Björk Guðmundsdóttir is one of the key recording artists of the 21st century. Moving effortlessly between disciplines and genres so fluidly it would shame David Bowie, Björk has tackled neo-classical, showtunes, house, pop, indie as well as acting (winning best actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her turn in Dancer In The Dark) and creating a visual template for her work that is staggeringly r…

Par OASIS. It is no secret that the singles released by Oasis since the mid-1990s were responsible for a universally rejuvenated interest in the British rock tradition. Shining with confidence, swagger, attitude and rich in that special working-class optimism that has characterised the greatest British bands through the years, the Oasis singles made guitar rock relevant for a new generation of you…

The easiest way to learn the bass guitar - a complete bass guitar course for absolute beginners! This easy-to follow tutorial is ideal if you've just been bought your first bass guitar, or if there's been a guitar sitting around just waiting to be played... This DVD will take you from Novice level through to intermediate level and requires no prior knowledge at all: it truly is for someone startin…

Time and rhythm are king! Number one! We are constantly aware of this fact when we are playing or listening to improvised music. All notes seem to sound good when they are played with good time. Even melodies that use wrong notes sound good when played with good time. What often packages a good time feel are the rhythms a particular artist chooses to use. This book hopefully lends some insight int…

Par GRAHAM PETER. Galaxies may be considered as theme music to an imaginary science-fiction movie. The contrasting heroic, romantic and reflective styles and themes will hopefully conjure up familiar images of inter-stellar heroes and heroines battling the alien forces of darkness! / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SNEDECOR PHIL. Many years ago, on a suggestion from Marine Band tubist John Cradler, I wrote a quirky collection of tunes set in the lower register of the tuba That book, published in 1991, 'mimics to be popular beyond my wildest dreams with players of all age levels and ability. Its success exposed a void in studies with actual music in the extreme lower part of the tuba range, a part of the …

Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. Madama Butterfly took wing under turbulent circumstances. The premiere (Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 17 February 1904) was a disaster, while a second production only months later (Brescia, Teatro Grande, 28 May 1904) was instead a resounding success. Inthe intervening period the composer had made considerable changes to the score, enough that the result qualifies as a “second ver…

Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war! It is these words from Shakespeare's Othello that these works by the English composer Sir Edward Elgar fall back on. The work was a sensational success from the very beginning, especially March #1. At its premiere in 1901 under the composer's direction, the audience requested two repeats - in 1902 the words of 'Land of Hope and Glory' were added to th…

(Fulll Score). Par HAWES PATRICK. “It’s very direct, it’s very honest, it’s very melodic and it’s very beautiful.” Peter Jablonski, pianist. A three-movement work for piano and orchestra written for Peter Jablonski the concerto is a journey of excitement and – above all – majesty, through the pain of loss and bereavement, through to victory and the fulfilment of hope. / Date parution : 2022-10-12…

Arrangeur: Jonathan Wikeley. Par SIFFRE LABI. (Something Inside) So Strong is a powerful song of hope and strength in adversity and is British singer-songwriter Labi Siffre's biggest hit to date. Written as an anti-apartheid anthem for South Africa in 1987, the lyrics are applicable to all who wish to rise up from their oppression. The strong message is encapsulated here in rich harmonies for SATB…