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Unquestionably the founding work of minimalism in musical composition, Terry Riley's In C (1964) challenges the standards of imagination, intellect, and musical ingenuity to which "classical" music is held.Only one page of score in length, it contains neither specified instrumentation nor parts.Its fifty-three motives are compact, presented without any counterpoint or evident form.The composer gave only spare instructions and no tempo.And he assigned the work a title that's laconic in the extreme.At the same moment of its composition, Elliott Carter was working on his Concerto for Piano, a work Stravinsky was to hail as a masterpiece.Having almost completed Laborinthus II, Luciano Berio would soon start the Sinfonia.Karlheinz Stockhausen had just finished Momente.In context of these other works, and of the myriad of compositional styles and trends which preceded them, In C stands the whole idea of musical "progress" on its head.

Forty years later, In C continues to receive regular performances every year by professionals, students, and amateurs, and has had numerous recordings since its 1968 LP premiere.Welcoming performers from a vast range of practices and traditions, from classical to rock to jazz to non-Western, these recordings range from the Chinese Film Orchestra of Shanghai -- on traditional Chinese instruments -- to the Hungarian 'European Music Project' group, joined by two electronica DJs manipulating the Pulse. In C rouses audiences while all the while projecting an inner serenity that suggests Cage's definition of music's purpose -- "to sober and quiet the mind, thus making it susceptible to divine influence."

Setting the stage for a most intriguing journey into the world of minimalism, Robert Carl's Terry Riley's In C argues that the work holds its place in the canon because of the very challenges it presents to "classical" music.He examines In C in the context of its era, its grounding in aesthetic practices and assumptions, its process of composition, presentation, recording, and dissemination.By examining the work's significance through discussion with performers, composers, theorists, and critics, Robert Carl explores how the work's emerging performance practice has influenced our very ideas of what constitutes art music in the 21st century. ... Read more

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Enlightening, indispensable, and a fun read!
For me, this book was timely. I had just assembled an ensemble to perform In C (Salt Lake Electric Ensemble. Laptop orchestra with percussion: The Salt Lake Electric Ensemble Perform Terry Riley's In C).

Dr. Carl's analytical approach to the piece had an immense influence on the ensemble's approach to the piece. The story of the genesis of the piece was also extremely informative. This is a must-read book for serious musicians, and offers valuable insights into the genesis of musical minimalism.

A Pioneering Composition, An Important Book
The Oxford University Press series, "Studies in Musical Genesis, Structure, and Intepretation", lists compositions from classical, romantic, and impressionist Beethoven, Strauss, Wagner, Vaughan Williams, Debussy, and -- with a fierce thrust of modernity -- Terry Riley. His "In C", the pioneering milestone of minimalism, is the subject of this analytical history. Every version of "In C" (and there are many) is utterly unique, not because of a conductor's interpretation, as with the other, fully scored classical compositions, but because Riley did not state the instrumentation, exact entry and repetition number of the 53 sequential sectional musical phrases, or tempo. Arrangements of the piece are capricious, subject, as jazz, to the collective of musical director and ensemble. Hence, there can never be an ideal or standard interpretation or performance, not even Riley's own; all are exemplars. This extraordinary powerful piece is certainly worthy of a history, and Robert Carl, a composer himself, proves an able author and guide.

We learn much about the life of Terry Riley and his musical influences. La Monte Young, who already in the late 1950s was listening to Japanese gagaku and Indian ragas and John Coltrane, was colleague and mentor. He introduced Riley to cannabis and peyote, which instilled an openness of time. Together and with others of the San Francisco Tape Music Center, they experimented with looping and time-lag accumulation. Riley set himself the goal of transferring these electronic patterns and sounds to acoustic instrumentation, with his String Trio being an early development of repetition and pulse. "In C" itself was one of those grand creative moments when the composer holistically hears the composition in his mind, immediately sets to score some of the initial lines, and completes the work within a day.

Carl describes in loving detail the organizing and performance of the premiere on November 4, 1964. Remarkably, Steve Reich was a neighbor of Riley and played Wurlitzer organ at the event; the piece set himself on his own path, which led to the other masterpiece of minimalism, his "Music for 18 Musicians." We discover that two years before it became a staple of Fillmore Auditorium rock the music was accompanied by a light show! Also, there was a pre-Moog, pre-Arp device called the Chamberlin organ, with each pitch provided by a tape loop. Another fascinating tidbit was that Riley first envisioned its premiere at the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the reason why the work was not regarded as experimental or free jazz was because it was reviewed in glowing terms in the San Francisco Chronicle by the classical music critic.

I will not give away any more amazing information about this piece and its first recording for Columbia. You must obtain the slim book, a treasure chest, for yourself. While there is a full musicological analysis, the section of technical aspects may be easily skimmed by the general reader, as summaries provide the point. The book can be compared to the recent book on the making of Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" album, a landmark of jazz. This book belongs on the shelf of every lover of music, be it classical, jazz, or world, which the piece and its sensitivity enfold.It is a history of a musical revolution. It is also a history of one part of the Bay Area scene at the dawn of the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s.

Landmark Study of a Landmark Piece
"In C" began as an experimental piece born in the radical west coast musical milieu of the early 1960's.And it is generally acknowledged as one of if not the "the" seminal work of what would later become known as "minimalism".
This conceptually brilliant as well as entertaining piece is one of the most performed pieces of new music.This is due in part to its being an "open score" meaning that it can be performed by any instruments or groups of instruments.
And now this piece is being more widely recognized as the masterpiece that it is.This book does a wonderful job of analyzing various perspectives on this music including its historical context, performance history and its musical structure.The analysis succeeds in conferring an academic legitimacy explaining why this music should now be considered a masterpiece to stand along with the likes of Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, etc.
This is a lucidly written book which requires a little knowledge of music but you don't have to be a musical grad student to read and enjoy it.
If you are a fan of Terry Riley and/or minimalism you will find this both enoyable and informative.I am a die-hard fan and I learned a great deal from Robert Carl's expert analysis.Highly recommended!!
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Sexy, humorous, delightfully raunchy.this is what four of today's hottest authors of multicultural, erotic romance have delivered in this anthology of tantalizing tales guaranteed to scorch the skin off your palms. In this erotic collection, you'll indulge your every fantasy and explore worlds just beyond reality. Kate Hill, Adrienne Kama, Lisa G. Riley and Kimberly Kaye Terry offer you wickedly sensual, eclectic tales of love and lust that will take you away from the humdrum of real life to a land where men are real men and unerringly know the secret, carnal delights of the women they're determined to conquer.Tamed by the Tiger by Kate Hill: Raine Santangelo, a Succubus, has never failed a mission.until she comes across the weretiger, Sanjay--who thrusts her into a perilous path of irresistible passions and danger.Forsaken-Immortal Surrender by Adrienne Kama: Ambrosia Kennedy is a certified vampire hunter, and she's on her first assignment-to discover if the goth rock band, Forsaken, are vampires, or if it's all an act.What Ambrosia isn't prepared for is the dark sensuality of Forsaken's lead singer, Umberto.Unparalleled by Lisa G. Riley: Edris Perseveranth has no room in her life for anything but heading the Parallel Plus police force and discovering her mother's killers. But when she's pulled into the erotic dreams of a sexy, blue-eyed stranger who is able to revive her passions, she finds herself longing to make it real.in the flesh.Pleasure Principle by Kimberly Kaye Terry: Arlinda Nyoni doesn't want or need a man in her life for anything other than a momentary, pleasurable diversion. And then Samuel St. John walks into her life, demanding much more than a fleeting encounter..Rating: Contains graphic sexual content, explicit adult language, violence, and paranormal themes. ... Read more

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four beautiful stories
I really enjoyed the stories; all four of them. You won't regret buying this book.

Wicked Delights- A Joyfully Recommended Title
Tamed By The Tiger by Kate Hill

When Sanjay, a weretiger, learns that his son Rahul is marked for death by the Wakened Veils--a group of female assassins, each with supernatural powers--he does what any concerned father does.He shifts into tiger form and rescues his son.Now it's his mission to find a solution that would please the women AND keep his son alive.Enter gorgeous Succubus, Raine Santangelo. She is the key to helping him find a peaceful solution.As time goes on both Sanjay and Raine realize that more than just Rahul's life is at stake.Their blossoming love and even Sanjay's life are greatly at risk.They will do whatever it takes to come out with everyone's head intact and their hearts unbroken.

Forsaken-Immortal Surrender by Adrienne Kama

Ambrosia Kennedy is a vampire hunter on her first assignment.Her targets? The Goth band Forsaken, four incredibly sexy men.They use vampirism as part of their act.It's Ambrosia's job to find out if it's really just an act.Her main focus is the band's lead singer Umberto. He is so sinfully sexy and darkly erotic that it's a wonder Ambrosia is able to keep her wits about her and gather the necessary data on the band.In the blink of an eye, though, Ambrosia goes from hunting to being hunted.Umberto wants the sexy Ambrosia, and he will have her. She finds herself powerless against his skill and charm.Soon though, Ambrosia doesn't want to fight, she wants to explore these new found feelings.But there are bigger, badder things out there determined to stop this new relationship from developing and to stop Umberto and the rest of the band from breathing!It will take all of their strength and wits to overcome this!!

Unparalleled by Lisa G.Riley

For years Enrique Thomas Rivera has been dreaming of an ebony-skinned beauty. She's been a part of his life since she was two years old and he was five. He's grown up with her, watched her become a controlled, disciplined, stunning woman.Soon the dreams turn from innocent childhood antics to torrid, passionate lovemaking. Enrique despairs of ever meeting his other half, the woman who completes him.She's been in his dreams for years and he doesn't even know her NAME!Edirs Perseveranth has had to control everything within her life ever since she was thrust into the role of adult at a tender young age when her mother was killed in the line of duty. Now a law enforcement agent herself, Edirs will use whatever resources she can discreetly find to discover the truth of her mother's murder and bring the killers to justice.Even if it means leaving her familiar world of Parallel Plus and going to the world of Sub Parallel where she suspects her mother's murderers are hiding.Meeting her dream man, Enrique in the flesh was not something she could have ever begun to anticipate.Can she find her mother's murderers, get her sister out of trouble yet again AND carry on her relationship with Enrique in real life as opposed to their late night dreams?? If there's a will, there's a way...and both Enrique and Edris will it, so maybe it will happen.

Pleasure Principle by Kimberly Kaye Terry

Arlinda Nyoni is a struggling boutique owner with hot fashions.When she is approached to create the designs for an upcoming charity event she jumps at the chance, but the opportunity comes with a twist.Instead of dealing with the founder of the charity, Mariana St. John, she will instead deal with Mariana's brother Samuel St. John.Little does Arlinda know that Sam took one look at her petite frame and coca-colored skin and was lost, at that moment plans were changed and he appointed himself the point of contact between Mariana and Arlinda.He wants Arlinda with every fiber of his being.Now to convince her to let down the walls she's erected and to earn her trust and love because, quite frankly, he will accept nothing less than everything.She is beautiful to Sam and everyone around her, her beauty radiates from the inside out making her glow.Now it's Sam's mission to show her that there's so much more to her than her looks.Will she let him in?Or will she sabotage this wonderful relationship like she does all the rest?

Wicked Delights is an anthology of wicked proportions!Each story is a tender love story swaddled in deep erotic heat.I tried to print this book out but the stories were so hot it short circuited my poor printer!!

