{"product_id":"9781350423718","title":"Song of the Season: Outstanding Broadway Songs since 1891","description":"Author: Hischak, Thomas\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781350423718\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 16 May 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 440 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat links the popular songs \"You'll Never Walk Alone\", \"Send in the Clowns\", \"Memory\" and \"I Am What I Am\"? They all originated in Broadway musicals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSong of the Season\u003c\/i\u003e is for those who believe that the score is at the heart of a musical and is the essential building block on which the rest of a show is built. Through a systematic historical survey from 1891 to 2023 it argues that the best musicals survive because of their songs, from early 20th century classics such as \u003ci\u003eShow Boat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOklahoma! \u003c\/i\u003ethrough to the contemporary sound of \u003ci\u003eDear Evan Hansen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHamilton\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003elooking at outstanding songs from each Broadway season, the development and history of the musical is illustrated with a fresh perspective. As song styles and popular music tastes changed throughout the decades this structure charts the progress of American showtunes alongside popular music forms as songs evolved from the waltz and ragtime to jazz, rock, rap and hip-hop. Factual analysis and historical context combine to offer a rich picture of the American songbook from Irving Berlin to Elton John. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSong of the Season\u003c\/i\u003e paints a fresh picture for musical theatre students and fans alike, illustrating significant changes in the form through the music. Analyzed in an accessible and engaging way that doesn't rely on music theory knowledge, and including a link to playlist where all the 'songs of the seasons' can be listened to, it is a must-have for those looking to expand their knowledge of the form and trace the social history of the American showtune.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46636892291230,"sku":"UBD-9781350423718","price":52.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781350423718.jpg?v=1774398935","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781350423718","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}