U2 Revolution La Historia Ilustrada de La Mitica Banda de Rock

A collection of revealing interviews, this book tells Nick Cave’s tumultuous yet successful story in his own words. Discussing his 30-year-long career as a rock-and-roll front man as well as his other labors as a talented novelist, screenwriter, and songwriter, this illuminating autobiography-of-sorts provides insight into why Cave has become one of the most respected artists in recent history. These no-holds-barred interviews cover everything from his time with The Birthday Party, to the global success of The Bad Seeds, to the relationship between his addictions and his artistry. Una...

You can hum it, but can you write it down? When most people think of a composer, they picture a bewigged genius like Mozart or Beethoven frenetically directing mighty orchestras in the ornate palaces of Vienna. While that may have been the case once upon a time, modern composers make themselves heard far beyond the classical conservatoire and concert hall. These days, soundtracks are in high demand in industries such as TV, film, advertising, and even gaming to help create immersive and exciting experiences. Whatever your musical ambitions—composing a dark requiem in a beautiful Viennese...

El autor busca en las raíces de su pueblo esa nueva música que habrá de marcar la tónica del siglo xx. Así el jazz, los spirituals, los cantos de trabajo, tanto de las fábricas como del campo, lo impulsan hacia un camino determinado: aquel que habrá de conducir a la música social.

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....

In 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander's brain was severely damaged by a devastating case of bacterial meningitis, and he fell into a weeklong coma. During those 7 days in coma, he was plunged into the deepest realms of consciousness and came to understand profound truths about the universe we inhabit.