His graphic design, from the intersecting, moneygreen grid patterns in hitchcocks north by northwest, to the animation in vertigo, and beautiful unfolding floral title sequence in scorseses age of innocence are art film shorts in their own right. Since it was first published in 1995, the bestselling bass book has become the standard text for anyone searching for a complete history of bass guitars. See all books authored by norm bass, including the devils work, and justice rides a spotted horse, and more on. Sorry to come down hard on you, but if youre going to call yourself a jazz musician, you are going to have to be able to read concertpitch lead sheets like everyone else does. Free bass book you jave just bought an electric bass but dont know where to start. He had been a creative child and at age 16 enrolled in the art students league to study minimalism. Designed by saul bass s daughter jennifer and written by distinguished design historian pat kirkham, who knew saul bass, this book contains more than 1,400 illustrations, many from the bass archive and never published before, providing an indepth account of one of the leading graphic artists of the 20th century. He largely designed motion picture title sequences, corporate logos and movie posters.
Heres an example in case youre not familiar with the studybass approach. Pickups are also mounted to the body and work like little microphones that pick up the sound from the strings. May 8, 1920 april 25, 1996 was an american graphic designer and oscar winning filmmaker, best known for his design of motionpicture title sequences, film posters, and corporate logos. The many illustrations and photographs greatly help to make the process simpler and more interesting. I particularly love his use of typography and image.
Acoustic bassist marc johnsons stroke of genius in bringing the two together on bass desires resulted in a sound that demonstrated both compatibility between the guitarists and the distinctiveness of the two when heard in. And like always in the books published by sher music co. Acoustic bassist marc johnsons stroke of genius in bringing the two together on bass desires resulted in a sound that demonstrated both compatibility between the guitarists and the distinctiveness of the two when heard in combination. You can now purchase the same books as used by students at the worldrenown musicians institute school of music. Delivering a mix of mystery, humor, and romance, the novel explores the universal ideas of overcoming tragedy, moving through grief, and forgiving the past. Even the alto and tenor saxophonists, and the trumpet players read co. From corporate logos and film design to picture books and graphic work, his style permeates american design culture.
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His title sequences for films such as otto premingers the man with the golden arm 1955 and anatomy of a murder 1959, alfred hitchcocks vertigo 1958 and north by northwest 1959, and billy wilders the seven year itch 1955 introduced the idea that opening credits. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This beautiful book designed by his daughter, jennifer bass, provides an in depth account of all of saul bass s work. Dave frishberg the standards real book is a remarkable collection of great songs of the 20th century.
Throughout the studybass lessons, i reference songs that are transcribed in these books. Bass instruction books welcome to the upton bass string instrument co. This beautiful book designed by his daughter, jennifer bass, provides an in depth account of all of saul basss work. Bass, who created the hypnotic title sequences for, among other titles, otto premingers the man with the golden arm 1955, alfred hitchcocks north by northwest and psycho, and martin scorseses goodfellas was revered for his mastery. Mar 12, 2018 interview with bassist and author of the complete book of bass ukulele, daniele dencs vacca available online at danieledencs. Bass title credits for goodfellas 1990 logos made to last. Saul bass was a prominent american graphic designer of the twentiethcentury.
The bass guitar is one of the most significant new musical instruments to have appeared in the 20th century, and the bass book is the first to study its complete and fascinating story, with the full story of the most important bass players and bass makers. Bass guitar books cds and dvds american musical supply. Book of the black bass comprising its complete and scientific and life history with a practical treatise on angling and fly fishing and a full description of tools, tackle and implements is a work of angling and fly fishing literature on the subject of black bass written by james a. Janchristopher horak traces bass from his humble beginnings as a selftaught artist to his professional peak, when auteur directors like stanley kubrick, robert aldrich, and martin scorsese sought him as a collaborator. May 8, 1920 april 25, 1996 was an american graphic designer and oscarwinning filmmaker, best known for his design of motionpicture title sequences, film posters, and corporate logos during his 40year career, bass worked for some of hollywoods most prominent filmmakers, including alfred hitchcock, otto preminger, billy wilder, stanley kubrick and martin.
Interview with bassist and author of the complete book of bass ukulele, daniele dencs vacca available online at danieledencs. This lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken. Initially preminger wanted a static image for the title sequence, but after some towering discussions bass won his battle to animate the arm, making it jerk in torment to the rhythm of elmer bernsteins doomy, smallhours jazz score. Features original interviews with bass makers past and present, dozens of unusual, specially commissioned color photos, and a reference section that provides a wealth of information on every major manufacturer. Authored by a motherdaughter team, under pen name j. The bass guitar is undoubtedly one of the most significant instruments of this century, yet this book is the first to study its history.
