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Want to find out more on this topic? Why not investigate some of the items listed below. Here is a list of extra resources held by the National Library. All these items are available from the National Library of New Zealand.
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Title: Burning up years : 1
Author: Cammick, Murray.
In: Real Groove, Jul 2000; 84:20-22
Abstract: Talks to the veteran recording engineer and producer Eldred Stebbing
about his career in the music industry and bands he has worked with.
Note: part 1 of a series.
Title: Burning up the years 5 - Phil Warren : the teen mogul of the sixties
Author: Cammick, Murray.
In: Real Groove, Nov 2000; 88:22-24
Note: part 5 of a series,
Abstract: Profiles the music promoter and talks to him about his career in the
NZ music industry.
Title: The community sing
Author: Gurr, Irene.
In: Otago Before, Aug 1995; 5:6-11
Abstract: Describes the regular weekly sing along in Dunedin, which began in
1918, and lasted until the 1950s.
Title: A conversation with Helen Young
Author: Dart, William.
In: Music in New Zealand, Sum 1990/91; 11:29-31
Abstract: The retiring manager of Radio New Zealand's Concert Programme talks
about her career.
Title: Dunedin's first taste of recorded sound
Author: Hargraves, Ray.
In: Otago Daily Times, 29 Jan 1996; P.25 57cm
Abstract: : Recounts the first demonstration of a phonograph in NZ in 1879
Title: Exhibition of New Zealand music history at the National Library
Author: Freed, Dorothy.
In: Crescendo, Dec 1990; 27:14-19
Abstract: Reviews 'Musical Images : a New Zealand historical journey 1840-1990'.
Reports on the lectures and concerts associated with the display and the programme
of works written by Alfred Hill, Terry Vaughan and Douglas Lilburn for specific
historical associations which was presented as part of the 1990 celebrations.
Title: Hymn find linked to storm during pioneer voyage
Author: Smith, Charmian.
In: Otago Daily Times, 21 Apr 1998
Abstract:Features a hymn written by William Martin, passenger on the 'Philip
Laing', and night the ship was in the midst of a storm in 1847, during its voyage
to Ōtago.
Title: John Prouse (1856-1930) : New Zealand's first commercial recording artist
Author: Maiin, William.
Publisher: Music in New Zealand, Win 1989; P. 26-27
Title: A Kiwi rock'n'roll primer
Author: Reid, Graham
Publisher: New Zealand Herald, 26 May 2003; B:5; 104cm
Abstract: Lists, year by year, some milestones in NZ popular music 1953 – 2003.
Title: Last of the entertainers
Author: Watkin, Tim and Reid, Graham
Publisher: New Zealand Herald, 22 Jun 2002; G:3; 124cm
Abstract: Talks to Ray Colombus, Suzanne Lynch, and Don Linden about the Phil Warren memorial concert, their careers and the NZ music business in the 1960s and 70s.
Title: The lost generation strikes back : forgotten fifties student composers
Author: Crowe, Peter.
In: Music in New Zealand, Win 1991; 13:19-21
Abstract: Studies the experiences of the author with the lack of recognition
of contemporary music in NZ in the 1950s. Compares the situation for student
composers in the 1950s and 1960s.
Title: Music in Paeroa, from 1908 to 1928
Author: Moresby, T A.
In: Ōhinemuri Regional History Journal, May 1969; 11:18-21
Abstract: Details the history of music and musicians in the district, including
church music.
Title: Musical memories of Murchison and J B Milligan
Author: Milligan, J W.
In: Journal (Murchison District Museum & Historical Society), Jun 1992
Abstract: Features the author's father and his preoccupation with music in Murchison
from the 1920s to the 1950s
Title: One hundred years of women in music
Author: : Mosley, Beverley.
In: IRMT Journal, Sep 1993; 36:18-22
Abstract:Outlines the history of music teaching in Auckland from 1893. Mentions
notable women teachers.
Title: Songs they wouldn't let you hear
Author: Du Fresne, Karl.
In: Evening Post, 5 Feb 2000; P.9-10; 127cm
Abstract: Talks to Graeme Collins, a former employee in the record-purchasing
section of the NZ Broadcasting Corp, about why records were routinely censored.
Lists some of the songs that were banned. Talks about the criteria for music
played.
Title: State of the Indies
Author: Russell, John.
In: Rip It Up, Sep 1994; 205:10-12
Abstract: Introduces the major NZ record labels, comments on the type of music
and bands recorded and promoted by them, mentions how the companies began and
looks at their future in the industry.
Title: Story of the New Zealand record industry
Author: Anderson, Bruce.
Publisher: [Wellington, N.Z. : B. Anderson] 1984
Title: 'To assist New Zealand artists'
Author: Finlay, Martin.
In: Here and Now, Mar 1952; 2(6):3-5,17
Abstract: Describes the activities of NZ recording companies including TANZA,
Stebbing Recording and Sound Company, Astor Recording Studios and Radio Corporation.
Examines the situation whereby overseas manufacturers have been pressuring dealers
not to handle NZ material, and attempts to offer solutions.
Title: Video killed the radio star
Author: Amery, Mark.
