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A classic ethnography reveals the worlds of amateur musicians. Back in print with a new preface.MUSIC THE GREAT ART Book 2A landmark in the study of music and culture, this acclaimed volume documents the remarkable scope of amateur musicmaking in the English town of Milton Keynes. It presents in vivid detail the contrasting yet overlapping worlds of classical orchestras, church choirs, brass bands, amateur operatic societies, and amateur bands playing jazz, rock, folk, and country. Notable for its contribution to wider theoretical debates and its influential challenge to longheld assumptions about music and how to study it, the book focuses on the practices rather than the texts or theory of music, rejecting the idea that only selected musical traditions, great names, or professional musicians are worth studying. This opens the door to the invisible work put in by thousands of local people of diverse backgrounds, and how the pathways creatively trodden by amateur musicians have something to tell us about both urban living and what it is to be human. Now with a new preface by the author, this longawaited reissue of The Hidden Musicians will bring its insights and innovations to a new generation of students and scholars.
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The book offers good stories about musicians in an English town, but I feel like it left out some important details about their music styles. It’s a decent read but didn't fully satisfy my curiosity about their works. Still, the personal tales are enjoyable to read.
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Lucas Mendes
Good stories, but some gaps
The book offers good stories about musicians in an English town, but I feel like it left out some important details about their music styles. It’s a decent read but didn't fully satisfy my curiosity about their works. Still, the personal tales are enjoyable to read.
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Sarah Thompson
A must-read for music lovers!
I absolutely loved "The Hidden Musicians". Each chapter reveals the struggles and triumphs of local artists, and the writing is so poetic. It's inspiring to read about music-making from a town perspective. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in one weekend!
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Sarah Thompson
A must-read for music lovers!
I absolutely loved "The Hidden Musicians". Each chapter reveals the struggles and triumphs of local artists, and the writing is so poetic. It's inspiring to read about music-making from a town perspective. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in one weekend!
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Emily Johnson
A unique look at local musicians
I picked this up after hearing about it from a friend and it didn't disappoint! The stories of musicians in this English town are so vivid and relatable. It's a gem if you're into music culture. I loved how it dives deep into the local scene, really makes you appreciate the artistry involved.
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