Wayne Charvel has been designing and building guitars for 49 years working for B.C. Rich and Gibson and for Fender in the 1970s. Wayne has built guitars for some of the world's most famous guitarists including Eddie Van Halen Billy Gibbons John Kay Paul Gilbert Pete Townsend Warren Haynes Hank Williams Jr. Jim Root Joe Perry and many others. The Charvel name on the headstock of a solid-body electric guitar is a mark of value for buyers and collectors; the brand which has been sold and re-sold and is now owned by Fender has taken its place among other premium Americanbrands. Under the ?Wayne? logo Wayne Charvel continues to build high-end guitars made in the USA. The Wayne Charvel Legend is the whole story as told by Wayne and his sons. As a bonus the book includes a CD of songs by The Charvel Twins Bob and Rick.

Par GALLOIS JEAN. Force de la nature, Georg Friedrich Haendel (1685-1759) révéla rapidement un don inné pour la musique dans sa ville natale de Halle. Son talent émergea à  Hambourg, montrant déjà  un goût certain pour l'oratorio et l'opéra. Aprês quelques succês en Italie (notamment Aggripina à  Venise), il entra au service de la maison de Hambourg, ce qui le fit voyager en Angleterre Dès 1710. C'est là  qu'il éblouit les soirées london-niennes en créant pour sa Royal Academy of Music de nombreux chefs-d'oeuvre lyriques : Rinaldo, Guilio Cesare, Ariodante, Alcina, Serse, . . . Ce compositeur prolifique (plus de 600 opus) s'illustra aussi dans la musique orchestrale (Concerti Grossi, Suites, Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, . . . ) et un vaste catalogue religieux (Anthems, Te Deums, oratorios dont Messiah et La Resurrezione, . . . ). Il repose désormais à  Westiminster Abbey. Ce nouveau volume de la collection horizons vous propose de partir à  la rencontre d'une figure incontournable de la musique. / Broché / Livre / Livres

Par STUCKENSCHMIDT. LA MUSIQUE CHEZ FAYARD BIBLIOTHEQUE DES GRANDS MUSICIENSAlkan par Brigitte François-SappeyBach (T. 1 et 2) par Alberto BassoBeethoven par Jean et Brigitte MassinBellini par Pierre BrunelBerlioz par Henry BarraudBrahms par Claude RostandM. A. Charpentier par Catherine CessacChausson par Jean GalloisCouperin par Philippe BeaussantDebussy par Edward Lockspeiser et Harry HalbreichGluck par Jacques-Gabriel Prod'hommeGrieg par John HorstonHaydn par Marc VignalHonegger par Harry HalbreichMahler (T. 1, 2 et 3) par Henry-Louis de La GrangeMarais par Jérôme de La Gorce et Sylvette MilliotMozart par Jean et Brigitte MassinOffenbach par David RissinPaganini par Edward NeillPoulenc par Henri HellRavel par Marcel MarnatSchoenberg par H. H. Stuckenschmidt et Alain PoirierSchubert par Brigitte MassinSchütz par Martin Gregor-DellinStravinsky par André BoucourechlievTchaikovski par André LischkeWagner par Martin Gregor-DellinWeber par John WarrackCOLLECTIONLES INDISPENSABLES DE LA MUSIQUEGuide de la musique symphoniqueGuide de l'opéraGuide de la musique de piano et de clavecinGuide de la musique de chambreGuide de la musique d'orgueGuide de la musique sacréeGuide illustré de la musique (T. 1 et 2)Guide des opéras de WagnerGuide des opéras de VerdiGuide des opéras de MozartHistoire de la musique occidentale / / Date parution : 1993-11-10/ Livre / Livres

