This inspiring volume gathers the wisdom and groundbreaking techniques of 56 visionary artists producers programmers provocateurs instrument designers label executives and industry leaders. Hear firsthand how the masters wield technology to create their amazing music ä the enclosed DVD features highlights from each interview. You'll learn studio setup tips secrets of sampling creative quantization ringtone tricks production strategies insights from video-game composers insane distortion recipes how to squeeze expression from loops how to overcome software option anxiety how to exploit happy accidents and much more. Derived from a year's worth of in-depth interviews this book is a richly detailed journey into the heart of computer-aided creativity. Contributors include Glen Ballard BT LTJ Bukem The Crystal Method Chuck D Thomas Dolby Herbie Hancock Jimmy Jam Alan Parsons Phil Ramone Todd Rundgren Don Was and many more. The bonus DVD also includes: over 25 complete songs Û live-performance videos Û interactive Flash movies Û royalty-free samples and loops by the artists Û behind-the-scenes photos Û and more.

The Art of Digital Music: 56 Visionary Artists and Insiders Reveal Their Creative Secrets (Includes DVD)

Arts & Photography

David Battino

Kelli Richards

Music

Backbeat

Momotaro: the Peach Boy (Storycard Theater)

Literature & Fiction

Hazuki Kataoka

Mythology & Folk Tales

Leaf Moon Arts

The story of Jack  the poor boy who climbs a magical beanstalk to a wicked giants castle and returns with a golden harp and hen  reflects humanitys ancient fascination with touching the sky. (The first printed version appeared in the 1700s.) In most versions, though, Jack is portrayed as a sneaky thief, even returning multiple times to steal more treasure. 
The Leaf Moon Arts version is presented in Storycard Theater format, our modern version of the Japanese picture-card dramas called kamishibai. Here Jack is a compassionate figure who rescues the repressed harp and hen from the cruel giant. (This is one of the lesser-known but earliest versions of this classic tale.) Kazumi Verklers gentle illustrations add a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Jack & the Beanstalk (Storycard Theater)

Children's Books

The Moon Princess is based on one of the oldest written tales in Japan, dating back more than a thousand years. (It's also known as The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.) A baby girl magically born from a stalk of bamboo grows into a shining beauty, then cleverly outwits all the men who want to marry her before revealing her big secret and floating off to the moon. The story is a wonderful departure from the typical "helpless princess in a tower" tale, and full of fascinating symbolism and historical imagery. Kazumi Verkler's beautiful illustrations incorporate authentic kimono patterns, and each page is written in both English and Japanese.

The Moon Princess (Kaguya-Hime) (Storycard Theater) (English and Japanese Edition)

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Momotaro the Peach Boy (Storycard Theater) (English and Japanese Edition)

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