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The complete script to the critically acclaimed play.

FAB FOUR FAQ 2.0: THE BEATLES' SOLO YEARS 1970--1980

TALKIN' 'BOUT A REVOLUTION: MUSIC AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA

BEST AMERICAN SHORT PLAYS 95-96

BIG BOSS MAN THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BLUESMAN JIMMY REED

THE MOTHER AND OTHER UNSAVORY PLAYS

THE AMADEUS BOOK OF THE VIOLIN CONSTRUCTION HISTORY AND MUSIC

JAZZ ON FILM THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE MUSICIANS AND MUSIC ONSCREEN

MARCEL MOYSE VOICE OF THE FLUTE

WHITE STRIPES SWEETHEARTS OF THE BLUES

FLEETWOOD MAC FAQ: ALL THAT'S LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT THE ICONIC ROCK SURVIVORS

HOW TO APPLY DYNAMICS PROCESSING

The Musician's Guide to iMovie for iPad features Apple's iMovie app, the perfect app with which to delve into the basics of video production. This book is designed for both novices and experienced iPad users.

LONG SLOW TRAIN: THE SOUL MUSIC OF SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VINYL AND MORE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNKOW ABOUT COLLECTING ESSENTIAL

DEFYING GRAVITY: THE CREATIVE CAREER OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ FROM GODSPELL TO WICKED 2ND ED

A STOWAWAY UKULELE REVEALED: RICHARD KONTER & THE BYRD POLAR EXPEDITIONS

BREAKING BAD FAQ

Ever wonder what goes into the creation of some of the best music ever recorded? Ever wonder how someone becomes an iconic professional who is universally admired and respected? Al Schmitt on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music reveals answers to those questions and more.In this memoir of one of the most respected engineers of all time, you'll see how a very young boy - mentored by his uncle Harry in New York - progressed through the recording world in its infancy, under the mentorship of Tom Dowd, in its heyday, becoming one of the all-time great recording engineers. And now today Al continues as an unstoppable force at the top of the recording world with his name on mega-hits from the likes of Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, and Dylan. Al's credits include a veritable who's who of the music world.Reading the compelling accounts of Al's life in the studio, you'll see how he has been able to stay at the top of his game since the '50s, and you'll experience what is was like behind the scenes and in-the-studio during of many of his historic, impactful recordings. Schmitt also shares many of the recording techniques and creative approaches that have set him apart, including his approach to microphones, effects, and processors, and he even shares setup diagrams from many of his highly-lauded recording sessions!