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Peter Wollen's remarkable treatment of Singin' in the Rain approaches the film from many different angles. Wollen sees the movie as an important contribution to the history of modern dance, a representative example of the 1950s musical, a significant comment on American McCarthyist policies, and a work that is at once a collaborative effort and the product of Gene Kelly's creative genius. As Wollen develops these points, he also provides a shot-by-shot analysis of Kelly's Singin' in the Rain number, perhaps the most famous dance sequence in any movie musical. Wollen concludes his revelatory book by talking about Singin' in the Rain as part of American mythmaking. He also provides an excellent annotated bibliography that will lead you to further reading on the filmmakers, the genre of the musical, and even the rudiments of tap dancing!
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Forty Years after it first appeared, Singin' in the Rain remains one of the best loved films ever made. Yet despite dazzling success with the public, it never received its fair share of praise from the critics. Gene Kelly's genius as a performer is there for all to see. What is less acknowledged is his innovatory contribution as director. Peter Wollen has finally done justice to this landmark film. In a brilliant shot-by-shot analysis of the famous title number, illustrated by specially produced frame stills, he shows how skillfully Kelly binds the dance and musical elements into the narrative, and how he successfully combines two distinctive traditions within American Dance, tap and ballet.
Scriptwriters Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and indeed Kelly himself, were all under threat from the McCarthyism which menaced Hollywood at this time. The ethos in which the film was conceived could not long survive in the era of blacklisting. Wollen argues convincingly that Singin' in the Rain was the high point in the careers of those who worked on it.
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What a Glorious Feeling!.......2001-11-29
This is a terrific book on what is probably the best American musical film. Wollen captured me when he compared Kelly's solo dance in "Rain" to a dance in "Cover Girl," something I had long thought, but had never seen anyone mention in print.
Wollen does a fine job showing how the movie fits into Gene Kelly's career and the development of the movie musical. He also has some eye-opening stuff on how "Singin' in the Rain" nearly ran afoul of the Hollywood blacklist.
Even if you've seen the movie many times, you'll probably learn something about it in Wollen's book that you didn't know before. I did.
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SINGIN IN THE RAIN
PETER WOLLEN
Manufacturer: BFI (BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE) PUBLISHING
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ASIN: B000S9M4KW |
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- 'Singing in the Rain' Script is great!
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Singin In the Rain Original Movie Script
Adolph Green
Manufacturer: O S P Publishing Inc
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ASIN: 1566933145 |
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'Singing in the Rain' Script is great!.......2003-05-04
'Singing in the Rain', one of America's favorite musicals, finally is yours to own! With all of the lines, interesting background information and pictures that are great, this is a must have for a musical fan.
The story tells of the Roaring 20's and the rocky and at times hilarious transition from silent movies to the talkies.
With a great script by Aldoph Green and Betty Comden, this is a great companion to the movie!
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This is the script and songs from "Singin' in the Rain" based on the MGM film. Originally produced on Broadway.
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Vol. 3, No. 12. Theatre program, Broadway musical based on the film. Directed and choreographed by Twyla Tharp.
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Singin' In The Rain- The Deluxe 50th Anniversary Edition (Songbook) (Piano Vocal Chords)
Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
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Arranged For Piano & Guitar With Lyrics, Chords & Chord Frames. All the songs from Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to one of Hollywood's most memorable films. Also includes a 12 page essay written by authors Betty Comden and Adolph Green and their fond memories of working on the film set. Also includes a photo gallery of the films stars, Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and more. This is a collectable that every music lover should have! Contents: All I Do Is Dream of You * Broadway Melody * Broadway Rhythm * Fit As a Fiddle (And Ready for Love) * Good Morning * I've Got a Feeling Your Foolin' * Make 'Em Laugh * Moses * Should I * Singin' in the Rain * Temptation * The Wedding of the Painted Doll * Would You? * You Are My Lucky Star * You Were Meant for Me.
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SINGIN\' IN THE RAIN
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Manufacturer: THE VIKING PRESS
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: B000S5B68W |
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In this pioneering new book, Dr Martin presents a lively and accessible introduction to the social analysis of music.
Dr Martin argues that musical meaning must be understood as socially constructed, rather than inherent, and that the notion of a correspondence between social and musical structures is highly problematic. An alternative approach, based on the ‘social action’ pespective is outlined, and the book concludes with a discussion of the social situation of music in advanced capitalist society. Along the way, leading thinkers are introduced: Adorno, Weber and Schntz as well as, more recently, John Shepherd and the feminist musicologists. The book draws on studies spanning the whole spectrum of Western music - rock bands to symphony orchestras, medieval plainchant to avant-garde jazz and concludes with a discussion of the social situation of music in advanced capitalist society.
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how does music acquire meaning?.......2001-03-18
That is the question this book sets out to answer. It is a serious work of sociology, and not light reading, but recommended to anyone who has ever pondered the question. Martin is clear and logical in his exposition -- no postmodern gibberish here! -- but this is an academic work, not breezy journalism. Martin argues against three widespread views: 1) that music contains some essential meaning, (for instance that major chords produce a happy feeling physiologically), 2) the Cartesian view that music is produced by rationality, (and so Western Classical music reflects the pinnacle of rationality), and 3) that music is simply a reflection of the society in which it was produced. This third view is a simplistic sociological view, which Martin effectively challenges, along with the two traditional views.
