Music of the Alamo - Couverture rigide

Chemerka, William R.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1933979313 ISBN 13 : 9781933979311

Editeur : Bright Sky Press, 2009

Synopsis

Interpreting the famous siege and battle that has inspired art for more than 170 years, this unique resource traces the musical history of the Alamo and offers the only complete discography and list of songs about the legendary battle. Chapters cover the many and varied musical interpretations of the Alamo and its heroes, illuminating various periods of American musical history throughout. From nineteenth-century folk ballads, minstrel show tunes, and orchestral marches, to recent pop chart hits, children's songs, theatrical productions, and big-screen film scores, all are gathered in this complete compendium, helping to remember the Alamo. Also included is a thirty-minute audio CD of music representative of the Alamo.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

William R. Chemerka is the founder of the Alamo Society, the editor of The Alamo Journal, and the author of Alamo Anthology. He has appeared on the History Channel as an on-camera consultant in a number of productions including The Real West: The Battle of the Alamo, and Wild West Tech: The Alamo. Allen J. Wiener is the author of The Beatles: The Ultimate Recording Guide.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bright Sky Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1933979313
• ISBN 13: 9781933979311
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible