The Words and Music of Elvis Costello (The Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (540 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00X4PX14K |
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| Number of Pages | : | 382 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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
Perone, PhD, is associate dean of the faculty and Margaret Morgan Ramsey Professor in music at the University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH.. About the AuthorJames E
Perone, PhD, is associate dean of the faculty and Margaret Morgan Ramsey Professor in music at the University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH.. James E