New Music Reference Publications - December 1998
From Hal Leonard Corporation

The following titles are selected new releases from Hal Leonard for December 1998/January 1999 and are available from Southern Music Company. Some titles may not be available at this time. All copyrighted materials are used with permission from Hal Leonard Corporation.

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Music Reference Publications

Bill Carson - My Life and Times with Fender Musical Instruments
by Bill Carson, co-authored by Willie G. Moseley
Vintage Guitar Books

This compelling autobiography of guitar icon Bill Carson is a fascinating first-person chronicle by a man deeply involved in all facets of the Fender story. Carson recounts everything from his early years as an impoverished guitarist to his days serving as "test pilot" of solidbody instruments, including the legendary Stratocaster. He shares his experiences of working closely with Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and the factory workers who produced some of guitardom's truly classic instruments. Carson's conversational tone takes the reader through the good times and bad at Fender, including the decline of the company and its products during the infamous CBS years, on through its remarkable resurgence and return to dominance. 112 pages, 73/8" x 91/2" 00330440 $14.95

The Dictionary of Music Business Terms
by Tim Whitsett

Finally, a book that will completely demystify the often confusing terminology of today's music business! This exhaustive compendium of over 3,000 music business words, phrases and terms used everyday in every aspect of this industry applies plain English definitions to help you better understand the language of the music industry. Written by the author of the best selling MixBooks title Music Publishing - The Real Road to Music Business Success. 265 pages, 81/2" x 11" 00330423 $29.95
Also available:
Music Publishing: The Real Road to Music Business Success 00330316 $49.95

Digital Home Recording Tips, Techniques, and Tools for Home Studio Production
Edited by Carolyn Keating
Technical Editor Craig Anderton

This how-to guide helps musicians use digital technology to make CD-quality audio recordings cost-effectively at home. Ideal for both those new to digital recording, and for techno-whizzes. Covering all the latest, this practical book compares the pros and cons of digital to traditional analog methods, and discusses the implications of emerging technology for home music production. 184 pages, 71/2" x 11" 00330327 $19.95

The Hits Just Keep on Coming
The History of Top 40 Radio by Ben Fong-Torres

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Top 40 radio, this book tells the whole story behind radio's most successful and enduring format. Buzzing with behind-the-scenes stories from Top 40 DJ stars - who were just as popular as the music, if not more so - this lively blast from the past tells the entire tale of (as the inimitable Wolfman Jack would say) "the platter chatter that matters." Also includes a listing of the Number One records from 1957 through 1997, a bibliography and complete index, plus over 130 photos that put faces behind the famous DJ voices. Hardcover. 272 pages, 7" x 9" 00330431 $27.95

The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide, 6th Edition
by Alan Greenwood

From Vintage Guitar magazine, the country's largest publication on classic guitars and amps, comes this authoritative and completely updated sixth edition of The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide. Over 150 photos, detailed model listings, and brand histories highlight this guide to market values for over 1,500 different models of guitars, amps, basses, effects pedals, ukuleles and other stringed instruments. This sixth edition lists brands alphabetically in separate product categories, and is fully indexed. Also includes an informative introduction and a bibliography. Get the guide the dealers use! 240 pages, 81/2" x 11" 00330381 $19.95

 The Independent Working Musician
A Complete Guide to Do-It-Yourself Success in the Music Industry
by Mary Cosola

Take total control of your music career with this new must-have title from EMBooks. The Independent Working Musician gives you all the informational tools you'll need to forge your own success path in the music industry. From publishing to copyright law to financing your band to harmonious collaboration, this book shows you how to tackle the business side of music on your own terms. Whether you're just starting out or you're a full-fledged "road scholar," this book will help you navigate your way to success as a working musician. 138 pages, 81/2" x 11" 00330426 $24.95

Guitar World Presents Nirvana and the Grunge Revolution

In a relatively short time span, grunge music exploded out of its native Seattle and became the most dominant force of the early '90s. Groundbreaking bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains introduced a generation of young rock fans to their grainy, hard-edged brand of modern metal. The rise to prominence for these and other grunge monsters is detailed here, in Guitar World Presents Nirvana and the Grunge Revolution. The first section of the book serves as a tribute to the late Nirvana guitarist Kurt Cobain. It features revealing interviews with Cobain, a behind-the-scenes look at Nirvana's legendary MTV "Unplugged" performance, and an insider's guide to the making of their groundbreaking album, Nevermind. In addition, the book features interviews with many others who played key roles in the Seattle sound explosion, including Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard and Mike McCready, Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell and Soundgarden's Kim Thayil and Chris Cornell. 200 pages, 6" x 9" 00330368 $16.95

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