Customer Reviews

The World of Music 5 CD Set

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The previous editions were actually better. They contained a better variety of music, listening and topics. The new edition has blatant errors... ie page 60, the performer is misidentified as Huddie Ledbetter, it is Taj Mahal. Pat Metheny is misidentified as "Bob Metheny" p. 133. There are more errors and shortcomings but the worst part is the brevity. Can you imagine the only listening examples of American popular music include Ethel Merman, Bob Wills, Ricky Skaggs, Gretchen Wilson, Little Richard, the Allman Bros, and Toni Braxton?

World music topics are arbitrary and spotty. There is no mention of Arabic music, Flamenco, and other important and influential traditions.

Only a passing reference is given to Latin Jazz, Jobim's music has been eliminated from the current edition of CDs even though his Girl from Ipanema is one of the greatest selling jazz records of all time. The French Gypsy Jazz of Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli is not even mentioned.

Overall, a great concept but needs augmentation.

The World of Music has an expansive mission as it covers the world of music thru time. As such, it can be confusing at times. It feels like the Glossary was written by a different author and was not edited to sync with the text.

The Cd set is very helpful. But I wish that it was more expansive. It would be helpful to have the glossary tied to a CD of musical examples. There is a lot of material to cover in one semester and the students need all the help they can get to have all these different musical concepts gel and be retained.

I was very pleased with the condition of the book. It was just as the description said and it was much cheaper than if I had bought it at my school's bookstore!
I was very happy overall.

i purchased a book called The "World of Music" for my son's college study and i was very satisfied...

I was very satisfied. The book came within a few days of just ordering it. I will definitely do business with you guys again. Is there a favorite or bookmark page for you guys or something?

this book was for one of my college classes, it wasnt the correct version but it had most of the similar things as the newer edition

The one I purchased was supposed to be in "Very Good" condition, but upon receiving the book, I found it to be in an acceptable condition at best. The corners and cover were completely bent, and it's difficult to flip pages due to the poor page conditions. I'm very disappointed with my order.

Just a poorly written book that puts me to sleep. The music is bad and so is the writing. This book and cds is intended to be an intro to music set but it is beyond that in my opinion. This book focusses on ancient music and blows by music of the 20th century, which to me is what I identify with. Not for me.

I ordered this new because I needed the 3 CD Discs for the class --- when I received the package it came without the discs. I called and found out that they did not have any more --- they still went ahead and sent the book and they did not send a note nor did they reduce the cost. I think that is ridiculous. I now have to return the item for credit.

I ORDERED THIS BOOK AND HAD TO RETURN IT BECAUSE THE 3 CD SET WAS NOT INCLUDED. I HAD TO PAY THE SHIPPING TO RETURN IT. THE DESCRIPTION SHOULD NOT OF SAID "WITH 3CD".