Music Bible (Revised Edition, Volume 2)

Author: Lin Yicong
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Melody is a sequence of different notes organized to create a meaningful and memorable effect. However, the meaning of music itself is elusive. What we hear and can describe is a sequence of meaningful sounds—a sound that moves us in one direction or another, a sound that seems to convey 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. Western classical music lovers have come to regard 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 comprehensive 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 charts, supplemented by information from various Western and Japanese music magazines and 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, favoring 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.