Say it with a beautiful song : the art and craft of the Great American Songbook /

Soumis par Joseph Hafner le 14 Février, 2025 - 10:12

Type de publication:

Book

Auteurs:

Lasser, Michael,; Greenblatt, Harmon,

Source:

Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.,, Lanham, Maryland, United States, p.xviii, 191 pages : (2024)

Numéro d'appel:

ML3477

Mots-clés:

États-Unis, Histoire et critique., History and criticism., Musique populaire, Popular music, Songs, United States

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.Craft and Authenticity -- Predictable and Unpredictable -- Unpredictable and Predictable -- Memory and Anticipation -- A Matter of Time -- Your Words and My Music."This book looks at the Great American Songbook's craft and its mastery. Lasser and Greenblatt uncover the essential elements and themes of these beloved songs and investigate the qualities that make the songbook a timeless staple of American culture. Using interesting anecdotes and song analysis, they reveal the genius behind the music"--