Backed by the latest research, composer Barry Goldstein shares how every one of us can harness the power of music to dissolve creative blocks, reverse negative mindsets and attitudes, alleviate ailments, and improve overall health. The book offers practical tips and instructions that can be tailored to individual needs. The Secret Language of the Heart: How to Use Music, Sound, and Vibration as Tools for Healing and Personal Transformation, by Barry Goldstein, Hicrophant Publishing, www.hierophantpublishing.com.
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LESTER LANIN: An intimate view of America’s Favorite Society Dance Band and its Leader
One of the most in-demand bandleaders of all time, Lester Lanin began his career in the 1920s and his popularity grew worldwide. He was hired to play for socialites, celebrities, dignitaries, and monarchs, from multiple White House inaugural balls to parties for Frank Zappa and Billy Joel. This memoir by Lanin’s longtime pianist, Al Warner of Local 802 (New York City), gives his intimate view working for the indomitable maestro for 17 years.
Lester Lanin: An Intimate View of America’s Favorite Society Dance Band And Its Leader, by Al Warner, Spring Promise Productions,
www.springpromiseproductions.com.
From the Riser: A Drummer’s Perspective II
A sequel to the popular A Drummer’s Perspective, David Phillips captures images showing the energy, excitement, and emotions of drummers playing live. Photos show drummers playing a wide variety of genres in venues that range from small clubs to Wembley Stadium. Among the wide range of drummers featured are Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) members Kenny Aronoff, Gregg Bissonette, Peter Erskine, and Sheila E.; Local 802 (New York City) members Billy Cobham and Jack DeJohnette; and Lars Ulrich of Local 424 (Richmond, CA).
From the Riser: A Drummer’s Perspective II, by David Phillips,
A & R Marketing Limited, www.armarketing.co.uk.
Double
Today, double bass drum playing or double pedal playing has made its way into every style of music, says drummer, teacher, and Local 406 (Montreal, PQ) member Christian Morissette. His book, Double brings together all the basic techniques professional drummers need to master the double pedal. Designed for all players, beginning to advanced, the book covers subdivisions, rudiments, continuous and noncontinuous foot patterns, transitions, drum fills, odd time signatures, and more. Text is provided in French and English throughout the book.
Double, by Christian Morissette, www.chrismorissette.com.
BOWIE: The Illustrated Story
Widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians and performers of the past five decades, David Bowie released 27 studio albums from 1967 until January 2016, two days before he died. This retrospective follows his career from the folkie baroque rock of his debut to his soul phase, massive pop success in the 1980s, to electronica in the 1990s. The book features stunning photography—on stage and back stage images, gig posters, concert stubs, and more.
Bowie: The Illustrated Story, by Pat Gilbert, Voyageur Press,
www.quartoknows.com.
Led Zeppelin: All the Albums, All the Songs
Author Martin Popoff examines the music of Led Zeppelin as a complex amalgam of blues, rock, folk, and country. He details each of the group’s 81 studio tracks—how and why they were created and the historical context, as well as the recording process. Sidebars detail personnel and instrumentation for each album. The book contains many rare performance and offstage photographs, along with memorabilia.
Led Zeppelin: All the Albums, All the Songs, by Martin Popoff,
Voyageur Press, www.quartoknows.com.
Audio Made Easy, or How to Be a Sound Engineer Without Really Trying, 5th Edition
A concise and comprehensive guide to audio and recording equipment and techniques, Audio Made Easy contains everything you need and nothing you don’t. Author Ira White, shares more than 35 years of recording studio experience, providing real-world solutions and tips that show results. He delves into often-misunderstood details of digital mixers, EQ, speaker specifics, and recording techniques using easy-to-understand language. The book also contains access to online demonstration audio tracks.
Audio Made Easy, or How to Be a Sound Engineer Without Really Trying, 5th Edition, by Ira White, Hal Leonard, www.halleonard.com.
Smithsonian Rock and Roll: Live and Unseen
Between December 2015 and August 2017 the Smithsonian called upon rock and roll lovers around the world to submit photos and stories of their favorite moments in music. This coffee table book is the result of mostly crowd-sourced rock and roll photography of some of rock’s most iconic artists both onstage and behind the scenes. Featuring 142 artists, spanning more than six decades of music industry, the book creates a unique viewpoint of music history, perfect for music lovers of all ages.
Smithsonian Rock and Roll Live and Unseen, by Bill Bentley,
Woman Walk the Line: How the Women in Country Music Changed Our Lives
A celebration of women in country, Americana, and bluegrass music, Woman Walk the Line is a collection of deeply personal essays from some of America’s most intriguing women writers. From Maybelle Carter to Dolly Parton of Local 257 (Nashville, TN), k.d. lang of Local 145 (Vancouver, BC) to Taylor Swift of Local 257 to Rosanne Cash of Local 802 (New York City), Woman Walk the Line speaks to the ways in which artists mark their lives at different ages and in various states of grace and imperfection—and ultimately how music transforms, not just the person making it, but also the listener.
The Pastorale: 26 Pieces Composed in the Pastorale Tradition
These 26 pieces, edited and arranged for solo piano, were composed in different time periods and regions of the world. They demonstrate the history and varied heritage of the Pastorale tradition that has permeated poetry, drama, painting, and music since the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Each piece includes performance notes and a fascinating historical and musical analysis of the style.
The Pastorale: 26 Pieces Composed in the Pastorale Tradition