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Short Stories (Kronos Quartet Album), Short Stories
Short stories are pieces of prose fiction. Short Stories may also refer to: * ''Short Stories'' (magazine), an American pulp magazine published from 1890 to 1959 *''Short Stories'', a 1954 collection by O. E. Middleton * ''Short Stories'' (Harry Chapin album), 1974 * ''Short Stories'' (The Statler Brothers album), 1977 * ''Short Stories'' (Jon & Vangelis album), 1980 * ''Short Stories'' (Tuxedomoon album), 1982 * ''Short Stories'' (EP), a 1983 EP by American post-punk band Tuxedomoon * ''Short Stories'' (Kenny Rogers album), 1985 * ''Short Stories'' (Kronos Quartet), 1993 * ''Short Stories'' (Miyuki Nakajima album), 2000 * ''Short Stories'' (Elisabeth Andreassen album), 2005 * ''Short Stories'' (film), 2012 Russian film See also *Short Story (other) A short story is a piece of prose fiction. Short Story may also refer to: * "Short Story" (''Casualty''), an episode of the television series ''Casualty'' * "Short Story" (''Even Stevens''), an episode of the television seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories
A short story is a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents, with the intent of evoking a single effect or mood. The short story is one of the oldest types of literature and has existed in the form of legends, mythic tales, folk tales, fairy tales, tall tales, fables and anecdotes in various ancient communities around the world. The modern short story developed in the early 19th century. Definition The short story is a crafted form in its own right. Short stories make use of plot, resonance, and other dynamic components as in a novel, but typically to a lesser degree. While the short story is largely distinct from the novel or novella/short novel, authors generally draw from a common pool of literary techniques. The short story is sometimes referred to as a genre. Determining what exactly defines a short story has been recurrently problematic. A classic definition of a short story i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (magazine)
''Short Stories'' was an American fiction magazine that existed between 1890 and 1959. Origin of ''Short Stories'' ''Short Stories'' began its existence as a literary periodical, carrying work by Rudyard Kipling, Émile Zola, Bret Harte, Ivan Turgenev and Anna Katharine Green.Sampson, Robert. ''Yesterday's Faces : The Solvers''. Popular Press, 1987, (pp. 1-2) The magazine advertised itself with the slogan "Twenty-Five Stories for Twenty-Five Cents". After a few years, ''Short Stories'' became dominated by reprinted fiction. The magazine was sold in 1904 and eventually purchased by Doubleday, Page and Company, which in 1910 transformed ''Short Stories'' into a "quality pulp". The magazine's new editor, Harry E. Maule (1886-1971) placed an emphasis on ''Short Stories'' carrying well-written fiction; pulp magazine historian Robert Sampson states "For ''Short Stories'', like ''Adventure'' and ''Blue Book'' to follow, rose above the expedient prose of rival magazines like ivory to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (Harry Chapin Album)
''Short Stories'' is the third studio album by the American singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, released in 1973. (see 1973 in music). " W.O.L.D.", "Mr Tanner" and "Mail Order Annie" remained amongst his most popular works for the rest of his life. "W.O.L.D." went to number 36 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and had commercial success in the top 10 in other countries such as Canada. Track listing Personnel *Harry Chapin – guitar, vocals *Dave Armstrong – harmonica *Tomi Lee Bradley – vocals *Bobby Carlin – drums *Jeanne French – vocals *Paul Leka – keyboards *Michael Masters – cello *Ronald Palmer – guitar, vocals *Buddy Saltzman Buddy Saltzman (born Hilliard Saltzman; October 17, 1924 – April 30, 2012) was an American session drummer who played on many hit songs during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. He is especially remembered for his work with The Four Seasons (band), T ... – drums * John Wallace – bass guitar, vocals *Tim Scott – cello Charts and ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (The Statler Brothers Album)
