ISBN: 9781845531843

By Nicola Dibben. Nicola Dibben is Senior Lecturer in music at the University of Sheffield. Her work crosses the boundaries between club and dance culture and high art. Reference is made … Mehr…

By Nicola Dibben. Nicola Dibben is Senior Lecturer in music at the University of Sheffield. Her work crosses the boundaries between club and dance culture and high art. Reference is made to the whole of Bjork's career, but the focus is on her solo career from Debut onwards. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Bjork by Nicola Dibben Provides an account of Icelandic singer-songwriter Bjork's work. This book presents an analysis of audio and video tracks, live performances and recorded sound, looked at through the interviews, videos, critical reception, and fanzines that surround the music. It focuses on her solo career from Debut onwards. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description This book provides the first musicologically-informed account of Icelandic singer-songwriter Bjork's work to date. Bjork is internationally recognised for her unique and innovative musical style, and her collaborative working relationship with artists, musicians and engineers. Her work crosses the boundaries between club and dance culture and 'high art', and has won numerous awards, including an award for Best Actress (Cannes Film Festival) for her role in the film "Dancer the Dark", for which she also wrote and scored the music.This book presents an analysis of audio and video tracks, live performances and recorded sound, looked at through the interviews, videos, critical reception, and fanzines that surround the music. Reference is made to the whole of her career, but the focus is on her solo career from Debut onwards. The analysis reveals recurrent cultural themes brought into focus by her music: landscape and identity, the relationship between humans and technology, song as a vehicle for emotional expression, and female autonomy.There are additional chapters on her compositional process, to include newly gathered interview material, and on the critical-musicological approach adopted in this book. Author Biography Nicola Dibben is Senior Lecturer in music at the University of Sheffield. She has published on textual analysis of popular music, gender and identity, critical and cultural theory, emotional responses to music and music perception and is co-author of the forthcoming book Music, Mind and Everyday Life. Table of Contents Introduction1.Biographical Overview2.Nationalism3.Nature4.Technology5.Sound6.Emotion7.ContributionDiscography and Filmography Review "I would certainly recommend this text to anyone interested in Bjork, as it is highly informative and interesting. Lecturers may find certain chapters particularly useful to introduce or expand to their undergraduate students themes such as nature and technology." -- Chloe Mullett, Liverpool Hope University Long Description This book provides the first comprehensive musicologically-informed account of Icelandic singer-songwriter Bjork. Bjork is internationally recognized for her unique and innovative musical style, as well as her collaborative working relationship with artists, musicians and sound engineers. Her work crosses the boundaries between club and dance culture and high art. Bjork has won numerous awards, including Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in the film Dancer in the Dark, for which she also wrote the music. Nicola Dibben presents an analysis of audio and video tracks, live performances and recorded sound, viewed through the critical reception, interviews and fanzines that surround Bjork's music. This analysis reveals recurrent cultural themes brought into focus by her music: landscape and identity, the relationship between humans and technology, song as a vehicle for emotional expression, and female autonomy. Reference is made to the whole of Bjork's career, but the focus is on her solo career from Debut onwards. Additional chapters on Bjork's compositional process--with newly gathered interview material--and on the critical-musicological approach adopted in the book round out this original study. Review Text "I would certainly recommend this text to anyone interested in Bjork, as it is highly informative and interesting. Lecturers may find certain chapters particularly useful to introduce or expand to their undergraduate students themes such as nature and technology." -- Chloe Mullett, Liverpool Hope University Details ISBN1845531841 Author Nicola Dibben Pages 224 Series Icons Of Pop Music Year 2009 ISBN-10 1845531841 ISBN-13 9781845531843 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 27 b&w photos and musical examples Imprint Equinox Publishing Ltd Publisher Equinox Publishing Ltd Media Book Language English Short Title BJORK DEWEY 782.42166092 Audience General/Trade Publication Date 2009-05-01 UK Release Date 2009-05-01 AU Release Date 2009-05-01 NZ Release Date 2009-05-01 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137237021; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781845531843, EAN: 9781845531843, Publication Year: 2009, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: Bjork, Item Height: 216mm, Topic: Music, Item Width: 138mm, Item Weight: 272g, Number of Pages: 224 Pages, Equinox Publishing LTD<

ISBN: 9781845531843

Autor: Nicola Dibben. Produktart: Taschenbuch. Reference is made to the whole of her career, but the focus is on her solo career from Debut onwards. Buchreihe: Icons of Pop Music. Genre: … Mehr…

Autor: Nicola Dibben. Produktart: Taschenbuch. Reference is made to the whole of her career, but the focus is on her solo career from Debut onwards. Buchreihe: Icons of Pop Music. Genre: Music Dance & Theatre. Weitere detailsTitel: BjorkZustand: NeuAutor: Nicola DibbenProduktart: TaschenbuchISBN-10: 1845531841EAN: 9781845531843ISBN: 9781845531843Verlag: Equinox Publishing LtdGenre: Music Dance & TheatreRelease date: 01/05/2009Description: This book provides the first musicologically-informed account of Icelandic singer-songwriter Bjork's work to date. Bjork is internationally recognised for her unique and innovative musical style, and her collaborative working relationship with artists, musicians and engineers. Her work crosses the boundaries between club and dance culture and 'high art', and has won numerous awards, including an award for Best Actress (Cannes Film Festival) for her role in the film "Dancer the Dark", for which she also wrote and scored the music.This book presents an analysis of audio and video tracks, live performances and recorded sound, looked at through the interviews, videos, critical reception, and fanzines that surround the music. Reference is made to the whole of her career, but the focus is on her solo career from Debut onwards. The analysis reveals recurrent cultural themes brought into focus by her music: landscape and identity, the relationship between humans and technology, song as a vehicle for emotional expression, and female autonomy.There are additional chapters on her compositional process, to include newly gathered interview material, and on the critical-musicological approach adopted in this book.Sprache: EnglischHerstellungsland und -region: GBHöhe: 216mmLänge: 138mmBreite: 15mmGewicht: 272gBuchreihe: Icons of Pop MusicInformation fehlt?Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns, wenn Details fehlen und wir werden diese solange möglich zu unserer Beschreibung hinzufügen., Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Buchtitel: Bjork, ISBN-10: 1845531841, EAN: 9781845531843, Release date: 01/05/2009, Herstellungsland und -region: GB, Höhe: 216mm, Länge: 138mm, Breite: 15mm, Gewicht: 272g, Sprache: Englisch, Zeitschriftentitel: Bjork, Equinox Publishing Ltd<

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