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Playing the Changes

A Musician's Memoir

par Colin James ...

A poignant, humourous and heartfelt coming-of-age memoir from one of Canada's most beloved musicians.From the prairies of Saskatchewan to sharing the stage with some of the most important musicians of all time, Colin James is one of Canada’s greatest talents.In Playing the Changes, Colin looks back at his early years, as he emerges as a full-formed musical talent in his teens. Growing up in ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

A poignant, humourous and heartfelt coming-of-age memoir from one of Canada's most beloved musicians.From the prairies of Saskatchewan to sharing the stage with some of the most important musicians of all time, Colin James is one of Canada’s greatest talents.In Playing the Changes, Colin looks back at his early years, as he emerges as a full-formed musical talent in his teens. Growing up in
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Only God Can Judge Me

The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur

par Jeff Pearlman ...

Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $18.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman
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The Creative Act

A Way of Being

par Rick Rubin ...

**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their
... En savoir plus
Life in the Fast Lane

The Eagles' Reckless Ride Down the Rock & Roll Highway

par Mick Wall ...

"A vivid, no holds barred portrait of the trials and tribulations that the country-rockers faced as they soared their way to the very top." — Entertainment Weekly"Surely make you lose your mind . . . "So the Eagles warn us about the outrageous lifestyle of the ambitious rock-n-roller. In fact, Don Henley could barely listen to the track "Life in the Fast Lane" when they were recording it. He was ... En savoir plus

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"A vivid, no holds barred portrait of the trials and tribulations that the country-rockers faced as they soared their way to the very top." — Entertainment Weekly"Surely make you lose your mind . . . "So the Eagles warn us about the outrageous lifestyle of the ambitious rock-n-roller. In fact, Don Henley could barely listen to the track "Life in the Fast Lane" when they were recording it. He was
... En savoir plus
Hit So Hard

A Memoir

par Patty Schemel ...

"A smart, clear-eyed look back at the 1990s alt-rock scene . . .[Hole drummer] Schemel writes with humor and insight."― Philadelphia InquirerPatty Schemel's rise to hard-rocking drummer in the platinum-selling band Hole was the ride of a lifetime, happening as it did during the the last great era of rock-and-roll excess. In this deeply personal memoir, Schemel recounts her meteoric rise and fall. ... En savoir plus

$25.59 CAD

"A smart, clear-eyed look back at the 1990s alt-rock scene . . .[Hole drummer] Schemel writes with humor and insight."― Philadelphia InquirerPatty Schemel's rise to hard-rocking drummer in the platinum-selling band Hole was the ride of a lifetime, happening as it did during the the last great era of rock-and-roll excess. In this deeply personal memoir, Schemel recounts her meteoric rise and fall.
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The Phantom of the Opera

par Gaston Leroux ...

Traduit par David Coward ...

Collections series Oxford World's Classics
'I am not an angel nor a genie nor a ghost...I am Erik!' A mysterious Phantom haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House where he has fallen passionately in love with the beautiful singer Christine Daaé. Under his guidance her singing rises to new heights and she is triumphantly acclaimed. But Christine is also loved by Raoul de Chagny, and by returning his love she makes the fiend she knows as ... En savoir plus

$6.69 CAD

'I am not an angel nor a genie nor a ghost...I am Erik!' A mysterious Phantom haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House where he has fallen passionately in love with the beautiful singer Christine Daaé. Under his guidance her singing rises to new heights and she is triumphantly acclaimed. But Christine is also loved by Raoul de Chagny, and by returning his love she makes the fiend she knows as
... En savoir plus
Angels Dance and Angels Die - The Tragic Romance of Pamela and Jim Morrison

par Patricia Butler ...

Revised for 2007! This softcover edition examines the turbulent relationship between legendary Doors front man Jim Morrison and his common-law wife Pamela Courson tracing the lives of Courson and Morrison before their fateful meeting in 1965 their lives together until Morrison's death in 1971 and Courson's life without Morrison including her fight to gain the rights to his estate until her death ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

Revised for 2007! This softcover edition examines the turbulent relationship between legendary Doors front man Jim Morrison and his common-law wife Pamela Courson tracing the lives of Courson and Morrison before their fateful meeting in 1965 their lives together until Morrison's death in 1971 and Courson's life without Morrison including her fight to gain the rights to his estate until her death
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Hank Williams

The Biography

par Colin Escott, William MacEwen, George Merritt ...

A "deftly written and ably researched" biography of the country music pioneer and the book that inspired the Tom Hiddleston film I Saw the Light ( Newsweek )."Our best look yet into Williams's pained, piercing eyes. . . . Escott has peeled away the layers of legend." — Philadelphia InquirerIn his brief life, Hank Williams create... ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

A "deftly written and ably researched" biography of the country music pioneer and the book that inspired the Tom Hiddleston film I Saw the Light ( Newsweek )."Our best look yet into Williams's pained, piercing eyes. . . . Escott has peeled away the layers of legend." — Philadelphia InquirerIn his brief life, Hank Williams create...
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L' Heptade

Harmonium

par Jean-Christophe Laurence ...

Grâce à L’Heptade, Harmonium atteint le sommet de sa gloire. De musicien parmi tant d’autres, Serge Fiori devient gourou. On le vénère. On le réclame. On s’arrache des bouts de sa salopette blanche. Une carrière internationale pointe à l’horizon. Mais miné par les attentes des uns et des autres, rongé par ses propres bibittes, Fiori n’a qu’une envie : tirer la plogue. Comment en est-il arrivé là ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Grâce à L’Heptade, Harmonium atteint le sommet de sa gloire. De musicien parmi tant d’autres, Serge Fiori devient gourou. On le vénère. On le réclame. On s’arrache des bouts de sa salopette blanche. Une carrière internationale pointe à l’horizon. Mais miné par les attentes des uns et des autres, rongé par ses propres bibittes, Fiori n’a qu’une envie : tirer la plogue. Comment en est-il arrivé là
... En savoir plus
Wouldn't It Be Nice

Brian Wilson and the Making of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds

par Charles L. Granata ...

When he first started working on Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson said that he was going to write "the greatest rock album ever made." That album, released in 1966, fifty years ago, changed the face of popular music.From conception and composition to arrangement and production, Pet Sounds was the work of one extraordinary man. Turning his back on the protest songs and folk rock of his contemporaries and ... En savoir plus

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When he first started working on Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson said that he was going to write "the greatest rock album ever made." That album, released in 1966, fifty years ago, changed the face of popular music.From conception and composition to arrangement and production, Pet Sounds was the work of one extraordinary man. Turning his back on the protest songs and folk rock of his contemporaries and
... En savoir plus
Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio

par Mike Senior ...

Collections series Sound On Sound Presents...
Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry, and this extensively updated third edition now contains sections on DSP phase-linearization, loudness normalization, oversampling, mixing from stems, frequency shifting, and analog summing.Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $85.99 CAD Maintenant $75.57 CAD

Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry, and this extensively updated third edition now contains sections on DSP phase-linearization, loudness normalization, oversampling, mixing from stems, frequency shifting, and analog summing.Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by
... En savoir plus
Les musiciens et la musique

Édition enrichie. Exploration du rôle crucial de la musique et des compositeurs au XIXe siècle en France

par Hector Berlioz, Marceau Vasseur ...

Dans "Les musiciens et la musique", Hector Berlioz propose une réflexion profonde sur la musique et son rôle dans la société. Son style se distingue par une prose vivante et lyrique, mêlant analyses techniques et émotions personnelles, ce qui en fait une œuvre accessible tout en étant riche en connaissances. Écrit à une époque où la musique classique évolue rapidement, ce livre s'inscrit dans le ... En savoir plus

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Dans "Les musiciens et la musique", Hector Berlioz propose une réflexion profonde sur la musique et son rôle dans la société. Son style se distingue par une prose vivante et lyrique, mêlant analyses techniques et émotions personnelles, ce qui en fait une œuvre accessible tout en étant riche en connaissances. Écrit à une époque où la musique classique évolue rapidement, ce livre s'inscrit dans le
... En savoir plus
Les soirées de l'orchestre

Explorations musicales et réflexions critiques dans la vie artistique du 19e siècle

par Hector Berlioz ...

