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Bedroom rapper : Cadence Weapon on hip-hop, resistance and surviving the music industry / by Pemberton, Rollie,1986-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Bedroom Rapper is a book for obsessive music fans who are looking for the definitive take on what's happened in the last two decades of hip hop, from Cadence Weapon, aka Rollie Pemberton: Pitchfork critic, award-winning musician, producer, DJ, and poet laureate. Tracing his roots from recording beats in his mom's attic in Edmonton to performing with some of the most recognizable names in rap and electronic music--De La Soul, Public Enemy, Mos Def, Questlove, Diplo, and more--Polaris Prize winner Rollie Pemberton, a.k.a Cadence Weapon, captures the joy in finding yourself, and how a sense of place and purpose entwines inextricably with a music scene. From competitive basement family karaoke to touring Europe, from fights with an exploitative label to finding his creative voice, from protesting against gentrification to using his music to centre political change, Rollie charts his own development alongside a shifting musical landscape. As Rollie finds his feet, the bottom falls out of the industry, and he captures the way so many artists were able to make a nimble name for themselves while labels floundered. Bedroom Rapper also offers us a wide-ranging and crucial history of hip-hop. With an international perspective that's often missing from rap music journalism, he integrates the gestation of American hip hop with UK grime and niche scenes from the Canadian prairies, bringing his obsessive knowledge of hip-hop to bear on his subject. Rollie takes us into New York in the '70s, Edmonton in the '90s, the legendary Montreal DIY loft scene of the 2000s, and traces the ups and downs of trusting your gut and following your passion, obsessively. With a foreword by Gabriel Szatan, music fans and creators alike will relate to the dedication to craft, obsessive passion for what came before, and desire to shift the future that is embodied in every creative project Rollie takes on.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Cadence Weapon, 1986-; Pemberton, Rollie, 1986-; Rap musicians;
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Scattershot : life, music, Elton, and me / by Taupin, Bernie,author.;
"An evocative, clear-eyed, and revealing memoir by Bernie Taupin, the lyrical master and long-time collaborator of Elton John. This is the memoir music fans have been waiting for. Half of one of the greatest creative partnerships in popular music, Bernie Taupin is the man who wrote the lyrics for Elton John, who conceived the ideas that spawned countless hits, and sold millions and millions of records. Together, they were a duo, a unit, an immovable object. Their extraordinary, half-century-and-counting creative relationship has been chronicled in biopics (like 2019's Rocketman) and even John's own autobiography, Me. But Taupin, a famously private person, has kept his own account of their adventures close to his chest, until now. An exciting, multi-decade whirlwind told in a non-linear yet grounded narrative, Scattershot whizzes around the world as we ride shotgun with Bernie on his extraordinary life. We visit Los Angeles with him and Elton on the cusp of global fame. We spend time with him in Australia almost in residency at an infamous rock 'n' roll hotel in an endless blizzard of drugs. And we spend late, late night hours with John Lennon, with Bob Marley, and hanging with Frank Sinatra. And beyond the world of popular music, we witness memorable encounters with writers like Graham Greene, painters like Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali, and scores of notable misfits, miscreants, eccentrics, and geniuses, known and unknown. Even if they're not famous in their own right, they are stars on the page, and we discover how they inspired the indelible lyrics to songs such as "Tiny Dancer," "Candle in the Wind," "Bennie and The Jets," and so many more"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Taupin, Bernie.; John, Elton; Taupin, Bernie; Composers; Lyricists;
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The itsy bitsy spider / by Trapani, Iza.;
In this expanded version of a popular song, the itsy-bitsy spider's climbing is interrupted by a fan, a mouse, a cat, and some dew before she makes her way to the top of a tree to spin her web.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Spiders;
© c1993., Charlesbridge,
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Into the Taylor-verse : Taylor Swift's songwriting eras / by Fox, Satu,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Welcome to the Taylor-Verse, where every page resonates with the beat of Taylor Swift's music and the pulse of her story. Discover the depths of Taylor's discography, revel in the spectacle of her unforgettable performances, and celebrate the unshakable bond between Taylor and her fans. Beyond the music, indulge in playful sidebars brimming with Swiftie secrets--decode hidden messages, curate your non-romantic Taylor playlist, and explore the iconic timeline of Taylor's ever-evolving hairstyles and fashion. Embellished with stunning four-color illustrations, this treasure is a fan's deep dive and a perfect primer for those new to the Swiftie world, guiding you through the stories and symbolism behind Taylor's enchanting anthems. 'Into the Taylor-Verse' isn't just a book; it's a keepsake, a journey, and an ode to the artist who's captured the heartbeat of a generation. Regardless of how you define your era, this book will speak to you.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Swift, Taylor, 1989-; Swift, Taylor, 1989-; Lyricists; Musicians; Popular music; Singers; Women singers;
