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  Miles Davis' Bitches Brew

  George Grella Jr.

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  It was 1969, and Miles Davis, prince of cool, was on the edge of being left behind by a dynamic generation of young musicians, an important handful of whom had been in his band. Rock music was flying off in every direction, just as America itself seemed about to split at its seams. Following the circumscribed grooves and ambiance of In A Silent Way; coming off a tour with a burning new quintet—called ‘The Lost Band’—with Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette; he went into the studio with musicians like frighteningly talented guitarist John McLaughlin, and soulful Austrian keyboardist Joe Zawinul. Working with his essential producer, Teo Macero, Miles set a cauldron of ideas loose while the tapes rolled. At the end, there was the newly minted Prince of Darkness, a completely new way forward for jazz and rock, and the endless brilliance and depth of Bitches Brew.Bitches Brew is still one of the most astonishing albums ever made in either jazz or rock. Seeming to fuse the two, it actually does something entirely more revolutionary and open-ended: blending the most avant-garde aspects of Western music with deep grooves, the album rejects both jazz and rock for an entirely different idea of how music can be made.

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  Nature's Harmony of Serene...

  Molly Mey

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  Experience a transformative journey to emotional healing, deep relaxation, and peaceful living with "Nature's Concerto of Serene Forest Tunes Mixed with Ambient Tones for Inner Peace & Emotional Healing." 
  This audiobook is a perfect resource for those seeking wellness, balance, and a profound sense of calmness. It’s specifically designed for individuals looking to improve their emotional well-being, reduce stress, and foster inner peace. Whether you're facing anxiety, struggling with sleep, or seeking emotional clarity, this audiobook offers the support you need. 
  Inside, you’ll find guided mindful practices and powerful techniques that help you unwind and release the burdens of daily life. These methods are perfect for cultivating emotional resilience, helping you better manage life’s challenges. Through intentional practice, you will learn to embrace stillness and create space for reflection, allowing you to foster a deeper connection to your true self. 
  This audiobook is especially beneficial for those who want to improve nighttime relaxation and experience restorative sleep. It’s a tool that provides holistic stress management strategies to enhance your overall sense of well-being. Whether you're looking for ways to enhance your focus, balance your emotions, or relieve tension, this audiobook serves as a comprehensive guide to regaining a sense of vitality. 
  Perfect for meditation enthusiasts or anyone looking to explore mindfulness, this audiobook helps you cultivate harmony in both your body and mind. It supports a life of rejuvenation, offering practices that will keep you grounded and aligned with your goals for mental clarity and peace.

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  Chronicling Stankonia - The Rise...

  Regina Bradley

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  This vibrant book pulses with the beats of a new American South, probing the ways music, literature, and film have remixed southern identities for a post–civil rights generation. For scholar and critic Regina N. Bradley, Outkast’s work is the touchstone, a blend of funk, gospel, and hip-hop developed in conjunction with the work of other culture creators—including T.I., Kiese Laymon, and Jesmyn Ward. This work, Bradley argues, helps define new cultural possibilities for black southerners who came of age in the 1980s and 1990s and have used hip-hop culture to buffer themselves from the historical narratives and expectations of the civil rights era. André 3000, Big Boi, and a wider community of creators emerge as founding theoreticians of the hip-hop South, framing a larger question of how the region fits into not only hip-hop culture but also contemporary American society as a whole. 
   
  Chronicling Stankonia reflects the ways that culture, race, and southernness intersect in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Although part of southern hip-hop culture remains attached to the past, Bradley demonstrates how younger southerners use the music to embrace the possibility of multiple Souths, multiple narratives, and multiple points of entry to contemporary southern black identity.

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  Shakespeare's Greatest...

  William Shakespeare

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  William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. These skills are perhaps best encapsulated in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players.  From King Henry V's inspiring speech to his soldiers on the field of Agincourt to the villainous Merchant of Venice Shylock defending his own cruelty, to the shepherdess Phebe from "As You Like It" grappling with her sudden attraction to a young courtier, to Nick Bottom from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," awaking from what he considers the strangest dream in history, Shakespeare's monologues are short distillations of his larger themes - love and loss, fairness and inequity, power and envy, lust and purity.Fort Raphael Publishing is proud to present, in this first volume, some of Shakespeare's greatest monologues, each of which captures a shining, brilliant moment from his plays that gives us a deeper understanding of each character, whether flattering, damning or inspiring.Enjoy this collection of monologues from the greatest theatrical writer in the English language - William Shakespeare.

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  It Was Always You: Secrets...

  Cassian Verwood

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  It Was Always You: Secrets Behind True Connection 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to deepen your understanding and build genuine relationships by uncovering the secrets behind true connection? 
  Searching for a comprehensive resource that covers all the essential elements to help you navigate life's unexpected journeys? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for exploring profound insights, applying your newfound knowledge, and engaging in thoughtful exercises that will pave the way for genuine connections. 
  Updated to reflect the latest insights on discovering your true self through life's twists and turns. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Deep exploration of the principles behind authentic connections 
  - In-depth explanations of self-discovery processes 
  - Effective strategies for nurturing relationships and overcoming obstacles 
  Our guide stands out due to its extensive coverage, ensuring that you grasp key concepts thoroughly. Each topic is examined with care and precision, rather than being glossed over. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, our guide ensures a seamless transition between subjects. Say farewell to complicated jargon and embrace clear, precise, and accurate content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button to secure your guide and commence your transformative journey to uncovering the secrets of true connection!  
  It Was Always You: Secrets Behind True Connection

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  The Playwright's Journey - From...

  Jemma Kennedy

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  A clear, supportive and comprehensive guide to writing a play – based on the author's long-running playwriting masterclasses, as taught at the UK's National Theatre.
  This book leads you through everything you need to know, including:
  -The theatrical tools and techniques you can use to bring your play to life on the stage (and how these differ from writing for film and TV)
  -Discovering and trusting your writing process, with a range of approaches for developing your initial idea into a completed script
  -Understanding your characters, including their goals and central conflicts, and using emotional logic to connect them to your story
  -Finding the dramatic structure and theatrical setting that best suits your play
  -The key elements of constructing a great scene, including how to invoke tension, deepen characterisation and create effective transitions
  -Writing engaging, active dialogue by finding each character's voice, balancing exposition with subtext, and rooting what a character says in their specific context
  Throughout, you'll find examples from classical and modern plays, plus insights from other contemporary playwrights into their own writing journeys. Each chapter provides a set of exercises to help you practise what you've learnt.
  
  There's also advice on what to do once you've finished your script – including redrafting, receiving feedback and taking notes – and how to navigate your play's progress towards production.
  Whether you're an emerging playwright or embarking on your first-ever play, The Playwright's Journey will help you develop your creativity, strengthen your connection to your material, and transform your idea into a fully formed play that feels alive on the page – and the stage.
  'A very, very smart book which left me nodding in sage agreement with every chapter... [Lays] bare the most complex, convoluted ideas with exquisite lucidity, wit and empathy... A substantial and rare aesthetic achievement which every aspiring playwright, producer and director should read and respect' Joe Penhall
  'Kind, good, sane and useable advice, brilliantly written' Blanche McIntyre

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