Book description
From one of our most innovative singers, a vibrant history of song stretching from Hildegard von Bingen and Benjamin Britten to Björk "Songs can be intensely personal (whether you hear them or sing them) and none of us would choose the same twelve songs as anyone else. My choices are based on decades of performing experience in many different genres, but I hope they will reveal aspects of our common humanity as the story evolves from the Middle Ages to the present." In this celebratory account, author and singer John Potter tells the European story of song. The form has captivated audiences and excited performers for centuries, from the music of the troubadours and the Christian liturgy through classical composers such as Bach and Schumann up to Britten, Berio, and the rise of popular music. Choosing twelve key works, Potter offers a personal tour through this vital tradition, from John Dowland's "Flow My Tears" to George Gershwin's "Summertime." Throughout, he reveals who wrote and sang these joyful masterpieces-and what they mean to singers and audiences today.
Jigsaw
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Clang Glyph
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New Cycle
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Spoiler
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GuTzd
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Cumulo
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AlertXis
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Terror Master
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Knock Out Star
ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch. Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience.
Rink Ruler
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Trash Sling
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer.
Cricket
Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Spider Fuji
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. 💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app – it's a companion.
Tweety
Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience