Whether you're home for the holly-daze or wandering a hellish landscape of never-ending agony, you need a good tune to pass the time. The dire duo behind the best-selling The Necronomnomnom accordingly present a gruesome grimoire of 25 creepy carols and sinister songs. From Do You Fear What I Fear? to It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Mythos and Shoggoth the Formless Horror to Silent Knife, Sunken Hells, and The Twelve Days of Darkness, these puntastic parodies pay hellacious homage to the Lovecraftian cosmos. Shriek them bleakly into the vast abyss or brandish them at seasonal gatherings to revile your fellow revelers. This disquieting collection of chants and canticles features extraordinary illustrations and desperate strains from the throats and hands of those who have gone before. Its harmful harmonies and ruinous rhythms will engulf your mind for all the days of darkness to come. Make merry while you can.

Here is the story of Ludwig van Beethoven, greatest master of all, told with feeling and delicate skill for boys and girls. Perhaps he, too, will become a musician, like all the Beethovens! said Father Johann...From then on, the four-year-old Ludwig was kept at the piano hour after hour until the long exercises were mastered. The chiming bells in the chapel tower comforted him and wonderful melodies crept into his mind as the twilight crept over the city... So...then you are a composer, as well as an organist, said Herr Zenser, the chapel organist. But Ludwig - this is very difficult music - much too difficult for your small hands to play! Oh, that does not matter, Herr Zenser, answered the young Ludwig, I will play it when I am bigger. Surely he will be another Mozart some day, some said...Later he was to study with Mozart - go to Vienna - lead one of the finest orchestras in all the city - create great symphonies - until the name of Beethoven was spoken everywhere and eager visitors made their way to his door... This is his story...an inspiring story of his achievements against all odds...of his growing deafness...Long live Beethoven! shouted the audience ...But the master could not hear them, and as a singer turned him gently to face the audience, the noble head bowed low as he saw from the flutter of handkerchiefs, the applause that rained upon him.... Thus Opal Wheeler captures the superb quality of musical greatness of Beethoven and communicates it to boys and girls...a deeply stirring tribute to the greatest composer of all.

Resulta que la música no es sólo entretenimiento: es un medio de comunicación profundamente arraigado y sutilmente poderoso. Las canciones resuenan con tus patrones de ondas cerebrales e impulsan cambios en tu cerebro: creando tus estados de ánimo, consolidando tus recuerdos, fortaleciendo tus hábitos (tanto los buenos como los malos)... incluso haciendo que te enamores o desenamores. Tu música te está moldeando, a nivel subconsciente, durante todo el día. Y ahora, por primera vez, puedes hacerte cargo. Del editor ejecutivo Peter Gabriel y las mentes detrás de It's All in Your Head (la guía de usuario definitiva para tu cerebro), Reverberation abre un mundo donde puedes aprovechar activamente el poder de la música para mejorar y realzar cada aspecto de tu vida. Aprenderá canciones y técnicas específicas que le ayudarán a dormir mejor, inducir avances creativos, ser más productivo, tener mejores relaciones sexuales y mucho más. Descubrirá el increíble trabajo que se lleva a cabo en la intersección de la música, la ciencia, la tecnología y la medicina. Los autores hablaron con docenas de neurocientíficos que lograron avances interesantes.

It turns out that music isn't just entertainment: it's a deeply rooted and subtly powerful means of communication. Songs resonate with your brain wave patterns and drive changes in your brain: creating your moods, consolidating your memories, strengthening your habits (both good and bad)... even making you fall in or out of love. Your music is shaping you, on a subconscious level, all day long. And now, for the first time, you can take charge. From Executive Editor Peter Gabriel and the minds behind It's All in Your Head (the ultimate user guide to your brain), Reverberation opens up a world where you can actively harness the power of music to improve and enhance every aspect of your life. You'll learn specific songs and techniques that will help you sleep better, induce creative breakthroughs, be more productive, have better sex, and much more. You'll discover the incredible work being done at the intersection of music, science, technology, and medicine. The authors spoke to dozens of neuroscientists who made interesting breakthroughs.

Self-Mastering Made Simple With Insider Secrets - Expert Advice From The Pros

Audio mastering remains the essential final step in the audio production process, where the recording's final mix is polished and prepped for release and distribution. In this thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bobby Owsinski's classic The Mastering Engineer's Handbook, you'll find the latest insights and techniques for creating professional-grade, well-mastered recordings.

