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Soundbreaking : Stories From the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music

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"This book is part of the Soundbreaking initiative--an examination of the history of recorded music. The Soundbreaking eight-hour documentary film series examines the interplay of technological and musical innovations; presents the stories of some of the greatest artists of our time--what influenced them, and how they influenced others; and observes the impact that recorded music has had on society and our culture. This book focuses on the comments of a number of remarkable artists whose work has touched and been touched by the evolution of recorded music"--Preface, page ix.
George Martin -- Les Paul -- Pete Seeger -- Tony Bennett -- Frankie Valli -- Smokey Robinson -- Ringo Starr -- Paul McCartney -- George Benson -- Joni Mitchell -- Michael Tilson Thomas -- Eric Clapton -- Elton John -- Yusuf / Cat Stevens -- Mark Knopfler -- Bonnie Raitt -- Tom Petty -- Stevie Van Zandt -- Rosanne Cash -- Sheila E. -- Darryl McDaniels.
Companion volume to the PBS eight-hour documentary film series of the same name, and part of the Soundbreaking project launched by Sir George Martin.

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PUBLISHED
Washington, D.C. : Higher Ground, [2016]
Year Published: 2016
Description: xi, 131 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
149517753X
9781495177538

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Martin, George, 1926-2016,
Choron, Sandra,
Santelli, Robert,

SUBJECTS
Music trade -- History.
Sound recording industry -- History.
Sound recording industry -- History.
Sound recordings -- 20th century -- History.
Sound -- History.
Sound recording executives and producers -- History.
Rock music -- History and criticism.