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"Did you hear Evan Dando died last night?"After Kurt Cobain died in 1994, everyone thought Evan Dando was next. The Lemonheads frontman and songwriter had leapt from Bostons mid-80s punk scene into international grunge royalty. Two gold records, acting roles, glam photo shoots and a roster of celebrity drug buddies made Dando quickly into a poster boy for 90s analogue excess. He was so deep in it, some people believed a fake report that he had died from an overdose.Rumours of My Demise is Evan Dandos story - raw, wild, unfiltered and straight from the source. A privileged kid who snuck into gigs and crashed on whatever floors he could find. A stunningly gifted rocker who propelled his high school band into the highest reaches of indie fame. The industrys favourite alternahunk until he wasnt, who all the same burned through the 90s like he owned them. A guitarist and singer who racked up struggles punctuated by some striking successes in the internet hashtag decades that followed, before making a wholly new home and life in Brazil.But you wont find a redemption arc here, and just a few regrets. At the end of it all, its a manifesto. In this memoir, Evan Dando explains how and why he has always lived for the music.

La cantante chilena del Tercer ReichMientras el mundo sucumbía a la II Guerra y Hitler causaba estragos, la cantante Rosita Serrano usaba su voz para poner parte de Europa a sus pies. Amada por el Tercer Reich, la llamaron El Ruiseñor Chileno y con ello comenzo una trayectoria que no tiene parangon en la memoria de nuestro pais.Aunque en Chile las nuevas generaciones poco han escuchado su nombre, en Alemania aun se editan discos recopilatorios con sus canciones. Rosita intento ser reconocida por sus compatriotas y replicar la misma popularidad que tuvo en tierras germanas, pero fue ignorada hasta el dia de su muerte.Protagonista de sucesos que convirtieron su historia en una novela plagada de mitos, en esta investigacion los autores nos revelan la intensa vida de la cantante y reconstruyen acuciosamente sus triunfos y fracasos, a traves de diarios de la epoca y testimonios de sus mas cercanos.

Rosalía en 100 palabras: una biografía no oficial.Si un abecedario sirve para designar la serie ordenada de las letras con que se representan los fonemas o sonidos distintivos de una lengua, este libro quiere ofrecer una lista de elementos con los que Rosalia da forma a su lenguaje. Marta Salicru, periodista musical, te llevara a traves de los conceptos mas iconicos utilizados por la artista palabras como bizcochito, despecha, motomami o tra tra en un viaje salvaje y emocionante por el fenomeno Rosalia. Desde su estilo unico y las fusiones musicales que la caracterizan hasta su impacto en la moda y las redes sociales, cada pagina es una inmersion en el universo de una artista que no conoce los limites y desafia el statu quo.

Rosalía en 100 palabras: una biografía no oficial.Si un abecedario sirve para designar la serie ordenada de las letras con que se representan los fonemas o sonidos distintivos de una lengua, este libro quiere ofrecer una lista de elementos con los que Rosalia da forma a su lenguaje. Marta Salicru, periodista musical, te llevara a traves de los conceptos mas iconicos utilizados por la artista palabras como bizcochito, despecha, motomami o tra tra en un viaje salvaje y emocionante por el fenomeno Rosalia. Desde su estilo unico y las fusiones musicales que la caracterizan hasta su impacto en la moda y las redes sociales, cada pagina es una inmersion en el universo de una artista que no conoce los limites y desafia el statu quo.

Esta es una formidable biografía de uno de los pianistas más emblemáticos de la historia: Glenn Gould, y del "dúo dinámico" que lo acompañó: su afinador, el casi ciego y sinestésico Vern Edquist, y su piano, el CD 318, al cual el canadiense dedico una milimetrica y obsesiva busqueda, no sin discutir con Edquist, por el sonido perfecto. Gould, un artista que renuncio al formato de concierto y se dedico a realizar grabaciones que se volvieron fundamentales, tuvo una relacion fascinante con su piano. Detras de un gran pianista hay un gran afinador, reza la frase. En el contexto historico del siglo XX, aqui se recorre la historia de la Steinway & Sons, que tuvo que fabricar feretros durante la Depresion. Este libro tambien es la biografia de un piano. Este libro, polifonico en muchos sentidos, congrega disciplinas, anecdotas y recorre la historia a traves de ellas al tiempo que reflexiona sobre la tension entre el artista y el medio y abraza al fantasma del clavecin. La investigacion de Katie Hafner es fantastica."Este libro cuenta la historia de Gould a traves de sus obsesiones", The New York Times"Una biografia bien temperada", Galileu"Hafner esculpio montañas de investigacion", Toronto Star

En el otoño de 1975, Bob Dylan y su Rolling Thunder Revue –un espectáculo que Dylan había proyectado como una mezcla de happening y circo ambulante– recorrieron veintidós ciudades del noreste de los

Rodion Shchedrin is internationally recognized as the pre-eminent contemporary composer of the Russian modern school. His autobiography looks back over an eventful life and provides a variety of stimulating insights behind the facade of the international music scene. Along the way Shchedrin elaborates highly personal views on the political situation and many other aspects of life in the former Soviet Union, turning an unsparing eye on the machinery of ideological repression exerted on artists as they struggled to interpret and conform to the constantly mutating diktats of the regime. A wealth of anecdotes and humorous observations offer the reader glimpses of the authors essentially sanguine and life-enhancing disposition.

