The Song Remains the Same: 800 Years of Love Songs, Laments and Lullabies

Discover 'The Song Remains the Same: 800 Years of Love Songs, Laments and Lullabies', an essential read for music lovers and history enthusiasts alike. This insightful book unearths the rich tapestry of songs across cultures and epochs, offering a deeper understanding of the musical experience. From timeless love songs to heart-wrenching laments, and gentle lullabies, this collection showcases 75 iconic tracks ranging from 'When You Wish Upon a Star' to 'We Will Rock You'. Each song is meticulously explored, revealing its emotional depth and cultural significance. Delve into the world of music and uncover how these compositions have shaped our lives, narratives, and connections over 800 years. Perfect for anyone who appreciates the arts, 'The Song Remains the Same' deftly illustrates the bond between words and melody, reflecting the universal language of music. Add this intriguing title to your collection today, and immerse yourself in a journey through the most poignant anthems, protest songs, jazz standards, and more. FREE shipping available on this item! Order now and allow up to 10 days for delivery, as combined shipping is not available for this product.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760640118
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 288


Description:
An illuminating history of the song for every kind of music lover

Often today, the word 'song' is used to describe all music. A free-jazz improvisation, a Hindustani raga, a movement from a Beethoven symphony- apparently, they're all songs.

But they're not. From Sia to Springsteen, Archie Roach to Amy Winehouse, a song is a specific musical form. It's not so much that they all have verses and choruses - though most of them do - but that they are all relatively short and self-contained; they have beginnings, middles and ends; they often have a single point of view, message or story; and, crucially, they unite words and music. Thus, a Schubert song has more in common with a track by Joni Mitchell or Rihanna than with one of Schubert's own symphonies.

The Song Remains the Same traces these connections through seventy-five songs from different cultures and times- love songs, anthems, protest songs, lullabies, folk songs, jazz standards, lieder and pop hits; 'When You Wish Upon a Star' to 'We Will Rock You', 'Jerusalem' to 'Jolene'. Unpicking their inner workings makes familiar songs strange again, explaining and restoring the wonder, joy (or possibly loathing) the reader experienced on first hearing.

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