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  Rethinking Rationalisation:...

  Ana Petrov

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  Max Weber as a sociologist of music?
  Scrutinising an array of nineteenth-century discourses on the concept of 'development' in music, Ana Petrov focuses on Max Weber's theory of rationalisation in music, which led him to see 'rationalised' music as the most 'developed', the most 'complex' and the 'best' music that the whole of civilisation had ever achieved. Weber was convinced that his analysis could prove that the 'peak' of the rationalisation process was to be found in the 'great' masterpieces of German composers, starting with Johann Sebastian Bach and finishing with Richard Wagner.
  Petrov argues that Weber's allegedly 'neutral' concepts were far from 'innocent' and 'ideology-free', but rather outcomes of his social and intellectual background. She explores the implications of Weber's concept of rationalisation in music, discussing correlations between the theories of evolution and rationalisation and the paradigm of cultural imperialism, which can be recognised in Weber's promulgation of the superiority of Western music traditions.

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  The Young Lutheran's Guide to...

  Garrison Keillor

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  A special performance combines a popular Garrison Keillor piece with a renowned orchestra. 
  Garrison Keillor and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra perform one of Keillor’s most-requested pieces, “A Young Lutheran’s Guide to the Orchestra,” along with other musical and humorous selections. Originally conceived as a local fundraiser, this collection will delight any fan of the A Prairie Home Companion. Contents:Theme & CommercialsOrange Blossom SpecialWhy I Don’t Like TchaikowskyOverture, The Marriage of FigaroRitual Fire DanceThe Young Lutheran’s Guide to the OrchestraSave the Last Dance for MeProkofiev Symphony #1

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  I Die Each Time I Hear the Sound...

  Mike Doughty

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  A precise yet disorienting look at the exhilaration of music, the process of memory, and the moments when the world becomes new, by the acclaimed songwriter and author of The Book of Drugs "[Mike Doughty's writing is] astonishingly vital, energized, and natural. . . . acerbic and sometimes lacerating."--RICK MOODY, author of The Long Accomplishment and The Ice Storm In this highly original gathering of autobiographical stories, the musician and writer Mike Doughty, in his inimitable voice, sends dispatches from a touring musician's peripatetic life, vividly recalling moments when profound musical experiences made him see the world anew.I Die Each Time I Hear the Sound consists of sometimes-surreal tales, drawing from conflations of memory, especially formative moments in New York City in the 1990s. It looks at how the avid nostalgia of fans is both a boon and a burden for an artist working to stay vital, and what it is to age while touring, and prolifically releasing new music. He examines the struggle to keep relationships alive while living on the road, and the strangeness of the disconnect between performer and audience. A unique narrative, unstuck in time, and an unforgettable examination of what it is to be an artist in this cultural moment, I Die Each Time I Hear the Sound is funny, vulnerable, and unsparing.

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  My West Side Story - A Memoir

  George Chakiris, Lindsay Harrison

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  George Chakiris famously played the angry gang leader Bernardo in the film version of West Side Story (1961), for which he won an Oscar for best supporting actor. My West Side Story is an insider's look at how this theatrical and cinematic landmark evolved from a conversation in Jerome Robbins's Manhattan apartment between him, Arthur Laurents, and Leonard Bernstein to ten Oscars, three Golden Globes, two Tony Awards, and a Grammy. While also a memoir of Chakiris's long and distinguished career, the emphasis is on West Side Story. Here are profiles of the film's stars and directors, from Natalie Wood and "lovely" Richard Beymer, to the mercurial Jerome Robbins and "passionate" Rita Moreno, with whom Chakiris remains friends. "I know exactly where my gratitude belongs," Chakiris writes, "and I still marvel at how, unbeknownst to me at the time, the joyful path of my life was paved one night in 1949 when Jerome Robbins sat Leonard Bernstein and Arthur Laurents down in his apartment and announced, 'I have an idea.' "

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  Play All Night! - Duane Allman...

  Bob Beatty

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  The 1971 Allman Brothers Band album At Fillmore East was a musical manifesto years in the making. Bob Beatty dives deep into the motivations of band founder Duane Allman to tell the story of what made this album one of the most important live rock albums in history.Beatty chronicles how Allman rejected the traditional route of music business success and built a band that was at its best jamming live on stage, feeding off the crowd's energy, and pushing each other to new heights of virtuosic improvisation. Every challenge, from recruiting a group of relatively unknown but established musicians, touring the American South as an interracial band, and the failure of their first two studio albums, sharpened Allman's determination to pursue the band's unique sound. He made a bold choice—to record their next album live at Bill Graham's famous concert hall in New York's Lower East Side, a gamble that launched a new strand of American music to the top of the charts.Four days after the album went gold, Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident. He was twenty-four. This book explores how At Fillmore East cemented Allman's legacy as a strong-willed, self-taught visionary, giving fans of Southern rock and all listeners interested in the role of rock music in American popular culture a new appreciation for this pathbreaking album.

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  Leading Women in Music -...

  Jene Roswell

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  Are you interested in learning about some of the most influential women in music? 
  Perhaps you are an aspiring female musician searching for motivation from some of the best female musicians that have made it big? 
  Or, maybe you are a musical historian trying to find a book that goes into extensive and insightful details on the leading women in the music industry since the 1970s? 
  These stories on female musical legends will empower and motivate you if you are looking for fresh inspiration to go after your own dreams... 
  Whatever the reason may be, Leading Women in Music is the only book that you need to know the 25 most influential women in the music industry since 1970! 
  With stories of the musical leaders in their generation, this book contains female leaders of singing, songwriting, and producing. 
  Each artist has made a significant impact on the music industry in their own right, and Leading Women in Music examines their impact in great detail, providing you with more information on these incredible women. 
  Their backstories may surprise you! They may even inspire you to achieve similar feats of greatness, whether in music or in your passion! Inside Leading Women in Music, discover the stories about Adele, Barba Streisand, Beyonce, Cher, Dolly Parton, Suzi Quatro and, much more! 
  Learn about some of the greatest female artists to have ever walked the earth! 
  Grab a copy of Leading Women in Music today and take your knowledge to the next level!

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