El último libro de José Aguilar, Rocío Dúrcal, acompáñame, no hace sino evocar un deseo compartido por muchos.Numerosas voces de artistas y profesionales se reúnen aquí para recordar y compartir experiencias. Son los invitados, que no los ingredientes, con los que este escritor gallego realiza este repaso, elegante y emotivo, por la vida y el arte de una de las mas grandes de este pais: Rocio Durcal.Rodrigo Saenz de Heredia

Ninguém na música brasileira foi – e ainda é -- mais popular do que Roberto Carlos. As dezenas de milhões de discos vendidos, a onipresença na televisão desde os anos 1960, os hits que marcaram geraç

Robert Schumann was far ahead of his time, not least in his attitude to children and young people; his Advice for Young Musicians, originally created to accompany his famous Album for the Young, remains as relevant today as when it was written.Celebrated cellist Steven Isserlis adds his own extensive commentary to Schumanns words of wisdom. The advice is by turns practical, humorous, and profound, making this volume a must for all aspiring musicians of all ages and standards.

In "Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas," John F. Runciman presents an intricate examination of the life and works of one of operas most transformative figures. Runcimans prose deftly intertwines biographical sketches with astute analyses of Wagners compositions, shedding light on the socio-political and artistic currents of the 19th century that shaped his monumental works. The book navigates WagnerAos innovative approaches to music, including his use of leitmotif and groundbreaking conceptualizations of opera, challenging conventional forms and addressing profound themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. John F. Runciman, a noted musicologist and biographer, dedicates this work to exploring the complexities of WagnerAos artistic vision. Having immersed himself in the study of music history, Runciman draws on extensive archival research and personal insights from studying the operatic genre. His appreciation for Wagners influence on contemporary music and theater is informed by his own experience in performance and his scholarly background, particularly in examining the intersection of art with cultural history. For readers fascinated by the transformative power of music and theater, RuncimanAos exploration offers invaluable insights into WagnerAos genius. This book is a compelling resource for both seasoned scholars and newcomers alike, as it enriches the understanding of Wagners operatic legacy and his enduring impact on the arts.

La evolución de una pasión durante toda una vida: el arte de Richard Wagner según Thomas Mann.Thomas Mann reservó su entusiasmo y sabiduría de lector meticuloso para aquellos autores cuyas obras le hicieron soñar. Como figura central de este panteon de padrinos culturales se alza Richard Wagner, pasion fundamental del escritor y piedra de toque de algunas de sus novelas. Este libro ofrece una vision plural y cambiante del compositor, a quien Mann admiro sobre todo por haber sabido trascender las limitaciones especificas de su campo y aspirar a la universalidad.Realmente, no es dificil advertir un halito del espiritu que anima El anillo de los Nibelungos en mis Buddenbrook, en esa procesion epica de generaciones unidas y entrelazadas gracias a un conjunto de motivos centrales. Thomas Mann

In "Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from Rienzi to Parsifal," Judith Gautier offers a comprehensive exploration of Wagners evolution as a composer and his intricate relationship with poetry. This work delves deeply into Wagners artistic vision, exploring how each opera reflects his philosophical and aesthetic ideals. Gautier employs a lyrical and analytical style, weaving together historical context and personal insights to illuminate Wagners influence on music and literature. The text engages with the thematic consistencies that underpin Wagners oeuvre, from the grand aspirations of Rienzi to the spiritual profundities of Parsifal, mapping his journey through innovation and expressive depth. Judith Gautier, a prominent literary figure and the daughter of the influential poet, Theophile Gautier, was deeply immersed in the cultural landscape of her time. Her firsthand engagement with the Parisian artistic circles, alongside her admiration for Wagners work, imbued her scholarship with both passion and authority. Gautiers familiarity with the music scene and her poetic sensibility enriched her critiques, articulating a nuanced understanding of Wagners contributions to the opera world and the broader cultural dialogue. This book is a must-read for any scholar, musician, or lover of the arts seeking to grasp Wagners legacy in a broader literary and philosophical framework. Gautiers insightful examinations offer rich perspectives that enhance our appreciation of both Wagners operas and their poetic foundations.

In "Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from Rienzi to Parsifal," Judith Gautier offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between Wagners operatic compositions and his poetic vision. This work deftly traverses the evolution of Wagners artistic philosophy, examining the thematic and structural innovations he introduced from his early opera "Rienzi" through to the spiritual culmination of "Parsifal." Gautiers nuanced literary style employs lush descriptive language while maintaining a scholarly rigor, enabling readers to appreciate the profound connections between Wagners music and his poetic texts within the broader landscape of 19th-century art and culture. Judith Gautier, a notable figure in the world of French literature and a close acquaintance of Wagner, synthesized her profound admiration for the composer with her own literary expertise. Her intimate knowledge of Wagners influences, both personal and artistic, imbues her analysis with a unique perspective that intertwines cultural commentary and biographical insight. Gautiers passion for music and poetry resonates throughout the text, revealing her dedication to understanding how these two forms of art influenced each other deeply. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand WagnerAos genius beyond the confines of musicology. It offers an accessible yet scholarly examination suitable for both seasoned Wagnerians and newcomers to his work, making it a compelling addition to the libraries of music lovers, literary scholars, and students of art history alike.

