Master Chorus Book (Lillenas Publications) Review

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(More customer reviews)I read this maybe 5 years ago after a friend suggested it.I hadmentioned at the time how much I had loved Stephen King's The Stand and myfriend suggested I would really enjoy this as well.At the time I doubtedanything could be as epic and grand as The Stand was but after reading theentire book in a day or two I realized I was very wrong.The way Barkerbrings the characters to life is wonderful and I can not begin to describehow well paced the book is.You are constantly wanting to read further anddiscover what lies on the next page and what great thing will happen tothese characters you feel you know.The book is a very long one but youwill be unable to tear yourself away and will fly though it much as I did. If you enjoy King or Koontz at all you will love this book and wonder whyyou haven't read it before.

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Wagner's Ring: Turning the Sky Round Review

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(More customer reviews)This was the book that first taught me to appreciate Wagner's Ring cycle.Before reading this book, I had tried to watch the Met telecasts and listen to the music, but I confess that I actually found Wagner boring.Then, one year, my father gave me this small book as a Christmas present.
Since then, I have read and re-read the book, and listened to the operas over and over again.I have seriously considered becoming a collector of Ring recordings; I own the Bohm version recorded at Bayreuth, the Solti version and the Karajan version.I have gone from being indifferent to Wagner to being a Wagnerolater, and Father Lee's book is what set this off.
The book may not be of as much use to someone who is already well versed in Wagner scholarship, however it is an excellent introduction to the Ring cycle.It exposed me for the first time to the depths of Ring interpretation.It also ably explained Wagner's musical techniques and his historical context in ways that the layperson can easily understand.For understanding the various leitmotifs in the index, some musical training is helpful, but having a recording of the Ring by your side should help to make up for any deficiencies in this department.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in getting to know Wagner, and interested in understanding how he can weave such a spell over his audiences.This book opened my own eyes; it can do the same for you.

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Deluxe Wirebound Super Premium Manuscript Paper 12 Stave Review

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(More customer reviews)The paper boasts that you can easily erase anything you put on it, but that's because it's incredibly difficult to write on in pencil.It simply doesn't show up unless you sharpen it every few minutes.This is fine if you want to put finished work on it in pen, but if you'd like to actually work with it then look somewhere else.This is because of a wax coating the paper is covered in and is the only thing that separates it from the "Standard" paper of the same brand.If you are looking to get some paper for school or just to work some ideas out, go with the standard paper.

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96 pages, 12 staves per page, heavy premium paper erases easily, 8 1/2 inch. x 11 inch.; Music Notation Guide.

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Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Volume 5: Tenor Book/2 CDs Pack (Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology (Songbooks)) Review

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(More customer reviews)I received the Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology (Volume 5 tenor version) quickly and it was exactly what I was looking for and in perfect shape.There is a wide selection of tenor selections and it also comes with a CD as well.I have the other four volumes and this one is probably my favorite so far.

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The world's most trusted source for authentic editions of theatre music for singers has expanded with yet another volume. Many of the songs are found in no other collections. The 40 songs in each volume are in the original keys, excerpted from vocal scores and piano/conductor rehearsal scores. Includes both recent shows and a deeper look into classic musicals. Includes: ANNIE: Easy Street * BARNUM: Bigger Isn't Better * CHILDREN OF EDEN: Lost in the Wilderness * CITY OF ANGELS: Stay with Me * DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS: Great Big Stuff * DO I HEAR A WALTZ?: Take the Moment * THE DROWSY CHAPERONE: I Am Aldolpho * GODSPELL: Alas for You o GREASE: Mooning * GREY GARDENS: Body Beautiful Beale * Drift Away * HAIRSPRAY: The Nicest Kids in Town * Hairspray * JERSEY BOYS: December 1963 (Oh, What a Night) * Can't Take My Eyes Off of You * THE LAST FIVE YEARS: Shiksa Goddess * Moving Too Fast * THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA: Il mondo era vuoto * Passeggiata * LITTLE WOMEN: Take a Chance on Me * MOVIN' OUT: She's Got a Way * Summer, Highland Falls * MYTHS AND HYMNS: Saturn Returns * Hero and Leander * ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: I Have Written a Play * THE PIRATE QUEEN: I'll Be There * THE PRODUCERS: Springtime for Hitler * Heil Myself * RENT: What You Own * SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD: She Cries * SPRING AWAKENING: Left Behind * TARZAN: Two Worlds * Strangers like Me * THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE: What Do I Need with Love * TICK, TICK ... BOOM!: 30/90 * Sunday * URBAN COWBOY: It Don't Get Better Than This * WEST SIDE STORY: Something's Coming * Maria.

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No. 9: Carta Standard Paper (Carta Manuscript Paper) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used the Carta Manuscript for years. The lines are printed in a thin dark gray, which makes it great for writing in pencil. The paper itself is very durable and can with withstand several erasings without compromising the printed staves. The only thing I would do differently would be to perforate the pages and add MORE pages to one note pad.

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Spiral bound, 9x12, 96 pages, 12 staves, includes Music Notation guide.

