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  • The Music Scene: The History of Modern Music

    Matthew Anniss

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Nov. 22, 2016)
    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.

  • The Music Scene: Music, Fashion and Style

    Matthew Anniss

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Sept. 27, 2016)
    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.Music, Fashion and Style takes a look at the ways in which popular music has influenced fashion and style, from the Rockers and Mods of the 1960s, through glam rock, Madonna, R&B and Lady Gaga.

  • The History of Modern Music

    Matt Anniss

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    "Describes the history of popular music genres, starting with the rock-and-roll movement of the 1950s. Explains how genres have been created based on social and cultural events through recent history. Case studies highlight how world events and technology influenced artists that led new genres of music"--Provided by publisher.

  • The Music Scene: The Music Industry

    Matthew Anniss

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Dec. 6, 2016)
    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 Music Industry explores how the music industry works today and includes forming a band, creating demo recordings, getting noticed, gigs, recording contracts, promoters and much more.

  • The Electronic Music Scene: The Stars, the Fans, the Music

    Jessica Cohn

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2009)
    "Read about the music, stars, clothes, contracts, and world of electronic music"--Provided by publisher.

  • The Alternative Rock Scene: The Stars, the Fans, the Music

    Wendy S. Mead

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Introduces the world of alternative rock music, including information on celebrities, fashion, and record contracts.
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  • The Hip-Hop Scene: The Stars, the Fans, the Music

    Ann Graham Gaines, Reggie Majors

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2009)
    "Read about the music, stars, clothes, contracts, and world of hip-hop music"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Rap Scene: The Stars, the Fans, the Music

    Sarah W. Moore

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2009)
    "Read about the music, stars, clothes, contracts, and world of rap music"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Music Industry

    Matt Anniss

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    "Outlines the business of recording music by telling stories of current and past pop and rock music artists. Case studies show how managers, record labels, and television influence an artist's ability to record and sell their music"--Provided by publisher.

  • The Reggae Scene: The Stars, the Fans, the Music

    Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology Peter Manuel, Daniel T Neely

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2009)
    "Read about the music, stars, clothes, contracts, and world of reggae music"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Music Scene: Performing Live

    Matthew Anniss

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Oct. 4, 2016)
    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.Performing Live takes a look at music, rehearsals, setting up a gig, festivals, how to deal with managers and roadies as well as what happens both on stage and behind the scenes at a concert.

  • Performing Live

    Matt Anniss

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    "Explains the business behind live musical performances, from small coffee shop gigs to over-the-top arena spectaculars. Explains what it's like to be on tour, how managers book gigs, and how roadies help set up shows. Case studies highlight the Rolling Stones long touring career, Michael Eavis's charity festivals, media giant Live Nation, and the mega-tour of U2"--