Books with title Musicians

Adults feared the cave and declared it "off-limits". Young Billy believed his friend’s wild story and followed him inside. In Billy’s mind, a hero believes, and a friend has to follow. How much is Billy willing to believe, and how far would he follow? How much are YOU willing to believe and does the cave scare you too?Mark Paul Oleksiw's third novel, Time's Musicians, is a coming-of-age journey into the powers of one's mind. Billy learned at a young age that being "weird" was a badge of honor. Now the reclusive creator of a popular comic book, Billy reaches out to a retired psychologist as the events of the past begin to merge with the present in this unique psychological thriller. Enjoy Billy’s quest to find his song and end the silence once and for all. The cave awaits!The Reviews"Time's Musicians is a suspenseful musing on existence, relationships, truth, and purpose, offering a satisfying conclusion, along with plenty of profound questions that will persist long after reading the last page" –Self-Publishing Review ★★★★½ "A complex, well-written story of boys coming of age and the darkness they must face."– Wishing Shelf Book Review ★★★★★"Time's Musicians is a suspenseful novel whose characters search for redemption, hoping to solve long-standing mysteries." - Clarion Foreword Reviews ★★★The StoryTime's Musicians is a compelling story of the wonders of the mind, friendship, and the eternal search for belonging and truth.A retired psychologist, Carrie Woodson, receives an email from someone she evaluated years earlier, a college student, facing serious charges for his actions on campus. The student urgently requests her assistance. Carrie desires to once and for all solve the riddle that she considers a failure in her career.Her former "patient" was a brilliant university student who threw away his future over a "prank" on an eccentric genius engaged in a controversial new field of study. Years later, he is now a comic book creator with a cult following living in exile. Why does he seek Carrie's help now? Will Carrie finally untie all the knots and find the truth?Time's Musicians is the story of two boys, both foster children, who fatefully meet each other at a summer camp in their teens. Both share a need to search for truth and find a connection with the universe. They reconnect in university to be creative, imaginative and push their minds to the limit. Their friendship is deeper and more complex than anyone can imagine. Did it cause one to turn on the other and descend into jealousy or worse, insanity? Or is there more at stake than even Carrie could imagine?You will enjoy this coming of age journey which explores the bond of friendship and the human spirit.

Certain musicians have had a lasting impact on the course of music, inspiring innovations or a new way of looking at this art form. Some of the talented men and women who fall into this category are Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Marley. These musicians, and many others examined in this book, have pushed themselves to explore the boundaries of their craft and inspired so many others to do the same. Readers and music fans alike will find this a fascinating look at music through the lens of some of the most influential practitioners of it in many genres.

Certain musicians have had a lasting impact on the course of music, inspiring innovations or a new way of looking at this art form. Some of the talented men and women who fall into this category are Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Marley. These musicians, and many others examined in this book, have pushed themselves to explore the boundaries of their craft and inspired so many others to do the same. Readers and music fans alike will find this a fascinating look at music through the lens of some of the most influential practitioners of it in many genres.

Travel across the seven continents to discover how nature’s best musicians use their voices or their bodies to create a symphony. On the world stage, gibbons love to break into song at sunrise, while humpback whales prefer to perform the same tune for an entire day. Wolves enjoy choir singing before setting off to hunt, and Chinese torrent frogs are excellent at carrying a tune without ever producing two identical notes. Additional information on the characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of these 14 animal virtuosos is included.

You might have a fantasy of someday recording a song or playing music on stage for a cheering audience. Many people dream of becoming a rock, rap, or pop starbut not everyone understands just what it takes to turn music into a successful career. Learn about the art and history of music, as well as the business of playing, writing, recording, and selling songs. Find out how you can build your own music career!