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Post by billchemerka on Jun 12, 2008 13:03:46 GMT -5
Coming early next year:
Music of the Alamo: From 19th Century Ballads to Big Screen Soundtracks by William R. Chemerka and Allen J. Wiener.
Foreword by Fess Parker.
Introduction by Phil Collins.
The book traces the music of the Alamo and its participants from the 1830s to the present. Alamo music has been performed in such diverse genres as folk, jazz, orchestral compositions, novelty tunes, country songs, pop hits and motion picture themes, among others. And it's all chronicled in this heavily illustrated book.
The book includes an extensive discography and features an accompanying CD of select Alamo tunes.
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Post by Jim Boylston on Jun 12, 2008 14:19:49 GMT -5
Who the heck are Chemerka and Wiener??
Looking forward to the book anyway...
Jim
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Post by Allen Wiener on Jun 12, 2008 16:18:43 GMT -5
Who the heck are Chemerka and Wiener?? Looking forward to the book anyway... Jim They are pen-names for people who you probably don't want to know. We really hope that people will get something out of this book on different levels. It's a thorough list of all of the Alamo-related music that's been written, performed or recorded, beginning with songs written about Crockett in his own time, right into 2008. So, at a miniumum, it will serve anyone who wants to find or collect Alamo music. But it also serves the more substantive purpose of exploring the content of this music and showing how the Alamo and its heroes have been used in music for various purposes, from war propaganda to comic parodies. There are songs about the siege and battle, of course, and others that focus on Crockett, Bowie, Houston, Juan Seguin, and a surprising number about Santa Anna; there's even one about Moses Rose. Alas, there are few about Alamo commander Travis. All in all, we think the book is both fun and informative and an addition to literature about the Alamo as an influence on popular culture. AW |
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Post by Wade Dillon on Jun 12, 2008 17:47:47 GMT -5
Who the heck are Chemerka and Wiener?? Looking forward to the book anyway... Jim Who is Phil Collins?  I look forward to getting my copy when the time comes! ~Wade |
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Post by marklemon on Jun 12, 2008 18:01:21 GMT -5
Coming early next year: Music of the Alamo: From 19th Century Ballads to Big Screen Soundtracks by William R. Chemerka and Allen J. Wiener. Foreword by Fess Parker. Introduction by Phil Collins. The book traces the music of the Alamo and its participants from the 1830s to the present. Alamo music has been performed in such diverse genres as folk, jazz, orchestral compositions, novelty tunes, country songs, pop hits and motion picture themes, among others. And it's all chronicled in this heavily illustrated book. The book includes an extensive discography and features an accompanying CD of select Alamo tunes. Wait....this is a book.... about music? Does it come with a CD? |
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Post by Jim Boylston on Jun 12, 2008 18:15:34 GMT -5
Seriously guys, congratulations. I know it's been a lot of work and I look forward to digging in.
We can't wait to start nitpicking...
Jim
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Post by Allen Wiener on Jun 12, 2008 21:36:05 GMT -5
Thanks Jim; one of us owes the other several beers at Ernie's (I can't remember who owes who, or much else anymore), so that's a great place to fire away. We're looking forward to having the book available in time for next March's HHD and signing lots and lots of copies for everyone.
AW
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Post by Allen Wiener on Jun 12, 2008 21:39:41 GMT -5
Wait....this is a book.... about music? Does it come with a CD? Wait, Mark -- be surprised! We're not giving away all the good stuff up front! AW |
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Post by sloanrodgers on Jun 13, 2008 2:10:23 GMT -5
Congrats guys! So is "Listen to the mockingbird" included in this intriguing work? I understand if it was excluded. The book/ cd sounds like a septimus winner and should sell well.  |
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Post by Allen Wiener on Jun 13, 2008 7:39:10 GMT -5
Congrats guys! So is "Listen to the mockingbird" included in this intriguing work? I understand if it was excluded. The book/ cd sounds like a septimus winner and should sell well. Thanks RR -- You bet it's in there, along with all other Alamo-related soundtrack recordings. In fact, there's a whole chapter just on movie and TV soundtracks. AW |
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Post by TRK on Jun 13, 2008 7:49:53 GMT -5
Allen, does it have lots of pictures? ;D
Congrats to you and Bill; really looking forward to this book!
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Post by Allen Wiener on Jun 13, 2008 7:52:27 GMT -5
Thanks Tom -- yeah, loads of pictures! Many that I hadn't seen before we started work on this.
AW
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Post by billchemerka on Jun 13, 2008 11:31:55 GMT -5
A note on the CD: Since all of the big name, motion picture songs are commercially available, we did not include them. Included are a representative sample of period tunes and more recent compositions that reflect the book's content.
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Post by elcolorado on Jun 14, 2008 10:34:45 GMT -5
Bill & Allen
Congratulations on the joint venture, guys. I look forward to your book signing at Ernie's. Make sure you save me a copy.
Glenn
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