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The Weird Accordion To Al
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Author : Nathan Rabin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-01-11
The Weird Accordion To Al written by Nathan Rabin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-11 with categories.
From veteran pop culture scribe Nathan Rabin, former head writer of the A.V Club and the man who wrote the book on, and with, "Weird Al" Yankovic in the 2012 coffee table book Weird Al: The Book (Nathan Rabin with Al Yankovic) comes The Weird Accordion to Al, an even more essential guide to an American original's life and work. Adapted from the column on its author's website, Nathan Rabin's Happy Place, with 52 hilarious, sometimes obscure and often oddly beautiful new original illustrations from Felipe Sobreiro and an introduction from Al himself, The Weird Accordion to Al explores every track on all sixteen of Al's records (14 studio albums, the Medium Rarities obscurities collection and Peter & the Wolf, his collaboration with Wendy Carlos) with an obsessiveness thats downright peculiar. Equal parts music criticism, cultural and comedy history, autobiography and comic meditation on nostalgia, television, consumerism, childhood, technology and food, The Weird Accordion to Al does justice to a musical legend and comic genius the extent of whose remarkable achievements are only now being fully understood and appreciated. Praise for The Weird Accordion to Al "A brilliant, heartfelt cry of obsession and love for an already beloved and obsessed-over artist. Share Nathan's madness and be freed!"--Patton Oswalt "This book is pop culture history, music dissertation, and comedic theory. Nathan has exemplified the qualities that make Weird Al an artist who is equal parts Frank Zappa, Mel Brooks, and Mark Twain."--Jonah Ray "You don't have to be a fan of Weird Al to enjoy Rabin's raucous deep-dive into the complete discography. But if you're not a Weird Al fan there's clearly something wrong with you"--Alex Winter "Wonderfully captures the quirks and fun details that have made the Yank-oeuvre ooze with oddness for almost four decades. Nathan really shows you what makes Al's mind tick. Spoiler: It's the neurons. A must read for anyone unemployed, childless, or with ninety spare hours to kill."--Scott Aukerman "The Weird Accordion to Al is the definitive companion to the "Weird Al" catalogue. It's chock full of fascinating insights that left my head spinning like a Frankie Yankovic record (no relation). Nobody covers the Al canon in better depth than Nathan Rabin. It's a must-read for the weirdos in your life. I learned so much from this VERY SPECIFIC book."--Thomas Lennon "Nathan Rabin is obsessive in the best sense of the word. He literally ALREADY wrote the book on Weird Al that Weird Al asked him to write. That wasn't enough for Nathan and that's why we are lucky to have this book. Al's contributions to pop culture deserve the kind of obsession that only Nathan Rabin can bring to the page and he brings it big time in this book. He dares to be very smart about "Dare To Be Stupid.'"--Jake Fogelnest "There is no keener observer of pop culture than Nathan Rabin. His wit, unassuming charm and amazing talent for empathy make him one of the most pleasurable authors to read in a field that far too often devolves into navel-gazing self reference. I will never die, but if I do, I hope Nathan Rabin writes the book about me."--Justin McElroy
The Weird Accordion To Al
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Author : Nathan Rabin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-04
The Weird Accordion To Al written by Nathan Rabin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From Nathan Rabin, the man who literally wrote the book ON, and with "Weird Al" Yankovic in the form of 2012's Weird Al: The Book returns with the ultimate guide to the man and his music.
The Weird Accordion To Al
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Author : Nathan Rabin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-07-27
The Weird Accordion To Al written by Nathan Rabin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-27 with Music categories.
Weird Al
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Author : Nathan Rabin
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2012-10-01
Weird Al written by Nathan Rabin and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A “fun and colorful” biography of the accordion-toting comedy legend—with rare photos, lyrics, lists, tweets, and more from Al himself (Publishers Weekly). The undisputed king of pop-culture parody, “Weird Al” Yankovic has sold more comedy recordings than any other artist in history, receiving three Grammy Awards (and fourteen nominations) in the process. This is a comprehensive illustrated tribute to this icon of the American humor landscape, the man behind such classics as “Eat It,” “Amish Paradise,” and “White & Nerdy.” Covering more than three decades of hilarious songs, videos, and concert performances, and his life story in words and pictures—and featuring an introduction, lists, tweets, and photo captions from Yankovic himself—Weird Al: The Book is the ultimate companion piece to an extraordinary career. “Part biography and part pop culture museum . . . a treat.” —Huffington Post
The Weird Accordion To Al
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Author : Nathan Rabin
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2022-11-21
The Weird Accordion To Al written by Nathan Rabin and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-21 with categories.
