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"Hearing Luxe Pop explores a deluxe-production aesthetic that has long thrived in American popular music. John Howland presents an alternative music history that centers on shifts in timbre and sound through innovative uses of media, orchestration, and arranging. He travels from symphonic jazz to the Great American Songbook; teenage symphonies of the Motown label and 1960s girl groups to the emerging "countrypolitan" sound of Nashville; the sunshine pop and baroque pop of the Beach Boys to the blending of soul and funk into 1970s disco; the hip-hop-with-orchestra events of Jay-Z and Kanye West to indie rock bands with the Brooklyn Philharmonic. The luxe aesthetic merges popular-music idioms with lush string orchestrations, big-band instrumentation, and symphonic instruments. This book attunes readers to hearing the discourses that gathered around the music and its associated images, and in turn examines pop's relations to aspirational consumer culture, spectacle, theatricality, glamour, sophistication, cosmopolitanism, and "classy" lifestyles"--

Examining the music of Duke Ellington and James P Johnson, this title places the concert works of these two iconic figures in context through an investigation of both related compositions by black and white peers as well as symphonic jazz-style arrangements from a number of early sound films, Broadway musicals, and Harlem nightclub floor shows.

This address reflects on the significance of the Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, emphasizing the role of skilled labor and innovation in economic development. Delivered during the association's anniversary, it highlights the achievements of its members and advocates for the importance of collaboration among mechanics and manufacturers. The speech underscores the value of education and continuous improvement in craftsmanship, aiming to inspire future generations to uphold the standards of their trades.

Culturally significant, this work preserves the essence of its original artifact, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context and knowledge of civilization. It includes authentic copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its esteemed status in major libraries worldwide. This reproduction aims to maintain fidelity to the original text, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.