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Si tratta di un doveroso e toccante omaggio ad un' artista che è stata ingiustamente dimenticata... un umile rielaborazione dei testi delle sue canzoni da cui ho tratto ispirazione per comporre piccole fiabe o racconti... il tema dominante rimane il bisogno di amore e vorrei con tutto il cuore che questo audiolibro fosse un mezzo per attivare l'attenzione su di lei: Roberta Voltolini di Firenze, artista e interprete a tutto tondo.

Loud and Clear is the first book to tell the full story of the Grateful Dead’s “Wall of Sound,” an unprecedented and since unparalleled speaker system that was as tall as a school bus is long and more than a hundred feet wide. The band’s quest for roaring yet crystal clear sound began after their formation in 1965, colliding with the ‘60s progressive social climate.

America, 2003: A country at war, its shiny veneer beginning to crack. Von Dutch and The Simple Life dominate. And on the cover of every magazine, a twenty-one-year-old pop star named Britney Spears. Tracking her every move for a third-tier gossip rag in Los Angeles is a young writer who for all practical purposes let's call Jeff Weiss, who took whatever job he could to pursue his dream of being a “serious” writer. He'd instead become a firsthand witness to the slow tragedy of a changing nation, represented in spirit by “the coy it-girl at the end of history.”

Singing brings joy and a magical feeling, but do you feel there's still something holding you back from your full potential? Unhealthy singing habits can put strain on your larynx, windpipe, or diaphragm, leaving you exhausted. These habits can create technical and emotional obstacles. Even vocal powerhouses like Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Adam Levine need vocal training to master their skills.

In this tell-all book, David reveals exactly what it takes to be a successful songwriter and producer, the life of an ex-pat in LA and just how crazy that life can be. He takes you behind the scenes of Abbey Road and Top of the Pops and shows the highs and lows of the music industry.

Get ready to deep dive into the story of Taylor’s life through her songwriting. Travel back to where it all began with her debut album Taylor Swift and journey through the eras, from the enchanting moments of Speak Now and 1989's red-heart sunglasses, to the cosy cardigan's of Folklore and bejewelled Midnights. Including the musical influences and personal experiences that helped make Taylor the mastermind and icon she is, this book celebrates the inimitable talent of one of the world’s greatest songwriters, performers and cat lovers.

In 2019, Greta Morgan was on the rise. She had toured with Vampire Weekend, collaborated with Jenny Lewis, and garnered critical acclaim with her own musical projects. But in March 2020, after contracting COVID-19, she was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder with no known cure that left her unable to sing. Her once crystalline voice now reduced to a hush, she saw her career come to an abrupt standstill.

La historia de The Blues Brothers [Granujas a todo ritmo en España], la comedia musical más popular del cine estadounidense de los ochenta, con John Belushi y Dan Aykroyd "No van a pillarnos", arenga Dan Aykroyd, enfundado en el papel de Elwood Blues, a su hermano Jake, inmortalizado por John Belushi. "Esta es una misión del Altísimo, Dios lo quiere". Así arranca la comedia musical de acción The Blues Brothers [Granujas a todo ritmo] que llegaría a la gran pantalla el 20 de junio de 1980, si bien del nacimiento de ambos personajes (1974) se cumple ahora el cincuentenario.

“Nowhere near famous but still infamous,” Psalm One is a legend to rap nerds, scholars, and “heads,” and has gone on to work with the brightest names in rap and have her work celebrated and taught around the globe. In Her Word Is Bond, Psalm One tells her own story, from growing up in Englewood, Chicago through her life as a chemist, teacher, and legendary rapper. Intrinsically feminist, this story is a celebration of the life and career of one artist who blazed the trail for women in hip hop.

Être Casanova et être un moine. Être un plaisantin et un mélancolique. Être un poète, une star, un troubadour et un ange : être Leonard Cohen. Toute sa vie, l'éternel passant aura déplié sa trajectoire en amoureux du paradoxe, sans cesser de faire ce qu'il fait le mieux : aller de ville en ville, séduire les femmes et raviver nos cœurs. Entre New York, Montréal et l'île grecque d'Hydra, Leonard Cohen : L'Homme qui voyait tomber les anges suit à la trace cette vie cosmopolite menée comme un perpétuel dialogue avec Dieu, avec soi-même et avec les avalanches.

