Download or read book Musicophilia written by Oliver Sacks and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2010-02-05 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What goes on in human beings when they make or listen to music? What is it about music, what gives it such peculiar power over us, power delectable and beneficent for the most part, but also capable of uncontrollable and sometimes destructive force? Music has no concepts, it lacks images; it has no power of representation, it has no relation to the world. And yet it is evident in all of us–we tap our feet, we keep time, hum, sing, conduct music, mirror the melodic contours and feelings of what we hear in our movements and expressions. In this book, Oliver Sacks explores the power music wields over us–a power that sometimes we control and at other times don’t. He explores, in his inimitable fashion, how it can provide access to otherwise unreachable emotional states, how it can revivify neurological avenues that have been frozen, evoke memories of earlier, lost events or states or bring those with neurological disorders back to a time when the world was much richer. This is a book that explores, like no other, the myriad dimensions of our experience of and with music.
Download or read book American Folk Tales and Songs written by Richard Chase and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of lively stories, jokes, and games for performance, the book also includes 40 songs with melody and guitar chords. Written by outstanding practicing folk performer. Includes 44 illustrations.
Download or read book The Greatest Music Stories Never Told written by Rick Beyer and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of the highly successful History Channel series The Greatest Stories Never Told returns with new historic tales, this time focusing on amazing music stories that aren’t taught in the average classroom Rick Beyer plums the vast archives of the History Channel to deliver a treasure trove of obscure and fascinating stories to delight and entertain. The Greatest Music Stories Never Told continues the series tradition with short, fascinating tales accompanied by an array of stunning and diverse photographs from around the globe. The Greatest Music Stories Never Told illuminates the origins of a fascinating range of music topics, from instruments and styles to composers and technological advances—all which show us how little we really know. Guaranteed to astonish, bewilder, and stupefy, this all new volume will appeal not only to history buffs but to pop culture audiences and music fans of all ages and stripes.
Download or read book The Storyteller written by Dave Grohl and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 New York Times Bestseller * Named one of Variety's Best Music Books of 2021 * Included in Audible's Best of The Year list * A Business Insider Best Memoirs of 2021 * One of NME's Best Music Books of 2021 So, I've written a book. Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities ("It's a piece of cake! Just do 4 hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!") I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I've recorded and can't wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child. This certainly doesn't mean that I'm quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it's like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters…the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement.
Download or read book The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat And Other Clinical Tales written by Oliver Sacks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores neurological disorders and their effects upon the minds and lives of those affected with an entertaining voice.
Download or read book Three True Tales about Music and Technology written by Robert Barry and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of a Musical Journey Activity written by Eik Mar and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An activity book with theory concepts customized for Tales of a Musical Journey book.
Download or read book Bello the Cello written by Dennis Mathew and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's my song? Will I fit in?These are the questions we find a young Cello named Bello asking himself as he tries to navigate the novelties of his first day at school. When inspiration from the magical sounds of his new classmates mixes with the encouragement and the gentle nudge of other whimsical characters, Bello arrives at the discovery of his gift, the magic of his song.
Download or read book A Bard s Book of Pagan Songs written by Hugin the Bard and published by Llewellyn Worldwide Limited. This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Original songs by "Hugin the Bard" accompanied by story, tale, or lore; each song with lyrics, chord charts, and lead sheets. Also includes a version of the Mabinogion, in English, translated from the Welsh.
Download or read book Jazzy Fairy Tales A Resource Guide for Introducing Jazz Music to Young Children Book CD written by Susan Milligan and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful offering from classroom teacher and storyteller Susan Milligan and jazz singer and music teacher Louise Rogers, the Jazzy Fairy Tales Resource Guide and CD is designed to bring jazz music into your classroom. The activities provided in the manual may be used as a supplement to an existing program or to provide a ready-made, easy-to-use, all-encompassing music curriculum. The Appendix includes music theory terms, jazz terminology, standard blues form, and notation (melody with chords) for most of the themes and songs.
Download or read book Tales of Music and Magic written by Anthea Sharp and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven stories of magic and music from USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp, exploring worlds from ancient Ireland to a steampunk future. Find a few old favorites here, plus some brand-new tales of bardic power, spooky adventure, and how music might possibly heal our broken world. Includes the following titles: INTO THE FAERIE HILL – Blind minstrel Turlough O’Carolan spends one night beneath the faerie hill that will change him, forever... THE HARPER’S ESCAPE— A sad, mystical tale of a harper fleeing for her life in Elizabethan Ireland. THE QUIET GIFT—Set in the Collegium of Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar, a young woman with Bardic Talent must learn to accept her gift as it is, not how she wishes it might be. THE CLOCKWORK HARP— A spooky steampunk retelling of the Cruel Sister ballad, set in the universe of Victoria Eternal. MUSIC’S PRICE— Jeremy Cahill’s gifted cello playing calls the creatures of Faerie to him. As a boy, his Irish grandmother crafts him a charm to keep the fair folk at bay—but when it finally fails, Jeremy must face the terrifying power of Faerie…alone. GUINEVERE’S GIFT— Guinevere Gaunt (Gwen to her friends) is one of the last humans to carry the blood of the old bards. Half-trained and barely making a living playing the Celtic harp, she can’t afford to turn down her latest wedding gig, even though it means returning to the treacherous Fae Realm. ICE IN D MINOR—On a near-future Earth, an intrepid composer uses music in a final effort to save our world… KEYWORDS: Alt History, Steampunk, Fantasy Anthology, Short Stories, Celtic Folklore, Celtic Myth and Magic, Bards, Harps, Music, Coming of Age, Magic and Legends
Download or read book Music Tales written by Sharon Shaheed and published by . This book was released on 2020-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Play Me a Story written by Naomi Adler and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of tales originating in countries around the world and featuring a musical instrument native to each country.
