Written by Brett Morgen with Richard Bienstock, Cobain: Montage Of Heck is a true goldmine of exclusive material collected and created for the acclaimed documentary. Delving further into the interviews, art and photography used in the film, this book is the perfect companion piece to the definitive film on this genuine legend's life.Even if you haven't yet seen the film, or you've loved it and have been left wanting more, Cobain: Montage Of Heck will definitely quench your thirst for all things Kurt Cobain and Nirvana. The legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist has gone down in history as almost a mythically brilliant voice of a generation, turning late 20th century angst into electrifying rock music. Brett Morgen's Montage Of Heck documentary was fully authorised by the Cobain family, after his widow Courtney Love approached him with the idea for the film.Getting exclusive access to Cobain's personal and family archives was an unprecedented achievement, allowing Morgen to delve deeply into home movies, recordings, artwork, photography, demos and journals, presenting an intimate portrait of Cobain's personal life as well as his astonishing artistry. The exclusive interviews in the film have provided fans with incredible insight into Cobain's life, featuring words from all the key figures like Courtney Love, Krist Novoselic, and his parents. Included in this book are extended versions of these interviews, giving unbridled vision into his life and work, told by the people who knew him best.Accompanying these interviews are some incredible and often never-before-seen visuals including animation stills from the films, personal art, candid photography and other treasures from his personal archive. Looking at these visuals, readers will find a true sense of the tortured genius, the artist who achieved enormous success and almost demi-god status yet still struggled with his personal, all-too-human demons. Since Cobain's tragic death, fans have been left with nothing but his music and an overwhelming amount of press rumours and cinema speculation. Now, Cobain: Montage Of Heck and the accompanying documentary provides the most definitive insight into the real man behind the musical legend.For nearly everyone who is interested in popular music, this book is absolutely fascinating. Cobain's boundary-pushing art has almost been overshadowed by rumour, but this book thankfully restores both to their rightful place, setting examples of his boundless creativity alongside authorised truths from the people who knew him intimately. Cobain: Montage Of Heck is sure to be seen as a true classic of rock biography. / Livre

Les Éditions Outre Mesure publient avec Bix la première biographie en langue française du cornettiste de jazz Bix Beiderbecke (1903-1931).

Cet artiste singulier, au parcours fulgurant et mouvementé, est souvent reconnu comme le premier grand jazzman blanc. Personnage paradoxal, discret autant que résolu, sa fragilité s?impose comme une évidence : il a ouvert la voie à une expression intimiste et ciselée, donnant accès à un univers sonore qui privilégie, face à la clarté fougueuse d?Armstrong par exemple, la nuance et la demi-teinte. Ce relâchement influencera plusieurs générations de musiciens, de Lester Young à Boris Vian. Précocement disparu au terme d?une auto-destruction lente et irrémédiable ? qui en fera la première « légende » du jazz ?, Bix Beiderbecke a inspiré le personnage du Jeune homme à la trompette de Dorothy Baker en 1938, et du film qu?en a tiré Michael Curtiz.

Au-delà de la biographie et du « portrait social » des États-Unis des années 1920, cette étude permet de replacer un groupe important de jeunes jazzmen blancs dans les rangs des pionniers de cette musique métissée, à côté des musiciens noirs qui les ont accompagnés dans cette création.

Cet ouvrage est le premier livre de son auteur, Jean Pierre Lion, qui s?est immergé plusieurs années durant au c?ur de son sujet. Aucun lieu, aucun témoignage, et bien sûr aucun enregistrement, article ou ouvrage en rapport avec Bix Beiderbecke qui n?ait fait l?objet d?une investigation directe. L?ouvrage est enrichi d?annexes et de documents parfois exclusifs (dont une discographie exhaustive du musicien), ainsi que d?une riche iconographie composée de nombreuses photographies inédites. / Livre / Agrafé /

Maria Callas was almost as famous for her personal life - her jet-setting her staggering weight loss her tigress-like temperament - as she was for her singing.Of Greek parentage the New York-born internationally famous Callas was the most influential soprano of the 20th century reviving a school of singing - bel canto - that had been forgotten for 75 years. Unlike most of her generation of sopranos she was a superb actress both vocally and physically: her voice encompassed many colours and she embodied each character she portrayed. After seeing or hearing her in a role it was said it was difficult to imagine another singer attempting it so fierce was herindividual stamp. Her status went beyond cult; her triumphs and failures appeared on the front page of newspapers all over the world.This profusely illustrated musical biography covers Callas's life and career. A final third of the book analyzes the tracks on the two CDs describing what made Callas unique what made Callas Callas. Listen for yourselves to La Divina ('the divine one') as the Italians dubbed her and be amazed.

Artiste surdoué, imprévisible et insaisissable, Prince fascine autant qu'il déroute depuis l'explosion du phénomène Purple Rain en 1984. Ce dictionnaire décrypte la carrière et la discographie du musiciensongwriter-producteur à l'aide de plus de 200 entrées, d'" Alphabet Street " à Wendy & Lisa, en passant par " Kiss ", Madhouse et Sign'O'the Times. Albums, chansons, concerts, films, textes, collaborations, styles musicaux, éléments biographiques et projets variés sont évoqués à l'aide d'approches critiques, de souvenirs personnels et d'entretiens. De For You à 20ten, cet ouvrage fait également figure de guide de référence discographique en analysant la totalité des albums officiels de Prince, sans oublier les singles, faces B et productions parallèles d'un multi-instrumentiste virtuose. Prince, le dictionnaire évoque les facettes multiples d'un artiste unique dans l'histoire de la pop music.

With sales of over 75 million albums and singles Jamaican singer-songwriter and guitarist Bob Marley is one of the world’s best selling artists of all time.A pioneer of the reggae sound Marley rose tofame with his band The Wailers in the 1960s before achieving international stardom with the release of his album 'Exodus' in 1977.This songbook contains twelve of Marley’s greatest hits including Jamming Could You Be Loved and Three Little Birds all arranged for Piano Voice and Guitar.

Fin 1986, Gwen Stefani fondait No Doubt avec son frère, dans un studio tout proche de Disneyland. Qui aurait pu imaginer que, dix ans plus tard, la petite fille complexée par ses rondeurs serait célébrée à l'égal d'une Madonna ? L'histoire de Gwen Stefani est celle d'une métamorphose. Devient-on star ? Pour la Californienne, la réponse est oui. Elle a travaillé dur pour arriver au sommet et a su s'entourer : Prince, Pharrell Williams, Dr Dre... Aujourd'hui, elle déploie ses talents dans la musique, mais aussi dans le cinéma et dans la mode. Signe de son succès, son look est copié par les filles du monde entier. De A comme Andre 3000 à Y comme Adrian Young, ce MusicBook vous fait tout connaître de l'univers de Gwen Stefani.

Par PORCILE FRANCOIS. Originaire de la région du Suffolk, Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) est élêve de Frank Bridge puis boursier au Royal College of Music de Londres. D'abord compositeur pour le cinéma, il rencontre le ténor Peter Pears (1910-1986, son futur compagnon et interprê-te) en 1937 avec qui il s'exilera trois ans aux USA pendant la guerre. Ses premiers opéras, Peter Grimes (1945) et Le viol de Lucrêce (1946), le poussent à  créer sa compagnie, English Opera Group, privilégiant ensuite des formes réduites pour en faciliter les productions, comme Albert Herring (1947), Le tour d'écrou (1954) ou les Paraboles d'église (1964-68), tout en composant encore des piêces imposantes comme Billy Budd (1951), Le Songe d'une nuit d'été (1960) ou son testamentaire Mort à  Venise (1973). Pacifiste et ami de Rostropovitch et Chos-takovitch en pleine Guerre froide, il est anobli en 1973 par Elisabeth II. Parmi ses à?uvres orchestrales, le public affectionne toujours son Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. . . / Broché / Livre / Livres

All That's Left to Know About the Iconic Rock Survivors-Offering a fresh perspective on one of the most prolific and well-loved catalogs of songs in the rock 'n' roll canon Fleetwood Mac FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Iconic Rock Survivors digs deeper than your average music compendium and sidesteps the tediousness of most generalized band histories. Professional yet playful the book's most unique feature is its structure: a hybrid of historical breakdowns QandAs music criticism and best of lists chronicling the band's influence and legacy.No Fleetwood Mac book would be complete without addressing the sensationalism of Rumours or the mythic psychological breakdown of Peter Green. But Fleetwood Mac FAQcasts a wide net - avoiding monotony for longtime fans by presenting new criticism and reporting and engaging with newcomers by addressing the most essential chapters in the band's story. Included are interviews with former Fleetwood Mac members (guitarists Rick Vito and Billy Burnette) producers (Ken Caillat Richard Dashut John Shanks and Mike Vernon) studio crew members (Rich Feldman Ray Lindsey and Ken Perry) rock critics who've covered the group (Anthony DeCurtis) and others who've been privileged to join the band's inner circle. Sure the book touches on the band's notorious drug use romantic affairs and brutal in-fighting - more importantly it also sheds fascinating new light on the band's innovative ever-evolving music.

Langue : Français Éditeur : Didier Carpentier (7 octobre 2005) Collection : Géants de la chanson française Format : Relié - 173 pages