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This Is Our Music, declared saxophonist Ornette Coleman's 1960 album title. But whose music was it? At various times during the 1950s and 1960s, musicians, critics, fans, politicians, and entrepreneurs claimed jazz as a national art form, an Afrocentric race music, an extension of modernist innovation in other genres, a music of mass consciousness, and the preserve of a cultural elite. This original and provocative book explores who makes decisions about the value of a cultural form and on what basis, taking as its example the impact of 1960s free improvisation on the changing status of jazz. By examining the production, presentation, and reception of experimental music by Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, John Coltrane, and others, Iain Anderson traces the strange, unexpected, and at times deeply ironic intersections between free jazz, avant-garde artistic movements, Sixties politics, and patronage networks. Anderson emphasizes free improvisation's enormous impact on jazz music's institutional standing, despite ongoing resistance from some of its biggest beneficiaries. He concludes that attempts by African American artists and intellectuals to define a place for themselves in American life, structural changes in the music industry, and the rise of nonprofit sponsorship portended a significant transformation of established cultural standards. At the same time, free improvisation's growing prestige depended in part upon traditional highbrow criteria: increasingly esoteric styles, changing venues and audience behavior, European sanction, withdrawal from the marketplace, and the professionalization of criticism. Thus jazz music's performers and supporters-and potentially those in other arts-have both challenged and accommodated themselves to an ongoing process of cultural stratification.

When a senior Cabinet minister dismissed corporate fears over a hard Brexit with a curt `F**k business,' it seemed emblematic of a growing distance between the country's politicians and its wealth creators.Recounted by the founder and chairman of the UK's largest independent lobbying business, Iain Anderson - who has had a ringside seat at the interactions between business and politics since the 2016 referendum - this is the definitive and shocking story of how and why politics and business have become utterly disconnected in the last decade; culminating in the rancour, mistrust and confusion of Brexit.Featuring exclusive and candid interviews with those at the heart of No. 10, the Cabinet and Parliament, and with the foremost business leaders of this Brexit generation, F**K Business portrays the exhaustion felt by all major companies over politics. With unparalleled access to the key players, the book describes how business sought to prepare for Brexit only to be frustrated by the inability of Parliament to set out a clear pathway ahead. But it also points the way ahead for a new relationship and a brighter future.This is essential, often shocking, reading for anyone interested in how Brexit unfolded for Britain's most important economic movers and shakers.

Are you a creative person, worried that AI will replace your creativity? This guide by Apple Certified Trainer Iain Anderson shows how to engage with AI as a powerful tool (not your replacement) across video, audio, text, and images. Free with the book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader. Key FeaturesMaster AI-powered workflows for editing video, enhancing audio, and improving text and imagesDiscover the potential of AI automation tools to make your creative workflow faster and more efficientBoost your creativity with a view to navigating ethical and copyright challengesBook DescriptionAI for Creative Production is a practical, non-technical guide that helps digital creators, filmmakers, musicians, and writers embrace AI as a tool or collaborator—not a replacement.Beginning with a clear foundation in how modern AI works and its ethical implications, the book offers a hype-free perspective, showing where AI is genuinely useful and where it’s not. It breaks AI into three accessible categories. Starting with Utility AI, tools that help organize and enhance your work, identify the best shots, select image elements, transcribe and search videos, clean audio, and summarize text.You’ll then explore Generative AI, learning to create new text, images, video, and audio with creative control. GenAI doesn’t have to replace your work; you’ll discover tips for better prompting, tools for retouching, and fresh methods for brainstorming and ideation.Finally, you’ll uncover the potential of Automation AI to help edit videos, process photos, and build scripts that streamline your creative workflows.Packed with hands-on examples using accessible tools like Firefly, Runway, Sora, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, and ElevenLabs, this book equips you to integrate AI into your practice with clarity and confidence.By the end, you’ll know how to get the best from AI while preserving the unique value of human creativity in an AI-driven world.What you will learnUnderstand modern AI foundations and ethicsUse AI to organize, classify, and improve mediaApply AI to images, video, and audio enhancementSummarize, rewrite, and translate text effectivelyGenerate new text, images, video, and audioAutomate workflows with assistants and scriptsEvaluate AI's role in professional creative practiceBalance efficiency, originality, and ethical concernsWho this book is forThis book is for creative professionals, photographers, digital creators, video editors, writers, and enthusiasts who want to understand and apply AI in their work. Readers should already be comfortable with digital creative tools in at least one medium and ready to explore more. Whether you’re seeking to enhance productivity, explore generative creativity, or navigate ethical questions, this book offers clear, practical guidance.

Unlock the hidden gems of video editing with Iain Anderson, Apple Certified TrainerBonus 1: Get the Ultimate FCP Keyboard Shortcut Cheat-Sheet for maximum speed!Bonus 2: Get Free Digital Updates for your book, regardless of the format you purchase!Key FeaturesCovers the newest FCP 12 features with expert tips, tutorials, and advanced techniques.Clear, easy-to-follow guidance for both beginners and experienced editors.Updated for FCP 12 with Magnetic Mask, Adjustment Clips, improved timeline tools, and refined color correction.Book DescriptionElevate your video editing skills with Final Cut Pro 12 using practical workflows, expert techniques, and the latest features to enhance your creative process and give your videos a stunning look.The second edition of this comprehensive guide covers exciting new features in FCP, teaching you how to streamline your workflow with customizable workspaces, shortcuts, and advanced trimming tools. Explore impactful titles and a comprehensive suite of visual effects in Final Cut Pro for dynamic videos, discover Final Cut Pro's audio tools to create a great-sounding mix, and utilize the magnetic timeline, multicam editing, and enhanced color correction for every project.Whether you're creating content for social media, YouTube, or Hollywood, Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing, Second Edition will help you take your video editing skills to the next level.What you will learnOrganize and manage media from multiple sources with easeEdit video using an intuitive interface and powerful toolsStreamline workflows with customizable workspaces and shortcutsSync multicam interviews and master advanced trimmingEnhance edits with AI color tools and audio workflowsCollaborate smoothly with built-in editing toolsCreate visual effects and motion graphics titlesExport projects in multiple formats for any platformWho this book is forThis book is ideal for aspiring and professional video editors who want to sharpen their editing skills using Final Cut Pro 11. Whether you're a content creator, YouTuber, educator, or filmmaker, this guide provides practical workflows and expert tips to help you edit faster and more creatively.It’s also perfect for editors transitioning from iMovie or upgrading from earlier FCP 10.x versions who want a smooth, guided entry into Final Cut Pro’s professional environment.