Music Therapy: An art beyond words (Hardcover)

Music therapy is recognised as being applicable to a wide range of healthcare ... Music therapy is recognised as being applicable to a wide range of healthcare and social contexts.　 Since the first edition of Music Therapy: An art beyond words it has extended into areas of general medicine mainstream education and community... more

In 1877 Ruskin accused Whistler of flinging a pot of paint in the public s fac... In 1877 Ruskin accused Whistler of flinging a pot of paint in the public s face . Was he right? After all Whistler always denied that the true function of art was to represent anything. If a painting does not represent what is it other than mere paint... more

Love music? Love illustration? Want to know more about some of the best musici... Love music? Love illustration? Want to know more about some of the best musicians ever to record--from Bowie and the Beastie Boys to The Smiths and St. Vincent? Then A Guide to Music s Cult Artists is for you. Featuring 100 of the coolest artists from... more

In this unique text ten cases of music therapy with autistic children (tamarik... In this unique text ten cases of music therapy with autistic children (tamariki takiw�tanga) are critiqued through the eyes of family members and other autism experts. Rickson uses her wealth of experience to contextualise their rich observations in a... more

Music and Displacement offers an exploration of the interactions between music... Music and Displacement offers an exploration of the interactions between music and displacement in theoretical and practical terms; a broadening of the remit of displacement and diaspora beyond Western art music; and a consideration of the topic within... more

This book analyzes the music that young porteñas/os (the inhabitants of Bueno... This book analyzes the music that young porteñas/os (the inhabitants of Buenos Aires Argentina) actually listen to nowadays which contrary to well-entrenched stereotypes is not tango but rock nacional cumbiaand romantic music. Chapters examine the... more

This selection of nineteen essays by Nigel Wilkins in English and in French is... This selection of nineteen essays by Nigel Wilkins in English and in French is characterised by an inter-disciplinary approach crossing the borders between music language literature history palaeography and iconography. The principal topic is lyric... more

The Words and Music of James Taylor (The Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection)... The Words and Music of James Taylor (The Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection) ISBN-10 1440852685 ISBN-13 9781440852688 Perone James E. Annotated edition 168 pages Publisher: Holtzbrinck Binding: Hardcover A valuable resource for James Taylor fans and... more

This detailed exploration looks at the musical works of recording artist Billy... This detailed exploration looks at the musical works of recording artist Billy Joel and his impact on popular culture. Billy Joel skyrocketed to popularity in 1977 with his fifth album The Stranger and he has been a major American artist ever since.... more

Music Words and Voice: A Reader is a new and exciting interdisciplinary resour... Music Words and Voice: A Reader is a new and exciting interdisciplinary resource which integrates the worlds of music and literature. It is the first primary and secondary source collection of its kind to focus on the relationships between words and... more

This examination of the solo music of Paul McCartney from 1970-2007 offers an ... This examination of the solo music of Paul McCartney from 1970-2007 offers an analysis of his songs recordings and his impact on popular music. The Words and Music of Paul McCartney: The Solo Years examines the large and varied oeuvre of this deeply... more

This insightful biography provides a closer look at one of the entertainment w... This insightful biography provides a closer look at one of the entertainment world s biggest stars with a focus on what got her to the top--and what has kept her there. Dolly Parton has an enviable record of accomplishment as a performer songwriter... more

This collection brings together transdisciplinary scholarship on sounds images... This collection brings together transdisciplinary scholarship on sounds images words and experiences to reflect on extremity’s polysemic and polymorphic characteristics. more

In this insightful guide to vocal music Daniel Gregory Mason shares his extens... In this insightful guide to vocal music Daniel Gregory Mason shares his extensive knowledge of the art of singing drawing upon his experience as a composer critic and performer. From the mechanics of breathing to the nuances of song interpretation... more

A ground-breaking study of the musical and literary priorities professional pr... A ground-breaking study of the musical and literary priorities professional practices and creative interactions that shaped one of the most adventurous artforms of the Belle Époque. French art song or mélodie was one of the most radical and... more