Jimmy Buffett is an icon. His songs play on repeat in our heads, and his laid-back, carefree attitude is undeniably infectious. When we think of Jimmy Buffett, it’s often an image of him on a beach, margarita in one hand and guitar in the other. Interestingly, Buffett admits that his initial motivation for picking up the guitar was simply to impress girls. Of course, what began as a playful endeavor quickly evolved into a remarkable musical career.

This book helps listeners hear how George Harrison shaped the sound of The Beatles and how he carried that sound forward into his solo career Within You Without You is a highly personal exploration of George Harrison's essential contributions to the Beatles and his solo work, as well as his significant role as a Western proponent of Indian music and beliefs. Through close examination of his guitar playing in the Fab Four and his songwriting both in and out of the Beatles, author Seth Rogovoy demystifies the enigma of this most reluctant of rock stars.

Lawrence is the greatest pop star who never made it, his dreams of glory thwarted over the past five decades by bad luck and self-sabotage. At sixty-one, he set off on a new mission: to escape poverty, obscurity and the humiliation of kids at the bus stop laughing at him by writing a smash hit. But what is the cost of a dream? In Street-Level Superstar, bestselling author and journalist Will Hodgkinson follows Lawrence as he rebuilds his life.

Back in the 80s, radio was at the top of its game. Live DJs all day. Lots of contests, funny morning shows and a free good time anywhere you could get a signal. And I was there. Here’s a look behind the dial at possibly the greatest 12 years of my life. Come and get nostalgic with me. I’ll play all the hits…

Written by the acclaimed journalist Marcus J. Moore, author of The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America, High and Rising tells the whole story of one of the most influential rap groups of all time. In the process the book unpacks the birth of hip-hop and the evolution of alternative rap. Marcus also weaves in a deeply personal coming-of-age story about his journey through life with De La as a backdrop.

In 1969, a twenty-something screenwriter with one movie credit to his name is approached by Jimi Hendrix's management after the legendary guitarist saw the obscure indie film in London and wanted to collaborate on a project of his own. Jonathan Stathakis had no idea how thrilling the next eighteen months would be, as he and Hendrix formed not just a working partnership but a unique friendship.

A matamorfose ambulante, o maluco beleza, a mosca na sopa. O início, o fim e o meio. Este é o mito Raul Seixas, que ultrapassa gerações e se mantém cada vez mais vivo com o passar dos anos. Aqui você ouvirá suas lembranças e histórias desde criança, em todas as suas facetas. Entre e ouça a intimidade de Raul através de seus manuscritos e lembranças de amigos, um sujeito que como poucos viveu as transformações do século XX. Por isso mesmo, um Raul Seixas às vezes brincalhão, triste, frágil, angustiado, sarcástico...mas sobretudo irreverente. Pegue carona nessa cauda de cometa.

Why does a high powered, high profile, high heeled global consultant and cabaret singer return to a small town in Texas after fleeing for over forty years and swearing never to live there again? Everything’s a Two-Step but a Waltz: The Reluctant Texan Comes Home, is the “coming of aging” story of a late-life collision between New York Class and Texas Sass, the idyllic life Chick Morgan was living that crashed and burned on a single day with an unimaginable double-barreled heartbreak.

This is a story of what happens when an angst-ridden kid who grew up in the desert experiences his parents’ bitter divorce, moves around the country, switches identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and eventually meets his best friend who just so happens to be his musical soulmate. Bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for renowned pop-punk trailblazers blink-182, Mark Hoppus, tells his story in Fahrenheit-182.

Daddy Yankee is a record-breaking rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and icon. In his first book, ReaDY, he shares the story of his journey from Puerto Rico to global fame, his brush with death, the reclaiming of his faith, and how tests of strength can transform your life. ReaDY is an inspirational guide to building the life you dream of in a book threaded through with the story of his rise from the streets of Puerto Rico to international superstardom.