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All Music Guide Required Listening Series: Classic Rock (All Music Guide Required Listening Classic Rock) Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently picked up this new edition of the All Music Guide Required Listening for Classic Rock.For the most part, this is an interesting overview of most of the classic rock recordings from major (and not so major) artists that spans between the Beatles of the early 60's through some of the 80's.It will be of interest to any classic rock fan, but as with anything, there are always reasons to quibble.Although generally satisfied with the reviews and the selections here there are, however, a few oddities and omissions alike and depending on how you look at it, these may be relatively minor flaws.

Firstly, some of these reviews are 6 or 7 years old at this point.Not that they aren't well written..because they are, however, as an owner of another AMG music guide I found this to be disappointing that a lot of these reviews have not been updated.For example, the reviews on the Rolling Stones as well as many other bands are exactly the SAME as in the 2002 edition of the AMG to Rock.Maybe the authors felt they had nothing new to add or maybe it's simply an issue of laziness, trying to put together a 'new' product without essentially being new.

Secondly, if this is 'required listening' why do the writers not have favorable reviews for some of the selections here?I understand the premise of the book is to include 'records that may not be perfect, but are interesting' and others that 'capture the era perfectly' but then why include a review on the Eagles THE LONG RUN which states, 'The Long Run reportedly was planned as a double album being truncated to a single disc.If these were the keepers, what could the rejects have sounded like?'.If the writers felt that the tracks used for this album SHOULD have been rejects, which is what I'm pretty sure they are trying to say here, then is this album capturing it's era perfectly or just interesting in how bad and incomplete some of it sounds?

Thirdly, some big recordings are left out while other lesser recordings are left in.For example, both of Molly Hatchett's first two albums are included.Although they are a bit generic in their southern rock approach, I happen to agree that these two albums should be included.But if you're going to include those and ONLY include the first two Marshall Tucker albums, who were by far greater innovators of the genre and great musicians as well, something is amiss.Most people agree that these two albums are Tucker's best, but many also believe their third, Where We All Belong, is their greatest effort and the one that is the definitive Tucker album by combining an impressive studio effort as well as some of the most searing live southern rock ever recorded.Not to diss on the Eagles again, but ALL of their studio recordings from '72-'80 are deemed as essential listening.Let's face it, the Eagles were a singles band and rarely made any cohesive albums..Hotel California being the exception.If you own the greatest hits of the Eagles, you essentially have all you will need from them.

Another recording of note is Aerosmith's Permanent Vacation.Yes, it was the album that brought Aerosmith back into the limelight and was deemed their 'comeback' album but any fan of the group KNOWS this is Aerosmith lite. I guess the fact that it is the one that brought them back to top 40 success makes it interesting to some degree, but is it essential when you put it up against recordings such as Pump, Rocks and Toys in the Attic?

My final complaint (for now) is...WHERE ARE THE RAMONES??Fan or not, these guys started the punk movement, have been a HUGE inspiration to hundreds of other bands and their first 3 or 4 recordings, at least, should be considered as being essential.Not ONE Ramones recording is mentioned.Perhaps they are saving it for another edition for punk/new wave as the Sex Pistols, Elvis Costello and Blondie are also noticeably absent.It does contain the Cars, however.

Mostly these are minor flaws and anyone interested in rock journalism and record reviews will definitely come away with much greater knowledge after reading this book.The reviews that ARE hear are interesting, honest and well thought out.In fact, they are perhaps the closest you can possibly get to hearing the recordings listed without actually listening to them.In many cases the writers also comment on the remastered sound and bonus tracks on certain recordings, which is always good information for audiophiles, like myself.All in all, it's an enjoyable read.

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From Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Bruce Springsteen to the Beatles, the Who, and the Rolling Stones, this is the ultimate guide to rock and roll's most enduring artists. It's all here: 1000 expert reviews of the most famous rock albums and the forgotten jewels from the classic rock vaults. Some timeless works featured include the Beatles' pivotal and infinitely influential Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Led Zeppelin's throbbing epic Physical Graffiti, Heart's magic Dreamboat Annie, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience's psychedelic, electrifying debut, Are You Experienced? This grab-and-go book is an experience in itself, with iconic album art, inspiring reviews, and quick-reference artist, song, and album lists, making it an indispensable tool for building a no-risk album collection. The All Music Guide Required Listening series is based on the larger, industry-leading, authoritative All Music Guide. Since its first edition in 1992, the All Music Guide has become the last word in music. These distinctive books are well-used buying tools and must-have additions to every music lover's library. With the new All Music Guide Required Listening series, top music editors and journalists have worked hard to showcase the best of their recommendations -- essential for any music fan, from the hardcore aficionado to the novice looking for some solid advice from the experts.

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Little Shop of Horrors -- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Review

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(More customer reviews)Good sheet music, but missing alot of songs fromt he movie. Easy to play, but meaty enough for rehearsals.

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The off-Broadway musical comedy with a heart of horror is also a movie! Songs include: Skid Row (Downtown)
* Da-Doo
* Grow for Me
* Somewhere That's Green
* Some Fun Now
* Dentist!
* Suddenly, Seymour
* Suppertime
* The Meek Shall Inherit
* Mean Green Mother from Outerspace and more.

