Download or read book Piping Traditions of the North of Scotland written by Bridget Mackenzie and published by John Donald Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Burma Kipling and Western Music written by Andrew Selth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, scholars have been trying to answer the question: how was colonial Burma perceived in and by the Western world, and how did people in countries like the United Kingdom and United States form their views? This book explores how Western perceptions of Burma were influenced by the popular music of the day. From the First Anglo-Burmese War of 1824-6 until Burma regained its independence in 1948, more than 180 musical works with Burma-related themes were written in English-speaking countries, in addition to the many hymns composed in and about Burma by Christian missionaries. Servicemen posted to Burma added to the lexicon with marches and ditties, and after 1913 most movies about Burma had their own distinctive scores. Taking Rudyard Kipling’s 1890 ballad ‘Mandalay’ as a critical turning point, this book surveys all these works with emphasis on popular songs and show tunes, also looking at classical works, ballet scores, hymns, soldiers’ songs, sea shanties, and film soundtracks. It examines how they influenced Western perceptions of Burma, and in turn reflected those views back to Western audiences. The book sheds new light not only on the West’s historical relationship with Burma, and the colonial music scene, but also Burma’s place in the development of popular music and the rise of the global music industry. In doing so, it makes an original contribution to the fields of musicology and Asian Studies.
Download or read book Jack Windrush Collection written by Malcolm Archibald and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-07-08 with total page 3761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All eleven books in 'Jack Windrush', a series of historical war novels by Malcolm Archibald, now in one volume! Windrush: Burmese War, 1852. Unable to join the famous Royal Malverns, Jack Windrush is commissioned into the despised 113th Foot. Determined to rise in the ranks by making a name for himself, he joins the British expedition. When they get involved in the attack of Rangoon, Jack realizes that war on the fringes of the Empire is not as honorable and glorious as he expected. Windrush - Crimea: Malta, 1854. Jack and his disreputable 113th Foot have to resort to ungentlemanly actions to have themselves posted to Crimea. A lieutenant in the worst regiment in the British Army, Jack hankers for promotion and recognition to regain what he sees as his true station in life. Windrush - Blood Price: Jack Windrush and the 113th Foot are commissioned to Sevastopol during the Crimean War. As the great storm of November 1854 rages, Jack's unit is rescuing survivors from a wrecked ship and finds out that one of the survivors is Helen Maxwell, his former sweetheart. Windrush - Cry Havelock: Captain Jack Windrush and the infamous 113th Foot are assigned in India just before the Indian Mutiny breaks out. Returning from a five-day march, Jack finds that the sepoys have rebelled and massacred their officers, and most of the other company of the 113th. Windrush - Jayanti's Pawns: Jack Windrush is still in India during the late stages of the Indian Mutiny. Already tired of war, Jack has to obey orders when Colonel Hook orders him to hunt down a mysterious female warrior named Jayanti. Soon, Jack's company of the 113th Foot shares in the defeat at Fort Ruhya, where they encounter warriors wearing black turbans... and discover that they are women. Windrush - Warriors Of God: Years after leaving the 113th Foot, Jack Windrush is sent to the Northwest Frontier of India to investigate reports of gun-running among the Pashtun tribes. When he discovers that the problems run deeper than initially believed, he is assigned to stop the rogue group and prevent an uprising. Windrush - Agent Of The Queen: Jack is sent to infiltrate the Fenian Brotherhood, who are threatening to cause mutiny in the British Army. The journey will take him from deepest England to Ireland and across the Atlantic to the United States and Canada. Windrush - The City Of Dreadful Death: Shipwrecked on the African coast, Major Jack Windrush and his wife Mary find themselves embroiled in a war, as the Ashantis attack the British colony of the Gold Coast. While Jack leads a company of the West India Regiment, Mary tries to help the refugees in Cape Coast Castle. Windrush - Beyond The Frontier: Jack and the 113th Foot join the British invasion of Afghanistan in 1878, trying to counter an alleged Russian threat. Training the young battalion for the trials he know will come, Jack's unit is assigned to Afghanistan, to a war created by Russian interference and British politicians. Windrush - Farewell To Afghanistan: Afghanistan, 1880. Major Jack Windrush of the 113th Foot is given a mission to convince Batoor Khan to support the new Amir. When a rival to the Afghan throne, Ayub Khan, appears to threaten a British garrison, Jack joins the army sent to restore order. Windrush - A Ditch In Egypt: Egypt, 1882. Jack Windrush has to combine his new role in the Royal Malverns with an unwanted position as a spy for General Hook. Colonel Arabi has led an Egyptian rebellion against the Khedive, hereditary ruler of Egypt for the Ottoman Turks, and the British fear for the security of the Suez Canal and the passage to India. Jack and his men have to compete with the heat, insects and General Wolseley.
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Download or read book Bagpipe Tunes And Their Stories written by Susy Klinger and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bagpipe Tunes and Their Stories - Old Times to 1950 - Volume 1 Take a fascinating trip through the world of bagpipe music: a journey in time covering the history of this wonderful instrument. Bagpipe Tunes and Their Stories: Old Times to 1950 features stories behind the unique bagpipe tunes that were composed before 1950. Bagpipes are at the centre of a vibrant culture that has grown over many generations and continues to fascinate music lovers throughout the world. This book unearths stories connected with well-known tunes that were played and written before 1950. A tribute to the rich heritage of bagpipe music, it is captivating reading for long-time bagpipe enthusiasts as well as people less familiar with this distinctive instrument. You will become acquainted with a wide range of bagpipe tunes, from the Scottish Highlands to the hills of Ireland and beyond. In addition, you will learn about the occasions for which they were composed and interpreted. Author Susy Klinger, a well-known music expert and bagpipe enthusiast, has put her broad-ranging knowledge and passionate musical interest into this book. She has done many years of research in Scotland and neighbouring countries, conducted numerous interviews with famous pipers and thoroughly studied bagpipe music in order to put together this collection of stories and personal portraits. The book is a treasure chest of musical discoveries, encompassing everything from traditional ballads to lively dance melodies. The wealth of information on bagpipe tunes is supplemented by carefully selected photos and illustrations that bring the atmosphere and culture of the relevant period to life. Each page is an invitation to delve into the past and become absorbed in stories of times gone by. Order your copy now and let yourself be inspired by this fascinating survey of music history.
Download or read book Jack Windrush Collection Books 9 12 written by Malcolm Archibald and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2023-05-03 with total page 1517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books 9-12 in 'Jack Windrush', a series of historical war novels by Malcolm Archibald, now available in one volume! Beyond The Frontier: Jack and the 113th Foot are sent to Afghanistan as part of the British invasion of 1878 to counter an alleged Russian threat. Amidst the chaos of war, Jack trains his men to face the dangers that await them, including battles, spies, and uncertain loyalties. With General Roberts leading the charge and the Amir of Afghanistan objecting to their presence, Jack must navigate through a dangerous landscape and ensure the safe return of his men and himself. Farewell To Afghanistan: Major Jack Windrush is sent on a mission to convince Batoor Khan to support the new Amir in Afghanistan in 1880. But when Ayub Khan threatens a British garrison, Jack must join the army to restore order. Amidst major battles and family feuds, Jack faces danger at every turn. Will he survive one of the most famous marches in Victorian military history and finally gain promotion? A Ditch In Egypt: Egypt, 1882. Jack Windrush is forced to work as a spy for General Hook while also commanding the Royal Malverns. With Colonel Arabi leading an Egyptian rebellion and the Suez Canal at risk, Jack faces a range of obstacles including heat, insects, and the involvement of his old Fenian enemies. Can Jack and his men emerge victorious? Baptism Of The Sword: Jack leads the Royal Malverns on a British-led Egyptian expedition to rescue a garrison in Sudan. Things become more complicated when Jack is ordered to hold a village deep in the desert as an escape route for General Gordon and the beleaguered garrison of Khartoum. This action-packed historical adventure is set in the period when Britain stretched her imperial muscle, showing the bravery of the ordinary fighting men on both sides, as well as the futility of war.
Download or read book You Can t Play Here written by Angus Corby and published by Picture Kelpies. This book was released on 2010 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Gregor MacDonald is thrilled when he gets a set of bagpipes for his birthday. Now he can be just like Grandad. But each time he starts to play, an awful noise sounds, Honk-eeyyoww! And each time, he hears the same angry cry, 'You can't play here!'Poor Gregor goes from house, to loch, to barn and to hillside disturbing people, until he finds acceptance in the most unlikely of places.
Download or read book Myanmar Burma since the 1988 Uprising written by Andrew Selth and published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. This book was released on 2022-01-24 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated by popular demand, this is the fourth edition of this important bibliography. It lists a wide selection of works on or about Myanmar published in English and in hard copy since the 1988 pro-democracy uprising, which marked the beginning of a new era in Myanmar’s modern history. There are now 2,727 titles listed. They have been written, edited, translated or compiled by over 2,000 people, from many different backgrounds. These works have been organized into thirty-five subject chapters containing ninety-five discrete sections. There are also four appendices, including a comprehensive reading guide for those unfamiliar with Myanmar or who may be seeking guidance on particular topics. This book is an invaluable aid to officials, scholars, journalists, armchair travellers and others with an interest in this fascinating but deeply troubled country.
Download or read book The Martial Music of the Clans written by Fionn and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Bagpipes Beasties and Bogles written by Tim Archbold and published by Kelpies. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Charlie McCandlewick, who sweeps the bogle creatures of the night out from under your bed, in this charming and humorous Scottish picture book. Charlie McCandlewick is a nightsweep. But he doesn't sweep chimneys - oh no. While children are tucked up safely in their beds, Charlie takes care of the bogle creatures of the night: the Nippers and Nabbers who hide under your bed, the Croakies who flap about in closets and the Whigmaleeries who wail at windows. But once they've been safely captured in his thistle-cloth bag, what does Charlie do with all the beasties? This brilliant story from author-illustrator Tim Archbold will become a firm favorite with children and parents alike. Narrated in a hilarious, quirky style, with wonderfully illustrated beasties and bogles waiting to jump off each page, it will captivate readers until the final surprise twist.
Download or read book Hal Leonard Bagpipe Method written by Ron Bowen and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Instructional). The Hal Leonard Bagpipe Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the Great Highland bagpipes. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to the bagpipe chanter. Video lessons of demonstrations of all the examples in the book are included! Lessons include: the practice chanter, the Great Highland Bagpipe scale, bagpipe notation, proper technique, grace-noting, embellishments, playing and practice tips, traditional tunes, buying a bagpipe, and much more!
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