The life and good times of one of the world?s favourite songwriters. If you?ve ever hummed a popular film or stage song from the mid-1950s on the chances are you?ve been humming one of Leslie Bricusse?s. The man behind songs such as Talk to the Animals Goldfinger Feeling Good and Pure Imagination has been celebrated throughout the music industry. The result is a string of awards to his name including a Grammy a couple of Oscars (as well as ten nominations) and eight Ivor Novellos. Bricusse?s story of talent determination and a little bit of luck will take you on a fascinating journey from humble beginnings through this hardestof businesses to dizzying heights. Over the years Bricusse has collaborated with a dazzling array of stage and screen stars including Rex Harrison Peter O?Toole Albert Finney Richard Attenborough Frank Sinatra Sammy Davis Jr Julie Andrews Roger Moore Liza Minelli and Peter Sellers and of course his sensational songwriting partnerships with Anthony Newley as well as with composers Henry Mancini John Williams and John Barry. ?Candid and hilarious you?ll devour Leslie Bricusse?s autobiography in one delicious sitting. His recall is amazing and I can vouch for the authenticity.? Joan Collins ?His catalogue of songs is enormous - his achievements endless.? Elton John ?The book made me laugh aloud so many times. I?m in awe that you have pulled off such a monumental feat.? Julie Andrews

Mel Bay is pleased to present the long-awaited publication of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet's 'loose' arrangement of the Pachelbel Canon for four Guitars. Originally intended as an inside joke for the LAGQ members this cleverand comical send-up of Pachelbel's beautiful (and somewhat overplayed) melody has become a standard LAGQ encore and an internet sensation. Featured in performance on the Mel Bay DVD LAGQ Live at the Sheldon this uniquearrangement presents the pristine Baroque theme and then adapts it in a number of unexpected musical styles: Reggae salsa bluegrass jazz flamenco disco and even punk. This is the only arrangement in the LAGQ repertoire thatwas a true group-project with all four members (John Dearman William Kanengiser Scott Tennant and Andrew York) contributing; as a special bonus new LAGQ member Matt Greif has added an alternative solo for the jazz section. Carefully notated to capture the nuances of LAGQ's stylistic flair the parts are presented in standard notation as well as in tablature for those less familiar with note-reading. It's a challenging and fun re-imagining of atimeless classic. All five parts the score and four Guitar parts are in the book. Also access to online PDF of the Guitar parts 2 3 and 4 available.

'An atmospheric and subtly orchestrated piece it compels attention from the opening wisps of sound on xylophone and mandolin threading its way through forceful baritone phrases (William Dazeley excellent) and Daphnis-like choral spirits into a perfectly-paced crescendo before dying away in a trance.'Financial Times (Andrew Clark) 16 September 1996

The world's best-selling keyboard method in one complete pack - everything you need to get the most from your Keyboard! This book and 3 CD pack has been compiled from the hugely successful Complete Keyboard Player series to offer an all-in-one solution to learning the best in Keyboard techniques, sounds and songs. This package includes: A complete tutorial guide giving a step-by-step approach to playing the instrument. Extensive chapters concerning selecting sounds, rhythms and using auto accompaniments. Music notation explained in full, along with single-finger and fingered chords, scales and keys. A comprehensive set of full professional-quality backing tracks across 3 CDs that will bring your practice hours to life. Handy Keyboard overlays will ensure that you will never have to hit a wrong note! Furthermore, over 50 hit songs have been provided to create an instant repertoire, and to give you the opportunity to learn using the songs that you know and love. No previous knowledge of the Keyboard or music is required. This book is A5-sized for easy transport! / Clavier

Pour les années Kevin Mayhew publie des collections utiles pour les organistes de paroisse emballés avec des morceaux accessibles et mélodieuses - et cette nouvelle collection ne fait pas exception. Jetez un regard sur les compositeurs inclus et vous savez quelle qualité de s'attendre. / Orgue

Noel! is an exciting collection for mixed voice choirs, selected and edited by David Hill. The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: the polyphony of Victoria and Byrd, via Bach, familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages, and works by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Judith Bingham, John Tavener and Judith Weir. Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find here new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating works for the Christmas season, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. / Choeur SATB

En savoir plus de 40 chansons de vos films préférés, couvrant les quatre dernières décennies. Chansons bien-aimés comprennent: Edelweiss- Nuit A Hard Day, je suis un Man of Constant Sorrow- Moon River- The Rainbow Connection- Thème de la Liste de Schindler- Somewhere Out There- Love Theme de feu Saint-Elme- Take My Breath Away, un temps pour nous (Love Theme)- Unchained Melody- You Must Love Me et beaucoup plus. Inclus les paroles et accords de guitare où applicable, plus superbes, des notes de performance plain-anglais. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG) / 208 pages / niveau : Facile / Partition