This group of stories starts off with Kate Hill's weretiger story Tamed By The Tiger.I admire Sanjay's determination to save his son's life even though he clearly knows there was a puzzle piece missing in the story that his son was telling him.If it was as simple as his son claims, the Wakened Veils would not have marked him for death.Sanjay has a smoldering intensity about him, which comes out when he confronts Raine.Raine is dedicated to her job of bringing wrong doing men to justice and protecting the women that need her help. The heat between these two flows like a rolling heat wave.Raine is a Succubus who has not fed in a long time, as such, I expected her to jump Sanjay's bones but instead something far more intense happens.Their relationship gets emotional; emotional entanglement is a thing Raine has long avoided because of her past dealings with men.But when she realizes that her feelings for Sanjay are not going away and neither is he, the ball really gets rolling. Passionate love, stunningly hot sex, and secrets that MUST be told...Tamed By The Tiger is a great start to this hot anthology!

Next in line is Adrienne Kama's Forsaken-Immortal Surrender.I totally enjoyed reading about Ambrosia.I can tell right off that she is new to her job, but well skilled and determined to do a good job despite being green. Ambrosia's assignment is to act the girlfriend to the lead singer of the band Forsaken. This pairs her up with Umberto a vampire over 300 years old. Little does she know, she is no match for him, and Umberto proves that to her in a blinding moment of startling intensity.Darkly sensuous and smolderingly erotic; if I were in Ambrosia's position I would have handed in my badge immediately. Theirs is a relationship full of complications: she's a vampire hunter attracted to the very vampire she needs to kill, he's a vampire attracted to the woman that is part of a group sent to kill him.This story rocks! I really can't say more about it without giving spoilers.What I can say is that Umberto and Ambrosia's joining, is just the TIP of the iceberg in the intensity of this story. Towards the end of this book, I was rocking back and forth with my fist in my mouth, things happened that I did not expect to happen. Talk about secrets! Can't go wrong with Forsaken-Immortal Surrender.I surrender! I surrender!

Unparalleled by Lisa G. Riley is an enjoyable read.Introducing me to Enrique and Edris at early ages.I loved them from the start.Enrique proved himself to be an alpha male while young and only more so when he became an adult.Edris loses her precociousness when she gets older making her rather rigid and not as fun loving as when she was in her youth.Enrique gifted with "third-eye" sight sees things he does not understand, right down to dreaming and "seeing" Edris but never knowing her name. As the two grow older in their parallel universes the dreams go from childhood playfulness and experiences to adult passionate lovemaking. I want a dream man like that!!I wanted to know if the heat that Edris and Enrique experience in their dreams, transfers into real life.I wanted to know who killed Edris' mother...so many questions!Ms. Riley answered them all, even showing me a side of Edirs that was there, but hidden. I love Edris and found myself hoping that she would get to meet Enrique in real life because she needs that, she needs something that would bring something out of her that she's buried deep.This was a good story, and a great addition to the anthology.

Rounding out this great group of stories is Kimberly Kaye Terry's Pleasure Principle.Unlike the previous three stories neither of the main characters has any paranormal powers, but they are in no way lacking in anything.Arlinda is a woman who creates fantastic designs and owns her own boutique but in spite all of this, she has a lack of self-confidence that she keeps hidden deep within, only allowing her best friend Maya to see sometimes.When she meets the sexy Samuel she is ready to jump his bones, but doubts and insecurities surface making her unsure of herself. I can relate to Arlinda; we all experience insecurities and doubts.As Sam becomes more and more enamored of Arlinda he begins to chip away at her defenses. I read the story mumbling and fussing the whole time. I wanted to shake Arlinda and tell her to ease up just a little bit on emotionally fighting Sam or she would lose the best man she's ever come across.Sam is just hot and I must say the man has got the self-control of a saint!How he did the things, oh the things, he did to and with Arlinda I don't know.The erotic heat and intensity in this story is enough to rival that of an active volcano. At times I had to put the story down for a moment to compose myself and continue reading.Following the journey of Arlinda coming out of her shell, the journey of Sam's efforts to earn her trust and love made this an excellent end to one of the hottest and most enjoyable anthologies I've read in some time.