Former staff writer forThe A.V. Club and The Dissolve Nathan Rabin wrote the book on, and with, "Weird Al" Yankovic in 2012 Weird Al: The Book. He followed it up with 2020's The Weird Accordion to Al, an even more essential guide to Al's life's work. Then came The Weird Accordion to Al: Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Edition. The original The Weird Accordion to Al explored every track on all of Al's albums. Add an introduction from Al himself and 52 hilarious illustrations from illustrator Felipe Sobreiro, and you have the definitive portrait of Al's musical career. The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Edition went beyond the music to offer a deeper dive into Al's multi-media oeuvre by combining new illustrations from Sobreiro with lengthy appreciations of 1985's The Compleat Al, 1989's UHF, 1997's The Weird Al Show and Al's 2016 season as the sidekick/band-leader of Comedy Bang! Bang! in addition to Al's 2018 Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. That somehow wasn't enough, so The Sincere Movie Cash-In Edition of The Weird Accordion to Al includes an epic exploration of 2022's Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Al's award-winning and one hundred percent truthful biopic, The perfect gift for the "Weird Al" Yankovic fan in your life, the Sincere Movie Cash-In Edition of The Weird Accordion to Al is a heartfelt literary valentine to a pop icon whose music will live on forever. "Wonderfully captures the quirks and fun details that have made the Yank-oeuvre ooze with oddness for over four decades. Nathan really shows you what makes Al's mind tick. Spoiler: It's the neurons. A must read for anyone unemployed, childless, or with ninety spare hours to kill."-Scott Aukerman "A brilliant, heartfelt cry of obsession and love for an already beloved and obsessed-over artist. Share Nathan's madness and be freed!"-Patton Oswalt.
Weird Al
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Author : Lily E. Hirsch
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-04-15
Weird Al written by Lily E. Hirsch and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-15 with Music categories.
This Expanded Edition features even more insights on “Weird Al” Yankovic, including his activities during a tumultuous 2020 and 2021, diving deeper into the world of the iconic man who has made a career out of making us laugh. Funny music is often dismissed as light and irrelevant, but Yankovic’s fourteen successful studio albums prove there is more going on than comedic music's reputation suggests. Lily Hirsch weaves together original interviews with the prince of parody himself, creating a fresh take on comedy and music’s complicated romance. She reveals that Yankovic’s jests have always had a deeper meaning, addressing such topics as bullying, celebrity, and racial and gender stereotypes. The Expanded Edition celebrates Yankovic’s vast influence on musicians, comedians, and performing artists as well as what the man has meant to fans—in a time of uncertainty, Yankovic has served as a much-needed bright spot for many. From his love of accordions and Hawaiian print shirts to his popular puns and trademark dance moves, Weird Al is undeterred by those who say funny music is nothing but a low-brow pastime. And thank goodness. With his good-guy grace still intact, Yankovic remains unapologetically and unmistakably himself. Reveling in the mischief and wisdom of Yankovic’s over forty-year career, this book is an Al-expense-paid tour of a true comedic and musical genius.
Black White Weird All Over The Lost Photographs Of Weird Al Yankovic 83 86
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Author : Jon "bermuda" Schwartz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-27
Black White Weird All Over The Lost Photographs Of Weird Al Yankovic 83 86 written by Jon "bermuda" Schwartz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"Weird Al" Yankovic is one of music's most beloved figures. A skilled accordion player and songwriter, the California native is known for his meticulous parodies of popular songs, hilarious originals, and, of course, for upbeat polkas! For much of Al's career, one man has been by his side, photographing and documenting the fun and weirdness: longtime drummer Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz. Since meeting Al in 1980, Jon has taken more than 20,000 images of Al in his element: on tour, in the studio, and on video sets. Black & White & Weird All Over presents hundreds of images of Al, culled from Jon's personal collection of black-and-white photography. These photos only existed on contact sheets - out of mind and out of sight - until now! From behind-the-scenes shots taken on the sets of Al's iconic videos for "Ricky," "I Love Rocky Road," "Eat It," and "Living With A Hernia," to studio sessions for Al's Dare to Be Stupid and Polka Party! LPs, Black & White & Weird All Over is the ultimate photographic essay of Weird Al's undisputed comedic genius.
