El velo del orden

Their rhythms have influenced how we walk on the street, how we look in a mirror, and how we confront the world around us. Pop music has influenced our morals and customs; it has transformed our attitude towards race, gender, religion, and politics. In a revolutionary and ambition book, Peter Doggett shares the history of pop music from Bob Dylan and the Beatles to the stars of the 21st century and how technological advances (Spotify and other streaming services) have made pop music the vital blood of the modern world.

If you get goose bumps when you listen to rock 'n' roll, if you sing at the top of your lungs when you're in the shower, or if you're envious of those you see onstage, then you should think about taking the next step. It's not hard to start a rock band. Perhaps the most difficult part is assuring everyone's commitment to the group. Once you've formed a band that's ready to give it 100%, then you're ready for the next stage in your career. This manual provides everything you need to kick-start your career.

Esta obra parte de un examen de la musica occidental de los ultimos 400 anos, asi como de la musica de los paises africanos y asiaticos, para hacernos ver como la naturaleza de una sociedad se puede deducir a partir de su musica y como las diferentes pautas y modelos musicales no solo pueden reflejar los cambios que se dan en la sociedad, sino incluso influir sobre ellos.

"A work ... founded on the system of Zarlino; indeed there is some reason to believe that it is a mere redaction of a work with the same title which Zarlino speaks of as having completed in ms., but which has totally disappeared." -Grove, Dict. of music.