Dans "Les soirées de l'orchestre", Hector Berlioz propose un ensemble d'essais qui explorent l'art de la musique et la performance orchestrale à travers une série de réflexions personnelles et critiques. Son style littéraire est à la fois passionné et analytique, reflétant une profonde compréhension de la musique ainsi qu'une sensibilité romantique qui caractérise son époque. Berlioz, en tant que ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $2.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Dans "Les soirées de l'orchestre", Hector Berlioz propose un ensemble d'essais qui explorent l'art de la musique et la performance orchestrale à travers une série de réflexions personnelles et critiques. Son style littéraire est à la fois passionné et analytique, reflétant une profonde compréhension de la musique ainsi qu'une sensibilité romantique qui caractérise son époque. Berlioz, en tant que
... En savoir plus
Energy Follows Thought

The Stories Behind My Songs

par Willie Nelson, David Ritz, Mickey Raphael ...

Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, outlaw country legend Willie Nelson shares the untold stories behind the his favorite songs, with all the lyrics and a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera.From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $34.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, outlaw country legend Willie Nelson shares the untold stories behind the his favorite songs, with all the lyrics and a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera.From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well
... En savoir plus
The Smiling Land

All Around the Circle in My Newfoundland and Labrador

par Alan Doyle ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER*WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHOR*From one of Canada's most beloved and celebrated Newfoundlanders comes a rollicking insider's guide to the province, told as only Alan Doyle can tell it.**Few Canadian musicians are as synonymous with their home province as Alan Doyle is to his—and even fewer once worked as tour guides. In The Smiling Land, Alan reprises his tour-guiding role ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $16.99 CAD Maintenant $14.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER*WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHOR*From one of Canada's most beloved and celebrated Newfoundlanders comes a rollicking insider's guide to the province, told as only Alan Doyle can tell it.**Few Canadian musicians are as synonymous with their home province as Alan Doyle is to his—and even fewer once worked as tour guides. In The Smiling Land, Alan reprises his tour-guiding role
... En savoir plus
Devil on My Shoulder

A Memoir

par Alice Cooper ...

The definitive autobiography from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's most iconic musicians with a career spanning six decades.In the beginning, Alice Cooper was the name of a rock group. Then my stage name. And then a monster. Now I’ve written a book that tracks Alice’s evilution, how he and I became almost fatally intertwined, and how I’ve tamed him at last. After ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

The definitive autobiography from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's most iconic musicians with a career spanning six decades.In the beginning, Alice Cooper was the name of a rock group. Then my stage name. And then a monster. Now I’ve written a book that tracks Alice’s evilution, how he and I became almost fatally intertwined, and how I’ve tamed him at last. After
... En savoir plus
Murder Ballads

Illustrated Lyrics & Lore

par Katy Horan ...

For centuries, murder ballads have transformed tragedy into song. In this unique, illustrated collection, Literary Witches co-creator Katy Horan unearths the true and fictional stories behind twenty traditional murder ballads, exploring the beauty and horror of the art form through stories, lyrics, and original illustrations.Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore is a hauntingly beautiful ... En savoir plus

$5.39 CAD

For centuries, murder ballads have transformed tragedy into song. In this unique, illustrated collection, Literary Witches co-creator Katy Horan unearths the true and fictional stories behind twenty traditional murder ballads, exploring the beauty and horror of the art form through stories, lyrics, and original illustrations.Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore is a hauntingly beautiful
... En savoir plus
Last Night a DJ Saved My Life

The History of the Disc Jockey

par Bill Brewster, Frank Broughton ...

"A riveting look at record spinning from its beginnings to the present day . . . A grander and more fascinating story than one would think." — Time Out LondonThis is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a cult classic now updated with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material. It's the definitive account of DJ culture, from the first record played over ... En savoir plus

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"A riveting look at record spinning from its beginnings to the present day . . . A grander and more fascinating story than one would think." — Time Out LondonThis is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a cult classic now updated with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material. It's the definitive account of DJ culture, from the first record played over
... En savoir plus
Dolly Parton, Songteller

My Life in Lyrics

par Dolly Parton, Robert K. Oermann ...

