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Ecologies of Resonance in Christian Musicking (AAR Religion, Culture, and History)

Ecologies of Resonance in Christian Musicking Rexplores a diverse range of Christian musical activity through the conceptual lens of resonance, a concept rooted in the physical, vibrational, and sonic realm that carries with it an expansive ability to simultaneously describe personal, social, and spiritual realities. In this book, Mark Porter proposes that attention to patterns of back-and-forth interaction that exist in and alongside sonic activity can help to understand the dynamics of religious musicking in new ways and, at the same time, can provide a means for bringing diverse traditions into conversation. The book focuses on different questions arising out of human experience in the moment of worship. What happens if we take the entry point of a human being experiencing certain patterns of (more than) sonic interaction with the world around them as a focus for exploration? What different ecologies of interaction can be encountered? What kinds of patterns can be traced through different Christian worshiping environments? And how do these operate across multiple dimensions of experience? Chapters covering ascetic sounding, noisy congregations, and Internet live-streaming, among others, serve to highlight the diverse ecologies of resonance that surround Christian musicking, suggesting the potential to develop new perspectives on devotional musical activity that focus not primarily on compositions or theological ideals but on changing patterns of interaction across multiple dimensions between individuals, spaces, communities, and God.

The Economics of the Popular Music Industry: Modelling from Microeconomic Theory and Industrial Organization

This Palgrave Pivot uses modeling from microeconomic theory and industrial organization to demonstrate how consumers and producers have responded to major changes in the music industry. Byun examines the important role of technology in changing its structure, particularly as new methods of creating and accessing music prove to be a double-edged sword for creators and producers. An underlying theme in the project is the question of how the business of music affects creativity, and how artists continue to produce creative output in the face of business pressures, the erosion of copyright enforcement, and rampant online piracy. In addition to being a useful resource for economists interested in the music industry, this approachable Pivot is also ideal for business and music majors studying the effect of technology on their chosen fields.

The Economics of the Popular Music Industry: Modelling from Microeconomic Theory and Industrial Organization

This book uses economic theory to explain how consumers and producers have responded to major changes in the music industry. Byun examines the important role of technology in changing its structure, particularly as new methods of creating and accessing music prove to be a double-edged sword for creators and producers. This second edition includes new information about concert attendance and live performance in the COVID era and what followed, as well as the resultant economic impacts on the industry. Throughout the book, Byun questions how the business of music affects creativity and the extent to which this impacts the creative output of the individual artist. Chapters also address copyright enforcement and online piracy. This is an approachable resource for economists interested in the music industry as well as business and music majors studying the ways in which technology can impact a creative process.

Écrits: édition établie par Guy Lelong ; avec la collaboration d'Anne-Marie Réby (Répercussions (Éditions M.F.))

Ed Kuepper's Honey Steel's Gold (33 1/3 Oceania)

Ed Kuepper's history as a rock pioneer with The Saints and Laughing Clowns means that his albums of the early 1990s represent a remapping of the singer-songwriter concept. His classic Honey Steel's Gold shares a looseness with blues and folk recordings of the 1940s and 1950s, capturing performances that take detours, stretch and contract, wax and wane, such as the album's hit “The Way I Made You Feel." Honey Steel's Gold is a landscape to be immersed in, to get lost in. It provides a space not where questions are answered but where we might stop and get a drink; an environment that provides solace, but not platitudes; where we can share a wry smile about the downsides of the human condition rather than attempt the illusion of blocking them out completely.This study incorporates a consideration of Kuepper's iconoclastic career, at odds with the music industry and the grunge era into which the album was released. Beyond the apparent facts, though, there is interpretation, speculation, and attempts to meet Honey Steel's Gold on its own terms in some imaginary place.

Ed Kuepper's Honey Steel's Gold (33 1/3 Oceania)

Ed Kuepper's history as a rock pioneer with The Saints and Laughing Clowns means that his albums of the early 1990s represent a remapping of the singer-songwriter concept. His classic Honey Steel's Gold shares a looseness with blues and folk recordings of the 1940s and 1950s, capturing performances that take detours, stretch and contract, wax and wane, such as the album's hit “The Way I Made You Feel." Honey Steel's Gold is a landscape to be immersed in, to get lost in. It provides a space not where questions are answered but where we might stop and get a drink; an environment that provides solace, but not platitudes; where we can share a wry smile about the downsides of the human condition rather than attempt the illusion of blocking them out completely.This study incorporates a consideration of Kuepper's iconoclastic career, at odds with the music industry and the grunge era into which the album was released. Beyond the apparent facts, though, there is interpretation, speculation, and attempts to meet Honey Steel's Gold on its own terms in some imaginary place.

