MBR: The Music Shelf
Midwest Book Review
Michael Jackson
Adrian Grant
Omnibus Press
445 Bellvale Rd Box 572, Chester, NY 10918
9781849382618 $29.95 www.musicsales.com
MICHAEL JACKSON: A VISUAL DOCUMENTARY 1958-2009: THE OFFICIAL TRIBUTE
EDITION was authorized by Jackson himself and here provides an
oversized, powerful set blending color and black and white photos with
a timeline of Jackson highlights. From show appearances to personal
and political challenges, this timeline follows the entirety of his
life and this book is a key acquisition for any serious Michael
Jackson library.
Computer Orchestration: Tips & Tricks
Stephen Bennett
PC Publishing
Keeper's House, Merton, Thetford, Norfolk IP25, 6QH UK
9781906005054 $19.95 www.pc-ublishing.com www.amazon.com
Computer Orchestration: Tips & Tricks could also have been featured in
our Computer Shelf section but is reviewed here for its wide-range
appeal to any involved in music creation. From creating scores for
players and getting the most out of music software to learning
orchestration with a PC, COMPUTER ORCHESTRATION is a top pick for
computer and music collections alike.
Michael Jackson: A Life in Music
Geoff Brown
Omnibus Press
445 Bellvale Rd Box 572, Chester, NY 10918
9781849382632, $9.95 www.musicsales.com
MICHAEL JACKSON: A LIFE IN MUSIC provides a powerful, definitive
review of the singer's entire career, offering album by album, track
by tack analysis of every song released by The Jackson 5, and his solo
output from 1979 to 2001's INVINCIBLE album. As such it packs its
chronology and analysis with color photos throughout, making this a
'must' for any avid Jackson fan.
Moon River and Me
Andy Williams
Viking
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
9780670021178, $25.95 www.penguin.com
Moon River and Me is a fine memoir where Andy tells the story of his
career and how he made his mark in nearly every branch of show
business. Raised by a father determined to see his sons become famous
performers, Andy spent his youth on the move and wound up in
Hollywood, where he rose to a fame that quickly receded. His recovery
and lasting influence on the music world makes for a powerful intimate
portrait.
Gimmie Something Better
Jack Boulware & Silke Tudor
Penguin Press
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
9780143113805, $18.00 www.penguin.com
GIMMIE SOMETHING BETTER: THE PROFOUND, PROGRESSIVE, AND OCCASIONALLY
POINTLESS HISTORY OF BAY AREA PUNK FROM DEAD KENNEDYS TO GREEN DAY is
a 'must' for any general-interest music library catering to the
general public as well as San Francisco music fans. It offers a
history of the music, politics and creations of Bay Area punk through
the voices of band members from Flipper to NOFX, charting the rise of
the pop-punk sound that extended beyond the Bay Area. This lively, fun
survey is a pick for any popular music library.
Working on a Dream: Bruce Springsteen
Alfred Publishing
Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003
0739059343, $19.95 www.alfred.com
Any music library strong in modern music guitar tabs will find WORKING
ON A DREAM offers excellent music scores for Bruce Springsteen's
album. Two bonus songs are included in this fine handbook packed with
Springsteen classics, making for an outstanding presentation highly
recommended for any music library.
Rick Rubin in the Studio
Jake Brown
ECW Press
2120 Queen Street East, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4E 1E2
www.ecwpress.com 1-800-888-4741
9781550228755 $17.95, www.amazon.com
Production is the unsung hero of music. "Rick Rubin: In the Studio"
chronicles the work of who some call the best producer in the music
industry. With multiple Grammy awards, he has represented everything
from legends such as Johnny Cash to more modern popular rock acts such
as Weezer, to even his time working with Def Jam Records. "Rick Rubin:
In the Studio" is a snapshot of a production icon, a top pick for
those looking for the story behind the music industry.
Mel Bay Publications
PO Box 66, Pacific, MO 63069
www.melbay.com 1-800-863-5229
DVD, $19.95 each, www.amazon.com
The guitar continues to be the most popular musical instrument for
aspiring rock musicians. A premier music publisher, Mel Bay
Publications also offers 'Lick Library', an outstanding series of
instructional DVDs for aspiring guitarists wanting to master their
instruments within the context of rock music. Each individual
instructional DVD is backed up with web support allowing guitar
students to download guitar jam tracks and even watch lessons on
broadband television. Each individual DVD is enhanced with 'watch and
learn' techniques and tutorials by expert and experienced
professionals. Thoroughly 'student friendly', impressively produced,
technologically flawless, highly recommended for personal,
professional, music school, and community library reference
collections, this outstanding series includes Stuart Bull's Rock Jam:
Rock Improvisation Techniques (RDR0268); Stuart Bull's Rock Jam: Rock
Improvisation Techniques: Volume 2 (RDR0269); Ultimate Guitar
Techniques: Speed Soloing (RDR0263); Guitar Quick Licks: Rock Shuffle
(RDR0265); and Guitar Quick Licks: Rock and Roll - Chuck Berry Style
(RDR0272).
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