Music Bible: Revised Edition, Volume 2

Author: Lin Yicong
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: Melody is a sequence of different notes organized to create a meaningful and memorable effect. But the meaning of music itself is difficult to grasp. What we hear and can say is only a sequence of meaningful sounds—a sound that moves us in one direction or another, a sound that seems to hold artistic truth. Since its publication in 1993, The Sound and Light Bible has served as a practical reference for music enthusiasts, having been reprinted multiple times. Many Western classical music lovers have used it as a guide for selecting record versions and accessing track information. However, due to the limited selection of tracks in The Music Bible, the range of recommended versions is also limited. Readers have that the original volume and capacity no longer meet the current needs for. Therefore, a decision was made to expand the content on a large scale.
The Music Bible (Expanded Edition) is a major expansion of the original The Music Bible. The version recommendations are primarily based on The Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music, Japan's Record Art, the U.S. TAS (The Absolute Sound), and the Stereo Review magazine rankings, supplemented by information from Western and Japanese music magazines and various record guides. The book compiles all available information on Western classical music tracks, their backgrounds, and record versions, with a focus on the latest CD releases. The recommended versions are also prioritized for domestic markets, focusing on products from major companies.
The Music Bible integrates Western music history, titles, work information, interpretations, and record version guides, making it the best choice for Western classical music in the CD era.