Bøger af Richard Niles

Composer, producer, guitarist Dr. Richard Niles has worked with jazz artists such as Ray Charles, Pat Metheny, Bob James and Martin Taylor. He brings this experience to a book designed to teach jazz guitar in 24 weekly lessons to guitarists who play other styles such as folk, rock or classical music. No prior knowledge is assumed in this complete course but it is also useful for more experienced players who want to refresh or expand their knowledge. Subjects covered include: jazz harmony and theory, advanced concepts of improvisation, the most effective ways to practice to get the fastest results, how to read and understand 'lead sheets' and how to perform confidently on gigs and sessions. Niles offers ideas to stimulate your creativity, demonstrated with a wealth of musical exercises and etudes written in traditional notation and TAB. Each chapter ends with recommended listening, brief biographies of jazz guitar greats. There is a list of essential jazz standards as well as recommended books for further study. Dr. Niles has lectured internationally. Accolades have come from some of the world's finest guitarists. "Niles brings a complete course in jazz harmony to your door." Don Peake "Essential reading for all musicians, whether you're just starting out or an experienced player. You'll find this book both insightful and entertaining." Martin Taylor MBE "An essential, indispensable and fun guide for every guitarist." Jim Mullen "Niles has crafted a progressive, entertaining and multi-dimensional tutorial." Laurence Juber "Biting humor and erudite scholarship. A classic." Mitch Dalton "Richard Niles is one of the best composer/arrangers around and a truly exciting musical force." 20 x Grammy winning artist Pat Metheny

Composer, songwriter and educator Dr. Richard Niles explains his unique system in "SONGWRITING - The 11-Point Plan". The book, written in Niles' trademark amusing style, is informed by his career spanning 40 years working with artists such as Paul McCartney, James Brown and the Pet Shop Boys. His songs have been recorded by Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Leo Sayer, Deniece Williams, Randy Brecker, Kid Creole and Spike Milligan.The 11-Point Plan is a proven system to write effective songs. It lets the writer's imagination, emotion and intellect work together to produce compelling work, time after time - by design, not by guesswork. Each Point of the Plan is interdependent - a system of checks and balances. The book is filled with insights, tips and techniques. There are also challenging songwriting exercises designed to develop your skills, developed from a lifetime of teaching."Richard Niles is a savant with a sense of humor to match. His writing is insightful, educational and downright hilarious!" Dee Bramble (Songwriter/producer American Idol, David Bowie, Whitney Huston, Faith Hill)"When you are talking musical pedagogy, Richard Niles is the Daddy. He explains the mechanics of music better than everyone else... Not only does Niles know what he's talking about, he imparts his knowledge with clarity and certainty." The Times (London)

Dr. RICHARD NILES, composer, guitarist and leader of the acclaimed jazz-fusion orchestra BANDZILLA presents THE BANDZILLA SONGBOOK. 236 pages of leadsheets, keyboard, vocal and guitar parts and lyrics from the CD "BANDZILLA RISES!!!". Also included are transcribed instrumental solos from Randy Brecker, Nigel Hitchcock, Mark Nightingale, Steve Hamilton, John Thirkell and Richard Niles. Each composition is introduced by Niles with information about the recording and photos of the performers. Intermediate to advanced level, the book is essential for students and professionals. QUOTES: "Richard Niles is one of the best composer/arrangers around and a truly exciting musical force." PAT METHENY "BANDZILLA RISES!!! is a really well-crafted work...great production, conception and playing from all concerned!" RANDY BRECKER "Very nice! Super fonky! Holds a place dear to my heart... a very cool project." BOB MINTZER "Incredible playing, music, arrangements, production... Wow!" MARTIN TAYLOR, MBE "Wow! Some pretty hip stuff here, Man! Very entertaining and a very cool new way of treating the big band genre. Bravo!" DAVE KOZ "Every musician on the planet is going to want a copy of this!" DON WAS "It's a masterpiece of contemporary music... the music world needs this recording now more than ever!" DANNY GOTTLIEB "I love the music and your voicings are off the chain. Really creative and well performed. Awesome work." BILL CHAMPLIN "BANDZILLA is a monster in every way - monster charts performed by monster players and singers. A monster joy to listen to!" CHRIS WALDEN "No one else is doing things at this level of creativity and craft. Everyone needs to hear this record." MATTHEW NICHOLL (Berklee College Of Music) "This music is and always will be important, relevant and above all beautiful." DANN GLENN "Classy, sassy...and insanely accomplished!" CORINNE DREWERY (Swing Out Sister) "Absolutely knockout! The Musicianship throughout is a joy to behold." GARY HUSBAND "Richard Niles is one of the most innovative, creative and musical composer/arrangers of our time. Experience the rise!" BLAKE AARON "Richard Niles unleashed in BANDZILLA is like a wonderfully bonkers rollercoaster journey into his expansive musical brain!" STEVE ANDERSON "Great album from a premier composer/arranger!" PETER WHITE CD "BANDZILLA RISES!!!" available from www.bandzilla.net

