Titoli in Compositori e musicisti

Today, most of the music fans listen to is streamed via online services and highly compressed. It’s convenient, but, frustratingly, this comes at the cost of quality. Gone are the days when it was technologically necessary to compress music into the smallest possible file size, yet this remains the industry standard. The result is music that is robbed of its original quality - muddy and flat in sound compared to the rich, warm sound artists hear in the studio.

The explosive, definitive account of Michael Jackson’s fall from grace has now been updated with four new fascinating chapters. Award-winning journalist Diane Dimond, who first broke the story of the King of Pop’s battles against child molestation charges from 1993 to 2005, takes you behind the scenes and into the courtroom of one of the most controversial cases of the decade. This audio version gives listeners a dramatic glimpse of one reporter’s vigilance and unending quest to uncover the truth.

In February 1969, the Beatles began working on what became their final album together. Abbey Road introduced a number of new techniques and technologies to the Beatles' sound and included "Come Together", "Something", and "Here Comes the Sun", which all emerged as classics. Womack's colorful retelling of how this landmark album was written and recorded is a treat for fans of the Beatles. Solid State takes listeners back to 1969 and into EMI's Abbey Road Studios, which boasted an advanced solid state transistor mixing desk.

A multiple award-winning singer/songwriter, Katy Perry has reached heights of fame that goes beyond music. She’s also an actress, TV icon, and philanthropist that has sold over 100 million records. In this interview, she talks about being a “mom” to Justin Bieber, the music on her album, Teenage Dream, and the songs "Peacock" and "California Gurls", and how she wants her ashes used in fireworks when she’s gone.

Iconic vocalist Brian Johnson joined AC/DC in 1980. Along with his bandmates, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. In this discussion with Chuck and Randy, he covers the writing style of the Young brothers, his love and passion for racing cars, and even his foray into writing music for movies. He also shares insights on being in the studio for the band’s Black Ice album and his thoughts on retirement.

La version Kindle de ce livre a été n°3 du Top 100 en décembre 2014. Cette version Audible correspond à la 3ème édition de ce livre publiée en 2016. Irremplaçable - plus les années passent et plus il nous manque... Comme l’a déclaré un autre maître de son art, Steven Spielberg : "Tout comme il n’y aura jamais d’autres Fred Astaire ou d’autres Chuck Berry ou d’autres Elvis Presley, il n’y aura jamais personne de comparable à Michael Jackson. Son talent, sa vivacité et son côté mystérieux font de lui une légende."

Deus Salvou Meu Casamento nos ensina como reencontrar a felicidade mesmo quando os problemas destruíram quase tudo. "Eu não me lembro de ter sido solteira. Parece que nasci para viver com o Rogério. Mas também nunca imaginei que viveria guerras. Mas, não somos somo cristais, somos barros, que Deus quebra e faz de novo. E o Senhor fez exatamente isso em nosso casamento", compartilha Gisele.

Anderson Freire é um exemplo extraordinário de superação e fé. Desde menino, aprendeu a vencer desafios, valorizar a vida. Ele conseguiu transformar as dificuldades em motivação para adorar a Deus. Nem as lutas mais duras o impediram de acreditar que uma janela de bênçãos lhe seria aberta. O sonho de se tornar um grande cantor e compositor foi marcado por uma profecia que se cumpriu de forma impressionante. Deus foi fiel em cada palavra... Hoje, suas canções alcançam multidões, transformando vidas, revelando o amor de Deus.

Imagine a dor no coração de uma mãe ao ver sua filha perdendo a vida! É um desafio que poucas pessoas conseguem suportar... Flordelis e sua filha Simone enfrentaram, juntas, a enfermidade que todos temem e uma das mais cruéis: o câncer. Tudo parecia bem com Simone até que descobriu-se que em seu corpo havia vários tumores malignos. Os médicos já não tinham mais esperança. Como reagir a uma notícia tão perturbadora?

Initiation à l'œuvre et à la vie d'Antonio Vivaldi. Antonio Vivaldi est l'un des plus importants compositeurs de la période baroque, et a eu une influence considérable en Italie et dans toute l'Europe. Sa virtuosité au violon était incomparable, et c'est l'initiateur principal du concerto de soliste ; son art s'est exprimé dans une intense variété de genres et d'instruments, et il se targuait de composer un concerto plus vite que le copiste ne pouvait le transcrire. Plongez au cœur de sa vie et de son temps avec cet enregistrement original.