The movie posters of american graphic designer and oscarwinning filmmaker saul bass 19201996. Designed by jennifer bass, saul basss daughter and written by distinguished design historian pat kirkham who knew saul bass personally, this book is full of images from the bass archive, providing an in depth account of one of the leading graphic artists of the 20th century. Iconic graphic designer and academy awardwinning filmmaker saul bass 19201996 defined an innovative era in cinema. Like so many of basss concepts, it relied on the simplest and most effective style of design, a silhouette.
For those interested in constructing their own string bass, this book fills the need for a book that carefully and thoroughly discusses the processes of bass construction from start to finish. Part one of a threepart series, this book introduces music theory, scales and chords. Saul bass was born on may 8, 1920, raised in new york city between two world wars. Saul bass deepend design limited, 19992010 saul bass 19201996 was not only one of the great graphic designers of the mid20th century but the undisputed master of film title design thanks to his collaborations with alfred hitchcock, otto preminger and martin scorsese. But if youre really looking for a walking jazz bass line book, then in alphabetical order ed friedland, ed fuqua, jay hungerford, and bob magnusson all have good books, each with a little different approach. Morton series of books and the rufus reid book and dvd. Agi selfportrait postcard alliance graphique internationale, 1983.
Whether you are just learning to play the upright bass or have been playing the double bass for years, our collection of instructional books and videos can help you enjoy playing the bass more. Saul bass was an iconic graphic designer across a range of media but is best known as the undisputed master of film title design, collaborating with such movie legends as alfred hitchcock, otto preminger and martin scorsese. The bridge is the assembly that anchors the strings to the body. The many illustrations and photographs greatly help to make the.
The collection is in the process of being catalogued with only a portion currently on view. Bass, no motive in murdoch is a fiction novel set in the south. The bass guitar is undoubtedly one of the most significant instruments of this century, yet this. Weve had at least a few of the greats honor the pages of dtg design bookshelf seymour chwast, milton glaser, andy warhol, david lance goines and now i take great pleasure in adding another of the alltime greats, saul.
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Maria schneider again you have done a beautiful job. During his 40year career, bass worked for some of hollywoods most prominent filmmakers, including alfred hitchcock, otto. Bass books fundamental changes music book publishing. The pairing of electric guitarists bill frisell and john scofield had to be one of the most auspicious since john mclaughlin and carlos santana.
We offer the instrument curriculum developed for use at musicians institute. Even while he was still a student he was doing freelance graphic design work. The first book to examine the life and work of this fascinating figure, saul bass. The saul bass poster archive this online archive was created to feature the many posters designed by saul bass 19201996 throughout his sixty year career, with examples drawn from his private collection. Pdf saul bass a life in film and design download full.
Nov 06, 2012 bass tabs the best bass tab books bassist frequently contact us asking about bass tabs, and so we reached out to the owner of, dave tuckman, to find out the best bass tab books requested most by bass players. But before my book, there were a couple of essential leaning tools that, along with private lessons, helped me become a better bass player. Saul bass was born in america in year 1920 and he died in 1668. Book of the year for graphic designers is a tough thing to live up to. Scotts bass lessons is the leading online bass community, with a wealth of free online lessons for new and experienced bass players alike. Nov 30, 2010 saul bass deepend design limited, 19992010 saul bass 19201996 was not only one of the great graphic designers of the mid20th century but the undisputed master of film title design thanks to his collaborations with alfred hitchcock, otto preminger and martin scorsese. All to many of these books regurgitate the same details at a fairly superficial. The real book fifth edition f bass clef internet archive. If youre working through the lessons, you should definitely pick up a few of these so you can practice some of the songs and get the most out of the lessons. The average lifespan of a saul bass logo is a whopping 34 years. He has also assisted federal, local, and nonus authorities in the identification of human remains. Weve had at least a few of the greats honor the pages of dtg design bookshelf seymour chwast, milton glaser, andy warhol, david lance goines and now i take great pleasure in adding another of the alltime greats, saul bass. The fourth in a series the fender book, the gibson les paul book, the rickenbacker book, the bass book offers a complete illustrated history of bass guitars from fenders first in the 1950s through the models of the next 40 years that formed the foundation for modern music.
He was a pioneer of the modern title sequence designing. The complete book of bass ukulele with bassist and author. Double bass making book building, construction, upright. I have prepared the ebook 5 steps for a good start, a new introductory electric bass course available for free in my website and inspired to the method i use in my school basslab. Top 5 best bass instruction books b ass instruction books are everywhere, heck, i even wrote one. Nov 09, 2011 jennifer bass is a graphic designer and artist. Jazz bowing techniques for the improvising bassist bookcd todd johnson walking bass line module system, volume 2.
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