Werner's Voice Magazine
Author: Edgar S. Werner
Publisher:
Published: 1898
Total Pages: 610
ISBN-13:
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Voice Machines
Author: Bonnie Gordon
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2023-05-31
Total Pages: 429
ISBN-13: 0226825140
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The castrato phenomenon stretched from the late sixteenth century, when castrati first appeared in Italian courts and churches, through the eighteenth century, when they occupied a celebrity status on the operatic stage. Throughout this time, the voice of the castrato--hailed as uniquely strong, flexible and expressive--contributed to a dramatic expansion of the musical vocabulary and to finding new ways to embody the poetic text. For us today, the castrato also highlights the porous relationship of voices and instruments/machines and the inherent materiality of sound. In her revealing study, Bonnie Gordon asks what it meant that the early-modern period produced a caste of technologically altered male singers and she uses the castrato as a critical provocation for asking questions about the interrelated histories of music, technology, sound, the limits of the human body, and what counts as human"--
The Voice as Something More
Author: Martha Feldman
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2019-09-30
Total Pages: 404
ISBN-13: 022665642X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the contemporary world, voices are caught up in fundamentally different realms of discourse, practice, and culture: between sounding and nonsounding, material and nonmaterial, literal and metaphorical. In The Voice as Something More, Martha Feldman and Judith T. Zeitlin tackle these paradoxes with a bold and rigorous collection of essays that look at voice as both object of desire and material object. Using Mladen Dolar’s influential A Voice and Nothing More as a reference point, The Voice as Something More reorients Dolar’s psychoanalytic analysis around the material dimensions of voices—their physicality and timbre, the fleshiness of their mechanisms, the veils that hide them, and the devices that enhance and distort them. Throughout, the essays put the body back in voice. Ending with a new essay by Dolar that offers reflections on these vocal aesthetics and paradoxes, this authoritative, multidisciplinary collection, ranging from Europe and the Americas to East Asia, from classics and music to film and literature, will serve as an essential entry point for scholars and students who are thinking toward materiality.
Art Song
Author: Carol Kimball
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: 2013-05-01
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 1480352527
DOWNLOAD EBOOK(Book). Art Song: Linking Poetry and Music is a follow-up to author Carol Kimball's bestselling Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature . Rather than a general survey of art song literature, the new book clearly and insightfully defines the fundamental characteristics of art song, and the integral relationship between lyric poetry and its musical settings. Topics covered include poetry basics for singers, exercises for singers in working with poetry, insights into composers' musical settings of poetry, building recital programs, performance suggestions, and recommended literature for college and university classical voice majors. The three appendices address further aspects of poetry, guidelines for creating a recital program, and representative classical voice recitals of various descriptions. Art Song: Linking Poetry and Music is extremely useful as an "unofficial" text for college/university vocal literature classes, as an excellent resource for singers and voice teachers, and of interest to all those who are fascinated by the rich legacy of the art song genre.
Echo's Voice
Author: Sarah Mankowski
Publisher: Wordthunder Publications
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 9780974526812
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn a world where news and entertainment are controlled by a single corporation, communication becomes a dangerous adventure. Truly Stimulating -Space Coast Press Echo's Voice has a fascinating premise for a science fiction novel and features some complex and intriguing world-building. . The plot is also well set up, with a hook that draws you into the complexities of the story and creates instant sympathy for its trapped heroine. -Scribes World Reviews The story will hook you completely . you will be fully involved in Rick and Echo's adventure. -The Bookdragon Reviews Echo's Voice is a tale of courage and dedication, of a young woman whose spirit refuses to succumb to the temptations of both the serpent and paradise, who accepts hardship with the same dauntless enthusiasm as she does pleasure. It is a warning to all of us not to allow ourselves to be lulled by the sweet voice of those who think they know best about what we should know and believe. -Inscriptions
Music and Sound in Words
Author: Louisa Ligeron
Publisher: Hope Publishing
Published:
Total Pages: 63
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the enchanting world of sounds and elevate your descriptive writing skills with "Music and Sound in Words: Descriptive Writing Guide for Young Writers." This comprehensive guide takes young writers on an auditory journey, exploring the rich tapestry of noises that shape our lives. From the rhythmic hum of a bustling city to the soothing whispers of nature, each chapter offers practical tips and vivid examples to help you capture the essence of sound in your writing. Learn how to describe the joyful laughter of children, the gentle rustling of leaves, the mesmerizing melodies of musical instruments, and much more. Whether you’re aspiring to write captivating stories, create atmospheric scenes, or simply enhance your sensory descriptions, this book provides the tools and inspiration you need. Engage your readers by bringing sounds to life with vivid detail and emotional depth. With "Music and Sound in Words," you’ll not only improve your descriptive writing but also develop a deeper appreciation for the everyday sounds that surround us. Start your journey today and transform your writing with the power of sound.
The Juvenile's Voice
Author: Maxine James
Publisher: Word Alive Press
Published: 2017-03-24
Total Pages: 135
ISBN-13: 1486614426
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA healthy twelve-year-old is suddenly unable to concentrate. Her energy sapped and her body covered with itch, she finally receives the dreaded diagnosis—juvenile diabetes. Shortly after receiving this news, her mother and sister succumb to the disease. Fear grips her heart as she wonders if she will be next. In this biographical account of her struggle with juvenile diabetes, Maxine James takes readers on a journey of despair and hope, weakness and strength. From the terror of the daily needle to the stigma faced at school, Maxine provides an honest picture of life with diabetes during her Jamaican childhood. She learned to live—and live well—despite her illness, and prays that her experiences will encourage others who also fight this terrible condition. A great book for anyone who has been touched by a diagnosis of diabetes.
The Proximate Voices
Author: William L. Stolley
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2011-04-19
Total Pages: 373
ISBN-13: 1462008151
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou cant just reveal something related to the future and then say you cant tell me what it means, Han put to Master Li. Sorry, Li replied. The future is tricky stuff ... if I tell you... I know, Han shot back. Youll upset the natural flow of time. The future doesnt exist. Its made up of probabilities! That doesnt help us. Were in the middle of a crisis! Han is right, Michael added. You must tell us something, Master Li. Our friends lives are at stake. Im not even suppose to be looking at the future when I walk the timeline! Li protested. I only meant to help... Then you leave us no choice but to suffer our fate, Han said, resigned. Chance is all we ever have when fate is concerned, Li pointed out. Perhaps not... if you can figure things out in time... master strategist, Michael suggested. We can only hope, Han said. I have a bad feeling, Michael... this time will be different.