What he advances, quite effectively, is a social constructionist view of music. The meaning of music is the result of the interactions of its producers and those who hear it, within a given social context. A reasonable view, to be sure, but one made with systematic care, and a thorough critique of various theorists along the way, including Marx, Durkheim and Weber in the introductory section, Cooke, Shepherd, and Adorno, the sole subject of one long chapter. SOUNDS AND SOCIETY is worth reading either for understanding music, or for appreciating the importance of sociology to that understanding, or both. (I am a sociologist by profession, as well as a music lover, so for me it works on both levels!) This is a definitive work -- Martin could have called it "The Sociology of Music," but that title had already been used.
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Sounds and Society: Themes in the Sociology of Music.: An article from: Notes
Terence J. O'Grady
Manufacturer: Music Library Association, Inc.
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ASIN: B00096PQR2
Release Date: 2005-07-28 |
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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on December 1, 1996. The length of the article is 1014 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Sounds and Society: Themes in the Sociology of Music.
Author: Terence J. O'Grady
Publication:
Notes (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 1996
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: v53
Issue: n2
Page: p488(2)
Article Type: Book Review
Distributed by Thomson Gale
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The perfect gift for puzzle fans or anyone who likes to be challenged, this little book contains over 100 curious, magically tricky brainteasers. Because the eye is quicker than the thinking cap, all puzzlers should put on their smiles, adjust their approaches to a different zone, and stay flexible-for in the end, the answer is as plain as the nose on the tip of a tongue.
Here are constructions of every sort-from "Martin Gardner's Favorite Quickies," to a brand-new crossword that is clued with solutions to other puzzles in the book. Watch out for the Elastic Aptitude Test, an Aria Ready for This? And a Dancin' Feat-as graphically pleasing pages challenge the egghead, tickle the funny bone, and remind all concerned that things can go bump in the mouth. 131,000 copies in print.
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Based on the best-selling WEST'S BUSINESS LAW, this Alternate Edition continues to set the standard for making law accessible, interesting, and relevant to business students. With the perfect balance of tradition and innovation, this benchmark text brings to life the functions and inner-workings of business law in the real world. Rich with classic and modern cases that are summarized rather than excerpted, WEST'S BUSINESS LAW is the ideal text for students entering virtually any field of business. The text is supported by a comprehensive supplements and technology package. The text's proven approach combines with these resources to create a total teaching and learning system that is a clear choice for instructors who want to use summarized cases. This Tenth Edition refines and builds upon traditions established when the book was first introduced: authoritative content blended with cutting-edge coverage of contemporary topics and cases and an unmatched selection of innovative, high-quality support materials.
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Business Law 10 Edition .......2007-09-28
I like it a lot but it needs to put into simple word for a person like me who don't known any thing about law could understand it better. over all its a very good book. A lot of good information.
Lollie L. Jefferson
West's Business Law, tenth edition.......2007-09-06
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Great Book To Keep.......2007-07-17
I have been through a few bad and good text books throughout my college career, but this had to be one of the best I ever picked up. It is easy to search through and actually makes the topics interesting to read.
Great reference book too.......2007-05-09
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Based on the market-leading text, WEST'S BUSINESS LAW, this Extended Case version maintains the same tradition of comprehensiveness and authority, cutting-edge content, and student-friendly presentation. It is a classic blend of black letter law and student accessibility. The primary difference between this and WEST'S BUSINESS LAW is that this text is meets the needs of those who wish to really utilize a "true black-letter-law" case approach in their business law course. This Extended Case version offers excerpted cases, or cases in the language of the court, at the end of each chapter which are longer than those in most other business law texts. The placement of the cases at the end of the chapters also gives instructors, even those who are not interested in a heavy case study approach, greater flexibility regarding the degree of case analysis in their course.
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Good book.......2007-03-16
I needed this book for my MBA program. I found it well written and easy to read. Granted, its about law so its somewhat dry but I can see why it was chosen for the class and appears to be the de facto standard.
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West's Business Law: A Case Study Approach with Student's Guide to Case Analysis and Online Research
Roger LeRoy Miller ,
Gaylord A. Jentz , and
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Manufacturer: South-Western College/West
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ASIN: 0324160968 |
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For those who wish to utilize a "true black-letter-law" case approach in their business law course, we are offering a unique, comprehensive package to support this endeavor. Excerpted cases, or cases in the language of the court, are included at the end of each chapter, and are longer than most business law texts in the market today. This unique case study methodology approach is supported by four main items: the textbook, online access to West Law cases, A Student's Guide to Case Analysis and Online Research, and a Case Analysis Guide for the Instructor. The Guide for the student helps them to understand how to do case briefings, how to analyze the cases and case problems and how to do online research. The Guide for the instructor summarizes the cases and provides sample questions and answers for each case. Students are also able to go online to view the full case from Westlaw.
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West Business Law With the Online Research Guide
Clarkson
Manufacturer: South-Western Pub
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