Par PROD'HOMME J-G.. BIBLIOTHEQUE DES GRANDS MUSICIENSBach par Alberto BassoBeethoven par Jean et Brigitte MassinBellini par Pierre BrunelBerlioz par Henry BarraudBrahms par Claude RostandCouperin par Philippe BeaussantDebussy par Edward Lockspeiser et Harry HalbreichMahler (T. 1, 2 et 3) par Henry-Louis de La GrangeMozart par Jean et Brigitte MassinOffenbach par David RissinPoulenc par Henri HellSchubert par Brigitte MassinStravinsky par André BoucourechlievWagner par Martin Gregor-DellinCOLLECTION MUSICIENS D'AUJOURD'HUIdirigée par Brigitte MassinPierre Boulez par Dominique JameuxPierre Henry par Michel ChionOlivier Messiaen par Harry HalbreichIannis Xenakis par Nouritza MatossianAUTRES LIVRES DE MUSIQUELe dernier puritain (Ecrits I)par Glenn GouldGlenn Gould, un homme du futurpar Geoffrey PaysantLes grands interprêtes romantiquespar Claude NanquetteHistoire concise de la musique modernepar Paul GriffithsLes grands Opéras du Répertoirepar Alexis PayneHistoire de la Musique par Emile VuillermozLe chant retrouvé par André TubeufRuggero Raimondi par Sergio SegaliniTeresa Berganza par Sergio SegaliniElisabeth Schwarzkopf par Sergio SegaliniLa vie et l'amour d'une femmepar Régine CrespinMaria Callas, par-delà  sa légendepar Ariana StassinopoulosLavelli, opéra et mise à  mortpar J. Lavelli et A. SatgeLe Ring à  Bayreuthpar Elisabeth BouillonUn thétre pour la vie par Giorgio StrehlerUne histoire du jazz par J. Ernst Berendt / / Date parution : 1985-04-17/ Livre / Livres

Né peu avant la Grande Guerre dans un petit village des Vosges et aveugle de naissance, Gaston Litaize (1909-1991) se passionne pour l?orgue dès son plus jeune âge avant d?entrer à l?Institution des Jeunes Aveugles puis au Conservatoire de Paris. S?il a naturellement beaucoup composé pour son instrument, il laisse aussi pour piano, choeur (cantates, messes, etc) et orchestre de nombreuses pages que sa femme écrivait sous sa dictée. Cet homme de foi est également l?un des fondateurs des émissions de musique religieuse à la radio du temps de l?ORTF et a eu ainsi une influence considérable sur le développement
de la liturgie musicale catholique dans l?esprit de Vatican II. Disciple notamment de Vierne, Dupré et Marchal, ami de Messiaen et Dutilleux, Litaize a formé toute une génération d?organistes talentueux. / Livre /

The Music Of George Harrison-Far from being 'the quiet one ' George Harrison was a writer and arranger of terrific power and beauty and his guitar playing was fundamental to the sound and success of The Beatles.Simon Leng presents the most comprehensive evaluation of the art and music of George Harrison ever published from the star's initial early influences right up to his final collection of songs Brainwashed. Treating each song with unprecedented analysis Leng reveals Harrison's eclectic approach - from teenage Nashville twang through Indian raga psychedelia gospel soul and pure pop - thoroughly defining Harrison's role in The Beatles. First hand accounts of theConcert For Bangla Desh and the making of All Things Must Pass take the reader deep into the most fertile and controversial periods of Harrison's long solo career.Enhanced with insights from key figures who worked closely with Harrison throughout his extraordinary career this biography is a remarkably stirring study and portrait of a great artist whose musical and spiritual quest changed the lives of millions of people around the world while redefining popular music and rock'n'roll.

This is a story of the renowned musician known internationally as the King of Latin Music an instrumental force in the rise of la musica latina and its spread throughout the world. Here are first-person stories that trace Tito's life starting with the early years in New York City through the war years the emergence of the Palladium nightclub as a center of Latin Music and his development as an arranger and bandleader. Tito provides humour history and insights into the music and its masters and discusses the foundation of Latin jazz and the evolution of Mambo Rumba and Danzon. Includes a special Bonus DVD that features never-before-seen footage ofTito discussing his incredible 50-year career as a band leader.

