The Ballad in American Popular Music

The Ballad in American Popular Music
Author: David Metzer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2017-09-21
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1108509746

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While ballads have been a cornerstone of popular music for decades, this is the first book to explore the history and appeal of these treasured songs. David Metzer investigates how and why the styles of ballads have changed over a period of more than seventy years, offering a definition of the genre and discussing the influences of celebrated performers including Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston. The emotional power of the ballad is strongly linked to the popular mood of the time, and consequently songs can tell us much about how events and emotions were felt and understood in wider culture at specific moments of recent American history. Tracing both the emotional and stylistic developments of the genre from the 1950s to the present day, this lively and engaging volume is as much a musical history as it is a history of emotional life in America.

A More Beautiful Question

A More Beautiful Question
Author: Warren Berger
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-03-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1620401460

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To get the best answer-in business, in life-you have to ask the best possible question. Innovation expert Warren Berger shows that ability is both an art and a science. It may be the most underappreciated tool at our disposal, one we learn to use well in infancy-and then abandon as we grow older. Critical to learning, innovation, success, even to happiness-yet often discouraged in our schools and workplaces-it can unlock new business opportunities and reinvent industries, spark creative insights at many levels, and provide a transformative new outlook on life. It is the ability to question-and to do so deeply, imaginatively, and “beautifully.” In this fascinating exploration of the surprising power of questioning, innovation expert Warren Berger reveals that powerhouse businesses like Google, Nike, and Netflix, as well as hot Silicon Valley startups like Pandora and Airbnb, are fueled by the ability to ask fundamental, game-changing questions. But Berger also shares human stories of people using questioning to solve everyday problems-from “How can I adapt my career in a time of constant change?” to “How can I step back from the daily rush and figure out what really makes me happy?” By showing how to approach questioning with an open, curious mind and a willingness to work through a series of “Why,” “What if,” and “How” queries, Berger offers an inspiring framework of how we can all arrive at better solutions, fresh possibilities, and greater success in business and life.

First 50 Pop Ballads You Should Play on the Piano

First 50 Pop Ballads You Should Play on the Piano
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2018-02-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1540025500

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(Easy Piano Songbook). 50 classic ballads simply arranged for beginning pianists, including: Bridge over Troubled Water * (They Long to Be) Close to You * Don't Let the Sun Go down on Me * Ebony and Ivory * Fields of Gold * The Greatest Love of All * Hello * Imagine * Just the Way You Are * Killing Me Softly with His Song * Lady in Red * More Than Words * One More Night * The Power of Love * Right Here Waiting * Superman (It's Not Easy) * Total Eclipse of the Heart * Wonderful Tonight * You Are So Beautiful * and more.

Top 50 Ballads

Top 50 Ballads
Author:
Publisher: Top 50
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739077887

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50 of the most beautiful ballads from the past five decades. Each easy piano arrangement includes lyrics and chord symbols. Titles: As Time Goes By * At Last * Beautiful (As You) * Because of You * Blue Moon * Breakaway * Bye Bye Blackbird * Celebrate Me Home * Come Rain or Come Shine * Desperado * Earth Angel * Everything * Falling Slowly * The Greatest Love of All * Heal the World * Hey There, Delilah * How Deep Is Your Love * How Do I Live * I Don't Want to Miss a Thing * I Knew I Loved You * Jar of Hearts * Killing Me Softly * La vie en rose * Laura * Lost * Love Will Lead You Back * Misty * Need You Now * Night and Day * Not Like the Movies * The Notebook (Main Title) * The Only Exception * Open Arms * Out Here on My Own * People * Skylark * So In Love * Someone to Watch Over Me * Star Dust * Take My Breath Away * Thank You * To Where You Are * Unbreak My Heart * Way Back Into Love * Weekend in New England * Who's Sorry Now * Wind Beneath My Wings * You Haven't Seen the Last of Me * You Light Up My Life * You Raise Me Up.

Life of a Song

Life of a Song
Author: Jan Dalley
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1473670470

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Who knew that Paul McCartney originally referred to Yesterday as 'Scrambled Eggs' because he couldn't think of any lyrics for his heart-breaking tune? Or that Patti LaBelle didn't know what 'Voulez-vous couches avec moi ce soir?' actually meant? These and countless other fascinating back stories of some of our best-known and best-loved songs fill this book, a collection of the highly successful weekly The Life of a Song columns that appear in the FT Weekend every Saturday. Each 600-word piece gives a mini-biography of a single song, from its earliest form (often a spiritual, or a jazz number), through the various covers and changes, often morphing from one genre to another, always focusing on the 'biography' of the song itself while including the many famous artists who have performed or recorded it. The selection covers a wide spectrum of the songs we all know and love - rock, pop, folk, jazz and more. Each piece is pithy, sparkily written, knowledgeable, entertaining, full of anecdotes and surprises. They combine deep musical knowledge with the vivid background of the performers and musicians, and of course the often intriguing social and political background against which the songs were created.

First 50 Songs You Should Play on the Accordion

First 50 Songs You Should Play on the Accordion
Author: Gary Meisner
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1540030814

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(Accordion). If you're new to the accordion, you are probably eager to learn some songs. This book provides 50 simplified arrangements of popular standards, folk songs and showtunes that accordion players like to play, including: All of Me * Beer Barrel Polka * Carnival of Venice * Edelweiss * Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy) * Hernando's Hideaway * Jambalaya (On the Bayou) * Lady of Spain * Moon River * 'O Sole Mio * Sentimental Journey * Somewhere, My Love * That's Amore (That's Love) * Under Paris Skies * and more.

First 50 Classic Rock Songs You Should Play on Piano

First 50 Classic Rock Songs You Should Play on Piano
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 489
Release: 2017-07-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1540003175

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(Easy Piano Songbook). 50 top classic rock hits arranged for easy piano, perfect for beginners who want to play their favorite songs! Includes: Angie * Behind Blue Eyes * Changes * Dream On * The End of the Innocence * Free Bird * Gimme Some Lovin' * Hey Jude * In Your Eyes * Jump * Kiss on My List * Listen to Your Heart * More Than a Feeling * November Rain * Open Arms * Proud Mary * Sweet Home Alabama * We Are the Champions * and more.

First 50 Songs You Should Strum on Guitar

First 50 Songs You Should Strum on Guitar
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2015-11-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1495055515

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(Guitar Collection). If you've learned the basics on guitar, you are probably eager to learn some songs. The First 50 series is for you! This book provides a combo of chords and lyrics for the most popular songs beginners want to strum on acoustic guitar. Includes: American Pie * Blowin' in the Wind * Daughter * Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) * Hey, Soul Sister * Home * I Will Wait * Losing My Religion * Mrs. Robinson * No Woman No Cry * Peaceful Easy Feeling * Rocky Mountain High * Sweet Caroline * Teardrops on My Guitar * Wonderful Tonight * You're Still the One * and more.

First 50 Songs You Should Play on Harp

First 50 Songs You Should Play on Harp
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1540049078

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(Harp). This one-of-a-kind collection of accessible solos for both pedal and lever harps includes 50 songs: Amazing Grace * Bring Him Home * Canon in D * Danny Boy * Fur Elise, WoO 59 * Hallelujah * Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) * My Heart Will Go on (Love Theme from 'Titanic') * Over the Rainbow * Sweet Child O' Mine * Unchained Melody * What a Wonderful World * You Raise Me Up * and more.