With the growing availability of powerful, cost-effective mastering plugins and online services, today's musicians and engineers have more resources than ever at their disposal. However, the challenge remains in understanding these tools and using them effectively.

This newly redesigned edition not only covers the fundamentals of mastering but also dives into advanced techniques for both self-mastering or preparing your mix for professional mastering, using the latest developments in technology and industry trends. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this handbook will guide you through the entire mastering process with clarity and precision.

Topics covered include:

The simple technique for making a competitive-level masterA brand new chapter dedicated to the latest mastering plugins and how you can get results like a proA new chapter on online mastering services and how to get the best results from themAn updated look at the latest in vinyl mastering, including the new eco-minded pressing optionsA new chapter on mastering for immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and Sony 360RA6 new interviews with the hottest mastering engineersEverything you wanted to know about LUFS levels, including when they're important and when to ignore themUnderstanding the gap between your work and professional mastering resultsA new Takeaways section at the end of each chapter to highlight the key points

The book also includes exclusive interviews with some of the most sought-after mastering engineers in the industry, who share their personal techniques and insider tips. Their expert advice will guide you in mastering your music with confidence, creativity, and precision.

Give your tracks the professional edge they deserve with the invaluable expertise offered in The Mastering Engineer's Handbook, Fifth Edition.

This collection of essays complements the album Peju Sings! The Little Drummer Boy and Other Christmas Favorites, which features thirteen Christmas songs recorded by the author and was first released in 2023. In this book, the author explores the stories behind each song, delving into the lives of the lyricists and composers, the context in which the songs were written, and other intriguing details. Readers will gain a fresh perspective on beloved carols like O Holy Night and Silent Night as they uncover their rich history. The themes of hope and peace that resonate through these timeless songs are also reflected in newer classics like Feliz Navidad, which transcended cultural barriers to become a bilingual favorite.

This book's educational content will appeal to a broad audience, including those who may not celebrate Christmas. For those who do, it offers surprising insights into the origins of some of their favorite carols. No matter your background, this book invites you to be inspired by its stories and enjoy its message of celebration and reflection year-round.

Over the course of 34 years, Thomas W. Morris worked at the top levels of the symphony orchestra world, running two of the biggest and most famous, the Boston Symphony and The Cleveland Orchestra. He commissioned music from the world's most important composers, interacted with the greatest musical artists and produced thousands of concerts. He worked closely with Arthur Fiedler, famed conductor of the Boston Pops, bringing him into America's living rooms through the creation of PBS's Evening at Pops. He camped out at film composer John Williams' London apartment to persuade him to succeed Fiedler at the Pops. He presented multi-media concerts with Pierre Boulez and schemed with Oliver Knussen on programming and contemporary music. He collaborated with Christoph von Dohnányi at The Cleveland Orchestra to produce what has been called one of its golden periods. In all of it he became obsessed with the art of musical programming and creative partnerships.

But throughout, he had the growing realization that American orchestras had become ingrown on themselves, with rigid structures and cultures that conspired to perpetuate those structures rather than the music they were built to create and feed the audiences hungry for inspiration. Stepping back from running orchestras, he became a consultant, expanding his exposure to the inner workings of many arts organizations across the US and Europe. It confirmed his sense of institutional malaise.

Looking to experiment with his evolving insights, he became artistic director of California's tiny yet mighty Ojai Music Festival. Its size, its setting, its unique structure and a history stretching back through a long line of some of the world's most innovative and influential musicians and composers made for a vehicle that could be both wildly creative and endlessly flexible. Over 16 seasons, Morris collaborated with an ever-widening cast of artists and thinkers such as George Benjamin, Leif Ove Andsnes, Mark Morris, Steven Schick, Peter Sellars, Vijay Iyer, Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Barbara Hannigan - each one forging fiercely independent and differing artistic paths but united in commitment to high artistry and innovation. Morris reimagined musical experiences by challenging all aspects of making music and producing concerts. As The New Yorker music critic Alex Ross wrote of the 2015 festival: To attend Ojai is to enter a happily topsy-turvy world where longtime patrons are as avid for new music as they are for classic repertory.