First time in paperback! Noel Coward and Cole Porter's fascinating lives celebrated. Fresh on the heels of the popular motion picture based on Cole Porter's life De-Lovely Noel And Cole presents a delightful and often surprising portrait of these two geniuses. The author provides insight into both men's private lives - including a frank discussion of their homosexuality - while illuminating their musical achievements. Born an ocean apart - one in Indiana the other in England - Cole Porter and Noel Coward have come to represent the ultimate in sophistication and urbanity.Noel and Cole will be an essential reference as well as a fascinating dualbiography of two men who brought style and dazzle to the art of popular entertainment. Based on access to previously unpublished manuscripts lyrics scores and letters plus dozens of interviews the book also includes a chronology and a fifty-page section devoted to the analysis of select works.

The great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed more than 600 works of every musical genre - symphonies concertos chamber works even operas. In this book the first of two David Hurwitz guides the reader/listener through the master's chamber and orchestral music a body of work unique in style expressive range emotional depth formal perfection and sheer beauty. This music doesn't sound like anyone else's. Only Mozart could have written it. Hurwitz's insightful text and the accompanying full-length CD shows us what makes Mozart's music so unique and special - and how to enjoy its many delights. This book is the first of a two-volume set covering Mozart'sorchestral and vocal work.

Carlos Santana is one of Guitar Player's most frequently covered artists. Revered by guitarists for his tone and brilliant sense of melody Santana has been extremely giving in his Guitar Player interviews sharinghis gear secrets technical approaches musical influences and the building blocks of his sound. Here collected in one volume are all of Santana's interviews from his first post-Woodstock discussion to detailing the popularjuggernaut that was 1999's Supernatural to the masterful seminar he gave on creativity in 2008. Also included are style lessons and licks from Guitar Player's respected staff of music writers and transcribers thatreveal all the voodoo that explodes from Santana's fingers.

More than four decades since their first album and 35 years after the release of the iconic Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd continue to inspire and mystify rock fans around the world.Pink Floyd FAQ by pop culture author Stuart Shea lays out the band's strange winding history through a new series of prisms. What were the band's most memorable gigs? What are their greatest moments on record as a group and individually? What contemporary records influenced them and which performers follow in their wake? What was it like to be at a Pink Floyd show in 1967 in 1973 in 1980?Pink Floyd FAQ tells the band's story dissects their most popularwork and provides little-known facts all adding up to a provocative must-read for fans. With 400 pages of stories history observation opinion photos and reminiscences from those who were there Pink Floyd FAQ will discuss frankly what made the band great - as well as note their not-so-great moments - and their place in modern pop culture giving credit where credit is due - and maybe puncturing some inflatable pigs along the way.

All That's Left to Know About The King's Recorded Works-Why is Elvis Presley's body of recorded work still so relevant nearly 60 years after he began recording? Elvis Music FAQ is for anyone who has been inspired by an Elvis Presley record. Following in the tradition of the FAQseries in Elvis Music FAQ a lot of rare information is woven together in one concise entertaining package.There are chapters about every year of Elvis's career including a look at his pioneering original recordlabel Sun; insight on his management; the continued importance of television in his career; a summation of each Presley concert tour; the inside scoop about the role Elvis's band members and songwriters played in his sound;stories about the amusing musical oddities created by those trying to ride on the Elvis success train; details about the contentious role drugs played in his career; and finally a full review of every record the King everissued.One might say that the only truths about Elvis Presley can be found in the grooves of his records where his natural talent and passion for music comes through always. Elvis Music FAQ aims to be the oneessential companion that explains the reason why the voice heard over the speakers still carries such resonance. Dozens of rare images accompany this engaging text.

Few composers since the mid-twentieth century have escaped Mahler's influence. This book is the first discussion of Mahler's ten completed symphonies to offer music lovers a comprehensive overview of the music as it strikes today's listeners. The book caters to the novice as well as the expert as David Hurwitz describes what the listener will hear section by section. He explains how each work is arranged how the various parts relate to one another and how one work leads to the next. The emphasis throughout is on the experience of listening and how each symphony embodies Mahler's dictum that the symphony 'must embrace the world. It must contain everything'. Hurwitz describes the emotional extravagance that lies at the root of Mahler's popularity the consistency of his symphonic thinking and his dazzling and revolutionary use of orchestral instruments to create an expressive musical language that is varied in content and immediate in impact.