James Bennighof (53 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Paperback.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. This book is in good condition; ex-library with usual stamps and tags. The book has some shelfwear. Inside pages are clean. ; The Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection; 155.96 X 14.27 X 9.21 millimeters; 224 pages.

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Sheet music. Condition: Brand New. 12 pages. 6.89x10.51x0.04 inches. In Stock.

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hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 205 pp.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Rubbing and toning overall. Photos upon request. International shipping billed at cost.; African Amer Music In Global Perspective; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 440 pages.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing, 213 pages, includes a chronological discography of Mitchell's studio albums, notes, bibliography and index.

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Hardback. Condition: New. Paul Simon is commonly acknowledged to be one of the most successful singer-songwriters of the pop-rock era. His work has flourished in the context of Simon and Garfunkel as well as in his own solo career. Starting with the folk-rock style that marked his earliest significant success, he has drawn on a wide variety of influences, including many American traditions and, later, many international ones as well. He has won multiple Grammy awards in both the duo and the solo phases of his career. His songwriting has also provided the impetus for brief forays into film and musical theatre. After providing a brief biographical overview, this work examines Simon's songwriting work in depth, providing a critical discussion of each song as a fusion of text and music so as to help the reader to identify elements that enhance appreciation.A particularly valuable contribution in this context is the discussion of the wide variety of musical elements that contribute significantly to the value of Simon's work. These include such easily-understandable issues as verse-chorus structure, melodic variation, selection of particular instruments and even performers, variation of musical style within a song, general harmonic characteristics, relationships among keys, rhythm and pacing of text, etc. While the book proceeds chronologically through Simon's recorded output, specific threads are developed throughout, and the discussion of individual songs takes place in the context of these threads, both drawing on them and developing them further. The diversity of Paul Simon's work reflects his very American background, and no discussion of American music is complete without accounting for his influence.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. In this book, the work of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is explored, emphasizing the way text and music work together to create an artistic statement in her recorded songs.Few singer-songwriters have been as influential as Joni Mitchell. Her song "Both Sides, Now" has been recorded over 640 times, while Bill and Hillary Clinton credit her "Chelsea Morning" as the inspiration for their daughter's name. The Words and Music of Joni Mitchell surveys the entire output of this legendary artist, from her 1968 debut album Song to a SeagulI to her 2007 album Shine.After a brief overview of Mitchell's career and a chapter that explains some of the important technical features of the guitar styles upon which she draws, the book offers an in-depth discussion of every song Mitchell wrote and recorded. Proceeding chronologically through Mitchell's albums, author James Bennighof clarifies the musical content of the songs and the personality behind the music. Each brief essay describes how important musical features-such as instrumentation, idiosyncratic guitar tunings, harmonic structure, form, and elements of melody and rhythm-interact with the text of the song to create the unforgettable artistic statements for which Mitchell is celebrated. …

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Condition: New. In this book, the work of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is explored, emphasizing the way text and music work together to create an artistic statement in her recorded songs. Series: Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 524. . 2010. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . …