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Explore the captivating narrative of creative collaboration in music history with 'Help!', a brilliant book that delves into the artistic synergy between two of the most iconic musical acts: The Beatles and Duke Ellington's Orchestra. Written by esteemed musicologist Thomas Brothers, this insightful text illustrates how cooperation played a pivotal role in shaping the extraordinary success of these legendary artists. With brand new pages and rich analyses of timeless songs like 'Strawberry Fields Forever' and 'Chelsea Bridge,' this book unveils the secrets behind the masterpieces created by Lennon, McCartney, and Strayhorn. The book is a must-have for music lovers and scholars alike, weaving together historical insights that not only clarify authorship but also celebrate the importance of collaboration in music. This meticulously researched volume of 416 pages is published by W W Norton & Company in 2019, providing a thorough understanding of the influential cultural phenomena and unmatched creativity that has defined popular music. Experience the profound impact these musicians have made through shared creativity and artistry. Don’t miss out on adding this enlightening piece to your collection today. _Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled._
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357523
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 416
Description:
The fascinating story of how creative cooperation inspired two of the world™s most celebrated musical acts.
The Beatles and Duke Ellington™s Orchestra stand as the two greatest examples of collaboration in music history. Through his highly original examination of these two musical legends, Duke University musicologist Thomas Brothers delivers a portrait of the creative process at work, demonstrating that the cooperative method at the foundation of these two artist- groups was the primary reason for their unmatched musical success.
While clarifying the historical record of who wrote what, with whom, and how, Brothers brings the past to life with a breadth of musical knowledge that reverberates through every page, and analyses of songs from Lennon and McCartney™s Strawberry Fields Forever to Billy Strayhorn™s Chelsea Bridge. Help! describes in rich detail the music and mastery of two cultural leaders whose popularity has never dimmed.
śThis is musicology with taste as well as ears.ť ? Wall Street Journal
śAdds significantly to our knowledge of popular music and iconic musicians of the 20th century.ť ? Philadelphia Inquirer
30 illustrations
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357523
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 416
Description:
The fascinating story of how creative cooperation inspired two of the world™s most celebrated musical acts.
The Beatles and Duke Ellington™s Orchestra stand as the two greatest examples of collaboration in music history. Through his highly original examination of these two musical legends, Duke University musicologist Thomas Brothers delivers a portrait of the creative process at work, demonstrating that the cooperative method at the foundation of these two artist- groups was the primary reason for their unmatched musical success.
While clarifying the historical record of who wrote what, with whom, and how, Brothers brings the past to life with a breadth of musical knowledge that reverberates through every page, and analyses of songs from Lennon and McCartney™s Strawberry Fields Forever to Billy Strayhorn™s Chelsea Bridge. Help! describes in rich detail the music and mastery of two cultural leaders whose popularity has never dimmed.
śThis is musicology with taste as well as ears.ť ? Wall Street Journal
śAdds significantly to our knowledge of popular music and iconic musicians of the 20th century.ť ? Philadelphia Inquirer
30 illustrations