Step into the enthralling world of street performance—also known as busking—where music, spectacle, and public space collide.
Packed with insight, inspiration, and hard-won knowledge for performers, fans, and the busking-curious alike.
Covers music, circus arts (jugglers, fire dancers, tight-wire artists), and street theater (puppeteers, mime artists, cosplay performers, and human statues).
From guitarists in the boisterous fish markets of the Pacific Northwest, to didgeridoo virtuosi on Melbourne’s malls, to classical quartets in the London Underground—there is no end to the variations. Ranging from Bach to the often-zany art of noise, indigenous instruments few people have ever heard of echo through the byways, as clowns on unicycles dazzle crowds and flames shoot from bagpipes.
Combining practical, nuts-and-bolts guidance with a survey of the legal history of buskers’ rights, this book is a true Swiss Army knife of street performance. Any performer considering bringing their creative work into public spaces will find it indispensable. Those who enjoy engaging with street performers will be intrigued by this insider’s view of the vibrant world of busking.
The book opens with a spotlight on the vital role buskers play in upholding human freedom and creativity. Across the English-speaking world, free speech rights are far from secure, with constant legal battles affecting street performers.
Inside this book, you’ll discover:
• Improvisation and performance skills, including slacklining, poi, juggling techniques, fire-spinning, and puppet craft
• Illustrated guidance, with a bibliography and essential legal information to assist working buskers
• Coverage of musical performers, including violinists, fiddlers, mandolin players, drummers, didgeridoo players, and both amplified and acoustic acts
• Musicians’ equipment and technology, from amplifiers and percussion to tambourines, loopers, and wireless systems
• Direction, production, and stagecraft specific to successful street performance
Makes an excellent gift for any performer—or street art enthusiast—in your life
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Vendeur : About Books, Henderson, NV, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New condition. First Edition (so stated). Bastille Press, 2023. NEW and unread in near PERFECT condition. The cover has only a tiny bit of very mild shelfwear (like you sometimes find in any new book store). NO chips, tears or fading. Bright and shiny. Flat, uncreased spine. Square and tight. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked - obviously never read. Photo illustrated. Bound in the original full color pictorial wraps. From the publisher: "Enjoy the enthralling world of street performance, also known as busking. Packed with insights and inspiration for buskers, their fans, and people who are just curious about the many faces of street performance. Covers musicians, circus routines (jugglers, fire dancers, tight-wire) and street theater (puppeteers, mime, cosplay, human statues). Guitarists in the boisterous fish market of the Pacific Northwest; didgeridoo virtuosi on the Melbourne malls; classical quartets in the London Underground -- there is no end to the variations. Ranging from Bach to the often zany Art of Noise covers, indigenous instruments few people ever heard of echo through the byways as clowns on unicycles dazzle the crowds and flames shoot from bagpipes. Combining nuts-and-bolts information with a survey of the legal history of buskers' rights, this book is the Swiss Army knife of street performance. Any performer interested in taking their creative work to the public forum will find it indispensable. Those who enjoy engaging with street performers will also be intrigued by this insiders' view of the magnificent world of busking. This author opens with a spotlight on the vital role buskers play upholding human freedom and creativity. The legal status of free speech rights throughout the English-speaking world are far from secure; there are constant legal battles affecting buskers. Learn about improvisation, slackline, poi, juggling techniques, fire-spinning, puppet craft in a carnival of printed word. Illustrated, with bibliography and important legal information to assist buskers. Covers violinists, fiddlers, people who play mandolin,drums,didgeridoo, amplified and acoustic. Sections on musician's equipment: amplifiers, percussion, tambourines, loopers and wireless technology. Direction, production and stagecraft of street performance. Makes an excellent gift for any performer in your life!". First Edition (so stated). Softcover. New condition. (xvi), 296pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 029805
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