Always The Music is the fascinating story of Morris' personal metamorphosis through the highest levels of the world of classical music, his learning and insights into how storied musical institutions function, great artists create, and audiences engage. The final chapter synthesizes Morris' career lessons into an unequivocal but thoughtful prescription for the American orchestra. Mostly, though, this is the entertaining story of one man's lifelong love affair with great music and the people who make it.

For courses in sight singing and music theory. The most celebrated, engaging, and musical sight-singing text on the market A freshly updated edition of the classic musical textbook, Music for Sight Singing, 10th Edition, is structured around organized melodies, drawn from the literature of composed music and a wide range of the world's folk music. Real music exercises allow readers to practice sight singing and develop their mind's ear, the ability to imagine how music sounds without first playing it on an instrument. The new edition includes even more melodies and several new topics; improved introductions to minor keys, pre-dominant leaps, and chromaticism; and increased use of bass and C clefs -- while retaining the simple-to-complex arrangement that lays the foundation for success.

This is the first complete life of Bach ever written for children. Every important incident is mentioned and every detail of the story is true. It is filled with vivid descriptions of Bach's childhood: how he sat up many nights and copied music by the light of the moon, and how he walked two hundred miles to a choir school at L neburg. Then his adult life: how he helped his wife Magdalena put the twenty children to bed every night; how he spread brown bread with honey for them to eat every afternoon; and how he taught them all to sing and play different musical instruments. The music reproduced here represents all of the different kinds of music that Bach ever wrote. A child can never really know music unless he knows Bach, for his contribution is the foundation and structural basis of all music. But it is more the human side of this book that will make it live, for in it the great master breathes. All who read it will know him...not only as a musical genius, but also as an eager child, an affectionate father, and a lovable human being.

Burgmüller's 'Easy and Progressive' Studies have been central repertoire for pianists moving from beginner to intermediate level since the 19th century, delightful pieces in their own right, they carefully build the advancing pianist's technique.

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring

The world teems with different kinds of music--traditional, folk, classical, jazz, rock, pop--and each type of music tends to come with its own way of thinking. Drawing on a wealth of accessible examples ranging from Beethoven to Chinese zither music, this Very Short Introduction considers the history of music and thinking about music, focussing on its social and cultural dimensions. Nicholas Cook balances the Western Classical traditions within the context of many other musical cultures in today's world, tracing the way in which their development since the eighteenth century has conditioned present-day thinking and practice both within and beyond the West. He also considers the nature of music as a real-time performance practice; the role of music in contexts of social and political action; and the nature of musical thinking, including the roles played in it by instruments, notations, and creative imagination.

In this new edition Cook explores the impact of digital technology on the production and consumption of music, including how it has transformed participatory music-making and the music business. He also discusses music's position in a globalized world, from the role it played in historical processes of colonisation and decolonisation to its present-day significance as a vehicle of cross-cultural communication.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

The Taylor Swift Songbook - Your ultimate guide to Taylor's entire discography, including all 11 studio albums - from Taylor Swift to The Tortured Poets Department - plus the bonus tracks and everything released 'From the Vault' so far. Take a deep dive into Taylor's songwriting craft and explore the themes and hidden messages within her music.

Here, at last, is the new edition of Mozart, The Wonder Boy, that you have wanted for such a long time. The first book of Mozart, The Wonder Boy, had some delightful music, but you wanted still more, and here it is - thirty-five full pages of Mozart music that you will find at the end of the story. And now what a joyous time you will have as you give yourself a beautiful concert, playing the lovely waltzes, minuets, and sonatas, all of them written by Mozart, the Wonder Boy. Opal Wheeler & Sybil Deucher (from the original 1941 edition)

This title is part of the Great Musicians Series - The Great Musician Series represents a milestone in music history/appreciation education. This growing line of biographies focuses on the foundational musicians and composers that have had the greatest influence on musical composition and performance. These great masters have composed some of the most memorable and timeless musical pieces that we enjoy today.

Our Great Musician Series pulls back the curtain to reveal the lives and times behind these great classical compositions. Explore the persons, places, and events that influenced the masters and the beautiful music they created. This series engages students of all ages, using all learning modalities, thereby providing the richest and most memorable learning experience for your children. We include a variety of materials that will help you deliver this wonderful musical education quickly and easily.

College Prep for Musicians: A Comprehensive Guide for Students, Parents, Teachers, and Counselors is a one-of-a-kind book that gives a complete picture of the process of applying to music schools. Each of the three authors brings a different perspective and background to the subject, from top conservatory admissions experience, to years of teaching and professional performing, to Olympic coaching and audition preparation.

