{"product_id":"musicquake-the-most-disruptive-moments-in-music-9780711259737","title":"MusicQuake: The Most Disruptive Moments in Music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMusicQuake explores 50 pivotal albums and performances that shook the world of modern music, tracing the stories of their creation, reception, and legacy. It discusses the history of 20th-century music in a new light, introducing enigmatic composers, risqué performers, and radical songwriters. The books highlight how these cutting-edge works celebrate novelty, technology, and innovation, defining what music is today and inspiring entire movements and generations of new musicians. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover music that dared to be different, risking reputations and putting careers in jeopardy – causing fascination and intrigue in some and rejection and scorn in others. This is what happens when people take tradition and rip it up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusicQuake tells the stories of 50 pivotal albums and performances that shook the world of modern music – chronicling the fascinating tales of their creation, reception, and legacy. Tracing enigmatic composers, risqué performers, and radical songwriters, this book introduces the history of 20th-century music in a new light. From George Gershwin and John Cage to Os Mutantes and Fela Kuti; from Patti Smith and The Slits to Public Enemy and Missy Elliott; by discussing each entry within the context of its creation, the book will give readers true insight into why each moment was so pivotal and tell the stories surrounding the most exciting music ever produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome were shocking, others confusing, beautiful, and surreal; some were scorned on release, others were chart toppers; and yet more inspired entire movements and generations of new musicians. These cutting-edge works, which celebrate novelty, technology, and innovation, help define what music is today – acting as prime examples of how powerful songs can be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is from the Culture Quake series, which looks into iconic moments of culture that truly created paradigm shifts in their respective fields. Also available are ArtQuake, FilmQuake, and FashionQuake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 502g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 293 x 261 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780711259737\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Dimery","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101735579898,"sku":"9780711259737","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1662722328156_book.jpg?v=1662840640","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/musicquake-the-most-disruptive-moments-in-music-9780711259737","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}