In: Pavement Dec 1997/Jan 1998; 26:96-99
Abstract: Looks at the history of music videos in NZ.
Title: You can't beat Wellington on a good day
Author: Chait, Shaun.
In: Rip It Up, Dec 2000/Jan 2001; 278:28-29
Abstract: Gives a history of popular music in Wellington from 1958 to the present,
including bands, venues and music labels
Archive of Māori and Pacific Music
http://www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ant/ethnomusicology/New/PDF/Archive%202002.pdf
Archive of Māori and Pacific Music at the University of Auckland houses
the world's largest ethnographic sound collection relating to the Pacific.
Bizarre Stuff
http://home.houston.rr.com/molerat/control.htm
This site features instructions and materials required for building a replica
of Thomas Edison's Phonograph. Great science fair potential.
New Zealand Music and Composers
http://www.zeroland.co.nz/new_zealand_music.html
New Zealand classical and contemporary music: a web directory.
New Zealand Music of the 60's, 70's and a bit of the 80's
http://www.sergent.com.au/nzmusic.html
Presents biographies and photographs of New Zealand musicians that performed
during the 1960s - 1980s. Also includes album covers.
Recording History
http://history.acusd.edu/gen/recording/notes.html
This site presents an outline from the 1870s to 2000 of the history of recording
technology.
Sound Archives/Ngā Taonga Kōrero
http://www.soundarchives.co.nz/
Sound Archives/Nga Taonga Korero is New Zealand's foremost radio archive, responsible
for managing, collecting, preserving and providing access to the nation's recorded
radio heritage
SOUNZ: Toi Te Puoru
http://www.sounz.org.nz/about.php
SOUNZ – The centre for New Zealand music is a music information centre promoting the music of NZ through a range of services, projects and activities. The website is funded by Creative NZ, APRA, and PPNZ.
Time-Warp Project
http://www.time-warp.org/
This lively and interactive web site displays a range of earlier communication
technologies by decade.
Tinfoil.com
http://www.tinfoil.com
Explore early sound recording methods, see rare vintage photos; and enjoy listening
to early recorded sounds taken directly from original wax cylinders.
Title: Ana Hato rāua ko Deane Waretini [sound recording] : legendary recordings
1927-1949
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : National Library of New Zealand : Manufactured
and distributed by Kiwi Pacific, p1995.
Description: Sound Recording 1 sound disc (ca. 72 min.) : digital ; 4
3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Title: Counting the beat : a history of New Zealand song
Author: Spittle, G. W.
Publisher: Wellington [N.Z.] : GP Publications, 1997.
Title: Kiwi nostalgia [sound recording] : hits of the 50's.
Publisher: [Auckland, N.Z.] : BMG, p1996. Music
Description: Sound Recording 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Title: Kiwi nostalgia : hits of the 60's.
Publisher: [Auckland, N.Z.] : BMG, p1997.
Description: Sound Recording 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Title: Kiwi rock
Author: Davey, Tim.
Publisher: [Wellington, N.Z.] : Kiwi Rock Publications, 1996.
Title: Madam Butterfly/ Puccini
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : National Library of New Zealand : Manufactured
and distributed by Kiwi Pacific, p1995
Description: Sound Recording 2 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet
Performed by: Rosina Buckman, soprano (New Zealander) ; Tudor Davies,
tenor ; Nellie Walker, mezzo-soprano ; Frederick Ranalow, baritone ; Royal Albert
Hall Orchestra ; Eugene Goossens, conductor
Note: Booklet contains synopsis with historical and biographical information
about the performers and about the original recording (made in 1924).
Title: Musical images : a New Zealand historical journey 1840-1990
Author: Thomson, John M.
Publisher: [Wellington, N.Z.] : National Library of New Zealand, [1990]
Title: Natures best [sound recording] : New Zealands top 30 songs of
all time / Various Artists
Publisher: APRA 2001
Description: Compact disc
Title: New Zealanders make music [sound recording]
Author: compiled by the Department of Education's Audio Production Unit
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Audio Production Unit, Dept. of Education
Title: North meets south : popular music in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Author: edited by Philip Hayward, Tony Mitchell and Roy Shuker
Publisher: Sydney, N.S.W. : Perfect Beat Publications, 1994.
Title: The Oxford history of New Zealand music
Author: Thomson, John M.
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Oxford University Press, 1991.
Title: See me go.
Author: Larsen, Michael.
Publisher: Auckland, NZ: Penguin Books, 2003.
Abstract: Conversations with pop musicians from the 1980s to now.
Title: Stranded in paradise : New Zealand rock'n'roll, 1955-1988
Author: Dix, John.
Publisher: [Wellington, N.Z.] : Paradise Publications, c1988
Title: The Tāhiwis : historic 1930 recordings / by Te Whānau Tāhiwi
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : National Library of New Zealand : Manufactured
and distributed by Atoll, p1998.
Description: 1 sound disc (53 min., 13 sec.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Title: Talking music: conversations with New Zealand musicians.
Author: Shieff, Sarah.
Publisher: Auckland, NZ: Auckland University Press, 2002
Abstract: Accompanied by compact disc containing examples of each musician’s work.
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