''Short Stories'' is the seventeenth studio album by American country music group The Statler Brothers. It was released in 1977 via Mercury Records. The album peaked at number 21 on the ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart. Track listing #"Silver Medals and Sweet Memories" (Don Reid) – 2:30 #"The Regular Saturday Night Setback Card Game" (D. Reid, Harold Reid) – 2:52 #"That Summer" (D. Reid) – 2:54 #"He Went to the Cross Loving You" (D. Reid, H. Reid) – 2:36 #"Quite a Long, Long Time" (Lew DeWitt) – 2:30 #"Carried Away" (DeWitt) – 2:22 #"The Star" (D. Reid) – 3:26 #"Grandma" (D. Reid) – 2:58 #"Different Things to Different People" (D. Reid) – 2:52 #"Give My Love to Rose" (Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American country singer-songwriter. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his ca ...) – 3:10 #"Some I Wrote" (D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (Jon & Vangelis Album)
''Short Stories'' is the debut album by Jon and Vangelis, the collaboration between Jon Anderson of the progressive rock band Yes and electronic music pioneer Vangelis. This was not the first time that the two had worked together: Vangelis had auditioned to be Rick Wakeman's replacement in Yes in 1974, but the role was given to Patrick Moraz. In 1975, Jon Anderson sang on "So Long Ago So Clear" from '' Heaven and Hell''. Background and composition Putting overdubs aside, the cuts on ''Short Stories'' were all improvised one-take tape recordings tracked in 1979, with the album's working title ''Spont.'' pontaneous''Music'' based on this process. Vangelis said that the album may have taken a total of only two and a half non-consecutive weeks to produce, and "just four days to start with." Both Anderson and Vangelis wanted to work together just to have a fun time, the former explaining, "I won't say effortless, but the enjoyment of making music without prior conceptions, without decid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (Tuxedomoon Album)
''Short Stories'' is an Extended play, EP by American post-punk band Tuxedomoon, released in April 1983 by Les Disques du Crépuscule. In 1986 it was compiled with ''Suite en sous-sol'' on CD. The track The Cage was also recorded in a markedly different instrumental form by band member Steven Brown (musician), Steven Brown for his album Composés Pour Le Théâtre Et Le Cinéma, issued on Les Disques du Crépuscule in 1989. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Short Stories'' liner notes. ;Tuxedomoon * Steven Brown (musician), Steven Brown – Singing, lead vocals, piano (A), Moog synthesizer (B), Organ (music), organ (B), saxophone (B) * Peter Dachert (as Peter Principle) – guitar, EBow (A), Singing, backing vocals (A) * Blaine L. Reininger – Drum machine, drum programming, backing vocals, synthesizer (A), clarinet (B), Keyboard instrument, keyboards (B) * Winston Tong – backing vocals ;Production and additional personnel * Gilles Martin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (EP)
''Short Stories'' is an Extended play, EP by American post-punk band Tuxedomoon, released in April 1983 by Les Disques du Crépuscule. In 1986 it was compiled with ''Suite en sous-sol'' on CD. The track The Cage was also recorded in a markedly different instrumental form by band member Steven Brown (musician), Steven Brown for his album Composés Pour Le Théâtre Et Le Cinéma, issued on Les Disques du Crépuscule in 1989. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Short Stories'' liner notes. ;Tuxedomoon * Steven Brown (musician), Steven Brown – Singing, lead vocals, piano (A), Moog synthesizer (B), Organ (music), organ (B), saxophone (B) * Peter Dachert (as Peter Principle) – guitar, EBow (A), Singing, backing vocals (A) * Blaine L. Reininger – Drum machine, drum programming, backing vocals, synthesizer (A), clarinet (B), Keyboard instrument, keyboards (B) * Winston Tong – backing vocals ;Production and additional personnel * Gilles Martin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (Kenny Rogers Album)
''Short Stories'' is a 1985 compilation album by Kenny Rogers, released by Liberty Records. Overview Though the tracks on the album have been remixed by producer Larry Butler, they had all been issued before by Rogers on his studio albums between 1976 and 1983. This album was not endorsed by Rogers as by the time it was released he had signed to RCA Nashville. "Goodbye Marie" was released as a single in December 1985 and peaked at No. 47 on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart in 1986. Chronology ''Short Stories'' rarely appears in discographies, but is labeled as 1986 where it does appear. The record itself indicates a copyright date of 1985 Liberty Records Liberty Records was a record label founded in the United States by chairman Simon Waronker in 1955 with Al Bennett as president and Theodore Keep as chief engineer. It was reactivated in 2001 in the United Kingdom and had two previous revival ...; the album can thus be placed after '' Love Is What We Make It'' for that r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (Kronos Quartet Album)
''Short Stories'' is a studio album by the Kronos Quartet, containing works by Elliott Sharp, Willie Dixon, John Oswald, John Zorn, Henry Cowell, Steven Mackey, Scott Johnson, Sofia Gubaidulina, and Pandit Pran Nath. Track listing Critical reception AllMusic's "Blue" Gene Tyranny describes this album as a, "fascinating collection," of nine pieces by, "very different composers," and that, "the Kronos Quartet is in top form throughout all these selections." A ''Wired'' review says that, "a fine mesh of brains and guts, ''Short Stories'' is an eclectic roller-coaster ride through 20th-century music." , ''Wired.com''. Personnel Musicians *David Harrington – |
Short Stories (Miyuki Nakajima Album)
is the 28th studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima, released in November 2000. The album features commercially successful double A-Side single "Earthly Stars (Unsung Heroes)"/"Headlight, Taillight", which became the number-one hit in later years and sold more than a million copies in Japan alone. Track listing All songs written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima, arranged by Ichizo Seo (except "Powdery Snow" co-arranged by David Campbell). #"" – 5:11 #"" – 5:17 #"" – 4:35 #"" – 6:15 #"Merry-Go-Round" – 5:54 #"" – 4:24 #"" – 3:43 #"" – 2:32 #"" – 6:32 #"Tell Me, Sister" – 5:23 #"" – 4:57 Personnel Band * Miyuki Nakajima – vocals * Ichizo Seo – keyboards, strings arrangement & conduct * Hideo Yamaki – tomtom, cymbals * Russ Kunkel – drums * Vinnie Colaiuta – drums * Gregg Bissonette – drums * Neil Stubenhaus – bass guitar * Hideki Matsubara – bass guitar * Leland Sklar – bass guitar * Michael Thompson – electric and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (Elisabeth Andreassen Album)
''Short Stories'' is a country album from Norwegian singer Elisabeth Andreassen. The album was released in Norway on October 17, 2005 and in Sweden on June 14, 2006. Track listing #"The Year We Painted Pink" #"I Met Bob" #"Tears of Led" - (duet with Bjarte Hjelmeland) #"Jackson" - (duet with Lee Hazlewood) #"Boulder to Birmingham" #"She Could Even Talk to the Sparrows It Seems" #"Forever Faithful" #"My Tennessee Mountain Home" #"I Still Miss Someone" #"Amarillo" (Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell Rodney Crowell (born August 7, 1950) is an American musician, known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music. Crowell has had five number one singles on Hot Country Songs, all from his 1988 album '' Diamonds & Dirt''. ...) #"Last Night" #"I Never Will Marry" Charts References 2005 albums Elisabeth Andreassen albums {{2000s-country-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Stories (film)
''Short Stories'' (russian: Рассказы, Rasskazy) is a 2012 Russian mystery comedy-drama film directed by Mikhail Segal Mikhail Yurievich Segal, (russian: Михаил Юрьевич Сегал; born 3 January 1974) is a Russian film director and writer. Biography Mikhail grew up in Oryol, Russia. As a schoolboy he was attending a theatrical studio at the local .... References External links * 2012 films 2010s mystery comedy-drama films Russian mystery films Russian comedy-drama films 2010s Russian-language films {{Russia-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |