Music

From its first publication in 1997, Altered State established itself as the definitive text on Ecstasy and dance culture. This new edition sees Matthew Collin cast a fresh eye on the heady events of the acid house 'Summer of Love' and the rave scene's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785582691Author Graeme ThomsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 488Imprint Music Sales LtdPublisher Music Sales Ltd

How does music reflect the key moments in our lives? How do we choose the works that inspire, delight, comfort or console? Fiona Maddocks selects 100 classical works from across nine centuries, arguing passionately, persuasively and at times obstinately...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999809027Author Jeremy FisherFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Wellcome CollectionPublisher Wellcome CollectionWeight(grams) 300gDimensions(mm) 190mm...

The Sheku Kanneh-Mason Cello Collection combines the artist's renowned performance repertoire with his own inspirational compositions, all as performed by Sheku himself. Suitable for the intermediate cellist and beyond, this dynamic volume is sure to...

When Muddy Waters came to London at the start of the '60s, a kid from Boston called Joe Boyd was his tour manager; when Dylan went electric at the Newport Festival, Joe Boyd was plugging in his guitar; when the summer of love got going, Joe Boyd was...

'Magical . . . as scrumptious as the home-made mayonnaise, pumpkin soup and game pie coming out of Joan's kitchen' DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE WEEK'Gloriously tender and funny . . . with My Family and Other Rock Stars, Murray has written a bohemian rhapsody...

The perfect companion to "Chords for Kids" and "My First Recorder Music", this is the ideal guide for those who may enjoy playing instruments, but have not yet mastered how to read music from the page. It is ideal for any age, but especially for children...

'In the Spring of 1989, shortly after my twenty-seventh birthday, as I stood in the sleet at a bus stop in Colchester, it dawned on me that I had probably, all things considered, failed in my mission to become Sting. At least, for the time being.'Lost in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857367778Author Joanna ClarkePage Count 16Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 94g

Model answers for sample papers for ABRSM's Theory exams Grade 5 Key features: * updated for the new format ABRSM Theory exams * clear and concise presentationBook InformationISBN 9781786013644Author ABRSMPage Count 24Imprint Associated Board of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804902806Author Trinity College LondonPage Count 80Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 310g

Colin Hart, the former Deep Purple and Rainbow tour manager devoted over thirty years of his life to these great rock musicians. This is his story and indeed theirs. A tale of excess in terms of greed, petulance, anger and devotion. It is counter...

Julian Cope's highly acclaimed autobiography and its long-awaited sequel in one extraordinary volume. Julian Cope shot to fame with eighties band 'Teardrop Explodes' during the Punk era. Hailed as a visionary by those people who recognise his...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'THE ROCK 'N' ROLL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Essential for fans and great reading for anyone else' Classic RockBreak-ups, make-ups, groupies, band politics, court battles, the tragic death of Rick Parfitt . . ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857369673Author Trinity College LondonPage Count 112Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 450g

In his own words is the candid, witty, and unvarnished story of the songs and shows, the hits and pans, the marriages and divorces, the ascents to the top of the charts and into the tabloid headlines.As one of only three musicians to sell over 100...

The Faber Music Christmas Piano Anthology is an essential collection of the greatest Christmas songs and carols, specially arranged for solo piano, for the intermediate pianist. The perfect gift for Christmas, this beautiful anthology includes favourites...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857360021Author Trinity College LondonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857366665Page Count 56Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 204g

The incredible first memoir by System Of A Down frontman Serj TankianWith nearly 40 million record sales, three albums topping the Billboard charts, a Grammy win and a legion of fans, System Of A Down are one of the biggest metal bands on the planet. At...

'Smart, analytical and enormously good fun' Stuart Maconie, Mail on Sunday'Ingenious . . . conjures a whole cultural history of the past six decades' The Spectator'Strikingly insightful . . . page after page of glorious anecdotes' The i Newspaper'A book...

Up-Grade! Piano Duets Grades 0-1 is a fun addition to Pam Wedgwood's popular Up-Grade! Series, which aims to help bridge the gap between grades. Packed with great duets for players of Grade 0-1 level plus teacher, parent or slightly more advanced pupil,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781621063049Author Faith G. HarperFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Microcosm PublishingPublisher Microcosm Publishing

A single piece of repertoire is the primary focus for each chapter, with preparatory exercises providing the necessary technical work building towards the piece. Each lesson covers four main topics, which are systematically developed: practice methods,...

The Oxford Handbook of the British Musical provides a comprehensive academic survey of British musical theatre offering both a historical account of the musical's development from 1728 and a range of in-depth critical analyses of the unique forms and...

Many of Scotland's songs were collected by, and first set down by, Robert Burns. His mother used to sing songs to him as a child, and his poetry reflected this rich heritage. This book is a collection of 80 songs, and is organised alphabetically by song...

for soprano or mezzo-soprano solo, SATB chorus and either full orchestra or chamber orchestra Minimum recommended string forces for the chamber ensemble are 2.2.2.1.1. Full scores, vocal scores, and instrumental parts are available on hire. Magnificat...

Britain, 1971. Strange land of hot pants, moral outrage, anarchist bombs and sexual revolution. As Marc Bolan is hailed as the nation's teenage saviour, the forgotten hope called David Bowie searches for the spark to relight his fire. He finds it in...

Computer World was Kraftwerk's most concise and focused conceptual statement, their most influential record and crowning achievement. Computer World transformed the way pop music was composed, played, packaged and released and, in the process, helped...

Growing up in the Boston suburbs, Tom Werman was deeply affected by pop music from a young age. He long dreamed of a career in music -- first as Elvis, then as the next George Harrison -- but it almost turned out very differently. Dutifully following the...

Just For One Day takes you on Louise Wener's musical odyssey from awkward 80s suburban pop geek to 90s jet-set Britpop goddess. Of course, once she's living the dream at the height of Britpop's glory, things aren't quite how they appeared from the other...

A Times Book of the YearA Telegraph Book of the YearA Guardian Book of the Year A Rock 'n' Roll Book Club Book of the YearA Guardian 50 Best Holiday ReadsAn Independent Book of the YearA Mojo Music Book of the Year A Resident Book of the Year'This...

Even as many in the modern world draw away from organised religion, the great hymns of our time persist: we turn to them at weddings and funerals, at rugby matches and in pubs. Bringing together twelve of Wales's best-loved hymns, from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857361769Author James RaePage Count 44Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 170g

Best known for a string of 1980s pop soul classics such as 'Private Eyes', 'Maneater', and 'Out Of Touch', Daryl Hall & John Oates are far more than the much caricatured image of the tall blonde one and the short one with the moustache. Through peaks and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857369611Author Trinity College LondonPage Count 32Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 157g

Once Upon a Tune brings you six wonderful stories from many lands, all of which inspired great music. You can battle trolls with Peer Gynt if you go In The Hall of the Mountain King; grapple with a magic broom in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, meet the evil...

This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 3 Cello syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804903322Author Trinity College LondonFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London...