College Prep for Musicians decodes the complex process of choosing schools, clarifies the vocabulary around the admission process, and shows students exactly how to prepare their best audition. Young musicians will be able to follow detailed plans to get organized and to communicate with music schools and conservatories. This book provides tools, teaches habits, and demonstrates skills that students can use for the rest of their careers. College Prep for Musicians will help young musicians achieve their dreams.

With clarity and with admirable simplicity, keyed to the understanding of children, Opal Wheeler has traced the many-sided career of George Frederic Handel, whose restless nature vied always with his tremendous ability as a composer and director. Handel's strange boyhood, clouded by the fact that his father did not want him to become a musician, and the later years when, thanks to the patronage of the Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, his music was played before the greatest music lovers of Europe - all of this makes absorbing reading. The selections of Handel's music included here are those best understood and most apt to be mastered by young musicians. One evening, back in 1691, conservative Doctor Handel was shocked and dismayed to find his small son carrying the torch at the head of a band of singers wandering through the little town of Halle. The good doctor never quite unde rstood the all-consuming love of music which drove his son from childhood on and on to the great heights he eventually attained as the beloved Father of the Oratorio, the composer of the magnificent MESSIAH. Opal Wheeler has given us here the most finished, most completely satisfying book on her list of fine music biographies. Handel at the Court of Kings should be a favorite of all children who love music, whether they are young musicians themselves or not.

Taylor Swift: Rise of An Icon is a captivating hardback book that delves deep into the life and career of one of the most iconic figures in contemporary music. Through exclusive insights to comprehensive coverage, the book offers readers an intimate portrayal of Taylor Swift's journey from a young country star to a global pop sensation. It explores her trials, triumphs, and transformative moments, highlighting her resilience, authenticity, and artistic growth along the way. With its focus on Taylor's cultural impact, advocacy efforts, and influence beyond the music industry, this book serves as both a collector's item for fans and a tribute to the enduring legacy of a true pop culture icon.

Mississippi Nights: A History of The Music Club in St. Louis chronicles the 30-year run of the iconic venue, even diving into the pre-Mississippi Nights history of 914 North 1st Street in Laclede's Landing. Stories include The Police, Nirvana, Melissa Etheridge, Public Enemy, AC/DC, Michael Stipe (R.E.M.), and local bands such as The Urge, Pale Divine, KingoftheHill, Story of the Year, Mama's Pride, and more. The rich music history of Mississippi Nights is brought back to life with stories, photos, and memorabilia.

Daddy Yankee is a record-breaking rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and icon. In his first book, ReaDY, published simultaneously in English and Spanish, he shares the story of his journey from Puerto Rico to global fame, his brush with death, the reclaiming of his faith, and how tests of strength can transform your life.

Known by his fans as Daddy Yankee, Raymond Ayala is a record-breaking rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and icon. He is also a philanthropist advocating for vulnerable children and an accomplished entrepreneur. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Daddy Yankee broke though in 2004, releasing his international hit single Gasolina, along with the history making album Barrio Fino. In 2021, Gasolina was ranked number 50 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of all Time. In 2024 Luis Fonsi and DY collaborated on Despacito, a chart topper in close to 50 countries and the second most-watched YouTube video ever. After 8 studio albums, 94 singles, and over 100 music videos, Daddy Yankee has won five Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, 14 Billboard Latin Music Awards, two Latin American Music Awards, eight Lo Nuestro Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and six ASCAP Awards. Now, he is speaking to his fans, and readers everywhere in ReaDY, his first book.

ReaDY is an inspirational guide to building the life you dream of in a book threaded through with the story of his rise from the streets of Puerto Rico to international superstardom. When he found himself at the wrong end of a gun, the victim of a random shooting that brought him face-to-face with mortality and ended his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, Raymond had to find a new path. He set his sights on his other passion--making music.

In this collection of lessons learned in his now three-decade long career, DY shares the roots of the set of convictions that have led him to the top of his profession--to face fear, to be an ambassador for his culture and all Latin culture, dedication to family, to always be learning, and most importantly, a reliance on his faith. ReaDY shows how he transformed his story--and empowers readers to do the same.

Meant to inspire his readers to action and their own transformations, ReaDY showcases Daddy Yankee's drive, while humanizing one of the biggest music stars in the world.