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  A Classic Interview with Music...

  Marvin Gaye

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  Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (April 2, 1939 - April 1, 1984) was an American R&B and soul singer, musician, and songwriter. He helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist, which earned him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul." With hits like, "How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You)," "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "What's Going On", "Let's Get It On" and "Sexual Healing," Gaye is often considered one of the greatest singers of all time. The following recording is from a 1983 tv interview.

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  Keyboard Lessons - Essential...

  Jessica Gilbert

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  Learning to play the keyboard can be an exciting and fulfilling journey. Whether you aspire to play classical pieces, improvise jazz standards, or perform contemporary pop songs, mastering the fundamentals of keyboard playing is essential. And at the heart of these fundamentals are chords and scales.  
  Chords and scales are the building blocks of music theory, and understanding them is crucial to becoming a proficient keyboard player. In the context of the keyboard, chords are groups of notes played together that create harmony, while scales are groups of notes played in a sequence that creates a melody. Mastering these concepts will give you the tools to create beautiful music and express yourself as a musician.  
  Essential Tips and Techniques To Play Keyboard Chords and Scales is a comprehensive guide that will take you from beginner to intermediate-level keyboard playing. This book is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of chords and scales and practical tips and techniques to improve your playing skills.

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  Drawn Testimony - My Four...

  Jane Rosenberg

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  From America’s top courtroom sketch artist, a penetrating, compulsively readable memoir about her dramatic four-decade career“A mesmerizing look at this rarest of professions…”–Bookpage STARRED review"Readers will be hard-pressed to put this down.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED review"Rosenberg’s fascinating debut offers a front row seat to some of the most high-profile criminal cases of the last four decades."—Library Journal STARRED review"Perceptive, compassionate, and endlessly fascinated by how the human condition is revealed in the courtroom, Rosenberg tells riveting and resonant tales in image and word."—Booklist STARRED reviewFor over forty years, Jane Rosenberg has been at the heart of the news cycle, covering almost every major trial that has passed through the New York justice system as a courtroom sketch artist, including the most recent Donald Trump hush money trial.In Drawn Testimony, Rosenberg brings us into the dramatic high-stakes world of her craft, where art, psychology and courtroom drama collide. Over the course of her legendary career, Jane has had a front-row seat to some of the most iconic and notorious moments in our nation’s recent history, including cases pertaining to:• Mick Jagger• Martha Stewart• Tom Brady's "Deflategate" scandal• John Lennon’s murder trial • Ghislaine Maxwell• John Gotti• Harvey Weinstein• The Boston Marathon bomber• Donald TrumpReaders will learn how she has honed her unique powers of perception and also what her portraits reveal, not only about her subjects, but about the human condition in general.Fearless, fascinating and gorgeously written, Drawn Testimony captures the unique career of an artist whose body of work depicts history as it’s happening.

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  Yes - The Tormato Story

  Kevin Mulryne

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  The music of Yes indelibly shaped the original sound of progressive rock. But the true tale of this landmark band goes well beyond headline-making albums like Fragile and Close to the Edge. In this book, Kevin Mulryne tells the absorbing story of the final Yes album of the 1970s, Tormato, uncovering myriad fascinating twists and turns for the first time.  
  “Tormato was my introduction to the music of the world’s greatest progressive rock band, and I have spent years finding out all I can about it,” explains Kevin. “I have spoken to fans, experts and many of the people who were there during the technical setup of the equipment, the recording of the album, and the creation of the artwork.” 
  “Along the way, I have learned a great deal about Yes, and the processes, frustrations and triumphs of recording a rock album in the late ‘70s. This is a deep dive into what makes an iconic band tick. I’m sure you will enjoy the journey as much as me!” 
  So what’s the real deal with Tormato? … Be prepared to be surprised.

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  Nature’s Concerto Of Tranquil...

  Selena Brooke

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  This Kindle book exploring soundscapes' effects and benefits for stress relief and meditation in a visual way. It does not include audio recordings or sound files. Instead, it serves as a guide, offering readers a visual insight into how they can harness the power of sound in their lives. 
  Immerse yourself in a journey of tranquility and healing with Nature’s Concerto Of Tranquil Waterfall Soundscapes For Deep Calm, Inner Peace & Mindfulness. This transformative guide invites you to discover the profound benefits of nature therapy as a pathway to emotional balance and overall well-being. 
  In this book, you will explore a variety of meditative practices for peaceful living, each carefully designed to enhance your mindfulness journey. Every chapter delves into the soothing power of waterfalls, offering insights on how to cultivate a serene environment that fosters relaxation and rejuvenation. Learn the art of self-care practices for relaxation that promote inner harmony and a sense of calm amidst life's challenges, enabling you to navigate daily stressors with resilience. 
  Discover how to integrate holistic healing approaches into your daily routine, allowing you to transform your mental and emotional landscape. This book provides practical techniques for restful evening rituals that prepare your mind and body for a rejuvenating night’s rest, ensuring you wake up refreshed, energized, and centered.

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  Modigliani: Another Portrait

  Seungyong Chang

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  As of this writing, I have published thirty-three books. A fair number, when I take a step back and reflect. Most of my work, as readers may know, centers around the cultural arts—music, art, and film. Within this broad spectrum, one figure has continually drawn me back, time and again: the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. 
  There is a simple reason for this repetition: among all the artists I have studied and written about, Modigliani is the one I love most. His work, his life, and the tragic poetry that surrounds him continue to fascinate and move me on a deeply personal level. 
  This new work, "Modigliani: Another Portrait," is something very different. It is, in essence, an imagined life—a novel built on the premise of what might have been. What if the hardships that shaped Modigliani’s short life had never occurred? What if his family had not gone bankrupt at his birth? What if he had never suffered from tuberculosis, never succumbed to addiction, never lived in poverty? What if he had never met Jeanne Hébuterne, or perhaps, met someone else entirely? 
  This book dares to ask those counterfactual questions. In doing so, it turns the familiar tragedy inside out and proposes an alternate path—not necessarily a better one, but a different one. In that sense, it is both an homage and a challenge to the narratives we’ve come to accept about artists, genius, and fate. 
  I invite readers to read this story not as a historical account, but as a kind of dream. A parallel portrait. A fictional canvas on which the same soul is painted with a different light.

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