The Words and Music of Elvis Costello - Rilegato

Perone, James

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1440832153 ISBN 13: 9781440832154

Casa editrice: Praeger Pub Text, 2015

Riassunto

This book provides in-depth analysis of the words, music, and recordings of Elvis Costello, one of the most enigmatic, eclectic, and critically acclaimed singer-songwriters of the rock era.

· Provides expert analysis of the words and music of Elvis Costello within a cultural context that will benefit readers interested in popular music as well as popular music scholars and serious fans of Elvis Costello

· Explains the uniquely British aspects of Costello's work and illuminates the role that Costello's Irish-Catholic heritage plays in his work

· Places Costello's work within the context of postmodernism

· Provides in-depth analysis of Costello's approach to musical form—an approach that is highly unusual among rock musicians

Su questo libro

L'autore:

James E. Perone, PhD, is associate dean of the faculty and Margaret Morgan Ramsey Professor in music at the University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Praeger Pub Text
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1440832153
• ISBN 13: 9781440832154
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 204