360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (765 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1452107564 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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His writing has won numerous awards and has been nominated for a Grammy. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey. . Sean Wilentz is a preeminent historian whose work spans music, politics, and the arts
For 125 years, Columbia Records has remained one of the most vibrant and storied names in prerecorded sound, nurturing the careers of legends such as Bessie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and many more. Written by distinguished historian Sean Wilentz, 360 Sound tells the story of the label's rich history as it interweaves threads of technical and social change with the creation of some of the greatest albums ever made. Featuring over 300 rare and revealing images from the Columbia archives, this lavishly illustrated celebration is a must-have for any serious music fan.
. His writing has won numerous awards and has been nominated for a Grammy. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey. About the Author Sean Wilentz is a preeminent historian whose work spans music, politics, and the arts
Covering 125 years of Columbia Records in 336 pages and hundreds of photos - Graphically exciting, but not a reference book. 2012 marks the 125th anniversary of the Columbia Records label. No, it's not the 125th tear for the Columbia Record COMPANY, the label changed hands a few times and it is now owned by Sony. But, as a label it had the longest life of any other. To celebrate the anniversary, Columbia engaged Chronicle Books, known for it's large-format "coffee table" books with great graphics to publish a history of the label and hired Princeton American history professor Sean Wilentz to write the text. The title refers to the Columbia . Well-balanced Book D.R.L. ~ Steve Ramm has posted an excellent, in-depth review of this book. It would be hard for anyone to expand on his review, so I will only add a few comments that I hope might help potential purchasers.~ As Steve points out in his review, this is not a detailed reference book for scholars. Having said that, the author does give an excellent history of the recording industry as it pertains to the Columbia label and it's subsidiaries such as OKeh, Vocalion, and Brunswick. The author balances text for those interested in re. An Impressive Historical Essay Contemporary Media Introspectives This is a great book for anyone who has an interest in the historical evolution of recorded sound. It's quite a story. Columbia's birth, ascent, fall, trials & tribulations are all on trial and detailed here. A very comprehensive read that covers all facets of music Columbia marketed. Nicely presented, heavy, too! The most fascinating part is the 60s where Columbia, after being very gun shy about getting involved with anything Rock & Roll, finally threw in the towel and Corporate profts then went ballistic. The player