andBess . Collaborating with his brother Ira and Heyward Gershwin created what was deemed at the time a folk opera - a work that over the years has passed through cycles of praise and criticism finallyachieving recognition as a great American theatrical achievement and inclusion in the repertoire of opera companies around the world. In this lavishly illustrated 75th anniversary volume created with theparticipation of the Gershwin estate opera producer and author Robin Thompson recounts the history of Porgy and Bess as he looks at the various interpretations of the work and the many layers of meaning to be found in thestory of the crippled Porgy the conflicted and vulnerable Bess the dope peddler Sportin' Life and the other residents of Catfish Row. Packed with unique rarely seen archival photographs and documents associatedwith the production Porgy and Bess commemorates this uniquely American blending of musical ethnic and creative styles and the people the performers and the times that produced it.

Become the Ultimate DJ-There are books on how to become a DJ books that talk about beatmatching mashups how to perform in nightclubs - even one that claims it can teach you everything in two hours. Make Some Noise is a complete DJ bookthat has been created on the cutting edge and goes beyond any current book on the subject. Yes it teaches the basics but it goes beyond the how-to discussing DJing while playing with a live instrument as well as goal setting marketing and choosing your music genre. The book also features a collection of one-page spotlights from some of the biggest DJs in the world providing you with the opportunity to learn from the best of the best. TheseDJs include Infected Mushroom (1 073 271 likes on Facebook) Judge Jules (102 871 likes) R3hab (413 237 likes) Todd Terry (22 733 likes) DJ Chus (57 076 likes) Max Graham (180 293 likes) Umek (1 612 019 likes) Bingo Players(293 612 likes) and Prok & Fitch (22 663 likes). Make Some Noise blends together practical advice and tools for learning the craft along with an inspirational message that will help encourage you in regard to yourown dreams and aspirations about becoming a DJ.

Live Sound For Musicians shows you how to keep your band's PA system working smoothly from set-up and sound check right through your performance. If you're the guy or gal in the band who runs the PA this is the book you've been waiting for! Topics include: sound system basics parts of the system setting up your PA soundcheck and troubleshooting mixing effects monitors sample set-ups and lots more.

Get down with the music that mixes R&B and soul with a little rock'n'roll. This newest addition to the Third Ear - The Essential Listening Companion series traces funk from its James Brown roots through today's groove withgroups like the Red Hot Chili Peppers - folks who got on the good foot. Alongside detailed artist biographies anecdotes and discographies this guide reviews and rates 1 500 recordings that illustrate eachband's sound and musical impact. Artists covered include Average White Band George Clinton Herbie Hancock Rick James Chaka Khan Curtis Mayfield The Meters Prince Sly Stone Tower of Power War Wild Cherry and many more.

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