What is an arranger? Who wrote the explosive brass line in "Dancing In The Street"? Who wrote the catchy oboe figure in "I Got You Babe"? Who wrote the beautiful string melodies in "What's Going On"? No, it wasn't the songwriter. It was the arranger. Musical arrangers in pop have been 'invisible' since the rock 'n' roll era. Largely uncredited, their art is either unseen, undervalued or misunderstood. Composer, producer, songwriter, educator and BBC broadcaster Niles has been a professional arranger and producer for over 40 years working with stars such as Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Cher, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue and James Brown. This is the first in-depth study of arrangers in pop analyzing their techniques and revealing their significant contribution to popular music. This insider's view is an invaluable and unique reference book for musicians and a dramatic and surprising look behind-the-scenes for music lovers.Features-Unique interviews with some of the most significant arrangers of our time including Arif Mardin, H.B. Barnum, Harold Battiste, David van DePitte, Richard Carpenter, Barry Manilow, Nile Rodgers, Jeremy Lubbock, Jimmy Haskell, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis, Charlie Calello, Bobby Martin, Michael Gibbs, Rupert Holmes, Anne Dudley, John Altman and Nick Ingman.-Profiles and analysis of the life and work of Jesse Stone, Maxwell Davis, Dave Bartholomew, George Martin, Jack Nitzsche, Brian Wilson, Burt Bacharach, Paul Riser, Thom Bell, James Brown, Sammy Lowe-Contributions from Don Was, Jerry Wexler, Harry Weinger, Allan Slutsky, Trevor Horn, Steve Anderson, Andrew Love (The Memphis Horns) and Bobby Eli (MFSB). -Analysis of hit recordings by the Clovers, Fats Domino, Etta James, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, The Beach Boys, Motown, The Beatles, Marvin Gaye, The Carpenters, Chic, Simon and Garfunkel, James Brown, Laura Nyro, Elton John, Sting, Joni Mitchell, Barbra Streisand, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ABC, The Art of Noise, Julia Fordham.-222 musical examples transcribed by the author.-Transcriptions and analysis of Niles's own work with Paul McCartney, James Brown, Sarah Brightman, Swing Out Sister, Grace Jones, Tears For Fears, Pet Shop Boys. "One of pop's top arrangers, not only does Niles know what he's talking about, he imparts his knowledge with clarity and certainty. When you are talking musical pedagogy, Richard Niles is the daddy"Chris Campling - The Times"Niles pushes ear and imagination to encompass the workings of other people's minds.A host of arranger's techniques."Gillian Reynolds - The Daily Telegraph"This is a great idea to do this project because arrangers are definitely unsung heroes!The arrangement can make or break the song." Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters"The arranger makes an enormous contribution... they understand how to work with the vocalist, how to let the track breathe"Multi-Grammy winning producer Don Was"The art of arranging is to make the singer and the song much better than they are."Grammy Winning producer/Arranger Jeremy Lubbock"This book is superb and very necessary."Emmy and BAFTA winning composer John Altman

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