Download or read book Prince Melody in Music Land written by Elizabeth Simpson (writer of fairy tales.) and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Folk Tales of Song and Dance written by Pete Castle and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life of the travelling musician hasn't changed much over the millennia. For a prehistoric harper, a medieval fiddler or a modern guitar player, the experience is pretty much the same: there are times when everything goes well and others when nothing does. But it's not just performing that can go wrong – listening can also be dangerous! Can you stop dancing when you get tired or must you keep going until the music stops ... if it ever does? What happens if it carries on past midnight? What if it turns you to stone? Pete Castle has selected a variety of traditional tales from all over the UK (and a few from further afield) to enthral you, whether you are a musician, a dancer, or a reader who likes to keep dangerous things like singing and dancing at arm's length.
Download or read book Folklore An Encyclopedia of Beliefs Customs Tales Music and Art 3 volumes written by Charlie T. McCormick Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-12-13 with total page 1396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an international team of acclaimed folklorists, this reference text provides a cross-cultural survey of the major types and methods of inquiry in folklore. Did you know that the tale of Cinderella is over 1,000 years old, and similar versions of this singular story exist in hundreds of cultures around the globe? Have you heard of "deathlore," a subgenre of folklore involving tombstones, coffins, cemeteries, and roadside memorial shrines? Did you realize that UFO sightings and cyber cultures constitute modern folklore? The broad field of folklore studies, developed over the past two centuries, provides significant insights into many aspects of human culture. While the term "folklore" conjures images of ancient practices and beliefs or folk heroes and traditional stories, it also applies to today's ever-changing cultural landscape. Even certain aspects of modern Internet-based popular culture and contemporary rites of passage represent folklore. This encyclopedia covers all the major genres of both ancient and contemporary folklore. This second edition adds more than 100 entries that examine the folklore practices of major ethnic groups, folk heroes, creatures of myth and legend, and emerging areas of interest in folklore studies.
Download or read book The Magic of Music And Other Tales written by Ahmed Zaid and published by Ahmed Zaid. This book was released on 2023-09-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the enchanting world of "The Magic of Music and Other Tales," a collection of heartwarming stories specially crafted to captivate young readers and inspire them with valuable life lessons. These engaging narratives offer a delightful blend of imagination, learning, and adventure, making this book an ideal addition to your child's literary journey. Within the pages of this beautifully curated book, you'll discover a diverse assortment of tales, each carefully selected to nurture your child's moral compass and encourage their personal growth. Why "The Magic of Music and Other Tales" is a Must-Have for Your Child: Musical Melodies and Life Lessons: Immerse your child in a world where music and morals harmoniously coexist. Each story uses the magic of music to convey essential values such as friendship, perseverance, and the joy of discovery. Diverse Characters and Enchanting Settings: From whimsical worlds to relatable everyday scenes, our stories introduce young readers to a cast of diverse characters and captivating settings. This helps foster an appreciation for different cultures and perspectives. Imagination and Exploration: These tales are a gateway to a realm where dreams take flight, animals talk, and extraordinary adventures unfold. Your child's imagination will be sparked as they embark on these imaginative journeys. Empowerment and Resilience: "The Magic of Music and Other Tales" features characters who demonstrate courage and resilience in the face of challenges. These stories empower children to face adversity with confidence and determination. Perfect for Bedtime: These stories make for perfect bedtime reading, creating an opportunity for quality bonding time with your child. Share the magic of these stories and create cherished memories together. Captivating Illustrations: The book is adorned with enchanting illustrations that breathe life into each story, captivating young readers and enhancing their comprehension of the narrative. "The Magic of Music and Other Tales" isn't just a book; it's an enriching experience. As a parent, you'll appreciate the positive impact these stories have on your child's character development, while your young reader will be transported to a world where music, magic, and wisdom intertwine. Gift your child the joy of timeless tales that educate, entertain, and inspire. Dive into "The Magic of Music and Other Tales" today, and witness your child's imagination soar with each enchanting story. Embrace the power of storytelling and the wisdom it imparts. Order "The Magic of Music and Other Tales" now, and embark on a literary journey that will leave your child enchanted and enlightened, one story at a time.