Grab up a copy of Wicked Delights today!!You will NOT be disappointed, you will sit on the edge of your chair, yell at the characters and dream of them when you are done!

Dee
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This story is exactly as it is titled........Wicked
There are several authors [Adrienne Kama, Lisa G. Riley and Kimberly Kaye Terry]whose stories have lived up to the title of this book and then some.
So if you're looking for regular vanilla read; this isn't the book for you, but if you like more spice then pick this book up and you won't put it down until you've finished it.
Just remember to keep both of your hands on the book while reading you naughty nymphs.
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You may think Houdini is a strange name for a hamster, but if you've ever heard of the late Great Houdini, the most amazing escape-artist of all time, you'll understand how I got my name. I'm proud to say that there hasn't been a cage built that can hold me. I can climb, dive, wriggle, squeeze, or gnaw my way out of any prison they came up with. I have to admit that sometimes freedom leads to a bit of trouble--like getting cornered by the cat, ending up in the dog's mouth, or being trapped in the freezing cold of a dark refrigerator. But I won't be stopped! With a whole big world out there to explore, who wants to be held prisoner in a hamster cage?

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War between the rats and the dogs 50000 ad
Since all mammals seem to have come down from a few rodent like
animals, an intelligent hamster is possible:
just not real probable?
Again the story is well written, but just isn't one I like all that well.
Possibly because I don't like hamsters?
The idea of a dog not killing a prey animal
is pretty unique.
How many generations of litters of six or more before you are over run
by hamsters?
I don't like the book.

I, Houdini
The person who brought you The Indian in the Cupbord and The Return of the Indian wrote another book ... I,Houdini.That person is Lynne Reid Banks.I,Houdini is an outstanding book about a clever hamster named Houdini who escapes from anything, anywhere.Once Houdini escaped from a burning fire!He also made a nest in a piano!But there's only one thing he can not escape - from Oggi, when he falls in love with Oggi.If anything will try to stop him he'll be to brave and will fight back no matter what dog, cat, bird- anything.

Hollist from Annapolis

ok but not the best
I, Houdini
I, Houdini is a book about a hampster that tries to get freedom.he's called Houdini because he can get out of any cage even a metal cage.
The author is Lynne Reid Banks I think the author tries to tell you thateveryone should have freedom.
I like the way it tells and write about the book.I also like that the hampster inspired the other hampster's.I think that the book was good and it was easy to undersdand.I also think that the bookwould be better if it was a little more exciting in some parts.

I Houdini
I Houdini

I Houdini is a book about a genious hamster who longs for freedom. He's called that because he can escape the very best made cages.

I thinkthe author, Lynne Reid Banks wants you to know that you can do any thing you if you're determined and keep trying.

I liked the way the hamster thought and the way he despised other hamsters. I also liked the way the author discribed the book. It was full of suspense all the way through, and was easy to understand.

FiveStars
Houdini is a hamster named after the great Houdini, the most amazing escape artist of all time.So far there is no cage that can hold the great hamster. He lives with three boys as their pet.I think the beginning was very hard to understandbecause it did not tell the place he was at and the end was too.I hope there will be a sequel.This was the best nove I read in my life.It was very exciting.I could not put it down. ... Read more

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This book rocks.
I cannow quitehonestly say with conviction that others observe us in far different but still similar yet thought provoking, light-shedding manner. Wim Mertens, I believe, has done just that. Man oh man, I love nothing more than digging into a good chapter of this book. Always insightful, Mertens very colorfully relates the cause, themes, and application of "American 'minimalist' music" in a straight foward and entertaining way. A "way" that most American authors I believe have yet to go. ... Read more

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Robbery, rape, kidnapping, murder. What awaits you onyour next business trip? Criminals are bolder, more violent, andtargeting more business travelers than ever. Unless you take measuresto safeguard yourself from criminal violence while on the road, youare a sitting duck!

