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Scala: A Soundtrack for Life: Classical Music to Take You Through the Day
A listener’s guide to classical music to take you through the day, from getting up and getting dressed, to running, reading, walking the dog, cooking and eating, taking a bath, going to sleep and everything in between
From the world’s most romantic music and the greatest Christmas choral music, to more ordinary but no less important situations such as music to listen to when taking a shower, A Soundtrack for Life is for anyone who has ever wanted to discover more about classical music but doesn’t know where to begin.
Organized by Occasion and Themes, such as upbeat, contemplative or perfect for a celebration, along with key facts and fascinating details about each piece, the book also includes music from film, TV, videos and musicals. It also offers an entry point into what is, for many people, an unfamiliar world with suggestions of classical covers of such artists and genres as Nirvana, Garage, Ed Sheeran and Hip Hop. Each Entry puts the piece of music in context, enhancing the listener's experience and making the music relevant for a contemporary audience.
From the world’s most romantic music and the greatest Christmas choral music, to more ordinary but no less important situations such as music to listen to when taking a shower, A Soundtrack for Life is for anyone who has ever wanted to discover more about classical music but doesn’t know where to begin.
Organized by Occasion and Themes, such as upbeat, contemplative or perfect for a celebration, along with key facts and fascinating details about each piece, the book also includes music from film, TV, videos and musicals. It also offers an entry point into what is, for many people, an unfamiliar world with suggestions of classical covers of such artists and genres as Nirvana, Garage, Ed Sheeran and Hip Hop. Each Entry puts the piece of music in context, enhancing the listener's experience and making the music relevant for a contemporary audience.
352 pages, Hardcover
Published September 7, 2021
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October 3, 2021
Thoughtful commentaries on the full gamut of orchestral music, setting them all in context and representing the main objectives of Scala. Should be a well-thumbed Christmas gift.
April 7, 2022
I was lucky enough to win a copy of this in one of Scala’s competitions last year. Signed by some of the presenters too which was a nice surprise! I’m a big fan of Scala Radio and really appreciate what they’re doing in terms of providing a musical refuge from the world, whilst at the same time making it accessible and interesting to those of us who are not knowledgeable about classical music. This book feels like an extension of that ethos, with comprehensive lists of pieces chosen to be appropriate at different life stages/events.
It’s one I’ll dip into, rather than sit down and look through all at once and I think it might be useful to make playlists on YouTube or a streaming service in order to get the full effect!
It’s one I’ll dip into, rather than sit down and look through all at once and I think it might be useful to make playlists on YouTube or a streaming service in order to get the full effect!
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews