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Rock : Music, Culture, and Business by Joseph G. Schloss, Larry Starr and Christopher Waterman (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199758360
ISBN-139780199758364
eBay Product ID (ePID)111605149
Product Key Features
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameRock : Music, Culture, and Business
SubjectGenres & Styles / Rock, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMusic
AuthorJoseph G. Schloss, Larry Starr, Christopher Waterman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight28.1 Oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width9.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2011-035706
Reviews"Reads as enjoyably as a novel, moving swiftly between events and the effects on music and society. Superb conclusions at the end of each chapter and balanced discussions of business, technology, culture, lifestyle, and the impact of rock 'n' roll on history."--David Englert, Sam Houston State University"The discussion of song forms was the clearest that I have read in any pop and rock text."--Tony Steve, Jacksonville University"Covers topics and musicians not covered in other texts. . . . Easy-to-follow listening guides help students understand the structures of a variety of songs."--Clarence Hines, University of North Florida"This book is distinguished by its clear writing and compelling argument that rock can provide a way of looking at history."--Patrick Warfield, University of Maryland"I especially like the strong social history view that the book takes."--Kristian Twombly, St. Cloud State University, "Reads as enjoyably as a novel, moving swiftly between events and the effects on music and society. Superb conclusions at the end of each chapter and balanced discussions of business, technology, culture, lifestyle, and the impact of rock 'n' roll on history."--David Englert,Sam Houston StateUniversity "The discussion of song forms was the clearest that I have read in any pop and rock text."--Tony Steve,Jacksonville University "Covers topics and musicians not covered in other texts. . . . Easy-to-follow listening guides help students understand the structures of a variety of songs."--Clarence Hines,University of North Florida "This book is distinguished by its clear writing and compelling argument that rock can provide a way of looking at history."--Patrick Warfield,University of Maryland "I especially like the strong social history view that the book takes."--Kristian Twombly,St. Cloud State University, "I felt as though I was reading a text that was telling me a story I was interested in from page to page. The discussion of song forms was the clearest that I have read in any pop and rock text."--Tony Steve,Jacksonville University "Reads as enjoyably as a novel, moving swiftly between events and the effects on music and society. Superb conclusions at the end of each chapter and balanced discussions of business, technology, culture, lifestyle, and the impact of rock 'n' roll on history." --David Englert,Sam Houston State University, "Covers topics and musicians not covered in other texts. . . . Easy-to-follow listening guides help students understand the structures of a variety of songs." --Clarence Hines, University of North Florida, "This book is distinguished by its clear writing and compelling argument that rock can provide a way of looking at history." --Patrick Warfield, University of Maryland, "Reads as enjoyably as a novel, moving swiftly between events and the effects on music and society. Superb conclusions at the end of each chapter and balanced discussions of business, technology, culture, lifestyle, and the impact of rock 'n' roll on history." --David Englert, Sam Houston State University, "Reads as enjoyably as a novel, moving swiftly between events and the effects on music and society. Superb conclusions at the end of each chapter and balanced discussions of business, technology, culture, lifestyle, and the impact of rock 'n' roll on history."--David Englert, Sam Houston State University "The discussion of song forms was the clearest that I have read in any pop and rock text."--Tony Steve, Jacksonville University "Covers topics and musicians not covered in other texts. . . . Easy-to-follow listening guides help students understand the structures of a variety of songs."--Clarence Hines, University of North Florida "This book is distinguished by its clear writing and compelling argument that rock can provide a way of looking at history."--Patrick Warfield, University of Maryland "I especially like the strong social history view that the book takes."--Kristian Twombly, St. Cloud State University, "The discussion of song forms was the clearest that I have read in any pop and rock text." --Tony Steve, Jacksonville University, "I especially like the strong social history view that the book takes." --Kristian Twombly, St. Cloud State University
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal781.6609
