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What's That Sound? An Introduction To Rock And Its History Paperback – 1 February 2015

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The leading text in the market, What’s That Sound? strengthens students’ listening skills and deepens their understanding of rock, first and foremost, as music. New listening guides and author videos reinforce this classic strength, while also providing additional historical and cultural context that allows students to make connections between the music and the times.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0393937259
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0393937251
  3. Edition
    4th
  4. Publisher
    *Norton agency titles
  5. Publication date
    1 February 2015
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    20.57 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
  8. Print length
    256 pages
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John Covach (Professor of Music, University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music) received his Bachelor of Music (1983), Master of Music (1985), and PhD (1990) in music theory from the University of Michigan. He was also a Fulbright student in Vienna, Austria, in 1987–88. The recipient of several teaching awards and citations, Professor Covach teaches theory and analysis as well as courses in popular music. Since 1993, he has taught large lecture courses on rock at University of North Texas, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, and University of Rochester, and has lectured across North America and Europe. He is coeditor of Understanding Rock (Oxford 1997), American Rock and the Classical Music Tradition (Harwood 2000), and Institutions, Traditions, and American Popular Music (Harwood 2000). His extensive writings on twentieth-century music, popular music, and the philosophy of music have appeared in numerous books and journals. Professor Covach also maintains an active career as a performing and recording musician.

Andy Flory (Carleton College), a Motown expert, assisted John Covach at UNC Chapel Hill in teaching one of the largest rock history courses in the world. Flory has witnessed the textbook’s development―from conception through two published editions―and he has taught rock history to several hundred students in large lecture halls, online sections, and small sections at Carleton. He brings to this edition close consultation with Covach, classroom experience, emerging professional credentials, and youthful vigor.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ *Norton agency titles; 4th edition (1 February 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393937259
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393937251
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.57 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
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John Covach (Professor of Music, University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music) received his Bachelor of Music (1983), Master of Music (1985), and PhD (1990) in music theory from the University of Michigan. He was also a Fulbright student in Vienna, Austria, in 1987–88. The recipient of several teaching awards and citations, Professor Covach teaches theory and analysis as well as courses in popular music. Since 1993, he has taught large lecture courses on rock at University of North Texas, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, and University of Rochester, and has lectured across North America and Europe. He is coeditor of Understanding Rock (Oxford 1997), American Rock and the Classical Music Tradition (Harwood 2000), and Institutions, Traditions, and American Popular Music (Harwood 2000). His extensive writings on twentieth-century music, popular music, and the philosophy of music have appeared in numerous books and journals. Professor Covach also maintains an active career as a performing and recording musician.

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  • Christina Montpetit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative music history book.
    Reviewed in the United States on 9 February 2020
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    I had to have this book for a college course and it was well worth having. Great book with a lot of good information.
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  • Fitzer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommendable for students, professionals and rock fans alike!
    Reviewed in Spain on 18 November 2016
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    If you're into rock music and want to learn more about it's history and evolution, and even expand your listening experience, then look no further. A work like this cannot be practical and complete at the same time - it does not pretend to be either. The tone is neutral, as would be expected from an academic study book, yet the selection of material itself is already an expression of an opinion. Chart success is often used as an indicator of relevance for an artist or genre, which has its obvious limitations: bands like Big Star, which did not have chart success but were considered seminal by many popular rock bands in the 90ies and 00ies, are not mentioned. Also, bear in mind that it is written from a US American perspective and therefore only takes into account the anglo-saxon interpretation of Rock: you'll find mainly US and UK artists, with some attention to Canada's most influential artists, without whom modern rock and pop could not be understood (The Band, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell...). So for example no Kraftwerk nor any mention of Krautrock. That's a pity, but shouldn't spoil the fun. In fact, if you use the book with the online videos and other media resources, and as an accompaniment to the Coursera MOOC hosted by Prof. Covach, you'll get a lot of mileage out of it.
    Highly recommendable for students, professionals and fans alike!
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  • jazabril
    1.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro, pésimas condiciones del ejemplar
    Reviewed in Mexico on 1 May 2023
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    Tomé un curso con el autor de este libro y verdaderamente es un excelente académico y su libro es un muy buen material para entender el desarrollo del Rock. Sin embargo, pésimo vendedor (Lib UP Books!). El libro llegó con el empaque roto, la esquina de la portada doblada y manchado de humedad. Voy a procesar el reembolso y conviene más pagar la sexta edición con sus recursos en línea. Lástima, me gustan los libros en físico pero esto no.
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    Excelente libro, pésimas condiciones del ejemplar

    Reviewed in Mexico on 1 May 2023
    Tomé un curso con el autor de este libro y verdaderamente es un excelente académico y su libro es un muy buen material para entender el desarrollo del Rock. Sin embargo, pésimo vendedor (Lib UP Books!). El libro llegó con el empaque roto, la esquina de la portada doblada y manchado de humedad. Voy a procesar el reembolso y conviene más pagar la sexta edición con sus recursos en línea. Lástima, me gustan los libros en físico pero esto no.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on 1 February 2017
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    Used this for a college music class. The book was in good shape and got to my home quickly. It was an interesting book. I didn't have any issues returning it either.
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  • JacMar
    5.0 out of 5 stars He is very good and the book is well written and clear
    Reviewed in the United States on 18 August 2016
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    I am in a class with the author of the text. He is very good and the book is well written and clear. I like a text with white space. Not jammed page after page with 10 point text.
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