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  Lucas - His Hollywood Legacy

  Richard Ravalli

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  George Lucas is an innovative and talented director, producer, screenwriter, and filmmaker whose prolific career spans decades. While he is best known as the creative mind behind the Star Wars franchise, Lucas first gained notoriety with his 1973 film American Graffiti, which received five Academy Award nominations. When Star Wars was released, the groundbreaking motion picture won six Academy Awards, became the highest grossing film at the time, and started a cultural revolution that continues to inspire generations of fans. Three decades and countless successes later, Lucas announced semiretirement in 2012 and sold his successful production company, Lucasfilm, to Disney. His achievements have earned him the Academy's Irving G. Thalberg Award, the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award, induction into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame and the California Hall of Fame, and a National Medal of Arts presented by President Barack Obama. Lucas: His Hollywood Legacy is the first collection to bring a sustained scholarly perspective to the iconic filmmaker and his legacy beyond the Star Wars films. Edited by Richard Ravalli, this volume analyzes Lucas's overall contribution and importance to the film industry, diving deep into his use and development of modern special effects technologies, the history of his Skywalker Ranch production facilities, and more.

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  Pop Scars - A memoir on fame...

  Anthony Kavanagh

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  The shocking, tell-all memoir from '90s popstar and heart-throb formerly known as KavanaBorn in Manchester in 1977, Anthony Kavanagh's rise to fame was stratospheric, scoring a record deal at the age of just eighteen and winning the much-coveted Smash Hits Male Artist of the Year Award in 1997, all the while achieving top ten hits, appearing on countless magazine covers, performing on Top of the Pops and gigging alongside the Spice Girls. The stuff that dreams are made of.  But Anthony - or Kavana as he came to be known - was also trying to keep his sexuality a secret while navigating his way through an industry where image was everything; where his success depended on him having to be exactly who he wasn't.What followed was a dark and dangerous spiral into addiction, an illness that would insidiously follow and baffle him for years to come. Pop Scars is a story told with fearless honesty that's at times as funny as it is heartbreaking, chronicling the highs, the lows, the self-destruction and the chaos of hitting rock bottom and then finding out that rock bottom has a basement.Thirty years on, Anthony is ready to tell his jaw-dropping story. Pop Scars is a book about teenage stardom, fame, addiction, grief and - ultimately - survival and sobriety.

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  Music Theory for Guitarists...

  James Shipway

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  Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2 continues where volume 1 left-off, showing you guitar theory concepts you need to gain an even greater understanding of the guitar fretboard. Use this knowledge to become a better improviser, soloist, singer-songwriter, composer, and all round musician! This audiobook (with optional downloadable workbook and backing tracks) is perfect for any player from beginner to advanced who wants to better understand crucial guitar theory topics and quickly and easily bring their music theory skills to near pro-level. Lessons cover:How to easily learn all the notes on your guitar fretboardMaking basic chord progressions sound amazing with ‘sus’ and ‘add9’ chords - includes examples and chord shapes! ‘Seventh chords’: learn the theory and how to use them for richer, more colourful sounds in your musicUsing the Circle of Fifths: better understand chord progressions and songs, key signatures, blues progressions and more! Basic mode theory. Learn mode structure, mode names, when to use modes, and choosing which one will work the best. Avoid the confusion most players experience when it comes to the topic of modes!Plus lessons on compound intervals, key signatures, triad chord inversions, the Roman numeral ‘system’ for understanding chord progressions, seventh chord ‘families’ and much more! 
  This audiobook comes with a free optional download pack containing printable workbook featuring all the musical examples refenced in the audio lessons, quiz questions, backing tracks and more!

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  A Classic Interview with Music...

  Tiny Tim

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  Herbert Butros Khaury (April 12, 1932 - November 30, 1996), also known as Herbert Buckingham Khaury, and known professionally as Tiny Tim, was an American musician and musical archivist. He is especially known for his 1968 hit recording of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips," a cover of the popular song from the 1929 musical Gold Diggers of Broadway. Tiny Tim was renowned for his wide vocal range, in particular his far-reaching falsetto. The following interview was recorded in July 1988.

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  From The Heart: The Story of Matrix

  John Harmon

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  In 1974, nine musicians came together in Appleton, Wisconsin, to form Matrix, a jazz fusion ensemble. Led by composer and keyboardist John Harmon, the group rose to prominence on the festival circuit before recording six acclaimed albums. Follow Harmon as he tells the story of the band, from their beginnings on the road in the Midwest to their greatest successes to their reunion tours that brought them back together. From the Heart brings you into the inner workings of a highly influential music group, as well as closer to the man who made it all happen.

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  Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin...

  Various Various

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  Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterpieces like never before. Introducing the digital audiobook "Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Partita No. 1 and Thunderstorms," a captivating blend of classical music, the soothing ambiance of thunderstorms, and an enriching biography of one of history's greatest composers. 
   
  Musical Journey 
  Experience Bach's genius through a meticulously curated selection of his violin compositions, accompanied by the natural soundscape of thunderstorms. This unique combination creates a serene and introspective atmosphere, perfect for both relaxing and deepening your appreciation of classical music. The featured pieces include: 
   
  Bourree [I.S. Bach BWV 1002, Violin Partita No. 1 in B minor]: Delight in the lively and intricate melodies of the Bourree, enhanced by the gentle rumble of distant thunder. 
   
  Sarabande BWV 1002 (Partita No. 1 for Violin Solo in B minor): Feel the emotional depth of the Sarabande, its solemn tones beautifully contrasted with the patter of rain and the occasional roll of thunder. 
   
  No. 4 in E♭ major, BWV 815 (1-7): Revel in the elegance and sophistication of this suite, each movement enriched by the immersive background of a thunderstorm. 
   
  Suite in C minor, BWV 997: Explore the profound and contemplative nature of this suite, where each note resonates with the soothing sounds of nature. 
   
  Violin Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001: Appreciate the technical brilliance and expressive power of this sonata, accompanied by the rhythmic dance of raindrops and the dramatic presence of thunder. 
   
  Bach's Biography 
  In addition to the musical pieces, this audiobook offers a comprehensive biography of Johann Sebastian Bach. Learn about his life, his inspirations, and his enduring legacy. 

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