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In his latest book, Greil Marcus, arguably the most influential music critic of all time, offers his most impassioned and intense essay yet. Steering clear of official history--encyclopedia entries, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, classic success stories--Marcus brings to the forefront 10 essential songs that, for their influence and how they have resonated throughout the decades, have surpassed a milestone of pop music. This book includes brief biographies of the songs' writers and performers and captures the essence of each pop entry--everlasting yet at the same time fleeting....

En el pensamiento musical confluyen distintos campos de conocimiento como la Filosofía, la Estética, la Historia, la Sociología, la Antropología, etc. Todas estas disciplinas nos ayudan a entender qué funciones tenía la música en diferentes épocas, cómo era considerada por la sociedad del momento y qué vínculos tenía con la concepción del mundo. En este libro, un libro imprescindible para los amantes de la música que se quieran adentrar en el prolífico tesoro del pensamiento musical, se desgrana la visión de la música y su importancia desde los griegos hasta la actualidad....

This collection of rounds and canons develops sight reading and ensemble skills. Every teacher and student will find benefit in this clever mix of original material, folk songs and classical pieces, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Purcell, Schumann, Tallis, and Haydn. Two-part to six-part, with the majority being four-part, most of these rounds and canons are not technically difficult, and may be performed by players of different skill levels. This volume can be used by several students at one, two or more pianos, or in combination with violin, viola and/or cello, since a cross...

(Boosey & Hawkes Voice). These exciting collections feature new transcriptions, previously unpublished material, and some selections never before published separately from complete vocal scores. The High Voice edition features 29 songs, and the Medium/Low Voice edition has 34. Contents: Afterthought * from ARIAS AND BARCAROLLES: (Little Smary * Greeting) * La Bonne Cuisine * FOUR RECIPES: (Plum Pudding * Queues de Boeuf (Ox-Tails) * Tavouk Gueunksis * Civet a Toute Vitesse (Rabbit at Top Speed)) * I Hate Music * A CYCLE OF FIVE KID SONGS: (I. My Name Is Barbara * II. Jupiter Has Seven Moons * ...