Squeeze This
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Author : Marion Jacobson
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2012-03-15
Squeeze This written by Marion Jacobson and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-15 with Music categories.
No other instrument has witnessed such a dramatic rise to popularity--and precipitous decline--as the accordion. Squeeze This! is the first history of the piano accordion and the first book-length study of the accordion as a uniquely American musical and cultural phenomenon. Ethnomusicologist and accordion enthusiast Marion Jacobson traces the changing idea of the accordion in the United States and its cultural significance over the course of the twentieth century. From the introduction of elaborately decorated European models imported onto the American vaudeville stage and the instrument's celebration by ethnic musical communities and mainstream audiences alike, to the accordion-infused pop parodies by "Weird Al" Yankovic, Jacobson considers the accordion's contradictory status as both an "outsider" instrument and as a major force in popular music in the twentieth century. Drawing on interviews and archival investigations with instrument builders and retailers, artists and audiences, professionals and amateurs, Squeeze This! explores the piano accordion's role as an instrument of community identity and its varied musical and cultural environments. Jacobson concentrates on six key moments of transition: the Americanization of the piano accordion, originally produced and marketed by sales-savvy Italian immigrants; the transformation of the accordion in the 1920s from an exotic, expensive vaudeville instrument to a mass-marketable product; the emergence of the accordion craze in the 1930s and 1940s, when a highly organized "accordion industrial complex" cultivated a white, middle-class market; the peak of its popularity in the 1950s, exemplified by Lawrence Welk and Dick Contino; the instrument's marginalization in the 1960s and a brief, ill-fated effort to promote the accordion to teen rock 'n' roll musicians; and the revival beginning in the 1980s of the accordion as a "world music instrument" and a key component for cabaret and burlesque revivals and pop groups such as alternative experimenters They Might Be Giants and polka rockers Brave Combo. Loaded with dozens of images of gorgeous instruments and enthusiastic performers and fans, Squeeze This! A Cultural History of the Accordion in America represents the accordion in a wide range of popular and traditional musical styles, revealing the richness and diversity of accordion culture in America.
Teach Yourself To Play Accordion
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Author : Miriam Davidson
language : en
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Release Date : 2005
Teach Yourself To Play Accordion written by Miriam Davidson and has been published by Alfred Music Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Music categories.
Filled with fun musical examples in a variety of styles, this book is perfect for absolute beginners and for experienced players who need a review! Teaches technique for both right and left hand, and features clear, easy-to-understand lessons and music theory in standard notation. Complete button chart included.
Cover Me
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Author : Ray Padgett
language : en
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
Release Date : 2017-11-03
Cover Me written by Ray Padgett and has been published by Union Square + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-03 with Music categories.
“A music-snob’s dream come true . . . One of the best multi-subject music books to come down the pike in years . . . a fresh and deeply informed approach.” —Variety A great cover only makes a song stronger. Jimi Hendrix’s version of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower.” The Beatles rocking out with “Twist and Shout.” Aretha Franklin demanding “Respect.” Without covers, the world would have lost many unforgettable performances. This is the first book to explore the most iconic covers ever, from Elvis’s “Hound Dog” and Joe Cocker’s “With a Little Help from My Friends” to the Talking Heads’ “Take Me to the River” and Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love.” Written by the founder of the website covermesongs.com, each of the nineteen chapters investigates the origins of a classic cover—and uses it as a framework to tell the larger story of how cover songs have evolved over the decades. Cover Me is packed with insight, photography, and music history. “Delves into the complicated legacy of artists performing other people’s music . . . his research adds fresh context and intriguing background to many of these songs . . . Astute ruminations on evolving cultural perceptions of the cover’s place in the music canon.” —AV Club “This engaging nostalgia trip is sure to appeal to discophiles and cultural historians.” —Library Journal