Berlioz est un maître incontesté de l'orchestre ; on lui doit la notion de festival, il a inauguré le genre de la mélodie avec ensemble instrumental, et c'est un éminent représentant du romantisme européen. Mais cette réussite n'a pas été sans son lot de déceptions : cet enregistrement original retrace la vie de Berlioz d'une manière plus personnelle, pour plus de proximité avec cette figure fondamentale que sa qualité ne doit pas rendre inaccessible.

Hijo de una encantadora modista de Santiago de Cuba y un habanerísimo padre músico que desde niño le inculcóel amor a las artes y la pasión por la lectura. Paquito D’Rivera nació en Marianao, La Habana el 4 de Junio de 1948.De temperamento inquieto y carácter humorístico, el ecléctico saxofonista, clarinetista, compositor y escritor, en 1067fue fundador, junto a Armando Romeu de la orquesta Cubana de música moderna y más tarde, con Chucho Valdés,del explosivo, innovador e influyente grupo Irakere.

Quincy Troupe's account of his friendship with Miles Davis is a revealing portrait of a great musician and an intimate study of a unique relationship. It is also an engrossing chronicle of the author's own development, both artistically and personally. A keen and critical observer, Troupe captures and conveys the power of Miles' presence, the mesmerizing force of his personality, and the restless energy that lay at the root of his creativity.

Sarfraz Manzoor was two years old when, in 1974, he emigrated from Pakistan to Britain with his mother, brother, and sister. Sarfraz spent his teenage years in a constant battle, trying to reconcile being both British and Muslim, trying to fit in at school and at home. But it was when his best friend introduced him to the music of Bruce Springsteen that his life changed completely. Both a tribute to Springsteen and a story of personal discovery, Greetings from Bury Park is a warm, irreverent, and exceptionally perceptive memoir about how music transcends religion and race.

Este libro es indispensable para conocer a ese ser humano llamado Juan Luis Guerra, especialmente en zonas de su vida tan desconocidas hasta hoy como imprescindibles para entenderlo: esta historia nos lo dibuja con objetividad, con sus temores, sus sueños, sus amores. Darío Tejeda desglosa a Juan Luis en sus partes esenciales: su familia; su infancia y su adolescencia; su formación y su disciplina; sus logros y sus fracasos.

Ce livre audio raconte l'histoire d'Elvis Presley, la genèse de ses plus grands hits et plusieurs sujets de réflexion : Les records de ventes battus par Elvis. Sa générosité sans borne. Le chanteur qui a vendu le plus de disques au monde ? Le Colonel Parker a-t-il brisé la carrière d'Elvis ? Pourquoi le Colonel Parker n'a-t-il jamais autorisé Elvis à tourner en Europe ? En rendant visite à Nixon, Elvis a-t-il cherché à devenir un agent de la lutte contre la drogue ?

This is the revealing portrait of a prolific singer, songwriter, and performer of country music. Mega country music hits like "City Lights" (Ray Price), "Tips of My Fingers" (Roy Clark, Eddy Arnold, Steve Wariner), "Once a Day" (Connie Smith), "Saginaw, Michigan" (Lefty Frizzell), and many more flowed from his pen, making him one of the most decorated songwriters in music history. Then he came to a point in his career when he questioned if what he had to say mattered anymore. Music Row had changed.

The second volume of Metallica's definitive biography opens as the band breaks through to mainstream with its fifth album, Metallica (a.k.a. The Black Album), topping the Billboard charts and its hit single "Enter Sandman" dominating the airwaves. By 1993, after a two-year tour, Metallica had become the biggest hard-rock band in the world. Success naturally brought new challenges, and the band ran the risk of alienating its original fans.

A landmark release, this is the first of a two-volume biography of Metallica, the biggest metal band of all time, told via exclusive interviews with the band and their world.

Franz Schubert, al escucharlo en un concierto, exclamó: "He oído cantar a un ángel". Rossini lo reverenciaba. Liszt igualmente quedó fascinado al escucharlo. Berlioz lo consideró "único en su especie y fue descrito por un dramaturgo vienés como el "Dios del violín". Pese a todo lo anterior, Niccolò Paganini no fue solamente el ídolo de Europa sino que se convirtió en un mito viviente en su época.