Organized as a quick read, Travel Can Be Murder will help youunderstand why business travelers are preferred criminal targets, whatcriminals look for when selecting their victims, and what you must doto prevent an assault. As a result, you will make smarter and saferchoices as you move about. ... Read more

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One of the very first travel specific risk management contributions
One of the very first travel specific risk management contributions. Loads of "what ifs" and scenario styled content but format and the overload of information will be lost on your average traveler or executive. Risk managers or security professionals will benefit if not for a refresher on the end-to-end demands of mitigating travel threats, then to educate more specifically what types of scenarios will be faced by your average traveling executive.

707 total tips!

Great reference material or training development tool but not for everyone.

Unless your a travel security professional, your time would be better spent with an afternoon chatting to someone who is and incrementally applying some of the lessons and principles in your everyday travel habits.

Just a Mash Up From Other Sources
If you have never been out of Greenbow, Alabama in your entire life, this book is just the thing for you! If you have the least bit of research capability or can spell Google, you can find every idea in this book someplace else for free. It is a collection of utterly obvious ideas and offers nothing novel. Some of the suggestions are flat wrong and otherwise risky. Example: leave your passport in the hotel safe. Bad idea. Quite a few countries require foreigners to keep their passport on their person at all times. If you are going to travel internationally to a new country, do yourself a favor and do the research the old fashioned way.

Leave this book for Mr. Gump.

great book!
This is a great book for anyone who doesn't have a lot of traveling experience, or someone who does!

This will possibly save your life!
This book is chockfull of easy to follow tips that might possibly save your life. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, the valuable information gained from reading this book will make your trip a lot more enjoyable in today's climate.
What's more, the contents are put forward in an easy to read format that even the novice will grasp.
A must for the business traveller and those that serve the business traveller.

Reveiw from Security Management, September, 1998
Kidnappings in India and the Philippines. Violent robberies in St.Petersburg, Russia, and Washington, D.C. Hotel fires in Las Vegas andHavana. How can a business traveler keep safe while on the road? This booktries to answer that question, and for the most part, it does so in finefashion.International terrorism, plane hijackings, hostage situations,and street crime have made the security executive an important resource forthe peripatetic business person. This pocket-size resource provides aneasy, convenient way of informing the corporate road warrior of the dangersthat exist, how to avoid them, and how to escape them. Its small size alsomakes the book easy for an executive to pack with belongings so that he orshe can have an on-site reference.The simple chapter layout and titlingmake it easy to pick out topics of immediate interest, such as dealing withhotel fires, using public facilities, or preparing for a trip on shortnotice. The book is written in such an easy prose style that it makes goodreading for a short plane flight--though a lot of information is squeezedinto the book's 185 pages....this is a valuable little book ... Read more

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By the time Elizabeth assumed the English throne in 1558, war, religious turmoil, and disastrous finances had weakened the nation. By the end of her reign forty-five years later, England was rich and secure, enjoying its growing role as a world leader. Readers will learn how during her tenure, England destroyed the feared Spanish Armada, experienced the flourishing of great literature, and witnessed great social and economic reform that shaped the future of the nation for more than 200 years ... Read more

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Describes the life and behavior of the otter, including remarks on conservation of the species. ... Read more

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Fox's Feud

The third "Farthing Wood" novel brings a more familiar tale to the unwilling leader of the Farthing Wood animals: grief and vengeance. The start of the feud between the foxes of the park is actually quite shocking, even for what is essentially a children's book. The ensuing rivalry, and the blossoming relationship between the feuding families' youngest generations, has echoes of Romeo and Juliet and similar stories, meaning that this book rates a touch lower than some of the others in the series.

It remains however an engaging read - but again if you didn't like the first book, or weren't enthralled by these or the animated series as a youth, you may find the story lacking compared to novels written purposefully for adults. This book really deserves over three stars, but felt a plain four would be giving a good book a touch too much credit. ... Read more

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Describes how various animals kill other animals for food, how they evade enemies using defense tactics, and how predation helps to maintain a balance in nature. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. ... Read more