First Published in 2005
(1)Here, in one complete volume, is the depth and breadth of the great island nation and its people represented in an easily browsed, friendly format. From the Abbey Theatre to the Dublin storyteller Zozimus; from the origin of the Troubles to the origin of the limerick; from the stunning beauty of Connemara to the shattering tragedy of Bloody Sunday; from the greatest writers of the English language to the “confrontational television” of Gay Byrne’s The Late Late Show–every aspect of Irish culture, geography, and history is collected and annotated in more than 900 entries from A to Z. Readers will encounter heroes and terrorists, poets and politicians, all of Ireland’s counties, ancient myths, and pivotal events–all expertly and succinctly described and explained.
With entries written by some of the world’s leading authorities on Ireland, Everything Irish is perfect for everyone, from the inquiring reader to the serious student. You can spend a few minutes learning about the much-maligned Travelers and then move on to the equally contentious (in its time) medieval tithe. Visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher and then delve into an analysis of paramilitary groups like the Irish Republican Army and the Ulster Volunteer Force. Explore the ruins of a Romanesque castle or experience the piercing light of the winter solstice inside prehistoric Newgrange, a passage grave older than the pyramids.
Across centuries and across counties, the rich landscape of Irish life and heritage springs to life in these pages. An indispensable source of fascinating information and captivating anecdote, this is one book that will never be far from the hands of those with curious minds or an adventurous spirit.
From the Hardcover edition.
(5)Will Schmid's revolutionary class guitar course offers the ultimate in solid educational value, and uses pop, rock, country, folk and bluegrass music to help maintain student interest. Includes information on topics such as singing and strumming, note reading and theory, fingerpicking and flatpicking, soloing, improvising, writing music and much more, plus 58 great songs: By the Time I Get to Phoenix * Eleanor Rigby * Feelings * Goodnight, Irene * Hound Dog * I Walk the Line * The Rainbow Connection * Scarborough Fair * Sixteen Tons * Try to Remember * Worried Man Blues * Yesterday * more!Now available with CD!Also available:00699225 Book One $9.95 (as of 09/08/2013 22:09 PST)00699226 Book Two $9.95 (as of 09/08/2013 22:09 PST)
(3)This is an updated version of the famous Saul Goodman Modern Method for Tympani. Roland Kohloff was the Fundamentals Editor, and Gary Werdesheim was the Music Editor, under the direction of Anthony J. Cirone. Many pages were re-engraved and many photographs have been re-done. This edition will continue the legacy of Saul Goodman as teacher and mentor to generations of percussion students, teachers, and performers.
It is 35 years since punk exploded onto the nation's consciousness. The fuse was lit in 1976 and by 1978 punk was imploding with internecine strife. But 1977? What a year: the Pistols (mostly) firing on all cylinders as they and the rest of the vanguard shook up a moribund music industry in the year of theEnglish Queen's Silver Jubilee, whilst in Memphis the King had left the building. To celebrate the anniversary Soundcheck Books is publishing this labour of love encyclopedia '77: The Year Of Punk And New Wave by Henrik Bech Poulsen - a Dane living in Texas who used to own a record label. This book was originally published as a limited run hardback. Henrik has written a potted biography about every punk or new wave band that released a record (or appeared on a compilation) in 1977 and what they released that year. Yes, it contains the Pistols, Clash Damned et al but of more interest to those of us that survived the muck and bullets of that turbulent year were the 'gosh I'd forgotten all about them' acts such as Eater, the Lurkers, Chelsea and so on. In fact, there are some downright obscure ones that'll have you scratching your head: anyone remember The Sick Things? Me neither. The author also sets the scene and describes what life was like back then looking back with mixed feelings on spitting, pogoing, politics, drugs, unemployment, dress codes and more. The crowning glory of the era though was the artworks that accompanied the records. This book is illustrated with hundreds of pictures not just of the bands themselves but also the albums, singles, flyers and posters that'll bring a tear to many an aging punk's eye. 16 of these pages are in colour. For lads who wished they had been there and dads who were there but maybe don 't want to admit it! And punkettes too, of course
The music industry is going through a period of immense change brought about in part by the digital revolution. What is the role of music in the age of computers and the Internet? How has the music industry been transformed by the economic and technological upheavals of recent years, and how is it likely to change in the future? This thoroughly revised and updated new edition provides an international overview of the music industry and its future prospects in the world of global entertainment.
Patrik Wikström illuminates the workings of the music industry, and captures the dynamics at work in the production of musical culture between the transnational media conglomerates, the independent music companies and the public.
New to this second edition are expanded sections on the structure of the music industry, online business models and the links between social media and music. Engaging and comprehensive, The Music Industry will be a must-read for students and scholars of media and communication studies, cultural studies, popular music, sociology and economics.
