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Discussions of rock hardware are usually of interest only to rock musicians, as anyone who has ever been friends with one can attest. But this beautifully illustrated, well-written book manages to make the history of electric guitars, keyboards, winds, and even studio production and live sound recording both accessible and interesting to lay readers and musicians alike. Each of 14 chapter-essays focuses on the development and usage of an instrument or class of instruments in pop music. Though some of the information is rather technical (and some of the writing a bit stilted), most of it is presented in a clear and concise style?probably because most of the book's contributors are freelance writers and editors used to writing for magazine audiences. Lavishly illustrated with high-quality color and black-and-white photos, this title does an admirable job of filling a gap in the literature and is recommended for all popular music collections.?Rick Anderson, Contoocook, N.H.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Devotees of rock instrumentalists will want to peruse this incredibly well-illustrated and lively celebration of the most commonly used weaponry in the rock arsenal. The emphasis is more on the hardware than the players, which makes the book fit in with the Fender, Ludwig, and other musical-equipment-maker picture histories out there. Most of the musicians mentioned are American or English--hardly surprising in a rock book, but which does mean, for instance, that there are more Paul McCartney than Robbie Shakespeare references in the chapter on bass guitar. The synthesizer chapter includes action pictures and discussions of barons of bombast Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson as well as Depeche Mode's Vince Clarke. For drummers, the usual suspects--Starr, Moon, Bonham, and (Ginger) Baker--get lined up. In each chapter, discussion is comprehensive though brisk. Altogether, this snazzy combination of pictures and text is ideal for those who appreciate well-crafted devices for making loud music. Mike Tribby
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Discussions of rock hardware are usually of interest only to rock musicians, as anyone who has ever been friends with one can attest. But this beautifully illustrated, well-written book manages to make the history of electric guitars, keyboards, winds, and even studio production and live sound recording both accessible and interesting to lay readers and musicians alike. Each of 14 chapter-essays focuses on the development and usage of an instrument or class of instruments in pop music. Though some of the information is rather technical (and some of the writing a bit stilted), most of it is presented in a clear and concise style?probably because most of the book's contributors are freelance writers and editors used to writing for magazine audiences. Lavishly illustrated with high-quality color and black-and-white photos, this title does an admirable job of filling a gap in the literature and is recommended for all popular music collections.?Rick Anderson, Contoocook, N.H.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Devotees of rock instrumentalists will want to peruse this incredibly well-illustrated and lively celebration of the most commonly used weaponry in the rock arsenal. The emphasis is more on the hardware than the players, which makes the book fit in with the Fender, Ludwig, and other musical-equipment-maker picture histories out there. Most of the musicians mentioned are American or English--hardly surprising in a rock book, but which does mean, for instance, that there are more Paul McCartney than Robbie Shakespeare references in the chapter on bass guitar. The synthesizer chapter includes action pictures and discussions of barons of bombast Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson as well as Depeche Mode's Vince Clarke. For drummers, the usual suspects--Starr, Moon, Bonham, and (Ginger) Baker--get lined up. In each chapter, discussion is comprehensive though brisk. Altogether, this snazzy combination of pictures and text is ideal for those who appreciate well-crafted devices for making loud music. Mike Tribby
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In social and cultural terms, the electric guitar is the most significant instrument of the 20th century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
combo organ, guitar design, fretless bass, analog synthesizer, lap steel, multitrack recording, analog synthesis, mixing desk, electric piano, acoustic guitar Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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In social and cultural terms, the electric guitar is the most significant instrument of the 20th century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
combo organ, guitar design, fretless bass, analog synthesizer, lap steel, multitrack recording, analog synthesis, mixing desk, electric piano, acoustic guitar Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Les Paul, Leo Fender, Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, New York, Eric Clapton, James Brown, Led Zeppelin, Tangerine Dream, Chet Atkins, Jimi Hendrix, New Orleans, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Pet Sounds, Stevie Wonder, Duane Eddy, Floyd Rose, George Harrison, Sam Phillips, Elvis Presley, Gene Krupa, New Order, Paul Reed Smith, Phil Spector New!
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- The Rolling Stones (Guitar Signature Licks) by Rolling Stones on page 24, and page 80
- Jimi Hendrix by J. McDermott on page 124, and page 126
- Bold As Love* by Jimi Hendrix on page 124, and page 126
- Are You Experienced? by Jimi Hendrix on page 13
- Cardiac Arrest (Charter) by John H. Way on page 63
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- Keyboard Presents the Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B by Mark Vail in Back Matter
- Studio Bass Masters by Keith Rosier in Back Matter
- Music in Education: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Woburn Education Series) by Malcolm Carlton on page 68
- Guitar: A Complete Guide for the Player by Dave Hunter in Back Matter
- Speak To Me: The Legacy Of Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon (Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series) (Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series) by Russell Reising in Back Matter
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