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Great music is a language unto its own, a means of communication of unmatched beauty and genius. And it has an undeniable power to move us in ways that enrich our lives-provided it is understood.If you have ever longed to appreciate great concert music, to learn its glorious language and share in its sublime pleasures, the way is now open to you, through this series of 48 wonderful lectures designed to make music accessible to everyone who yearns to know it, regardless of prior training or knowledge.

There are countless books on music with much analysis given to musicians, bands, eras and/or genres. But rarely does a book delve into what's going on inside us when we listen. Michel Faber explores two big questions: how we listen to music and why we listen to music. To answer these he considers biology, age, illness, the notion of 'cool', commerce, the dichotomy between 'good' and 'bad' taste and, through extensive interviews with musicians, unlocks some surprising answers.

For over a decade between 1974 and 1985, lugubrious funnyman Les Dawson had radio audiences in stitches with his hit comedy show Listen to Les. Included in this collection are 26 vintage episodes, showcasing the gravel-voiced master of mirth at his very best. All your favourite characters are here, including gossip-loving housewives Cissie and Ada; chat show host Cosmo Smallpiece; the elegant Sophisticates and the hilariously dismal Desponds—as well as Wotan, Man of Steel; the debut appearance of comic discovery Justin Jest.

In Listen to This, Alex Ross, the music critic for The New Yorker, looks both backward and forward in time, capturing essential figures and ideas in classical-music history as well as giving an alternative view of recent pop music that emphasizes the power of the individual musical voice in whatever genre.

How ya getting on? Welcome to Listen, I’m Delicious! Each episode will kick off with Garron’s trademark hot takes on what’s going on in his world and what has caught his attention each week. Garron and his guest will dive deep into conversations about life, food, and some seriously tantalising topics such as ‘Which biscuit is really the best, and why?’. ‘Listen, I’m Delicious’ will feature Ireland’s biggest stars, from film and social media, to podcasters and musicians. Each guest will bring along their favourite snack and explain why Garron, and everyone else for that matter...

As a radio DJ in London, Christian O'Connell appeared to have it all. He held the number-one spot nationally, with a faithful audience of millions who'd listened to him for years. Celebrities flocked to come on his show, and no other radio DJ had won more awards. But not everything was as it seemed. Minutes before going live one morning, something happened that changed everything and led to a decision of seismic proportions. He quit his job, moved to the other side of the world where no one knew him and took on the toughest radio market in the world - Australia.

In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music's history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert.

Rock and Roll is history.

Mark Howard, a record producer/engineer/mixer and a trailblazer in the industry, will take you through the star-studded world of recording and producing Grammy Award-winning artists. Listen Up! is an essential book for anyone interested in music and its making. Along with the inside stories, each chapter gives recording and producing information and tips with expert understanding of the equipment used in making the world's most unforgettable records and explanations of the methods used to get the very best sound.

The podcast for people who love everything ’Allo ’Allo! – hosted by Kim Hartman (Helga), Guy Siner (Lieutenant Gruber) and Richard Gibson (Herr Flick). Each podcast looks at an episode of the series, and will include the chance for listeners to message the show, and after the initial pods, there will be guest chats with other actors from ’Allo ’Allo!, and other people associated with the series.

Composed from exhaustive research and hundreds of personal interviews, the Stay Awhile and Listen series divulges the fated meeting that brought the two Blizzards together, the clashes that tore them apart, and their transformation from grassroots democracy to corporate empire. At the center of it all - Diablo, a hack-and-slash adventure through the darkest recesses of Hell that changed online gaming forever.

In Carrie Soto Is Back, best-selling author Taylor Jenkins Reid chronicles the riveting story of a notorious tennis star and her journey out of retirement to reclaim her grand-slam record. In this conversation, the author discusses her final novel about fame with Audible Editor Katie.

To watch any opera lover listen to a favorite work, eyes clenched tight in concentration and passion, often betraying a tear, is to be almost envious. What must it be like, you might think, to love a piece of music so much?And now one of music's most gifted teachers is offering you the opportunity to answer that very question, in a spellbinding series of 32 lectures that will introduce you to the transcendentally beautiful performing art that has enthralled audiences for more than 400 years.

Listen to This stands out as the first book exclusively dedicated to Davis' watershed 1969 album, Bitches Brew. Victor Svorinich traces its incarnations and inspirations for 10-plus years before its release. The album arrived as the jazz scene waned beneath the rise of rock and roll and as Davis faced large changes in social conditions affecting the African-American consciousness.

This is not just a pub quiz, this is the #ProperTastyPod pub quiz, hosted by chef Tom Kerridge and broadcaster Chris Stark. Each episode the guys are joined by a celebrity guest to play rounds of silly and serious questions, talk about their foodie pursuits and sample some proper tasty grub. Get your score sheets, pick your team name and play along with them sharing your scores on #ProperTastyPod or simply sit back and enjoy Chris trying to not be too competitive… Episodes will drop weekly, listen wherever you get your podcasts! Proper Tasty Pub Quiz is brought to you by M&S Food and...

The Listen is a weekly conversation between friends and colleagues, Abi Gibson and Charlie Perry, who share their observations and overanalysis of pop culture, current affairs, and their own lives. Think of it as a nostalgic, glossy magazine but a lot less toxic and with a lot more intellect.Founder of Astrid Productions, Charlie, and Senior Producer, Abi, have been producing your favourite podcasts for years but now they’re in front of the mic. Each week they gather three stories to keep you in the know about the things that matter and crucially… the things that don’t. This is an ...

Gigi Nero breaks down the lyrics and beats of her Hip Hop songs.

Un lieu unique où les cultures chinoise et française s’inspirent et se croisent, où les textes jouent avec les images et les Anciens dialoguent avec les Modernes. Un endroit où vivre selon la nature : en suivant la voie du Ciel et en écoutant la Terre. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Welcome to Listentee, a podcast channel created by Danetta K Gochanour, CEO of the fashion company listentee.com. Listentee is dedicated to exploring fashion topics for holidays throughout the year, from Valentine's Day to Christmas and everything in between.Danetta is passionate about fashion and the ways in which it can help us express ourselves and celebrate special occasions. Through Listentee, she shares her insights and expertise on fashion trends, styling tips, and gift ideas for each holiday season. more info: Website: https://listentee.com/

Special Agent Lucy Knight investigates a serial killer who seems to kill people randomly.