Table Of ContentiEach Chapter ends with a Conclusion/i, Preface, List of Listening GuidesIntroductionMusic and IdentityWhat Is Rock?A Note on the Terms "Rock 'n' Roll" and "Rock"Chapter 1: The Prehistory of Rock 'n' RollPopular Music Before the Rise of Rock 'n' RollThe Southern Roots of Rock 'n' RollPre-Rock 'n' Roll Rhythm & BluesCountry and Western MusicThree Big Hits of the Pre-Rock 'n' Roll Period-- "Goodnight, Irene" (Strophic Song Form)-- "Choo Choo Ch' Boogie" (12-Bar Blues Form)-- "Love and Marriage" (AABA Song Form)Chapter 2: The Rise of Rock 'n' Roll, 1954-1959Cover Versions and Early Rock 'n' RollThe Rock 'n' Roll BusinessChapter 3: Early Rock 'n' Roll MusiciansThe First Generations-- Chuck Berry-- The Electric Guitar and Rock 'n' Roll-- Little Richard-- Boogie-Woogie Piano MusicThe Next Generation-- Elvis Presley-- Jerry Lee Lewis-- Buddy Holly-- Latin American InfluencesWild, Wild Young Women: The Lady VanishesSongwriters and Producers of Early Rock 'n' RollChapter 4: Pop Music in the Early 1960sThe Rise of Soul Music: Ray Charles and Sam Cooke-- Ray Charles and Soul Music-- Sam CookeThe Twist"Teenage Symphonies": Phil SpectorBerry Gordy and MotownThe California Sound-- Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys-- Other "Surf Music"Chapter 5: The British Invasion and American ResponsesThe Beatles and the British InvasionThe Rolling Stones and Other InvadersMeanwhile, Back in CaliforniaUrban Folk Music: Bob DylanChapter 6: From Rock 'n' Roll to Rock: 1965-1970The Influence of the Counterculture-- iSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/i-- Satanic Majestics: The Rolling Stones after iSgt. Pepper/i-- The San Francisco Scene-- The DoorsFolk Rock and Country RockRock and Soul-- James Brown-- Aretha Franklin-- Otis Redding, Stax Records, and the Relationship of Rock and Soul-- Sly Stone and Santana: The Rebirth of Rock MulticulturalismGuitar Heroes: Jimi Hendrix and Eric ClaptonChapter 7: The 1970s: Rock Becomes EstablishedRock Comes of AgeThe Rock AlbumRock CultureLed Zeppelin and Hard RockStadium RockSouthern RockJazz RockSinger/Songwriters and Soft RockThe EaglesChapter 8: The 1970s: Rock Offshoots and ResponsesPunk Rock and New WaveReggae Music--Rock in the Diaspora-- The Rastafarian Movement-- Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley-- The Popularization of Reggae in the United StatesFunk MusicThe Rise of DiscoMixing and Scratching: The Origins of Rap MusicChapter 9: Rock Superstars of the 1980sMTV As Hit Maker: Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer"The Impact of Digital TechnologiesiThriller/i and iBorn in the U.S.A./i-- iThriller/i (Michael Jackson, 1982)-- iBorn in the U.S.A./i (Bruce Springsteen, 1984)New Wave Goes Dancing: "Sweet Dreams""Baby I'm a Star": Madonna, Prince, and the Production of Celebrity-- Madonna-- PrinceChapter 10: 1980s Rock: New Alternatives, New AccentsHeavy MetalHardcore PunkHip-Hop Breaks ThroughThe Rise of "World Music"Paul Simon's iGraceland/i and the Politics of "Worldbeat"Chapter 11: Rock in the 1990s: Alternative Becomes the MainstreamHome RecordingOn the Term "Alternative""Smells Like Teen Spirit": Alternative Rock Hits the ChartsThe 1990s Rock MainstreamJam BandsHip-Hop in the 1990s-- The Rise of Gangsta Rap-- Hip-Hop, Digital Sampling, and the Law-- Gangsta Rap Conflicts-- iAll Hail the Queen/iWorld Music/Rock CollaborationChapter 12: The Internet Era: 2000-Music and the Internet: The Revolution Will Be DownloadedThere's No Place Like Home: Digital Recording, Pro-Tools, and Rock Music"The System Is Broken": Changes in the Music BusinessRock Music in the Age of Digital ReproductionRock around the WorldHip-Hop in the Early Twenty-First Century-- Jay-Z-- Kanye West-- Eminem-- OutkastCoda: Patterns in Rock History, Glossary, Bibliography, Credits, Index
SynopsisProviding the perfect balance of cultural and musical analysis, Rock: Music, Culture, and Business by Joseph G. Schloss, Larry Starr, and Christopher Waterman tells the full story of rock 'n' roll, from its earliest beginnings to today.DISTINCTIVE FEATURES* Balances the history of the music business and the impact of social and cultural movements on the story of rock* Enhancedcoverage of contemporary rock music, including the impact of rap* Integrates lively pedagogy:--- Detailed listening guides highlighting the significant elements of more than forty key recordings--- More than 100photos, many in full color--- Boldfaced key terms and a glossary* Robust support package:--- Instructor Resource CD containing a computerized Test Bank (978-0-19-975837-1)--- Companion Website (www.oup.com/us/schloss), Providing the perfect balance of cultural and musical analysis, Rock: Music, Culture, and Business by Joseph G. Schloss, Larry Starr, and Christopher Waterman tells the full story of rock 'n' roll, from its earliest beginnings to today. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES * Balances the history of the music business and the impact of social and cultural movements on the story of rock * Enhanced coverage of contemporary rock music, including the impact of rap * Integrates lively pedagogy: --- Detailed listening guides highlighting the significant elements of more than forty key recordings --- More than 100 photos, many in full color --- Boldfaced key terms and a glossary * Robust support package: --- Instructor Resource CD containing a computerized Test Bank (978-0-19-975837-1) --- Companion Website (www.oup.com/us/schloss)
LC Classification NumberML3534.S356 2012
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