sound recordings

Presents reviews and ratings of over 14,000 albums by more than two thousand artists, and includes brief biographical profiles of the musicians, as well as recording dates and labels.

Contains information and advice from over seventy of the world's top sound engineers for live concerts, including classic and modern rock, country, pop, and jazz, discussing the equipment they use, their mixing techniques, problem-solving skills, and other secrets of the job.

Contends that creativity can thrive in the face of piracy, arguing that the imitation of great designs forces an industry to innovate more quickly, and looks at examples of areas in which the practice has been accepted.

Examines the controversies and court cases related to Internet piracy and explains how the easy availability of intellectual property, including books, movies, and music, have given rise to arguments over the protection and payment of those who create art.

Provides an overview of Internet research basics and includes information on how to search for image, audio, and video files.

Reveals that illegal distribution of music has been going on for almost a century, ranging from songs sheets to MP3 downloads.

Showcases one thousand music graphics that have appeared on packaging, merchandise, t-shirts, posters, websites, and other things associated with music, and represents designs from all areas of music.

Presents categorized lists and essays offering recommendations for great artists, albums, and songs from a wide range of musical genres.

Presents a series of critical essays that address the controversial issues of Internet piracy, music and online file sharing, government regulations, and the music industry's ongoing lawsuits.