From their grandiose inception in 1968 to the release of their latest album in 2003, this comprehensive look at Deep Purple's career paints a vivid portrait of the music scene that influenced the band and their effect on a generation of new musicians. Candid interviews with band members, friends, and fans trace the turbulent history of the band, including the acrimonious departures of legendary members Ian Gillan and Ritchie Blackmore and the death of guitarist Tommy Bolin. For die-hard fans and rock aficionados, this musical biography discloses insights into the staying power of this classic band.

 

История Deep Purple с момента их появления в 1968 году до выхода альбома в 2003. Интервью с участниками группы, их друзьями и поклонниками. Фотографии.

Interspersed with anecdotes of, and occasional observations on, the music of Ireland. Also, an historical and descriptive account of the musical instruments of the ancient Irish. And an appendix, containing several biographical and other papers, with select Irish melodies.

By Joseph C. Walker, member of the royal Irish academy.
Книга содержит очерки и эссе о старинной музыке Ирландии, биографии известных бардов, тексты поэм на английском и гэльском языках, описания и исторический обзор музыкальных инструментов древних ирландцев (труба и кельтская арфа), а также нотные записи избранных ирландских мелодий. Эта книга будет интересна изучающим английский язык и литературу, европейскую культуру в целом и кельтскую - в частности.

Calling Back the Spirit describes how, in the face of Indonesian and foreign cultural pressures, the Makassarese people of South Sulawesi are defending their local spirit through music and dance. The book examines the ways performers in this corner of Indonesia seek to empower local music and dance in a changing environment.

How can music be taught musically? Topics covered include: the place of music in the curriculum; the mature of musical learning; planning, managing and assessing musical learning; school examinations and music; music outside of the curriculum. One of the main premises of the book is that music needs to be taught 'musically', with specific reference to both the nature of music itself and its metaphorical significance. It is important that music itself guides what goes on in the music classroom if we are to motivate our pupils and help them to fulfil their potential as musicians.

Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) benefit from a positive, affirming support of their individuality. This forward-looking book focuses on building individual strengths and resilience, rather than modifying perceived weaknesses, through individualized therapy within a group context. Integrating psychological and educational theory with a variety of creative therapies, Judith Martinovich combines activities such as art making, drama, music, puppetry, yoga and photography with conventional cognitive-behavioural interventions to support individuals with AS.