50 Years: The Story of Woodstock Live Relive the Magic, Artist by Artist by Julien Bitoun; Michael Lang (Foreword by)

$49.99 AUD

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A complete chronological account of Woodstock, hour by hour, performance by performance. Released to coincide with its 50th anniversary and with a foreword by festival co-founder, Michael Lang. Foreword by Woodstock co-founder, Michael Lang.3 days. 33 concerts. 2 deaths. 2 births. 500,000 people. And an other 250,000 stuck in traffic trying to get in. Woodstock was a festival like no other. Now, on its 50th anniversary, relive every moment.Detailed text and evocative photographs tell the full story of every single act that performed - when they took to the stage, what songs they played, who was there, what they were like. From The Who to Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane to Creedence Clearwater Revival, every single second is an experience to enjoy over and over again.Also includes fascinating features on the stories around Woodstock, from the unique social and political context to the drugs, the free love, the film, the albums and the legacy. ...Show more

Metallica: The Stories Behind the Songs by INGHAM, CHRIS

$39.99 AUD

Category: Music | Series: Stories Behind the Songs Ser.

Ingham interviews the members of Metallica to examine the stories behind the bestselling band's songs.

25 Years of Grace: An Anniversary Tribute to Jeff Buckley's Classic Album by Jeff Apter; Merri Cyr

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Jeff Buckley made only one album, but the one he made has proved to be seminal. His talent awed industry giants and moved the hearts of fans spanning generations. But Buckley's untimely death in 1997 left his fans to wonder about all the sonic magic that could have been. Photographer Merri Cyr was ther e along the way. She has documented Buckley's career from his days at the East Village coffee shop Sin-e to his iconic Grace cover shoot to his rigorous tour around the world as he promoted his unprecedented debut. In 25 Years of Grace, Cyr joins forces with Jeff Buckley biographer Jeff Apter to produce an illustrated tribute to this classic album in celebration of its twenty-fifth anniversary. The book features brand new interviews with Buckley insiders, revealing the details about Buckley's signing to a major label, the songwriting process and final song selections, key meetings and collaborations, recording techniques, memorable moments in the studio and more. The book also includes reflections about Buckley and Grace from an array of music artists. Lavishly illustrated with many never-before-seen photographs, 25 Years of Gracetakes a fresh look at the making and legacy of this classic album. ...Show more

Jimi Hendrix: The Day I Was There: Over 500 Accounts from Fans That Witnessed a Jimi Hendrix Live Show by Richard Houghton

$27.99 AUD

Category: Music | Series: The\Day I Was There Ser.

The fifth book in the I Was There series includes over 400 accounts from those who saw Jimi Hendrix live - one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of music. It's the story of Jimi's discovery by manager Chas Chandler in New York's Cafe Wha? and explosion onto the UK music scene in 1966 through to his untimely death in September 1970. With fans recalling memories of the earliest Experience shows at UK clubs and theatre shows and Jimi's appearances at the Monterey, Woodstock, Atlanta and Isle of Wight festivals, you'll see a portrait of Hendrix the live performer that's never been painted before - up close and loud. With personal photographs, memorabilia, fascinating anecdotes, and fan stories that have never been published before. ...Show more

This Day in Music's Guide to Iron Maiden by Joe Schooman

$29.99 AUD

Category: Music | Series: This Day in Music's Guide Ser.

Pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal, Iron Maiden have released a series of UK and US platinum and gold albums and are considered one of the most successful heavy metal bands in history, having sold over 100 million albums worldwide. With a foreword by original Iron Maiden singer Paul Mario D ay this book features many never before seen images of Iron Maiden from their early days, backstage, on tour and the group recording in the studio. ...Show more

Guitar The Worlds Most Seductive Instrument by David Schiller

$55.00 AUD

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Celebrate the significance, the magic, and the mojo of the world's most seductive instrument.   An obsessive, full-color book presented in an irresistible slipcase, Guitar features 200 instruments in stunning detail. Here are icons, like Prince's Yellow Cloud, Willie Nelson's "Trigger," Muddy Water's Thunderbird, and "Rocky," lovingly hand-painted by its owner, George Harrison. Historic instruments--Fender's Broadcaster, Les Paul's "Log," the Gibson Nick Lucas Special, the very first artist model. Hand-carved archtops, pinnacles of the luthier's art, from John D'Angelico to Ken Parker. Stunning acoustics from a new wave of women builders, like Rosie Heydenrych of England, who's known to use 5,000-year-old wood retrieved from a peat bog. And quirky one-of-a-kind guitars, like Linda Manzer's Pikasso II--four necks, 42 strings, and a thousand pounds of pressure.   Marrying pure visual pleasure with layers of information, Guitar is a glorious gift for every guitar-lover ...Show more

Little Book of Elvis Presley: Inspirational Quotes from the King of Rock 'n' Roll by Malcolm Croft

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Category: Music | Series: The\Little Book Of Ser.

