{"product_id":"9798216201052","title":"Sonic Narrative of Led Zeppelin","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSonic Narrative of Led Zeppelin\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAaron Liu-Rosenbaum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusic \/ Individual Composer \u0026amp; Musician\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDespite their break-up in 1980, Led Zeppelin continue to fascinate readers and attract new listeners. Many have written about the band, often about their reputation or their antics on tour, but few have tried to answer the question of why their music is so powerful and timeless for so many people. In short, what makes Led Zeppelin's music \u003ci\u003eepic\u003c\/i\u003e-a word that appears time and again in descriptions of the band's songs? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo answer that question, this book takes a unique analytical approach: each song is understood as a narrative, a story told not only through words and music, but also through sound-how the song was recorded, mixed and mastered in the studio. These elements: lyrics, music, recording studio aesthetics, even the album art, are examined in detail and pieced together to form both textual and sonic narratives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume considers the sounds of the recording and how they affect us as \u003ci\u003ecreative\u003c\/i\u003e listeners who co-create these epic stories. Additionally, the individual analyses are woven together into a larger story, a metanarrative, that highlights a central theme in Led Zeppelin's repertoire: the heroic quest for wisdom. Rigour and creativity thus join forces in a mythic, musical pursuit that appeals both to our creative and analytical nature, as we seek to uncover how these songs have the power to transcend generations, just as the epics of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAaron Liu-Rosenbaum is Professor of Music Technology specializing in popular music and digital audio prod. He previously was Director of Music Technology at the University of Northern Colorado, where he taught composition, music theory and ear-training.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 April 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216201052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52227937665164,"sku":"9798216201052","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798216201052","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}