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9781445139364

The Music Scene: The History of Modern Music

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  • ISBN13:

    9781445139364

  • ISBN10:

    1445139367

  • Edition: Reprint
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2016-11-22
  • Publisher: Franklin Watts
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Summary

The Music Scene offers a detailed yet readable look at the world of contemporary music for young people. Full of practical, how-to advice and fascinating case studies on many of the world's favourite bands and artists, The Music Scene examines live gigs, recording and contracts, publicity, merchandising and changing fashions in contemporary music. Written by a music journalist, The Music Scene is certain to strike a chord with any aspiring young pop musician.

The History of Modern Music outlines the origins and progress of pop, soul, R&B, rap and other forms of music from the 1930s and earlier to today.

Author Biography

Matt Anniss is a highly experienced music journalist and writer. He regularly reviews band performances and contributes features for a number of music magazines.

Table of Contents

  • 1: The birth of modern music
  • 2: The British are coming
  • 3: Industry case-study: The Beatles
  • 4: Soul power
  • 5: Changing times
  • 6: Everything changes
  • 7: Rise of disco
  • 8: Industry case-study: The Sugarhill Gang
  • 9: Angry sounds
  • 10: The rise of the machines
  • 11: Industry case-study: MARRS
  • 12: Music messages
  • 13: House hits
  • 14: Pop will eat itself
  • 15: Superstars DJs
  • 16: Rock revival
  • 17: Making artists
  • 18: Industry case-study: the iPod
  • 19: Power to the people
  • 20: Glossary

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