The Little Book of Elvis Presley is a superb collection of quotations by and about the man regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century. A perfect companion for Elvis fans everywhere, this book of bite-sized quips helps capture exactly what made the The King of Rock 'n ' Roll so special. From insightful quotes by fellow artists, collaborators and friends, to words of wit and wisdom from Elvis himself, you'll find more than 170 amusing and inspiring soundbites inside.  "I figure all any kid needs is hope and the feeling he or she belongs. If I could do or say anything that would give some kid that feeling, I would believe I had contributed something to the world." ...Show more

Classic and Vintage Guitars: 101 of the World's Most Beautiful and Desirable Instruments by Future Publishing Staff

$50.00 AUD

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This book contains beautiful, specially commissioned photographs of more than one hundred of the greatest guitars ever made, from original standard-issue Gibsons and Fenders to custom-built one-offs and pre-owned classics. Some guitars are works of art and are hugely valuable, either because of where t hey were made (and who by) or because of who played them. The stunning imagery is combined with salient facts and descriptions of the guitar and player (where relevant), making this book a fascinating guide to some of the most sought-after instruments in the world today. Stunning modern designs are included alongside the sometimes battered ancient pieces in this eclectic, riveting guide. Features are included on particular guitars and their players, including Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstrat, David Gilmour's black Stratocaster, Brian May's Red Special, and more. ...Show more

Glastonbury - Music and Mud at the Ultimate Festival by Malcolm Croft; Ray Davies (Foreword by); Tom Ravenscroft (Introduction by)

$49.99 AUD

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50 Years of Glastonbury celebrates the mud and mayhem that makes the festival one of the most popular musical events in the world, for fans and for artists, alike. Packed with incredible photographs and stories of the acts and attendees who have made Glastonbury a phenomenon, this is a visual feast show ing line-ups from each festival and outstanding photographs of headliners and cult acts from the festival's extraordinary history. ...Show more

Ukulele Club Songbook Vol 2 by Blue Mountains Ukulele Club (Editor); Hal Leonard Australia (Editor, Produced by)

$59.99 AUD

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In 2012, the first Ukulele Club Songbook was published and was immediately embraced by ukulele clubs and players around Australia. The original book owed its existence to Steve Roberts of The Blue Mountains Ukulele Club who approached Hal Leonard Australia with the concept of publishing a book especiall y for Ukulele Clubs, containing a vast range of popular songs that everyone knows, in Uke friendly keys ...Show more

When the Uncertainty Principle Goes up To 11 - Or How to Explain Quantum Physics with Heavy Metal by Philip Moriarty

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There are deep and fascinating links between heavy metal and quantum physics. No, really! While teaching at the University of Nottingham, physicist Philip Moriarty noticed something odd, a surprising number of his students were heavily into metal music. Colleagues, too: a Venn diagram of physicists and metal fans would show a shocking amount of overlap. What's more, it turns out that heavy metal music is uniquely well-suited to explaining quantum principles. In When the Uncertainty Principle Goes to Eleven, Moriarty explains the mysteries of the universe's inner workings via drum beats and feedback: You'll discover how the Heisenberg uncertainty principle comes into play with every chugging guitar riff, what wave interference has to do with Iron Maiden, and why metalheads in mosh pits behave just like molecules in a gas. If you're a metal fan trying to grasp the complexities of quantum physics, a quantum physicist baffled by heavy metal, or just someone who'd like to know how the fundamental science underpinning our world connects to rock music, this book will take you, in the words of Pantera, to "A New Level." For those who think quantum physics is too mind-bendingly complex to grasp, or too focused on the invisibly small to be relevant to our full-sized lives, this funny, fascinating book will show you that physics is all around us . . . and it rocks. ...Show more

Nylon Guitar Strings

$22.99 AUD

Category: Music