Ed Sheeran: A Visual Journey

With words by Ed Sheeran and illustrations by his childhood friend, artist Phillip Butah (who produces artwork for Sheeran's albums and singles), and accompanying photos, Ed Sheeran: A Visual Journey is an exclusive, fully authorised, first-person account by Ed of how he became an internationally renowned singer-songwriter.In the book, Ed explores his early musical experiences and influences as well as his time recording and touring, right up to the release of his second album, 'x'. The book reveals what drives and inspires Ed as he continues to evolve as an artist, while coping with stratospheric success, and is an honest account of what it takes to make it in the music business.With Phillip Butah's distinctive portraits of Ed throughout, this is a unique book celebrating a unique musician. It includes Ed's recollections of working tirelessly on the London gig circuit and self-releasing EPs, working hard on finding his sound, signing to Asylum Records and recording his huge hit album, '+', performing at the Grammys, touring with Taylor Swift and sell-out headline gigs at Madison Square Garden. It takes us up to Ed as a musician today, including recording his new album, 'x'.

Ed Sheeran: Unseen photographs of my time with Ed

'...a fabulous book' Chris Evans (BBC Radio 2)A stunning collection of rare and unseen photographs and stories charting Ed Sheeran's rise to global superstar, by long-time collaborator Christie Goodwin.Featuring a foreword and additional photo captions by Ed's father, John Sheeran."When I first met Ed Sheeran he was unknown and unsigned - just a young busker trying to make it big. But I could see something special in Ed. I agreed to photograph him for free to help him on his way to the top. That was the beginning of a 10-year collaboration, with the two of us crossing paths as Ed became one of the biggest stars on the planet - a story told here, through my camera. Including images and stories I'm sharing for the first time, with additional captions by Ed's father John, this is an up-close and intimate view of Ed Sheeran."Christie Goodwin

Ed Sheeran

‘Compelling new biography’ Daily Express ‘Fascinating stories’ Daily Mirror ‘A well-researched, entertaining look at Ed Sheeran … Sheeran fans will relish this well-told biography.’ Publishers Weekly

Edexcel As/a Level Anthology Of Music (PDF)

The Pearson Edexcel AS/A level Anthology of Music introduces the AS and A level set works to a new generation of musicians and will inspire them to develop their music knowledge, understanding and skills and will help them prepare for their assessment. Published in partnership with Edition Peters and Faber Music, and edited by Julia Winterson, the printed Anthology contains: · printed music scores of all 53 new set works in a single volume · a preface to each score, setting the piece in context, highlighting key themes · listening awareness points and suggestions for wider listening · glossary of key terms used in each set work.

Edexcel AS and A Level Music Listening Tests (PDF)

Written by experienced teachers, these tests will help to prepare you fully for the listening elements of the Appraising exam at both AS and A Level. This book contains: Listening test questions covering all six Areas of Study Scores to follow as you listen Online access to downloadable music tracks Music dictation tests Error identification tests (AS Level Complete answers for all tests

Edexcel AS And A Level Music (PDF)

Written by an experienced teacher and examiner, these tests will help to prepare you for the Listening and Appraising exam for your AS or A Level course. It covers the pieces you will study for AS (June 2018) and A Level (June 2018 and June 2019). This book contains: Practice questions for Areas of Study 1 and 2, for both Section A and Section B (Prescribed works) A scores insert Answers to all the questions Downloadable audio for all the tests

Edexcel AS and A Level Music Study Guide

A definitive study guide for the AS and A Level syllabuses. This comprehensive guide: • supports all components of the AS and A Level courses: Performing, Composing and Appraising • covers every set work in detail • provides guidance on the full list of composition briefs • includes tests and practice essay questions

Edexcel AS and A Level Music Study Guide (PDF)

A definitive study guide for the AS and A Level syllabuses. This comprehensive guide: • supports all components of the AS and A Level courses: Performing, Composing and Appraising • covers every set work in detail • provides guidance on the full list of composition briefs • includes tests and practice essay questions

Edexcel AS/A Level Anthology of Music (Edexcel AS/A Level Music 2016)

The Pearson Edexcel AS/A level Anthology of Music introduces the AS and A level set works to a new generation of musicians and will inspire them to develop their music knowledge, understanding and skills and will help them prepare for their assessment. Published in partnership with Edition Peters and Faber Music, and edited by Julia Winterson, the printed Anthology contains:· printed music scores of all 53 new set works in a single volume· a preface to each score, setting the piece in context, highlighting key themes· listening awareness points and suggestions for wider listening· glossary of key terms used in each set work.