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Please stand by [videorecording] / by Lewin, Ben,1946-film director.; Golamco, Michael,screenwriter.; Dubiecki, Daniel,1977-film producer.; Alameddine, Lara,film producer.; Fanning, Dakota,1994-actor.; Collette, Toni,actor.; Eve, Alice,1982-actor.; Simpson, Geoffrey(Cinematographer),director of photography.; Bromwell, Lisa,editor of moving image work.; Pereira, Heitor,composer (expression); motion picture adaptation of (work):Golamco, Michael.Please stand by.; Magnolia Pictures (Firm),presenter.; 2929 Productions (Firm),presenter.; Allegiance Theater (Firm),production company.; Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Director of photography, Geoffrey Simpson ; edited by Lisa Bromwell ; music by music by Heitor Pereira.Dakota Fanning, Toni Collette, Alice Eve.A young woman escapes from her group home, hoping to get her Star Trek script produced in Hollywood. With her sister and psychiatrist at her heels, she must conquer a new world full of challenges.PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Authors; Autistic people; Runaways; Sisters; Star Trek films;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Hunger Games. [videorecording] / by Arndt, Michael D.,screenwriter.; Blyth, Tom,actor.; Dinklage, Peter,actor.; Jacobson, Nina,film producer.; Lawrence, Francis,film director,film producer.; Lesslie, Michael,screenwriter.; Schafer, Hunter,1998-actor.; Simpson, Brad,1973-film producer.; Zegler, Rachel,2001-actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Collins, Suzanne.Ballad of songbirds and snakes.; Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.),publisher.;
Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Viola Davis, Jason Schwartzman, Burn Gorman, Fionnula Flanagan.Set 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes follows a young Coriolanus as he unites with Lucy Gray Baird in the 10th Hunger Games, and battles his instincts for both good and evil.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: PG-13; for strong violent content and disturbing material.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Dystopian films.; Contests; Survival; Teenagers; Dystopias; Combat;
For private home use only.
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David Crosby [videorecording] : remember my name / by Crosby, Jan,on-screen participant.; Crowe, Cameron,1957-film producer.; Eaton, A. J.,film director.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
A revealing and deeply personal documentary exploring the life and creative renaissance of music icon David Crosby. A cultural force for over fifty years, Crosby faced an uncertain future after the 2015 dissolution of Crosby, Stills and Nash. Racked with health issues and personal obstacles, Crosby forged a new path at the age of 77. Seeking out younger musicians and recording a pair of critically-praised new albums, Crosby now sets out to make a mark in a world now so different from the generation he came to define in the 60's. With unflinching honesty, self-examination, regret, fear, exuberance and an unshakable belief in family and the transformative nature of music, Crosby shares his often-challenging journey with humor and bite. This inspirational story, filled with music, will speak to loyal fans, and legions of new ones.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 DVS.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Feature films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Crosby, David, 1941-; Crosby, Stills & Nash.; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.; Rock musicians; Rock music;
For private home use only.
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Kuu Kuu Harajuku. [videorecording] / by Aranguren, Steve,creator.; Carr, Gillian,creator.; Nicdao, Charlotte,voice actor.; Paxson, Madellaine,creator.; Rees, Reagen,voice actor.; Stefani, Gwen,1969-creator.; Taylor-Isherwood, Emma,voice actor.; Shout! Factory (Firm),production company.; Shout! Factory Kids (Firm),production company.;
Reagen Rees, Emma Taylor-Isherwood, Charlotte Nicdao.Join Love, Angel, Music, Baby and G (five totally talented members of the super cool band HJ5) as they return with 12 more hard-rocking tales! With help from their lovably incompetent manager Rudie, HJ5 travels all over the globe to put on shows for their fans! That is, of course, if they can actually get through the crazy adventures keeping them from their gigs! But together, HJ5 will do what it takes to perform ... and maybe even save the day.G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Bands (Music); Female friendship; Girls in music; Music;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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All I want for Christmas / by Knox, Maggie,author.;
"A pitch-perfect holiday rom com about two oil-and-water reality-star country singers who must fake a relationship in order to win the opportunity of a lifetime, perfect for fans of Sally Thorne's The Hating Game and Christina Lauren's In a Holidaze"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Novels.; Competition; Country music; Dating (Social customs); Reality television programs; Singers;
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Off the charts : what I learned from my almost fabulous life in music / by Goldman, Kat,1970-author.;
"So you want to make it as a singer-songwriter? Kat Goldman has been there, almost to the very top, and now she's back with sage advice and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from a lifetime of toil in the dive bars and legendary venues of the contemporary music scene. Learn what it's like to meet your first fan, date a rock star (never again!), perform in a grocery store, and rebuild your career after getting hit by a car in a bagel shop. Feel the sting of rejection and rampant sexism, and the thrill of writing a hit song and performing with your idols. Off the Charts is whimsical, uproarious tour through a fickle business that never seems to repay what performers put into it, and one woman's highly intimate account of how she made the best of almost making it."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Goldman, Kat, 1970-; Singers; Composers;
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