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The Tupac Shakur Collection Review

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(More customer reviews)I ORDERED THIS BOOK THINKING THAT IT WOULD BE A GOOD BOOK ON TUPAC..I PRE-ORDERED IT BEFORE THERE WAS EVEN A DESCRIPTION ON IT..WHO KNEW THAT IT WOULD BE MUSIC FOR THE FREAKIN PIANO..I GUESS IT WAS MY BAD..ON MY PART.JUST BE PREPARED. IM NOT MAD AT MY PURCHASE BECAUSE IT GOES WELL WITH MY COLLECTION.JUST KNOW WHAT UR GETTING.

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This is the only print folio available by the late rap legend Tupac Shakur. Throughout his career he produced eight certified platinum albums and had numerous singles and LPs debut at No. 1 on the charts. This folio features Tupac's most successful works spanning his career. Titles are: R U Still Down?
* Brenda's Got a Baby
* California Love
* Changes
* Dear Mama
* Do for Love
* How Do U Want It
* I Ain't Mad at Cha
* I Get Around
* I Wonder If Heaven Got a Ghetto
* Me Against the World
* Papa'z Song
* So Many Tears
* To Live & Die in L.A.
* 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted.

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Pokemon 2.B.A. Master: Recorder Fun! Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)These books are a great way for kids (and even adults of all ages) to learn how to play the recorder. It's easier than a flute but just as entertaining. You can learn simple songs in no time then as you get more advanced you can work on more difficult music.

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Kids will love this fantastic book/instrument pack! It includes our durable, high-quality recorder, plus easy arrangements of seven songs from this super hot show featuring the adorable pocket monsters: 2.B.A. Master ¥ PokŽmon Theme ¥ PokŽRAP ¥ The Time Has Come (PikachuÕs Goodbye) ¥ Together Forever ¥ What Kind of PokŽmon Are You? ¥ You Can Do It (If You Really Try). Includes complete instructions and a fingering chart in our famous E-Z Play¨ notation.

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Harry Potter For Recorder (Recorder & Book) (Music Is Fun) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a fun product for students of the recorder. The music is easy to play and gives a nice review at the beginning. Our recorder is red which my son loves! There are also pictures from the movies inside the book. He is currently taking recorder in school and this is a fun way for him to practice!

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Book & Recorder. Written for easy recorder, this book and recorder pack gives you everything you need to start playing today! The book features big, easy-to-read notes, a beginner's guide to playing the recorder, and a clear, simple introduction to reading music. Also includes: Parts of the Recorder, Care of the Recorder, Holding & Playing The Recorder; a review on "notes", "rests", "treble clefs" and a complete fingering chart.Seven themes from the first four Harry Potter movies are included. Titles: Double Trouble * Fawkes the Phoenix * Harry's Wondrous World * Hedwig's Theme * Hogwarts Forever! * Hogwarts' March * Nimbus 2000. Also includes photos.

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Paperback Songs: Classic Rock: Melody Line, Chords and Lyric for Keyboard, Guitar, Vocal Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book and a couple of others so that I could learn a few songs. When I played with the CD's the chords on some of the songs just didn't match. It is not that accurate and if you can the songs you want to learn elsewhere, I would suggest that over this book. Some of the songs are pretty accurate, that is why I gave it the three stars.

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This terrific collection contains the melody lines, chords, and lyrics to 89 classic rock songs, including: American Woman ¥ Another One Bites The Dust ¥ Back In The U.S.S.R. ¥ Born To Be Wild ¥ Cocaine ¥ Dream On ¥ Free Ride ¥ Layla ¥ Start Me Up ¥ Walk This Way ¥ and many more. Includes a section of guitar chord diagrams.

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The Fellowship of the Ring Movie Soundtrack Piano, Vocal, and Chords (The Lord of the Rings) (Pvg) Review

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(More customer reviews)This collection of songs from the soundtrack of the movie 'The Fellowship of the Ring' is a definite gem. The songs, in order, are 'In Dreams' [words and music by Fran Walsh and Howard Shore], 'The Prophecy' [text by J.R.R. Tolkien], 'Aniron' [words by Roma Ryan, music by Enya and Nicky Ryan] 'A lament for Gandalf' [text by Philippa Boyens], 'Many Meetings' [music by Howard Shore], and 'May it Be' [words by Roma Ryan, Music by Enya and Nicky Ryan]. Inside, there are also lots of beautiful pictures from the movie. This is a beautiful accompaniment for the soundtrack. The music is for 'piano, vocal, or chords', but other instruments could play along. I would DEFINETELY rate this 10 stars, only the limit is 5. I recommend this music for anyone who loves music, Enya, or The Lord of the Rings.

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Six selections from the blockbuster The Lord of the Rings, plus fantastic color photos from the movie! Includes: The Prophecy * Many Meetings * Aniron (Theme for Aragorn and Arwen) * Lament for Gandalf * In Dreams * May It Be.

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