Edexcel Gcse (9-1) Anthology Of Music (PDF)

The Pearson Edexcel GCSE Anthology of Music introduces the GCSE set works to a new generation of musicians and will inspire them to develop their music knowledge, understanding and skills and will help them prepare for their assessment. Published in partnership with Edition Peters and Faber Music, and edited by Julia Winterson, the printed Anthology contains: printed music scores of all 8 new set works in a single volume a preface to each score, setting the piece in context and highlighting key themes and listening awareness points glossary of key terms used in each set work.

Edexcel Gcse (9-1) Music (PDF)

The Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Music Student Book new edition includes: A basic introduction to understanding music and musical notation, enabling students of all abilities to access the course content and make progress Detailed analysis of the 8 set works, focussing on the musical elements, musical contexts and musical language that students will need to know and apply New Wider Listening features to help students understand the wider context of the set works Glossary of key words enabling students to recognise and use appropriate musical vocabulary Preparing for the Exam section to support revision for the listening and appraising paper.

Edexcel GCSE Anthology of Music (PDF)

Edexcel's own resources for the new 2009 GCSE specification. Tailored to the new specification, the Edexcel GCSE Anthology of Music is published in partnership with Edition Peters. It contains the printed music scores for all 12 set pieces of music in a single volume, and includes graphic scores of non-traditional music not available elsewhere.

Edexcel GCSE Music: Revision Guide (PDF)

This revision guide presents all of the key information that you will need to know for your written exam in a concise and friendly manner. It has been written by an experienced teacher and examiner in a clear and approachable style. It will help you achieve the best results possible.

Edexcel GCSE Music listening tests (PDF)

Listening questions to test your knowledge on all of the set works for Edexcel GCSE Music in the four Areas of Study. General questions to improve your listening skills. Helpful hints and advice to help you get a better grade.

Edexcel GCSE Music (PDF)

Edexcel's own resources for the new 2009 GCSE specification. Tailored to the new specification, the Edexcel GCSE Music Student Book is written by chief and principal examiners and subject experts. It focuses on developing students' listening and appraising skills around the 12 set-pieces, and includes performance and composing tasks within all four Areas of Study to ensure students develop the key musical skills assessed in the coursework element. Exam and coursework guidance is provided, including examzone, to help students prepare for the exam and fulfil their potential. ResultsPlus data advises students on common errors and how to improve their exam responses.

Edexcel GCSE Music Revision Guide

This revision guide presents all of the key information you will need to know for the written exam (Component 3) of the 9-1 specification. It includes: • The most important facts about each of the eight set works • A test on each set work • Tips on how to prepare for the exam • A guide to the elements of music, to help you prepare for the questions on ‘unfamiliar’ works • A glossary of the technical terms you will need to learn

Edexcel GCSE Music Revision Guide (PDF)

This revision guide presents all of the key information you will need to know for the written exam (Component 3) of the 9-1 specification. It includes: • The most important facts about each of the eight set works • A test on each set work • Tips on how to prepare for the exam • A guide to the elements of music, to help you prepare for the questions on ‘unfamiliar’ works • A glossary of the technical terms you will need to learn

Edexcel GCSE Music Study Guide

A definitive study guide for the 9–1 GCSE syllabus. This comprehensive guide: • Supports all components of the GCSE: Performing, Composing and Appraising • Covers the full list of Set Works and suggested Wider Listening • Provides tests and practice exam questions • Includes advice and tips on how to do well in the written paper Endorsed for Edexcel

Edexcel GCSE Music Study Guide (PDF)

A definitive study guide for the 9–1 GCSE syllabus. This comprehensive guide: • Supports all components of the GCSE: Performing, Composing and Appraising • Covers the full list of Set Works and suggested Wider Listening • Provides tests and practice exam questions • Includes advice and tips on how to do well in the written paper Endorsed for Edexcel