Títulos en Compositores y músicos

Un ragazzino cicciottello e un po' tarchiato, un adolescente problematico con gli occhiali spessi, un adulto inquieto che paga a caro prezzo il successo, la fama, il denaro, ma soprattutto un grande autore con una voce stupenda. Questo e molto altro è stato George Michael, un artista spesso incompreso e altrettanto frequentemente inserito a forza in categorie che gli stavano strette come un laccio al collo.

40 anni di carriera, 150 milioni di dischi venduti in tutto il mondo, torme di fan di ogni età che li venerano. Nati a Boston nel 1970, gli Aerosmith incarnano fin dall'inizio l'autentica filosofia del "droga, sesso e rock n' roll". Diventano velocemente grandi star e spingono al massimo sul pedale dell'acceleratore. Con gli anni Ottanta cominciano i problemi: la tossicodipendenza sgretola la vita dei cinque musicisti. La storia possente di Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer e di quel genio mascalzone di Steven Tyler continua fino a oggi tra grandi dischi.

’An absolutely masterly work’ Stephen Fry Alex Ross, renowned author of the international bestseller The Rest Is Noise, reveals how Richard Wagner became the proving ground for modern art and politics—an aesthetic war zone where the Western world wrestled with its capacity for beauty and...

«Il destino mi ha portato la musica, la grande tradizione napoletana e soprattutto le grandi canzoni umoristiche.» Renzo Arbore nel cuore ha da sempre Napoli, il luogo che lo ha ispirato come cantautore e come intrattenitore nel corso della sua lunga e brillante carriera. In queste pagine racconta se stesso attraverso la più intensa delle sue passioni: la canzone napoletana. Ripercorre così origini ed evoluzione di un genere intramontabile grazie alla rievocazione di artisti (alcuni dei quali conosciuti direttamente) come Maldacea.

The first volume of Famous Composers, written by Darren Henley and read by Marin Alsop, the American conductor, won a prestigious Audie in the US. Here, Henley and the Naxos AudioBooks team bring the combination of an entertaining but informative "life" and numerous musical selections to a further set of six composers.

Jim Morrison, il poeta maledetto del rock, rappresenta ancora oggi il simbolo di una generazione lisergica...

Legendary musician, actress, activist, and icon Olivia Newton-John's fascinating memoir—from her unforgettable rise to fame in the classic musical Grease to her passionate advocacy for health in light of her long battle with cancer. Perfect for fans of Tina Turner’s My Love Story and Sally...

The first-ever insider account of the Shakur family, the iconic hip hop group THUG LIFE, and the life and death Tupac Shakur–written by Mopreme Shakur, the legendary rapper’s big brother and eldest son of Black liberation activist Mutulu Shakur.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! In his most personal work yet, Grammy Award–winning rapper 2 Chainz shares the spiritual journey behind his success, offering a raw, reflective, and deeply motivational meditation on the inner voice that’s guided him his whole life: God. Before there was 2...

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In February 1969, the Beatles began working on what became their final album together. Abbey Road introduced a number of new techniques and technologies to the Beatles' sound and included "Come Together", "Something", and "Here Comes the Sun", which all emerged as classics. Womack's colorful retelling of how this landmark album was written and recorded is a treat for fans of the Beatles. Solid State takes listeners back to 1969 and into EMI's Abbey Road Studios, which boasted an advanced solid state transistor mixing desk. 

In 1970s Los Angeles, fourteen-year-old Darls Centola lives between two worlds: the rigid doctrines of Jehovah’s Witnesses and an elite private school where she works in exchange for tuition, surrounded by the children of Hollywood stars. Her life shifts when a quiet, fifteen-year-old Michael Jackson asks if she will study the Bible with him. What begins as shared spiritual inquiry deepens into something more intimate. In a hidden, eucalyptus-scented sanctuary, they exchange future dreams and fears of Armageddon. As their connection grows, the pressures of belief and expectations close in.

DIE WELT KANNTE DEN SUPERSTAR. NUR WENIGE KANNTEN DEN VISIONÄR.Über Jahre hinweg gehörte Dieter Wiesner zu den engsten Vertrauten von Michael Jackson. Er begleitete ihn rund um die Welt, lebte mit ihm auf der Neverland Ranch und war Zeuge privater Gespräche, kreativer Visionen und...

Raine Maida has played sold-out stadiums as the frontman of Our Lady Peace, launched a successful solo career, and produced albums for superstars Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson. Chantal Kreviazuk is a Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, and classically trained pianist whose introspective pop-rock and adult-contemporary music earned her multiple Juno Awards and platinum-selling albums and who has written chart-topping songs for global stars such as Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, and Drake.

David Crosby reflects on a remarkable period of new life, music and creativity with CPR. He discusses the chemistry behind the project, working with Jeff Pevar and his son James Raymond, his deeply personal songwriting, musical activism and the freedom of creating something completely new.

Elton John reflects on his remarkable career, songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin and the making of Too Low for Zero. He discusses classic albums and songs including Captain Fantastic, Tumbleweed Connection, Honky Château and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, as well as his early career, breakthrough in America, legendary band and changing music industry. Candid, insightful and full of stories from one of music's greatest stars.

Dave Grohl opens up about his incredible journey from Nirvana drummer to Foo Fighters frontman. He discusses punk roots, songwriting, touring, musical influences and the artists who shaped his career, offering a candid insight into the music and experiences behind one of rock's most recognisable names.

Ian Gillan of Deep Purple looks back on the band's extraordinary career, from the creation of classics like "Smoke on the Water" and "Highway Star" to their return with Perfect Strangers. He discusses Deep Purple's musical influences, working with orchestras, the chemistry behind their greatest songs, his distinctive vocal style and an unforgettable jam with George Harrison.

Hear about The Beatles through the voices of those who lived it. This carefully curated collection of rare historic interview highlights features John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and a host of musicians, collaborators and contemporaries reflecting on the music, the memories and the remarkable legacy of the world's most influential band.

Memorias de Joni Mitchell a través de sus conversaciones con Malka Marom y de la relectura comentada por ambas de las letras de las canciones de Mitchell. Una exploración íntima de la vida y la obra de la cantautora Joni Mitchell -nombre artístico al que atiende (y tras el que se oculta) Roberta Joan Anderson- a través de las letras de sus canciones, de largas y profundas conversaciones sobre su obra musical, su poética y sus creaciones pictóricas. Cuando en 1973 se encomendó a la también cantautora Malka Marom que entrevistara a Joni Mitchell.