Tras el éxito de La Música de la Memoria, libro dedicado a los grandes músicos del siglo XIX, Xavier Güell se adentra en los años más oscuros del siglo XX para analizar la relación entre la música y

Norman Del Mar (1919-1994) was universally recognised as a leading authority on the music of Richard Strauss, and his masterly three-volume study of his life and works remains a classic.Volume I deals with the years from the composers birth (1864) to Der Rosenkavalier (1912), discussing the early orchestral and chamber music, the tone poems and the operas Guntram, Feuersnot, Salome and Elektra.Deploying a well-nigh encyclopaedic knowledge, Mr Del Mar acquits himself brilliantly of his task of disentangling and reassembling the numerous strands that make up the backcloth of poetry and philosophy which Strauss, while not always understanding every intricacy, yet needed as a constant reference map for his composing. The three volumes of this magnificent book should be studied by all lovers of the late-romantic music, amateurs and professionals alike...a monumental achievement.Times Literary SupplementA brilliant and copiously analytical study ... a constant fascination.Guardian

En una tierra donde tantas voces fueron acalladas, una se alzó con la fuerza de lo inquebrantable. Durante más de cuarenta años, Ricardo Iorio no solo compuso canciones: trazó un mapa emocional del pueblo argentino, desde sus heridas hasta sus esperanzas, desde sus margenes hasta sus cumbres secretas. Su obra, a la vez poetica y politica, no se limito a señalar los males del presente: supo construir un territorio simbolico donde el dolor podia nombrarse sin verguenza y la resistencia era mas que consigna: una forma de estar vivo.Este libro no es una biografia al uso ni una apologia ciega. Es una travesia espiritual, filosofica y poetica hacia el corazon de una voz indomita. A traves del analisis lirico, la mirada filosofica y el testimonio sensible, aqui se busca comprender la hondura de una poetica que desafia los limites del arte para instalarse como gesto de verdad en el alma colectiva.La voz de Iorio no es pasado. Es herencia viva, grieta por donde respira lo genuino. Es tambien legado que nos exige: no repetirlo, sino continuarlo. Este libro es, en ese sentido, una antorcha. Una que recoge el fuego ancestral de una patria en disputa y lo eleva como faro para quienes todavia creen que el canto puede ser acto de resistencia espiritual.Que este libro sea, como el queria, un llamado a recordar lo olvidado. Un mapa para volver a casa.

A OBRA MAIS IMPORTANTE DE TODAS SOBRE A TUMULTUADA VIDA DA RAINHA DO GOSPEL E DO SOUL."A biografia monumental que todos nós esperávamos. Sim, este é O Livro."— Joel Selvin, crítico musical do San Fra

Nome de proa entre os maiores artistas brasileiros, Gilberto Gil criou álbuns que se tornaram clássicos. Entre eles, se destacam os que formam aquela que ficou conhecida como a trilogia "Re": "Refazenda", "Refavela" e "Realce", com um quarto capitulo no meio deles: "Refestança", parceria com Rita Lee. A jornalista Chris Fuscaldo investiga aqui vida e obra de Gil com foco no album que inauguraria esta sua (ali ainda imprevista) inspirada trilogia: "Refazenda", de 1975. Como escreve Chris Fuscaldo: "O antes e o depois do exilio e o feito do Refazenda de ter sido o primeiro trabalho a de fato lhe dar autonomia transformaram a vida de Gil". Como conta ele em entrevista no livro "[A trilogia Re] foi uma ideia que veio depois. Quando eu fiz o Refazenda, me dedicando aos aspectos da renovaço, da reconstituiço de um universo etc., aquilo tudo me inspirou nesse sentido de revisita a certos recantos do meu territorio. Quando eu tive que pensar num movimento seguinte ao Refazenda, ai ento esse sentido de revolvimento do terreno me veio a mente. Dai a ideia de revisitar o mundo negro [em Refavela]. A viagem a Nigeria foi extraordinariamente inspiradora, convidativa nesse sentido... E, la, mais adiante, tambem teve o Realce, com o Refestança no meio, meu disco com a Rita... Todo esse mundo Re foi forjado ali no Refazenda". Alem de entrevistas com Gil e outros musicos e produtores, a jornalista Chris Fuscaldo reune pesquisa de folego por todo material ja publicado sobre o autor de "Lamento sertanejo" para recontar aqui historias, memorias e experiencias vividas na invenço do album.

OS BASTIDORES DO NASCIMENTO DO RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS!Seria uma apresentação única na festa de lançamento do álbum de um amigo. Quarenta anos depois, O Red Hot Chili Peppers é uma das mais conhecidas