Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful; rich harmonies of jazz. Detailed articulation; dynamic and pedal markings create a thoughtful and thorough performance.Titles: * Angels We Have Heard on High* I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day* I Saw Three Ships* Joy to the World* O Christmas Tree* Rise Up; Shepherds; and Follow* Sing We Now of Christmas* What Child Is This?
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. UsefulBy J. HundleyIm starting to get the hang of the books in this series: there is no formula. I like that. And that said; I like this entry; but not as much as I wish I did.I confess that of their two albums proper; I prefer Closer (Reis) (Exp); which is less studio-gimmicky and; well; more depressing in its tone and atmosphere (and Atmosphere); but Unknown Pleasures is a pretty impressive album in its own right. Ott does a nice job of giving us a sense of how special this album and this band were; with a special focus on the way that they transformed themselves; in what was really a pretty short period of time; from what (based upon the recordings extant) was a pretty dire punk band; frankly; into a one of the most influential and singular bands of the post-punk era. And rightly so. Joy Division were a monolith; really. I admit; too; that I never much cared for New Order.Ott also does a pretty nice job of giving a thumbnail view of JD in the studio and he is meticulous in presenting their recorded output; including session dates; various releases; who / what / when / and where. He also does a nice job of explaining what Martin Hannett brought to the party in the studio (and how he adjusted after Unknown Pleasures on the singles; and Closer; that followed).Where he is weaker; I think; is in his presentation of the band as Ian Curtis and; um; some other guys. No one else in the book emerges as more than a two-dimensional presence. Heck; other than Peter Hook; who gets a few quotes off; no one else gets even two dimensions. While certainly Curtis vocals; lyrics and stage presence were obviously major determining factors of Joy Division; and the major factor in the IMAGE of Joy Division; the other guys would seem to have had a little something to do with the band and its music.And his treatment of Curtis is somewhat problematic. His portrait of his inner turmoil; his pompousness; his struggles to both deal with and accept his epilepsy (not to mention his marriage) are noble; he too often; and easily; falls into the "tortured genius" mode while insisting that Curtis was NOT a tortured genius. Thought he was; you know; tortured; um; and a genius. This is not meant to in any way diminish Curtis life; inner struggles; or death; it ultimately feels pat to me - theres no real answer; but here is the answer.All in all; the book is a mixed bag; but worthy of the series and a useful read. Ultimately; it sends me back to a wonderful record I hadnt listened to in a while; makes me reflect on it and appreciate it all over again. Thats useful.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Honoring the legacy of Ian Curtis...By K. HuntThis book was sent as a gift and the recipient loved it! It is a great tribute to a wonderful album by an historic; influential band.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... is what I hoped all 33 1/3 books read like. It actually takes you through the bands recording ...By J.J. DanekThis is what I hoped all 33 1/3 books read like. It actually takes you through the bands recording processes leading up to and including the album. Some entries in the series are much more about the author than the subject matter. Chris Ott does a fantastic job of providing interesting information for obsessive types.