How to Analyze the Music of Paul McCartneyThis title explores the creative works of famous musician Paul McCartney. Music analyzed includes Beatles' music, 1970s-era music, 1908s- and 1990s-era music, and Electric Arguments (2008). Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of McCartney. "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Essential Critiques is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. |
Contents
Introduction to Critiques | 6 |
A Closer Look at Paul McCartney | 13 |
Overview of the Beatles Music | 21 |
How to Apply Biographical Criticism to McCartneysBeatlesEra Music | 31 |
Overview of McCartneys1970sera Music | 45 |
How to Apply Historical Criticism to McCartneys1970sera Music | 53 |
Overview of McCartneys Musicof the 1980s and 1990s | 63 |
Chapter 8 How to Apply ListenerResponse Criticism to McCartneys 1980s and1990sera Music | 69 |
Overview of Electric Arguments | 81 |
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