Music of the Alamo (Incredible Journey Books) [includes cd] - Hardcover

Chemerka, William R.; Wiener, Allen J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1933979313 ISBN 13: 9781933979311

Publisher: Bright Sky Press, 2009

Synopsis

Interpreting the famous siege and battle that has inspired art for more than 170 years, this unique resource traces the musical history of the Alamo and offers the only complete discography and list of songs about the legendary battle. Chapters cover the many and varied musical interpretations of the Alamo and its heroes, illuminating various periods of American musical history throughout. From nineteenth-century folk ballads, minstrel show tunes, and orchestral marches, to recent pop chart hits, children's songs, theatrical productions, and big-screen film scores, all are gathered in this complete compendium, helping to remember the Alamo. Also included is a thirty-minute audio CD of music representative of the Alamo.

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About the Author

William R. Chemerka is the founder of the Alamo Society, the editor of The Alamo Journal, and the author of Alamo Anthology. He has appeared on the History Channel as an on-camera consultant in a number of productions including The Real West: The Battle of the Alamo, and Wild West Tech: The Alamo. Allen J. Wiener is co-author of “David Crockett in Congress: The Rise and Fall of the Poor Man’s Friend,” which won the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Award for Best Regional Non-Fiction. He also is the author of “The Beatles: The Ultimate Recording Guide” and has written for “The Washington Post,” “People,” “Musician,” “American History,” “Wild West History Association Journal,” “The Alamo Review,” “Alamo Journal,” “ and other publications. He has appeared on C-Span’s “Book TV,” “Good Day San Antonio,” NPR’s “All Things Considered” and other interview programs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bright Sky Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933979313
• ISBN 13: 9781933979311
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 191