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives.Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly ... En savoir plus

$37.59 CAD

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives.Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly
... En savoir plus
Rainbow in the Dark

The Autobiography

par Ronnie James Dio ...

Ronnie James Dio was a heavy metal icon and frontman of three of the best-selling, most influential and famous rock bands in history: Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own multi-million selling band, Dio.Rainbow in the Dark is a rollercoaster ride through the extraordinary highs and lows of Dio's life, and takes us from his early days as a street gang leader and Doo-wop singer in '60s Vegas through ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

Ronnie James Dio was a heavy metal icon and frontman of three of the best-selling, most influential and famous rock bands in history: Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own multi-million selling band, Dio.Rainbow in the Dark is a rollercoaster ride through the extraordinary highs and lows of Dio's life, and takes us from his early days as a street gang leader and Doo-wop singer in '60s Vegas through
... En savoir plus
Stars Around My Scars

The Annotated Poetry of Taylor Swift

par Elly McCausland ...

Collections series Taylor Swift Annotated Poetry
What if you could read Taylor Swift's songs the way a literature professor reads poetry? Prepare to join professor of “Swifterature” Dr. Elly McCausland as she dives deep into the poetry of Taylor Swift. Going line by line and word by word through the most celebrated and hotly debated songs from across Taylor’s 11-album career, McCausland is here to help you listen, read, and understand her music ... En savoir plus

$10.69 CAD

What if you could read Taylor Swift's songs the way a literature professor reads poetry? Prepare to join professor of “Swifterature” Dr. Elly McCausland as she dives deep into the poetry of Taylor Swift. Going line by line and word by word through the most celebrated and hotly debated songs from across Taylor’s 11-album career, McCausland is here to help you listen, read, and understand her music
... En savoir plus
Notes of Deception

How a Quartet of American Musicians Outwitted the KGB

par Merryl Goldberg, Vince Houghton ...

How a Quartet of American Musicians Outwitted the KGB – The Untold History of a Daring Cold War Spy MissionIn 1985, while the United States engaged in a battle of nuclear brinkmanship, four Americans landed in Moscow on a mission to smuggle secret information in and out using music as their cipher. Under the watchful eye of the KGB, the group faced countless challenges and risks—because they weren ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

How a Quartet of American Musicians Outwitted the KGB – The Untold History of a Daring Cold War Spy MissionIn 1985, while the United States engaged in a battle of nuclear brinkmanship, four Americans landed in Moscow on a mission to smuggle secret information in and out using music as their cipher. Under the watchful eye of the KGB, the group faced countless challenges and risks—because they weren
... En savoir plus
How to Prepare for the Past

Travels in Music and Time

par Brian Cullman ...

Writer and musician Brian Cullman’s rapturous evocation of life in the bike lane, before the world was digital, when music was everything and magic was everywhere, encompassing friendships with Lester Bangs, Nick Drake, Big Joe Turner, Tim Hardin, and Paul Bowles.When people asked me my favorite song, I would say the radio.It was all one sound. It was all one song: the drums and the words, the ... En savoir plus

$13.59 CAD

Writer and musician Brian Cullman’s rapturous evocation of life in the bike lane, before the world was digital, when music was everything and magic was everywhere, encompassing friendships with Lester Bangs, Nick Drake, Big Joe Turner, Tim Hardin, and Paul Bowles.When people asked me my favorite song, I would say the radio.It was all one sound. It was all one song: the drums and the words, the
... En savoir plus
Meet Me in the Bathroom

Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011

par Lizzy Goodman ...

Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR and GQJoining the ranks of the classics Please Kill Me, Our Band Could Be Your Life, and Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, an intriguing oral history of the post-9/11 decline of the old-guard music industry and rebirth of the New York rock scene, led by a group of iconoclastic rock bands.In the second half of the twentieth-century New York was the source of new sounds, ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR and GQJoining the ranks of the classics Please Kill Me, Our Band Could Be Your Life, and Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, an intriguing oral history of the post-9/11 decline of the old-guard music industry and rebirth of the New York rock scene, led by a group of iconoclastic rock bands.In the second half of the twentieth-century New York was the source of new sounds,
... En savoir plus

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