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Explore the captivating journey of Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman in "Sounds Like Titanic," a memoir that intertwines humor, ambition, and the pursuit of identity. Hindman, a young woman from Appalachia, dreams of becoming a classical musician in the bustling metropolis of New York. However, her aspirations take an unexpected turn when she lands a position with a professional ensemble, only to discover that their performances are far from authentic. Instead of live music, the audience is duped by a cleverly orchestrated pre-recorded soundtrack, echoing the haunting melodies of the Titanic film score. This betrayal leads Hindman to grapple with disillusionment, as well as her role as a musician in a society increasingly swayed by artifice.
"Sounds Like Titanic" is more than just a personal story; it is a poignant reflection on the experiences of young women pursuing their dreams in a convoluted world. With 272 pages of compelling narrative, this memoir offers sharp insights into ambition, gender dynamics, and the complexities of modern identity. The book also speaks to the broader anxieties of a generation caught between authenticity and façade.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357738
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Free shipping is available for this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: 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: 9780393357738
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 272
Description:
A young woman leaves Appalachia for a life as a classical musician in New York”or so she thinks.
When aspiring violinist Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman lands a job with a professional ensemble, she imagines she has achieved her lifelong dream. But the ensemble proves to be a sham. When the group śperforms,ť the microphones are never on. Instead, the music blares from a CD. The mastermind behind this scheme is a peculiar and mysterious figure known as The Composer, who is gaslighting his audiences with music that sounds suspiciously like the Titanic soundtrack. On tour with his chaotic ensemble, Hindman spirals into crises of identity and disillusionment as she śplaysť for audiences genuinely moved by the performance, unable to differentiate real from fake.
With vulnerability, humor, and sharp insight into ambition and gender, Hindman tells a surreal coming-of-age story that perfectly articulates the anxieties and illusions of her generation. As Sounds Like Titanic swells to a crescendo, it gives voice to the failed promises of a nation that takes comfort in false realities.
"Sounds Like Titanic" is more than just a personal story; it is a poignant reflection on the experiences of young women pursuing their dreams in a convoluted world. With 272 pages of compelling narrative, this memoir offers sharp insights into ambition, gender dynamics, and the complexities of modern identity. The book also speaks to the broader anxieties of a generation caught between authenticity and façade.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357738
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Free shipping is available for this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: 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: 9780393357738
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 272
Description:
A young woman leaves Appalachia for a life as a classical musician in New York”or so she thinks.
When aspiring violinist Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman lands a job with a professional ensemble, she imagines she has achieved her lifelong dream. But the ensemble proves to be a sham. When the group śperforms,ť the microphones are never on. Instead, the music blares from a CD. The mastermind behind this scheme is a peculiar and mysterious figure known as The Composer, who is gaslighting his audiences with music that sounds suspiciously like the Titanic soundtrack. On tour with his chaotic ensemble, Hindman spirals into crises of identity and disillusionment as she śplaysť for audiences genuinely moved by the performance, unable to differentiate real from fake.
With vulnerability, humor, and sharp insight into ambition and gender, Hindman tells a surreal coming-of-age story that perfectly articulates the anxieties and illusions of her generation. As Sounds Like Titanic swells to a crescendo, it gives voice to the failed promises of a nation that takes comfort in false realities.